Robust Estimation of Curvature along Digital Contours with Global Optimization

In this paper we introduce a new curvature estimator based on global optimisation. This method called Global Min-Curvature exploits the geometric properties of digital contours by using local bounds on tangent directions defined by the maximal digital straight segments. The estimator is adapted to noisy contours by replacing maximal segments with maximal blurred digital straight segments. Experimentations on perfect and damaged digital contours are performed and in both cases, comparisons with other existing methods are presented.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: DGCI
• Authors: Bertrand Kerautret, Jacques-Olivier Lachaud
• Keywords: Damaged Digital Contours, DGCI 2008, Digital Contours, Digital Straight Segments, Discrete Geometry