@article{allili_likelihood-based_2015,

title = {Likelihood-based feature relevance for figure-ground segmentation in images and videos},

author = {M. S. Allili and D. Ziou},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84952631642&doi=10.1016%2fj.neucom.2015.04.015&partnerID=40&md5=833948d0784e0dc42c2245b9343971dd},

doi = {10.1016/j.neucom.2015.04.015},

issn = {09252312},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Neurocomputing},

volume = {167},

pages = {658–670},

abstract = {We propose an efficient method for image/video figure-ground segmentation using feature relevance (FR) and active contours. Given a set of positive and negative examples of a specific foreground (an object of interest (OOI) in an image or a tracked objet in a video), we first learn the foreground distribution model and its characteristic features that best discriminate it from its contextual background. For this goal, an objective function based on feature likelihood ratio is proposed for supervised FR computation. FR is then incorporated in foreground segmentation of new images and videos using level sets and energy minimization. We show the effectiveness of our approach on several examples of image/video figure-ground segmentation. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.},

note = {Publisher: Elsevier},

keywords = {accuracy, algorithm, article, calculation, Feature relevance, Figure-ground segmentations, Gaussian mixture model (GMMs), Image analysis, Image Enhancement, image quality, Image segmentation, Level Set, linear system, mathematical analysis, mathematical model, Negative examples, priority journal, Video cameras, videorecording},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{allili_wavelet_2012,

title = {Wavelet modeling using finite mixtures of generalized Gaussian distributions: Application to texture discrimination and retrieval},

author = {M. S. Allili},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84859096106&doi=10.1109%2fTIP.2011.2170701&partnerID=40&md5=0420facdc04978ad84bea3126bc1183a},

doi = {10.1109/TIP.2011.2170701},

issn = {10577149},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

journal = {IEEE Transactions on Image Processing},

volume = {21},

number = {4},

pages = {1452–1464},

abstract = {This paper addresses statistical-based texture modeling using wavelets. We propose a new approach to represent the marginal distribution of the wavelet coefficients using finite mixtures of generalized Gaussian (MoGG) distributions. The MoGG captures a wide range of histogram shapes, which provides better description and discrimination of texture than using single probability density functions (pdf's), as proposed by recent state-of-the-art approaches. Moreover, we propose a model similarity measure based on Kullback-Leibler divergence (KLD) approximation using Monte Carlo sampling methods. Through experiments on two popular texture data sets, we show that our approach yields significant performance improvements for texture discrimination and retrieval, as compared with recent methods of statistical-based wavelet modeling. © 2011 IEEE.},

keywords = {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},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{allili_object_2008,

title = {Object tracking in videos using adaptive mixture models and active contours},

author = {M. S. Allili and D. Ziou},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-44649197137&doi=10.1016%2fj.neucom.2007.10.019&partnerID=40&md5=a2aef677fae1b220f68c9fd720be3fd5},

doi = {10.1016/j.neucom.2007.10.019},

issn = {09252312},

year  = {2008},

date = {2008-01-01},

journal = {Neurocomputing},

volume = {71},

number = {10-12},

pages = {2001–2011},

abstract = {In this paper, we propose a novel object tracking algorithm for video sequences, based on active contours. The tracking is based on matching the object appearance model between successive frames of the sequence using active contours. We formulate the tracking as a minimization of an objective function incorporating region, boundary and shape information. Further, in order to handle variation in object appearance due to self-shadowing, changing illumination conditions and camera geometry, we propose an adaptive mixture model for the object representation. The implementation of the method is based on the level set method. We validate our approach on tracking examples using real video sequences, with comparison to two recent state-of-the-art methods. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.},

keywords = {Active contours, algorithm, Algorithms, article, controlled study, Image analysis, Image processing, imaging system, Level set method, Mathematical models, motion analysis system, Object recognition, priority journal, Set theory, statistical model, Video cameras, Video sequences, videorecording, visual information},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}