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CONTENTS:
1. Question: mathematical morphology for face segmentation
2. Question: watershed algorithm in segmentation
3. Question: morphological operations on grey-scale images
4. Paper: Morphological methods for biomedical image analysis
5. CFP: special issue JVCIR on PDE's in Image Processing
6. CFP: Workshop on Image and Signal Processing and Analysis
7. Position at CSIRO's Image Analysis Group
8. Postdoctoral Position at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
9. Forthcoming events
10. Recent literature
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1. Question: mathematical morphology for face segmentation
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Hello!
Let me introduce myself. My name is Bogdan RADUCANU. I'm a Ph. D.
student at the University of the Basque Country (SPAIN). My research
interests include area as Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, with a
special focus on facial information processing. Recently, I decided to
use mathematical morphology for face segmentation in images. In
particular, I thought to use Hit-or-Miss transform to search for faces
in image. The problem is, up to this moment, I haven't found nothing
related with this topic. Do you have knowledge about articles or some
work performed on this direction, i.e. to use Hit-or-Miss Transform
for template matching purposes (in grayscale images)? And of course,
it will be very useful also any indication or suggestion that could
help me in my work.
Thank you very much and have a nice day!
Best regards,
Bogdan R.
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2. Question: watershed algorithm in segmentation
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From: ������ (bfliu@263.net)
I'm working in "ZHENGZHOU Information Engineer Institute" as an
assistant research in China and making a study to get a PhD. in "Image
Processing by using Mathematical Morphology" . I'm using "Watersheds
algorithm in segmentation" and I have problems. So, I need the code
program to develop my work. Could anybody send this code program to
help me, because I need it somuch. My e_mail address: bfliu@263.net
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3. Question: morphological operations on grey-scale images
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From: Kamrooz Hormoozi (kamrooz@mip.sdu.dk)
Hi fellows
I am seeking for information about how to do morphological operations
as dilation, and erosion on grey-scale images. I must emphasize that
it must be grey-scale images. If you have some paper or sample code in
C about this matter, I will presiate your efforts. I am not sure that
I can demand such a thing, if I am not in my right to do this. Then I
apologize.
Thanks in advance
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4. Paper: Morphological methods for biomedical image analysis
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From: John Goutsias (goutsias@mycenae.ece.jhu.edu)
The following document (pdf-format) can be downloaded from:
http://iacl.ece.jhu.edu/~goutsias/
J. Goutsias and S. Batman,
Morphological Methods for Biomedical Image Analysis,
To Appear in Handbook of Medical Imaging: Volume 3,
Progress in Medical Image Processing and Analysis,
Vol. III, J.M. Fitzpatrick and M. Sonka, SPIE Optical
Engineering Press, 2000.
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5. CFP: special issue JVCIR on PDE's in Image Processing
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From: Guillermo Sapiro (guille@mail.ece.umn.edu)
Call for Papers
Special Issue on Partial Differential Equations in Image Processing,
Computer Vision, and Computer Graphics
Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation
A special issue of the Journal of Visual Communication and Image
Representation will be devoted to the topic of Partial Differential
Equations (PDE's) in Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Computer
Graphics. Attention to these methods has increased lately due to
important theoretical and practical results that have been obtained.
The PDE's approach makes it possible to unify and extend existent
algorithms, as well as to develop novel ones. Extensive research on
numerical analysis allows the implementation of these equations,
obtaining accurate image and shape processing and analysis
algorithms. Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished
research papers in this area. Papers on both theory and applications
will be welcome. Topics of interest include but are not limited to
* geometric image and shape flows
* scale-space theory
* anisotropic diffusion for image and shape analysis
* vector-valued diffusion
* systems of coupled PDE's
* PDE based segmentation, image and video enhancement, shape analysis
* axiomatic and PDE based theoretical approaches to image and
shape analysis
* variational and PDE's-from-energy approaches to image and shape
analysis
* curve and surface evolution
* level-sets methods
* PDE's in hybrid systems
* comparison of models
* image and noise models and adaptation of PDE's
* implementations and numerical analysis
* applications in image processing, computer vision, and computer graphics
The special issue will consist of peer-reviewed original
contributions and peer-reviewed invited contributions of an
explanatory/review type. We expect to have a fast reviewing process
and publish the special issue less than one year after the deadline
for submitting papers (see below).
