A Markov Random Field Model-Based Approach To Image Interpretation

J. Zhang; J. W. Modestino

doi:10.1117/12.970045

1 November 1989 A Markov Random Field Model-Based Approach To Image Interpretation

J. Zhang, J. W. Modestino

Proceedings Volume 1199, Visual Communications and Image Processing IV; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.970045
Event: 1989 Symposium on Visual Communications, Image Processing, and Intelligent Robotics Systems, 1989, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Abstract

In this paper, a Markov random field (MRF) model-based approach to automated image interpretation is described and demonstrated as a region-based scheme. In this approach, an image is first segmented into a collection of disjoint regions which form the nodes of an adjacency graph. Image interpretation is then achieved through assigning object labels, or interpretations, to the segmented regions, or nodes, using domain knowledge, extracted feature measurements and spatial relationships between the various regions. The interpretation labels are modeled as a MRF on the corresponding adjacency graph and the image interpretation problem is formulated as a maximum a posteriori (MAP) estimation rule. Simulated annealing is used to find the best realization, or optimal MAP interpretation. Through the MRF model, this approach also provides a systematic method for organizing and representing domain knowledge through the clique functions of the pdf of the underlying MRF. Results of image interpretation experiments performed on synthetic and real-world images using this approach are described and appear promising.

Citation Download Citation

J. Zhang and J. W. Modestino "A Markov Random Field Model-Based Approach To Image Interpretation", Proc. SPIE 1199, Visual Communications and Image Processing IV, (1 November 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.970045

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available