An extended fuzzy local information C-means clustering algorithm

  • Lili Hou
  • , Le Zhang
  • , Qiuying Yang
  • , Ying Wen

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Abstract

Fuzzy c-means clustering algorithm (FCM) is often used for image segmentation but it is sensitive to noise. This paper presents an extended fuzzy local information c-means clustering algorithm for robust image segmentation. In this method, a novel fuzzy factor created by the neighborhood spatial and gray information is integrated into the objective function of FCM. The fuzzy factor can enhance the algorithm's clustering performance by adjusting the influence of neighboring pixels to the center pixel. The proposed method can not only preserve the image details but also enhance the robustness to noise. Experiments implemented on synthetic images and real images demonstrate that the proposed method achieves better performance for image segmentation, especially for images corrupted by strong noise, compared to the traditional FCM and its extended methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479919604, 9781479919604, 9781479919604, 9781479919604
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Sep 2015
EventInternational Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2015 - Killarney, Ireland
Duration: 12 Jul 201517 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks
Volume2015-September

Conference

ConferenceInternational Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2015
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityKillarney
Period12/07/1517/07/15

Keywords

  • Accuracy
  • Image segmentation
  • Robustness

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