scholarly journals Specular Reflection Detection and Inpainting in Transparent Object through MSPLFI

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 455
Author(s):  
Md Nazrul Islam ◽  
Murat Tahtali ◽  
Mark Pickering
Keyword(s):  
Light Field ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Specular Reflection ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Detection Algorithm ◽  
Color Channel ◽  
Absolute Deviation ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Transparent Objects ◽  
Transparent Object

Multispectral polarimetric light field imagery (MSPLFI) contains significant information about a transparent object’s distribution over spectra, the inherent properties of its surface and its directional movement, as well as intensity, which all together can distinguish its specular reflection. Due to multispectral polarimetric signatures being limited to an object’s properties, specular pixel detection of a transparent object is a difficult task because the object lacks its own texture. In this work, we propose a two-fold approach for determining the specular reflection detection (SRD) and the specular reflection inpainting (SRI) in a transparent object. Firstly, we capture and decode 18 different transparent objects with specularity signatures obtained using a light field (LF) camera. In addition to our image acquisition system, we place different multispectral filters from visible bands and polarimetric filters at different orientations to capture images from multisensory cues containing MSPLFI features. Then, we propose a change detection algorithm for detecting specular reflected pixels from different spectra. A Mahalanobis distance is calculated based on the mean and the covariance of both polarized and unpolarized images of an object in this connection. Secondly, an inpainting algorithm that captures pixel movements among sub-aperture images of the LF is proposed. In this regard, a distance matrix for all the four connected neighboring pixels is computed from the common pixel intensities of each color channel of both the polarized and the unpolarized images. The most correlated pixel pattern is selected for the task of inpainting for each sub-aperture image. This process is repeated for all the sub-aperture images to calculate the final SRI task. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed two-fold approach significantly improves the accuracy of detection and the quality of inpainting. Furthermore, the proposed approach also improves the SRD metrics (with mean F1-score, G-mean, and accuracy as 0.643, 0.656, and 0.981, respectively) and SRI metrics (with mean structural similarity index (SSIM), peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), mean squared error (IMMSE), and mean absolute deviation (MAD) as 0.966, 0.735, 0.073, and 0.226, respectively) for all the sub-apertures of the 18 transparent objects in MSPLFI dataset as compared with those obtained from the methods in the literature considered in this paper. Future work will exploit the integration of machine learning for better SRD accuracy and SRI quality.

scholarly journals Swarm Intelligence-Based Methodology for Scanning Electron Microscope Image Segmentation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anode

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3055
Author(s):  
Maciej Chalusiak ◽  
Weronika Nawrot ◽  
Szymon Buchaniec ◽  
Grzegorz Brus
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell ◽  
Swarm Intelligence ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Solid Oxide ◽  
Oxide Fuel ◽  
Scanning Electron

Segmentation of images from scanning electron microscope, especially multiphase, poses a drawback in their microstructure quantification process. The labeling process must be automatized due to the time consumption and irreproducibility of the manual labeling procedure. Here we show a swarm intelligence-driven filtration methodology performed on raw solid oxide fuel cell anode’s material images to improve the segmentation methods’ performance. The methodology focused on two significant parts of the segmentation process, which are filtering and labeling. During the first one, the images underwent filtering by applying a series of filters, whose operation parameters were determined using Particle Swarm Optimization upon a dedicated cost function. Next, Seeded Region Growing, k-Means Clustering, Multithresholding, and Simple Linear Iterative Clustering Superpixel algorithms were utilized to label the filtered images’ regions into consecutive phases in the microstructure. The improvement was presented for three different metrics: the Misclassification Ratio, Structural Similarity Index Measure, and Mean Squared Error. The obtained distribution of metrics’ performances was based on 200 images, with and without filtering. Results indicate an improvement up to 29%, depending on the metric and method used. The presented work contributes to the ongoing efforts to automatize segmentation processes fully for an increasing number of tomographic measurements, particularly in solid oxide fuel cell research.

On the relation of the angular aperture of the object-glasses of compound microscopes to their penetrating power and to oblique light

1856 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 60-66
Keyword(s):  
Present Communication ◽  
Angular Aperture ◽  
Large Aperture ◽  
Transparent Objects ◽  
Transparent Object

The explanation given by Dr. Goring and others of the advantage of increased angular aperture in microscopic objective-glasses appears to the author to be correct, as applied to the case of opake objects, and accordingly his remarks in the present communication have reference to transparent objects only. It is known that delicate markings on a transparent object, such as the valve of a Gyrosigma , may be rendered more distinctly visible by using an object-glass of large aperture, by bringing the mirror to one side, and by placing a central stop in the object-glass or the condenser or in both; the increased distinctness produced in these several ways being due to the illumination of the object by oblique light. Experiment also shows that the degree of obliquity of the light requisite varies with the delicacy or fineness of the markings, being greater as these are more delicate; so that the finest markings require the most oblique light which can possibly be obtained to render them evident, and the angular aperture of the object-glass must necessarily be proportionately large, otherwise none of these oblique rays could enter it.

