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Filali, I.; Allili, M. S.; Benblidia, N.
Multi-scale salient object detection using graph ranking and global–local saliency refinement Journal Article
In: Signal Processing: Image Communication, vol. 47, pp. 380–401, 2016, ISSN: 09235965, (Publisher: Elsevier B.V.).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Boundary information, Decision trees, Feature relevance, Iterative methods, Multi-layer graphs, Object detection, Object recognition, Random forests, Salient object detection
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Filali, I.; Allili, M. S.; Benblidia, N.
Multi-scale salient object detection using graph ranking and global–local saliency refinement Journal Article
In: Signal Processing: Image Communication, vol. 47, pp. 380–401, 2016, ISSN: 09235965.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Boundary information, Decision trees, Feature relevance, Iterative methods, Multi-layer graphs, Object detection, Object recognition, Random forests, Salient object detection
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Yapi, D.; Mejri, M.; Allili, M. S.; Baaziz, N.
A learning-based approach for automatic defect detection in textile images Proceedings Article
In: A., Zaremba M. Sasiadek J. Dolgui (Ed.): IFAC-PapersOnLine, pp. 2423–2428, 2015, ISBN: 24058963 (ISSN), (Journal Abbreviation: IFAC-PapersOnLine).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Artificial intelligence, Automatic defect detections, Barium compounds, Bayes Classifier, Computational efficiency, Contourlets, Defect detection, Defect detection algorithm, Defects, Detection problems, Feature extraction, Feature extraction and classification, Gaussians, Image classification, Learning algorithms, Learning systems, Learning-based approach, Machine learning approaches, Mixture of generalized gaussians, Mixtures of generalized Gaussians (MoGG), Textile defect detection, Textile images, Textiles, Textures
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abstract = {This paper addresses the textile defect detection problem using a machine-learning approach. We propose a novel algorithm that uses supervised learning to classify textile textures in defect and non-defect classes based on suitable feature extraction and classification. We use statistical modeling of multi-scale contourlet image decomposition to obtain compact and accurate signatures for texture description. Our defect detection algorithm is based on two phases. In the first phase, using a training set of images, we extract reference defect-free signatures for each textile category. Then, we use the Bayes classifier (BC) to learn signatures of defected and non-defected classes. In the second phase, defects are detected on new images using the trained BC and an appropriate decomposition of images into blocks. Our algorithm has the capability to achieve highly accurate defect detection and localisation in textile textures while ensuring an efficient computational time. Compared to recent state-of-the-art methods, our algorithm has yielded better results on the standard TILDA database. © 2015, IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) Hosting by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
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Yapi, D.; Mejri, M.; Allili, M. S.; Baaziz, N.
A learning-based approach for automatic defect detection in textile images Proceedings Article
In: A., Zaremba M. Sasiadek J. Dolgui (Ed.): IFAC-PapersOnLine, pp. 2423–2428, 2015, ISBN: 24058963 (ISSN), (Journal Abbreviation: IFAC-PapersOnLine).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Artificial intelligence, Automatic defect detections, Barium compounds, Bayes Classifier, Computational efficiency, Contourlets, Defect detection, Defect detection algorithm, Defects, Detection problems, Feature extraction, Feature extraction and classification, Gaussians, Image classification, Learning algorithms, Learning systems, Learning-based approach, Machine learning approaches, Mixture of generalized gaussians, Mixtures of generalized Gaussians (MoGG), Textile defect detection, Textile images, Textiles, Textures
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note = {Journal Abbreviation: IFAC-PapersOnLine},
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Larivière, G.; Allili, M. S.
A learning probabilistic approach for object segmentation Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of the 2012 9th Conference on Computer and Robot Vision, CRV 2012, pp. 86–93, Toronto, ON, 2012, ISBN: 978-076954683-4 (ISBN), (Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Conf. Comput. Rob. Vis., CRV).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Computer vision, fragments, Image segmentation, Mean shift algorithm, mean-shift algorithm, Object recognition, Object segmentation, Object shape, Optimal segmentation, Probabilistic approaches, Probabilistic Learning, Segmentation process
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title = {A learning probabilistic approach for object segmentation},
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abstract = {This paper proposes a new method for figure-ground image segmentation based on a probabilistic learning approach of the object shape. Historically, segmentation is mostly defined as a data-driven bottom-up process, where pixels are grouped into regions/objects according to objective criteria, such as region homogeneity, etc. In particular, it aims at creating a partition of the image into contiguous, homogenous regions. In the proposed work, we propose to incorporate prior knowledge about the object shape and category to segment the object from the background. The segmentation process is composed of two parts. In the first part, object shape models are built using sets of object fragments. The second part starts by first segmenting an image into homogenous regions using the mean-shift algorithm. Then, several object hypotheses are tested and validated using the different object shape models as supporting information. As an output, our algorithm identifies the object category, position, as well as its optimal segmentation. Experimental results show the capacity of the approach to segment several object categories. © 2012 IEEE.},
note = {Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Conf. Comput. Rob. Vis., CRV},
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Allili, M. S.