GUEST EDITORS
Prof. Olivier Faugeras
INRIA Sophia Antipolis
2004 route des Lucioles
B.P. 93, 06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France
Phone: +334 92 38 78 31, +334 92 38 78 30
Olivier.Faugeras@sophia.inria.fr
Prof. Pietro Perona
CALTECH
M/C 136-93
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Phone: +1-626-3954867
perona@verona.caltech.edu
Prof. Guillermo Sapiro
Electrical and Computer Engineering
200 Union ST. SE
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Phone: +1-612-6251343
FAX: +1-612-6254583
guille@ece.umn.edu
Prospective authors should follow the regular guidelines of the
Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation and submit
the paper to the Journal Editorial Office
(http://www.academicpress.com/jvis). When submitting the manuscripts,
authors should indicate in the cover letter and body of the paper that
the submission is for this special issue. The deadline for
submission is January 31, 2000. It is planned that the special issue
will appear in the fourth quarter of the year 2000.
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6. CFP: Workshop on Image and Signal Processing and Analysis
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From: Sven Loncaric (sven.loncaric@fer.hr)
FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS - IWISPA 2000
First Int'l Workshop on Image and Signal Processing and Analysis
June 14-15, 2000, Pula, Croatia
Paper submission deadline: March 5, 2000
URL: http://ipg.zesoi.fer.hr/iwispa2000
The First IWISPA is sponsored by EURASIP, IEEE Region 8, IEEE CAS & SP
Chapter, and IEEE CS Chapter of the IEEE Croatia Section, and by
University of Zagreb. The scientific program of the workshop will
consist of lectures presented by invited speakers and contributed
papers. The aim of the workshop is to foster interaction of
researchers and exchange of new ideas.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
o image processing o computer vision
o medical imaging o multimedia databases
o pattern recognition o machine vision
o visualization techniques o virtual and augmented reality
o remote sensing and GIS o neural networks
o digital filter design and structures o multirate filtering and wavelets
o adaptive signal processing o spectral analysis
o radar and sonar signal processing o speech processing and analysis
o biomedical signal processing o hardware architectures
o applications (biomedical, industrial, aerospace)
SPONSORED BY
o EURASIP - European Association for Signal Processing
o IEEE Region 8
o IEEE Circuits and Systems & ASSP Croatia Chapter
o IEEE Computer Society Croatia Chapter
o University of Zagreb
WORKSHOP CHAIR
Sven Loncaric
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
Unska 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Tel: +385 1 6129 891, Fax: +385 1 6129 652
E-mail: sven.loncaric@fer.hr
HONORARY CHAIR
Hrvoje Babic, Croatia
PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
N. Ayache, France
H. Babic, Croatia
A. del Bimbo, Italy
I. Bloch, France
G. Borgefors, Sweden
J.-L. Coatrieux, France
A. P. Dhawan, USA
J. Duncan, USA
B. Jeren, Croatia
J. Kittler, United Kingdom
W. Kropatsch, Austria
A. Kuba, Hungary
M. Kunt, Swiss
A. Leonardis, Slovenia
S. Loncaric, Croatia
W. F. G. Mecklenbraeuker, Austria
S. K. Mitra, USA
H. Niemann, Germany
M. Petrou, United Kingdom
A. Pinz, Austria
I. Pitas, Greece
S. Ribaric, Croatia
V. Roberto, Italy
A. Santos, Spain
G. Sicuranza, Italy
F. Solina, Slovenia
S. Theodoridis, Greece
J. Udupa, USA
N. Suzuki, Japan
M. Vannier, USA
A. Uhl, Austria
M. Viergever, Netherlands
INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS
Full camera-ready papers should not exceed 6 A4 pages, 12 pt letter
size. Please see the workshop web site for detailed instructions.
