PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(12), P. e0306283 - e0306283
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Multilevel
thresholding
image
segmentation
is
one
of
the
widely
used
methods,
and
it
also
an
important
means
medical
preprocessing.
Replacing
original
costly
exhaustive
search
approach,
swarm
intelligent
optimization
algorithms
are
recently
to
determine
optimal
thresholds
for
image,
images
tend
have
higher
bit
depth.
Aiming
at
drawbacks
premature
convergence
existing
high-bit
depth
segmentation,
this
paper
presents
a
pyramid
particle
based
on
complementary
inertia
weights
(CIWP-PSO),
Kapur
entropy
employed
as
objective.
Firstly,
according
fitness
value,
divided
into
three-layer
structure.
To
accommodate
larger
range
caused
by
depth,
particles
in
layer
with
worst
value
random
opposition
learning
strategy.
Secondly,
pair
introduced
balance
capability
exploitation
exploration.
In
part
experiments,
nine
benchmark
test
CIWP-PSO
effectiveness.
Then,
group
Brain
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging
(MRI)
12-bit
utilized
validate
advantages
compared
other
algorithms.
According
experimental
results,
optimized
could
achieve
entropy,
multi-level
algorithm
outperforms
similar
segmentation.
Besides,
we
quality
metrics
evaluate
impact
different
images,
results
show
that
MRI
segmented
has
achieved
best
more
times
than
comparison
terms
Structured
Similarity
Index
Feature
Index,
which
explains
quality.
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Multi-threshold
image
segmentation
(MTIS)
is
a
crucial
technology
in
processing,
characterized
by
simplicity
and
efficiency,
the
key
lies
selection
of
thresholds.
However,
method's
time
complexity
will
grow
exponentially
with
number
To
solve
this
problem,
an
improved
arithmetic
optimization
algorithm
(ETAOA)
proposed
paper,
optimizer
for
optimizing
process
merging
appropriate
Specifically,
two
strategies
are
introduced
to
optimize
optimal
threshold
process:
elite
evolutionary
strategy
(EES)
tracking
(ETS).
First,
verify
performance
ETAOA,
mechanism
comparison
experiments,
scalability
tests,
experiments
nine
state-of-the-art
peers
executed
based
on
benchmark
functions
CEC2014
CEC2022.
After
that,
demonstrate
feasibility
ETAOA
domain,
were
performed
using
ten
advanced
methods
skin
cancer
dermatoscopy
datasets
under
low
high
thresholds,
respectively.
The
above
experimental
results
show
that
performs
outstanding
compared
functions.
Moreover,
domain
has
superior
conditions.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. e0287573 - e0287573
Published: June 29, 2023
To
address
the
problems
of
low
accuracy
and
slow
convergence
traditional
multilevel
image
segmentation
methods,
a
symmetric
cross-entropy
thresholding
method
(MSIPOA)
with
multi-strategy
improved
pelican
optimization
algorithm
is
proposed
for
global
tasks.
First,
Sine
chaotic
mapping
used
to
improve
quality
distribution
uniformity
initial
population.
A
spiral
search
mechanism
incorporating
sine
cosine
improves
algorithm's
diversity,
local
pioneering
ability,
accuracy.
levy
flight
strategy
further
ability
jump
out
minima.
In
this
paper,
12
benchmark
test
functions
8
other
newer
swarm
intelligence
algorithms
are
compared
in
terms
speed
evaluate
performance
MSIPOA
algorithm.
By
non-parametric
statistical
analysis,
shows
greater
superiority
over
algorithms.
The
then
experimented
threshold
segmentation,
eight
images
from
BSDS300
selected
as
set
MSIPOA.
According
different
metrics
Fridman
test,
outperforms
similar
cross
entropy
can
be
effectively
applied
Journal of Biophotonics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(7)
Published: March 31, 2023
Abstract
Photoacoustic
microscopy
(PAM)
is
a
high‐resolution
imaging
modality
that
has
been
mainly
implemented
with
small
field
of
view
applications.
Here,
we
developed
fast
PAM
system
utilizes
unique
spiral
laser
scanning
mechanism
and
wide
acoustic
detection
unit.
The
can
image
an
area
12.5
cm
2
in
6.4
s.
characterized
using
highly
detailed
phantoms.
Finally,
the
capabilities
were
further
demonstrated
by
sheep
brain
ex
vivo
rat
vivo.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 2958 - 2958
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Skin
Cancer
(SC)
is
among
the
most
hazardous
due
to
its
high
mortality
rate.
Therefore,
early
detection
of
this
disease
would
be
very
helpful
in
treatment
process.
Multilevel
Thresholding
(MLT)
widely
used
for
extracting
regions
interest
from
medical
images.
paper
utilizes
recent
Coronavirus
Disease
Optimization
Algorithm
(COVIDOA)
address
MLT
issue
SC
images
utilizing
hybridization
Otsu,
Kapur,
and
Tsallis
as
fitness
functions.
Various
are
utilized
validate
performance
proposed
algorithm.
The
algorithm
compared
following
five
meta-heuristic
algorithms:
Arithmetic
(AOA),
Sine
Cosine
(SCA),
Reptile
Search
(RSA),
Flower
Pollination
(FPA),
Seagull
(SOA),
Artificial
Gorilla
Troops
Optimizer
(GTO)
prove
superiority.
all
algorithms
evaluated
using
a
variety
measures,
such
Mean
Square
Error
(MSE),
Peak
Signal-To-Noise
Ratio
(PSNR),
Feature
Similarity
Index
Metric
(FSIM),
Normalized
Correlation
Coefficient
(NCC).
results
experiments
that
surpasses
several
competing
terms
MSE,
PSNR,
FSIM,
NCC
segmentation
metrics
successfully
solves
issue.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(20), P. 9303 - 9303
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
As
the
requirement
for
image
uploads
in
various
systems
continues
to
grow,
segmentation
has
become
a
critical
task
subsequent
operations.
Balancing
efficiency
and
accuracy
of
is
persistent
challenge.
This
paper
focuses
on
threshold-based
grayscale
methods
proposes
fully
automated
approach.
The
approach
begins
with
implementation
an
improved
OTSU
algorithm
determine
optimal
dynamic
threshold,
enabling
process
adjust
adaptively
varying
backgrounds.
A
novel
method
selecting
center
points
introduced
address
issue
poor
when
point
falls
outside
foreground
area.
To
further
enhance
algorithm’s
generalization
capability
accuracy,
continuity
detection-based
developed
start
end
foreground.
Compared
traditional
algorithms,
tests
sample
images
four
different
scales
revealed
that
proposed
achieved
average
improvements
precision,
recall
rates
14.97%,
1.28%,
17.33%,
respectively,
processing
speed
remaining
largely
unaffected.
Ablation
experiments
validated
effectiveness
using
strategy
combinations,
combination
all
three
strategies
resulting
significant
by
15.51%
16.72%,
respectively.