A directional and parametrized transition detection algorithm based on morphological residues

Abstract

The boundary identification represents an interesting and difficult problem in image processing, mainly if two flat zones are separated by a gradual transition. The most common operators work very well for sharp edges, but fail for gradual transitions. In this work, we have done a characterization for gradient by a study of the opening residues. This characterization is useful to identify and classify sharp and gradual transitions between two consecutive flat zones according to a size criterion.