Object Recognition using 3D SIFT in Complex CT Volumes

The automatic detection of objects within complex volumetric imagery is becoming of increased interest due to the use of dual energy Computed Tomography (CT) scanners as an aviation security deterrent. These devices produce a volumetric image akin to that encountered in prior medical CT work but in this case we are dealing with a complex multi-object volumetric environment including significant noise artefacts. In this work we look at the application of the recent extension to the seminal SIFT approach to the 3D volumetric recognition of rigid objects within this complex volumetric environment. A detailed overview of the approach and results when applied to a set of exemplar CT volumetric imagery is presented.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: BMVC
• Authors: Gregory T. Flitton, Toby P. Breckon, Najla Megherbi Bouallagu
• Keywords: BMVC 2010, Complex Volumetric, Computer Vision, Volumetric, Volumetric Imagery