Statistically Inhomogeneity Correction and Image Segmentation using Active Contours

Objective: To improve results on noisy image. Method: We have proposed Gaussian distribution density function based inhomogeneity correction method with active contour. We have implemented proposed method in MATLAB. Findings: It is shown through stimulated results that the noise and inhomogeneity both are reduced in segmented images. Experimental work is carried out for gray scale images only and it is proven that noise has been significantly reduced for different gray scale images. Applications: Proposed method can be applied for the segmentation and analysis of the various images.

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