Wavelet modeling using finite mixtures of generalized Gaussian distributions: Application to texture discrimination and retrieval Journal Article
In: IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 1452–1464, 2012, ISSN: 10577149.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: algorithm, Algorithms, article, Automated, automated pattern recognition, computer assisted diagnosis, Computer Simulation, Computer-Assisted, Data Interpretation, Finite mixtures, Generalized Gaussian, Generalized Gaussian Distributions, Image Enhancement, Image Interpretation, Image segmentation, Imaging, Kullback Leibler divergence, Marginal distribution, methodology, Mixtures, Models, Monte Carlo methods, Monte Carlo sampling, Normal Distribution, Pattern Recognition, Performance improvements, reproducibility, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specificity, Similarity measure, State-of-the-art approach, Statistical, statistical analysis, statistical model, Texture data set, Texture discrimination, Texture modeling, Textures, three dimensional imaging, Three-Dimensional, Wavelet Analysis, Wavelet coefficients, Wavelet decomposition, Wavelet modeling
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title = {Wavelet modeling using finite mixtures of generalized Gaussian distributions: Application to texture discrimination and retrieval},
author = {M. S. Allili},
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Larivière, G.; Allili, M. S.
A learning probabilistic approach for object segmentation Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of the 2012 9th Conference on Computer and Robot Vision, CRV 2012, pp. 86–93, Toronto, ON, 2012, ISBN: 978-076954683-4 (ISBN), (Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Conf. Comput. Rob. Vis., CRV).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Computer vision, fragments, Image segmentation, Mean shift algorithm, mean-shift algorithm, Object recognition, Object segmentation, Object shape, Optimal segmentation, Probabilistic approaches, Probabilistic Learning, Segmentation process
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Allili, M. S.
Wavelet modeling using finite mixtures of generalized Gaussian distributions: Application to texture discrimination and retrieval Journal Article
In: IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 1452–1464, 2012, ISSN: 10577149.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: algorithm, Algorithms, article, Automated, automated pattern recognition, computer assisted diagnosis, Computer Simulation, Computer-Assisted, Data Interpretation, Finite mixtures, Generalized Gaussian, Generalized Gaussian Distributions, Image Enhancement, Image Interpretation, Image segmentation, Imaging, Kullback Leibler divergence, Marginal distribution, methodology, Mixtures, Models, Monte Carlo methods, Monte Carlo sampling, Normal Distribution, Pattern Recognition, Performance improvements, reproducibility, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specificity, Similarity measure, State-of-the-art approach, Statistical, statistical analysis, statistical model, Texture data set, Texture discrimination, Texture modeling, Textures, three dimensional imaging, Three-Dimensional, Wavelet Analysis, Wavelet coefficients, Wavelet decomposition, Wavelet modeling
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Allili, M. S.
Effective object tracking by matching object and background models using active contours Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings - International Conference on Image Processing, ICIP, pp. 873–876, IEEE Computer Society, Cairo, 2009, ISBN: 15224880 (ISSN); 978-142445654-3 (ISBN), (Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Int. Conf. Image Process. ICIP).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Active contours, Algorithms, Background model, EM algorithm, EM algorithms, Finite mixture models, Image matching, Image processing, Imaging systems, Mathematical models, Object contour, Object Tracking
@inproceedings{allili_effective_2009,
title = {Effective object tracking by matching object and background models using active contours},
author = {M. S. Allili},
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note = {Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Int. Conf. Image Process. ICIP},
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Allili, M. S.
Effective object tracking by matching object and background models using active contours Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings - International Conference on Image Processing, ICIP, pp. 873–876, IEEE Computer Society, Cairo, 2009, ISBN: 15224880 (ISSN); 978-142445654-3 (ISBN), (Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Int. Conf. Image Process. ICIP).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Active contours, Algorithms, Background model, EM algorithm, EM algorithms, Finite mixture models, Image matching, Image processing, Imaging systems, Mathematical models, Object contour, Object Tracking
@inproceedings{alliliEffectiveObjectTracking2009,
title = {Effective object tracking by matching object and background models using active contours},
author = {M. S. Allili},
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note = {Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Int. Conf. Image Process. ICIP},
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