Contour Detection Based on nonlinear discrete Diffusion in a Cellular nonlinear Network

A contour detection based on a diffusive cellular nonlinear network is proposed. It is shown that there exists a particular nonlinear function for which, numerically, the obtained contour is satisfactory. Furthermore, this nonlinear function can be achieved using analog components.

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