About the use of fuzzy clustering for texture classification

Abstract

This paper describes the use of a complex modular image processing system for texture classification. An introduction into problems that arise when handling textures is given. Furthermore the modules of the proposed system are described, namely the filtering and statistical modules, automatic feature vector optimization module and the classification module using clustering and fuzzy clustering methods. This texture classification system can easily be adapted for other tasks, including tasks in the field of medical imaging, remote sensing and quality control.