Four copies of the paper should be mailed to the workshop chair. All
papers will be peer-reviewed. At least one author of each accepted
paper is required to register. Accepted papers will be published in
ITI conference proceedings, which will be distributed during the
meeting.
IMPORTANT DATES
Final (camera-ready) papers: March 5, 2000
Notification of acceptance: May 5, 2000
Hotel accomodation forms May 31, 2000
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Sven Loncaric
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb
Unska 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Tel: +385 1 6129 891, Fax: +385 1 6129 652
E-mail: sven.loncaric@fer.hr
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7. Position at CSIRO's Image Analysis Group
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From: Changming Sun (changming.sun@cmis.csiro.au)
CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences
Image Analyst
Sydney, NSW, Australia
*$52K-$70K + Superannuation
Reference: 99/S47
CSIRO's Image Analysis Group is a multidisciplinary team of scientists
and engineers which works closely with Australian organisations on a
range of challenging industrial projects, to extract quantitative
information from complex digital images. These projects are used to
motivate high quality research carried out by team members. We work in
areas as diverse as microscopy, machine vision, stereovision, image
motion and remote sensing.
The Group has decided to focus its business development, and
associated research activities, over the next few years in the
application areas of health, asset management (especially of
utilities' infrastructure) and security. We wish to appoint an applied
scientist or engineer, who would:
(i) seek opportunities for funded projects in one of these application
areas,
(ii) manage some of these projects, and
(iii) participate technically in these and other projects.
The successful applicant will have at least a Masters degree or
equivalent in a discipline requiring strong quantitative and
analytical skills. Knowledge of the needs of relevant Australian
industries and how image analysis could help to meet those needs is
essential. Knowledge of image analysis opportunities in the health
field would be particularly welcome. A good knowledge of image
processing and analysis techniques is also essential, while a
knowledge of software development techniques, especially in C, is
desirable.
The position is available initially for a period of 3 years.
* Consideration will be given to an appointment at a higher level for
an outstanding applicant.
Further information about the position may be obtained from Dr. Mark
Berman, phone +61 2 9325 3206 or email Mark.Berman@cmis.csiro.au.
A copy of the duty statement and selection criteria may be obtained
from Mrs Julie Tesoriero, phone +61 2 9325 3277 or email
Julie.Tesoriero@cmis.csiro.au.
Details are also available from http://www.cmis.csiro.au.
Applications for the position should address the selection criteria,
be marked "Confidential" quoting reference number 99/S47, and be sent
to: "Personnel Officer, Mathematical & Information Sciences, Locked
Bag 17, North Ryde NSW 1670, Australia" by 31 December, 1999.
DUTY STATEMENT
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The primary duties of the position are:
1. Seek new opportunities for funded image analysis projects in an
appropriate Australian industry.
2. Where appropriate, negotiate details of some of these projects and
manage them.
3. Participate technically in these and other suitable projects, in
collaboration with other Divisional staff.
4. Any other duties as directed.
SELECTION CRITERIA
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Pre Requisite
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A Masters degree or equivalent in a degree requiring strong
quantitative and software skills.
Essential
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1. Knowledge of the the needs of Australian organisations in one of the
areas of health, asset management or security, and how image analysis
could help to meet those needs.
2. Demonstrated commitment to generating applications for the benefit of
Australian industry.
3. A good knowledge of image processing and analysis techniques.
4. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and respond productively to
changing requirements.
5. Evidence of well-developed written and verbal communication skills,
particularly an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range
of individuals and organisations.
Desirable
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1. Knowledge of the the needs of Australian organisations in the
health field.