PERENCANAAN PERSEDIAAN BAHAN BAKU AKAR TANJUNG DENGAN METODE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PLANNING (MRP) PADA UPT. MAKARTI POMOSDA

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Khoirul Hidayah ◽  
Sukarni Sukarni ◽  
Achmad Syaichu
Keyword(s):  
Standard Error ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Moving Average ◽  
Mean Absolute Deviation ◽  
Absolute Deviation ◽  
Material Requirements Planning ◽  
Safety Stock ◽  
Mean Error ◽  
Squared Error ◽  
Material Requirement

Suatu produksi yang direncanakan dengan baik akan menghasilkan efektivitas dan efisiensi produksi bagi perusahaan. Pentingnya perencanaan material pada perusahaan diharapkan dapat menghasilkan sistem yang baik terhadap proses produksi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan Material Requirement Planning (MRP) sehingga kebutuhan bahan baku selama proses produksi di UPT MAKARTI POMOSDA dapat terpenuhi dengan menggunakan metode peramalan forecasting dalam satu tahun yaitu, moving average dan weighted moving average.  Metode ini terpilih untuk mengetahui safety stock nya produk setiap bulan dan setiap tahun. Berdasarkan detail dan analisa kesalahan metode moving average dengan menggunakan program POM QM forWindows Versi 3 Basic (Mean Error) 42,455, MAD (Mean Absolute Deviation) 259,545, MSE (Mean Squared Error) 118490,6, Standard Error (denom=n-2=9) 380,555, MAPE (Mean Absolute Percent Error) 643, dan next period 480. Sedangkan detail dan analisa kesalahan metode ini dengan menggunakan program POM QM For Windows Versi 3 Basic (Mean Error) 38,827, MAD (Mean Absolute Deviation) 212,257, MSE (Mean Squared Error) 83586,58, Standard Error (denom=n-2=9) 323,239, MAPE (Mean Absolute Percent ) 495, dan next period 464,893. Berdasarkan hasil proses diatas juga diketahui (safety stock) pada UPT MAKARTI POMOSDA pada tahun 2017 yaitu sejumlah 5209 unit, setelah dilakukan penelitian mengalami kenaikan sebesar 6758 dengan prosentase sebesar 129,7%, sehingga tidak ada penumpukan barang digudang. Hal ini juga didukung dengan penurunan biaya simpan bahan baku dari Rp 120.850/Periode (bulan) menjadi Rp 109.350/Periode (bulan).

scholarly journals TransCut2: Transparent Object Segmentation From a Light-Field Image

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 465-477
Author(s):  
Yichao Xu ◽  
Hajime Nagahara ◽  
Atsushi Shimada ◽  
Rin-ichiro Taniguchi
Keyword(s):  
Light Field ◽  
Object Segmentation ◽  
Light Field Image ◽  
Transparent Object

scholarly journals Pothole Classification Model Using Edge Detection in Road Image

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6662
Author(s):  
Ji-Won Baek ◽  
Kyungyong Chung
Keyword(s):  
Edge Detection ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Image Data ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
Detection Algorithm ◽  
Classification Model ◽  
Specific Object ◽  
Pixel Value ◽  
Distortion Rate

Since the image related to road damage includes objects such as potholes, cracks, shadows, and lanes, there is a problem that it is difficult to detect a specific object. In this paper, we propose a pothole classification model using edge detection in road image. The proposed method converts RGB (red green and blue) image data, including potholes and other objects, to gray-scale to reduce the amount of computation. It detects all objects except potholes using an object detection algorithm. The detected object is removed, and a pixel value of 255 is assigned to process it as a background. In addition, to extract the characteristics of a pothole, the contour of the pothole is extracted through edge detection. Finally, potholes are detected and classified based by the (you only look once) YOLO algorithm. The performance evaluation evaluates the distortion rate and restoration rate of the image, and the validity of the model and accuracy of the classification. The result of the evaluation shows that the mean square error (MSE) of the distortion rate and restoration rate of the proposed method has errors of 0.2–0.44. The peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR) is evaluated as 50 db or higher. The structural similarity index map (SSIM) is evaluated as 0.71–0.82. In addition, the result of the pothole classification shows that the area under curve (AUC) is evaluated as 0.9.

