Automatic tumor border detection in dermoscopy images using gradient vector flow snakes

Author

Bulent Erkol

Keywords and Phrases

Gradient vector flow snakes; Snake algorithm

Abstract

"This thesis applies Gradient Vector Flow Snakes to find the tumor border in melanoma and non-melanoma dermoscopy images. Snakes, or active contours, have been widely used in image processing applications especially for detecting object boundaries. The Gradient Vector Flow Snakes method provides a new external force and improves some problems associated with traditional snakes."--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Computer Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2003

Pagination

ix, 78 pages

Rights

© 2003 Bulent Erkol, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Melanoma -- Diagnosis
Conformal mapping

Thesis Number

T 8315

Print OCLC #

54848796

Link to Catalog Record

Full-text not available: Request this publication directly from Missouri S&T Library or contact your local library.

Recommended Citation

Erkol, Bulent, "Automatic tumor border detection in dermoscopy images using gradient vector flow snakes" (2003). Masters Theses. 2380.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2380