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We propose a novel classification method to identify boar spermatozoid heads which present an intracellular intensity distribution similar to a model. From semen sample images, head images are isolated and normalized. We define a model intensity distribution averaging a set of head images assumed as normal by veterinary experts. Two training sets are also formed: one with images that are similar to the model and another with non-normal head images according to experts. Deviations from the model are computed for each set, obtaining low values for normal heads and higher values for assumed as non-normal heads. There is also an overlapped area. The decision criterion is determined to minimize the sum of the obtained false rejected and false acceptance errors. Experiments with a test set of normal and non-normal head images give a global error of 20.40%. The false rejection and the false acceptance rates are 13.68% and 6.72% respectively.
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- Decision Criterion
- False Acceptance Rate
- Normal Head
- Head Image
- Normal Density Distribution
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Sánchez, L., Petkov, N., Alegre, E. (2005). Classification of Boar Spermatozoid Head Images Using a Model Intracellular Density Distribution. In: Sanfeliu, A., Cortés, M.L. (eds) Progress in Pattern Recognition, Image Analysis and Applications. CIARP 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3773. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11578079_17
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