scholarly journals An Improved Multithreshold Segmentation Algorithm Based on Graph Cuts Applicable for Irregular Image

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Yanzhu Hu ◽  
Jiao Wang ◽  
Xinbo Ai ◽  
Xu Zhuang
Keyword(s):  
Cost Function ◽  
Artificial Bee Colony ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
Segmentation Algorithm ◽  
Bee Colony ◽  
Segmentation Of Images ◽  
The Cost

In order to realize the multithreshold segmentation of images, an improved segmentation algorithm based on graph cut theory using artificial bee colony is proposed. A new weight function based on gray level and the location of pixels is constructed in this paper to calculate the probability that each pixel belongs to the same region. On this basis, a new cost function is reconstructed that can use both square and nonsquare images. Then the optimal threshold of the image is obtained through searching for the minimum value of the cost function using artificial bee colony algorithm. In this paper, public dataset for segmentation and widely used images were measured separately. Experimental results show that the algorithm proposed in this paper can achieve larger Information Entropy (IE), higher Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR), higher Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), smaller Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), and shorter time than other image segmentation algorithms.

scholarly journals A COMPARISON OF NONLINEAR MODELS FOR DESCRIBING WEIGHT-AGE DATA IN ANGLO-NUBIAN DOES

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Arthur Arré ◽  
José Elivalto Guimarães Campelo ◽  
José Lindenberg Rocha Sarmento ◽  
Luiz Antônio Silva Figueiredo Filho ◽  
Diego Helcias Cavalcante
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Nonlinear Models ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Group Model ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Absolute Deviation ◽  
Model Interaction

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to determine the optimum age at last weighing and compare the goodness of fit of nonlinear models used to fit longitudinal weight-age data to describe the growth pattern of Anglo-Nubian does. Weights of 104 animals from birth to 60 months of age were grouped into 10 age groups at six-month intervals. In each age group, parameters A (asymptotic weight), B (integration constant), and K (maturity index) were estimated using the Brody, Gompertz, logistic, and von Bertalanffy models. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance in a factorial design (10 age groups × 4 nonlinear models). The age group × model interaction was not significant. Mean estimates of A, B, and K were significantly different between age groups up to 30 months (p < 0.05), indicating that the estimated curve is affected by weights taken before this age independent of the model. The values of mean squared error (MSE), mean absolute deviation (MAD), coefficient of determination (R2) and Rate of convergence (RC) at each age group up to 30 months were compared to determine the goodness of fit of nonlinear models. The ranking of fit was logistic, Brody, von Bertalanffy, and Gompertz. The logistic and Brody models respectively estimated the smallest and largest asymptotic weight. Longitudinal weight records taken until 30 months of age are most appropriate for estimating the growth of Anglo-Nubian does using nonlinear models.

Assessing model performance in forecasting long-term individual tree diameter versus basal area increment for the primary Acadian tree species

2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 2267-2275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew B. Russell ◽  
Aaron R. Weiskittel ◽  
John A. Kershaw
Keyword(s):  
Random Effects ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Growth Models ◽  
Secondary Growth ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Nonlinear Mixed Effects Models ◽  
Absolute Deviation ◽  
Individual Tree

Tree basal area (ba) or diameter at breast height (dbh) are universally used to represent tree secondary growth in individual tree based growth models. However, the long-term implications of using either ba or dbh for predictions are rarely fully assessed. In this analysis, Δba and Δdbh increment equations were fit to identical datasets gathered from six conifer and four hardwood species grown in central Maine. The performance of Δba and Δdbh predictions from nonlinear mixed-effects models were then compared with observed growth measurements of up to 29 years via a Monte Carlo simulation. Two evaluation statistics indicated substantial improvement in forecasting dbh using Δdbh rather than Δba. Root mean squared error (RMSE) and percentage mean absolute deviation (MAD%) were reduced by 14% and 15% on average, respectively, across all projection length intervals (5–29 years) when Δdbh was used over Δba. Differences were especially noted as projection lengths increased. RMSE and MAD% were reduced by 24% when Δdbh was employed over Δba at longer projection lengths (up to 29 years). Simulations found that simulating random effects rather than using local estimates for random effects performed as well or better at longer interval lengths. These results highlight the implications that selecting a growth model dependent variable can have and the importance of incorporating model uncertainty into the growth projections of individual tree based models.

Light field distortion feature for transparent object classification

2015 ◽  
Vol 139 ◽  
pp. 122-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yichao Xu ◽  
Kazuki Maeno ◽  
Hajime Nagahara ◽  
Atsushi Shimada ◽  
Rin-ichiro Taniguchi
Keyword(s):  
Light Field ◽  
Object Classification ◽  
Field Distortion ◽  
Transparent Object
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