Image segmentation of repetitive patterns: A review

• Published in: Advanced Science Letters
• Main Author: Kamel K.; Jamil N.; Narawi A.; Gobil A.R.
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• Published: American Scientific Publishers 2014
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84919330305&doi=10.1166%2fasl.2014.5652&partnerID=40&md5=5c4eaa89d8a6e061a85777fd262f962c

Image segmentation is a challenging task in the area of image processing and has been researched for the last four decades. Until now, a tremendous number of segmentation algorithms can be found in many researches. A review of existing image segmentation techniques is vital for a researcher who would want to embark on this exciting research area. Generally, there are many reviews conducted on image segmentation but a special attention needs to be focused on segmentation of images with repetitive patterns. Segmentation of repetitive patterns involves grouping the repeated patterns in a meaningful structure. This paper presents an exhaustive review of digital image segmentation for repetitive patterns. In addition, a general process flow of segmenting images of repetitive patterns is proposed. This review will be useful in the development and improvement of new techniques in the future. © 2014 American Scientific Publishers All rights reserved.