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In this paper, we introduce two simple shape priors into the Chan and Vese level-set method, namely, a prescribed area and a prescribed area-to-perimeter ratio of particular objects. It is remarkable that these priors may be easily incorporated into the Euler-Lagrange equation of the original method. As a side effect of our experimenting with the method, we also introduce a new probability-based level-set function, which removes the need for reinitialisation and usually, according to our experience, speeds up the computation. Finally, we also propose a method how to treat, in a simple way, the situation in which the particular objects differ in brightness. Although the mentioned changes make the segmentation more reliable, they almost do not complicate the computation. The results of experiments are also presented.
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Sojka, E., Gaura, J., Krumnikl, M. (2008). Active Contours without Edges and with Simple Shape Priors. In: Blanc-Talon, J., Bourennane, S., Philips, W., Popescu, D., Scheunders, P. (eds) Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems. ACIVS 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5259. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88458-3_66
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