Jannik Irmai, Shengxian Zhao, Mark Schöne, Jannik Presberger, Bjoern Andres
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We propose a novel abstraction of the image segmentation task in the form of a combinatorial optimization problem that we call the multi-separator problem. Feasible solutions indicate for every pixel whether it belongs to a segment or a segment separator, and indicate for pairs of pixels whether or not the pixels belong to the same segment. This is in contrast to the closely related lifted multicut problem, where every pixel is associated with a segment and no pixel explicitly represents a separating structure. While the multi-separator problem is np-hard, we identify two special cases for which it can be solved efficiently. Moreover, we define two local search algorithms for the general case and demonstrate their effectiveness in segmenting simulated volume images of foam cells and filaments.
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The Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision is a technical journal publishing important new developments in mathematical imaging. The journal publishes research articles, invited papers, and expository articles.
Current developments in new image processing hardware, the advent of multisensor data fusion, and rapid advances in vision research have led to an explosive growth in the interdisciplinary field of imaging science. This growth has resulted in the development of highly sophisticated mathematical models and theories. The journal emphasizes the role of mathematics as a rigorous basis for imaging science. This provides a sound alternative to present journals in this area. Contributions are judged on the basis of mathematical content. Articles may be physically speculative but need to be mathematically sound. Emphasis is placed on innovative or established mathematical techniques applied to vision and imaging problems in a novel way, as well as new developments and problems in mathematics arising from these applications.
The scope of the journal includes:
computational models of vision; imaging algebra and mathematical morphology
mathematical methods in reconstruction, compactification, and coding
filter theory
probabilistic, statistical, geometric, topological, and fractal techniques and models in imaging science
inverse optics
wave theory.
Specific application areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
all aspects of image formation and representation
medical, biological, industrial, geophysical, astronomical and military imaging
image analysis and image understanding
parallel and distributed computing
computer vision architecture design.
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