Human eye localization using the modified Hough transform

The precise localization of parts of a human face such as mouth, nose or eyes is important for their image understanding and recognition. The developed successful computer method of eyes and eyelids localization using the modified Hough transform is presented in this paper. The efficiency of this method was tested on two publicly available face images databases and one private face images database with the location correctness better than 96% for a single eye or eyelid and 92% for eye and eyelid couples.     

Proof of principle of a generalized fuzzy Hough transform approach to peak alignment of one-dimensional <Superscript>1</Superscript>H NMR data

In metabolic profiling, multivariate data analysis techniques are used to interpret one-dimensional (1D) ¹H NMR data. Multivariate data analysis techniques require that peaks are characterised by the same variables in every spectrum. This location constraint is essential for correct comparison of the intensities of several NMR spectra. However, variations in physicochemical factors can cause the locations of the peaks to shift. The location prerequisite may thus not be met, and so, to solve this problem, alignment methods have been developed. However, current state-of-the-art algorithms for data alignment cannot resolve the inherent problems encountered when analysing NMR data of biological origin, because they are unable to align peaks when the spatial order of the peaks changes—a commonly occurring phenomenon. In this paper a new algorithm is proposed, based on the Hough transform operating on an image representation of the NMR dataset that is capable of correctly aligning peaks when existing methods fail. The proposed algorithm was compared with current state-of-the-art algorithms operating on a selected plasma dataset to demonstrate its potential. A urine dataset was also processed using the algorithm as a further demonstration. The method is capable of successfully aligning the plasma data but further development is needed to address more challenging applications, for example urine data. Figure Traces of NMR peaks visualizing the Generalized Fuzzy Hough Transform (GFHT) method for elucidating peak correspondence between samples. The spectra are sorted according to one shift sensitive peak and reveals that other peaks exhibit a similar shift pattern. This pattern(s) can now be searched for using the GFHT. The red and black spectra in the figure are the most shifting spectra (top and bottom), by following the GFHT traces peak correspondence is easily established although peaks change spatial location Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

基于Hough变换的金刚石颗粒测量方法研究

针对金刚石颗粒图像分析时的颗粒边缘非闭合性问题,本文提出了一种基于Hough变换的金刚石颗粒测量新方法。该方法首先对图像进行形态学去噪、平滑滤波和Canny边缘检测等预处理,得到金刚石颗粒图像的初始边缘曲线,然后采用Hough变换提取边缘曲线的直线特征,并通过极径和极角对多个直线特征进行判断和图形识别,得到确定的金刚石颗粒边缘轮廓,最后对得到的边缘轮廓进行拟合,测量出金刚石颗粒的粒径、椭圆度和圆度等参数大小。该方法在VC+ 环境下,用OpenCV编程技术对其进行了实验验证,结果表明：该方法可以准确快速地测量出金刚石颗粒特征参数,为金刚石颗粒的等级评定提供了技术支持。     

Area-interaction point processes

We introduce a new Markov point process that exhibits a range of clustered, random, and ordered patterns according to the value of a scalar parameter. In contrast to pairwise interaction processes, this model has interaction terms of all orders. The likelihood is closely related to the empty space functionF, paralleling the relation between the Strauss process and Ripley'sK-function. We show that, in complete analogy with pairwise interaction processes, the pseudolikelihood equations for this model are a special case of the Takacs-Fiksel method, and our model is the limit of a sequence of auto-logistic lattice processes.     

一种改进的随机Hough变换检测圆的方法

针对随机Hough变换检测圆准确率低的问题,提出了一种改进的随机Hough变换算法.算法利用原标准随机Hough变换的检测结果,确定出合适的阈值,将检测结果中平均误差超过此阈值的圆视为错检圆,并将这些圆上的点取出,重新进行随机Hough变换,直到正确检测出所有圆.模拟数据和真实图像的数值实验都表明改进算法的检测准确率明显提高.     

一种可识别破碎图形的特殊广义Hough变换方法

提出了一种与现有广义Hough变换(GHT)不同的识别破碎图形的方法.称为特殊广义Hough变换(SGHT)方法.该方法在参数表制作阶段和识别阶段，都与现有GHT方法不同.理论分析和实验的结果表明，采用SGHT方法， 可以解决常规GHT方法难以识别破碎图形的困难，且有很高的配准精度和速度，既可用于破碎图形的识别也可用于非破碎图形的识别，具有普适、快速和准确的特点. 关键词： 特殊广义Hough变换 广义Hough变换 参数表 8邻域     

基于机器视觉的工件尺寸和角度的测量

针对一款手机U盘芯片的二维尺寸的测量问题,提出运用图像处理的方法,实现手机U盘芯片长度和偏角的非接触式测量。通过COMS工业相机采集到U盘芯片的背光图像,在边缘检测的基础上,用Hough变换检测和定位U盘芯片边缘直线。针对在一条边上Hough变换对应检测到多条直线的情况,本文提出采用直线参数平均法拟合边缘直线,从而获得较精准的边缘位置。通过对已知尺寸的标准块进行相机标定,由此计算出精确的U盘芯片的尺寸和倾斜角度。实验表明：该算法能够满足工程上较高精度的检测要求。     

机载视觉探测与目标定位系统设计与实现

为了解决GPS(Global Position System)定位精度不够高,无法满足无人机完成货物搬运任务的问题,设计并实现了一种以TMS320DM6437为平台的机载视觉探测与目标定位系统,由机载子系统和地面监视子系统组成。机载视觉信息处理子系统利用圆的几何特性改进了经典的Hough变换圆检测算法,在保证精度的同时大大降低了计算量,提高了算法运行效率。同时设计并实现了区分多个相同目标的方案与算法,其冗余机制增强了方案的可靠性。最后搭建了静目标定位测试平台和动目标定位跟踪机载测试系统,验证了系统的可靠性、鲁棒性、实时性和探测精度。     

"投票"概率变换在纹理背景中实现水下目标检测的研究

针对水下激光目标成像时图像对比度低、噪声高等问题。采用并改进了“投票”概率变换,导入边缘方向信息和边缘连续性信息,提出两种抗噪声的“投票”概率变换算法。通过实验检测水下模拟水雷目标,证明这一方法比传统算法有更好的效果。     

Horizontal structure of atmospheric tidal oscillations

The horizontal structure of atmospheric tidal oscillations determined by the solutions of Laplace’s tidal equation for various values of the equivalent depths, including negative values, is considered. The eigenfrequencies and modes are obtained numerically over a wide equivalent depth range. The frequencies and modes are investigated for negative values of the equivalent depth. The negative equivalent depth modes are classified. The numerical results are compared with well-known asymptotic formulas.