2. Demonstrated business development skills.
3. Demonstrated problem solving skills with respect to real world image
analysis problems.
4. Demonstrable project management experience.
5. Good programming skills in C.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
7. Some knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis techniques.
--
Mark Berman, CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences,
Locked Bag 17, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia,
Phone:+61 2 9325 3206, Fax: +61 2 9325 3200,
Email: Mark.Berman@cmis.csiro.au
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8. Postdoctoral Position at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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From: Ravi Malladi (malladi@euphrates.lbl.gov)
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available immediately in the Computing
Sciences Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Successful candidate will be required to build models and develop code
implementing algorithms for the single-particle reconstruction from
electron micrographs. Experience in image analysis, and a strong math
background are essential. Candidate should have a recent Ph.D. in the
physical sciences, or Computer Science and should be an expert in
developing code in C/C++. If interested please send curriculum vitae
and the names of three referees to:
Dr. Ravi Malladi,
MS 50A-1148
1, Cyclotron Road
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
University of California,
Berkeley, CA 94720.
Email: malladi@euphrates.lbl.gov
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9. Forthcoming events
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See also: http://www.cwi.nl/projects/morphology/calendar.html
27 - 29 April 2000 Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Workshop on stochastic geometry and spatial statistics
http://www.cwi.nl/~colette/eurandom.html
11- 12 May 2000 Porto, Portugal
11th Portuguese Conference on Pattern Recognition (RECPAD 2000)
http://ineb.fe.up.pt/recpad2000
14 - 17 May 2000 Montreal, Canada
Vision Interface 2000
http://www.cim.mcgill.ca/vi2000
14 - 15 June 2000 Pula, Croatia
1st Intern. Workshop on Image and Signal Processing and Analysis
http://ipg.zesoi.fer.hr/iwispa2000
26 - 28 June 2000 Palo Alto, California, USA
International Symposium on Mathematical Morphology (ISMM2000)
http://www.parc.xerox.com/ismm2000
30 - 31 July 2000 San Diego, USA
Vision Geometry IX
http://www.spie.org/web//meetings/calls/am00/confs/AM208.html
3 - 8 September 2000 Barcelona, Spain
15th International Conference on Image Processing (ICPR2000)
http://www.cvc.uab.es/icpr2000
10 - 13 September 2000 Vancouver, Canada
International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP2000)
http://icip2000.ece.ubc.ca/
13 - 15 September 2000 Leicester, UK
Imaging and Digital Image Processing: Mathematical Methods (IMA)
http://www.ima.org.uk/mathematics/confimageprocessing.htm
13 - 15 December 2000 Uppsala, Sweden
9th Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery (DGCI 2000)
http://www.cb.uu.se/~dgci2000
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10. Recent literature
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@article{CuisMacq:99,
author = "O. Cuisenaire and B. Macq",
title = "Fast Euclidean distance transformation by propagation using
multiple neighborhoods",
journal = "Computer Vision and Image Understanding",
year = "1999",
volume = "76",
number = "2",
pages = "163--172"
}
@article{HeijRons:99,
author = "H. J. A. M. Heijmans and C. Ronse",
title = "Annular filters for binary images",
journal = "IEEE Transactions on Image Processing",
year = "1999",
volume = "8",
number = "10",
pages = "1330--1340"
}
@article{Mukh:99,
author = "J. Mukherjee",
title = "Discrete shading of three-dimensional objects from medial axis
transform",
journal = "Pattern Recognition Letters",
year = "1999",
volume = "20",
number = "14",
pages = "1533--1544"
}
@article{WangSung:99,
author = "J.G. Wang and E. Sung",
title = "Frontal-view face detection and facial feature extraction
using color and morphological operations",
journal = "Pattern Recognition Letters",
year = "1999",
volume = "20",
number = "10",
pages = "1053--1068"
}
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End of Morphology Digest
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