User-steered image segmentation paradigms: Live wire and live lane

Abstract

In multidimensional image analysis, there are situations wherein automatic image segmentations fail, calling for considerable user assistance in the process. In this regard, two paradigms, referred to as live wire and live lane, for practical image segmentation in large applications are developed. These paradigms will provide image segmentation research an effective control to the user on the segmentation process while it is being executed, and will minimize the total user's time required in the process.