An unbiased active contour algorithm for object tracking

Active contour models for object tracking are investigated. The unbiased active contour algorithm, a model using edge feature based tracking, modifies the energy functions to correct the bias towards equal-distanced snaxels and small curvature, and eliminates the need to treat corners specially. Comparison with the William and Shah (1992) model shows substantial improvements.

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