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Classifying Sketches of Animals Using an Agent-Based System

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A technique for the classification and understanding of child-like sketches of animals, using a live pen-based input device is demonstrated. A method of segmenting the sketch using curve differentials in addition to pen speed is shown. Once this stage is completed, an agent-based search of the resultant data begins in an attempt to isolate recognisable high-level features within the sketch. The context between probable matches for these features is used by the agents in assessing their success in identifying features correctly.

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Mackenzie, G., Alechina, N. (2003). Classifying Sketches of Animals Using an Agent-Based System. In: Petkov, N., Westenberg, M.A. (eds) Computer Analysis of Images and Patterns. CAIP 2003. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2756. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-45179-2_64

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