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Metaheuristics, Soft Computing, and Machine Learning in Image Processing and Computer Vision

Submission Deadline: 31 May 2024 Submit to Special Issue

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Dr. Diego Oliva, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
Dr. Saul Zapotecas-Martinez, Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica Óptica y Electrónica Tonantzintla Puebla, Mexico
Dr. Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad, Mid Sweden University, Sweden

Summary

The use of images and videos has widely increased in the last few years. Cameras are an extension of the human vision sense. However, analyzing the scenes could be time-consuming, especially for some specific tasks. The use of intelligent algorithms is a way to help in the analysis of the scenes in mages or videos. Computational tools such as metaheuristics, soft computing, and machine learning are employed to overcome the drawbacks of classical image processing tools. This Special Issue is a collection of implementations and hybridizations of machine learning and metaheuristics in solving complex problems in image processing and computer vision. Recent advantages among the areas are included. Besides, literature reviews and surveys are also included to study the importance of the related areas and applications extensively.


Keywords

Metaheuristic Algorithms, Evolutionary Computation, Single Objective Methods, Multi-Objective Optimization, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Braille Character Segmentation Algorithm Based on Gaussian Diffusion

    Zezheng Meng, Zefeng Cai, Jie Feng, Hanjie Ma, Haixiang Zhang, Shaohua Li
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 1481-1496, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048002
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Metaheuristics, Soft Computing, and Machine Learning in Image Processing and Computer Vision)
    Abstract Optical braille recognition methods typically employ existing target detection models or segmentation models for the direct detection and recognition of braille characters in original braille images. However, these methods need improvement in accuracy and generalizability, especially in densely dotted braille image environments. This paper presents a two-stage braille recognition framework. The first stage is a braille dot detection algorithm based on Gaussian diffusion, targeting Gaussian heatmaps generated by the convex dots in braille images. This is applied to the detection of convex dots in double-sided braille, achieving high accuracy in determining the central coordinates of the braille convex dots. The… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Hybrid Optimization Algorithm for Handwritten Document Enhancement

    Shu-Chuan Chu, Xiaomeng Yang, Li Zhang, Václav Snášel, Jeng-Shyang Pan
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.3, pp. 3763-3786, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048594
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Metaheuristics, Soft Computing, and Machine Learning in Image Processing and Computer Vision)
    Abstract The Gannet Optimization Algorithm (GOA) and the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) demonstrate strong performance; however, there remains room for improvement in convergence and practical applications. This study introduces a hybrid optimization algorithm, named the adaptive inertia weight whale optimization algorithm and gannet optimization algorithm (AIWGOA), which addresses challenges in enhancing handwritten documents. The hybrid strategy integrates the strengths of both algorithms, significantly enhancing their capabilities, whereas the adaptive parameter strategy mitigates the need for manual parameter setting. By amalgamating the hybrid strategy and parameter-adaptive approach, the Gannet Optimization Algorithm was refined to yield the AIWGOA. Through a performance analysis of… More >

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