Abstract
We describe ‘Active Shape Models’ which iteratively adapt to refine estimates of the pose, scale and shape of models of image objects. The method uses flexible models derived from sets of training examples. These models, known as Point Distribution Models, represent objects as sets of labelled points. An initial estimate of the location of the model points in an image is improved by attempting to move each point to a better position nearby. Adjustments to the pose variables and shape parameters are calculated. Limits are placed on the shape parameters ensuring that the example can only deform into shapes conforming to global constraints imposed by the training set. An iterative procedure deforms the model example to find the best fit to the image object. Results of applying the method are described. The technique is shown to be a powerful method for refining estimates of object shape and location.
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Cootes, T.F., Taylor, C.J. (1992). Active Shape Models — ‘Smart Snakes’. In: Hogg, D., Boyle, R. (eds) BMVC92. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3201-1_28
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