Algorithm for Automated Segmentation and Feature Extraction of Thermal Images

Anna A. Poplavska, Valentina B. Vassilenko, Oleksandr A. Poplavskyi, Sergei V. Pavlov

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Abstract

Medical infrared thermal imaging techniques can provide the high-quality images for monitoring and pre-clinical diagnostic of the diseases by showing the thermal abnormalities available in the body. Its biggest advantage is non-contact, non-invasive and very fast way of use. However, the incorrect interpretation of the thermal images via simple observation or manual analysis and detection approximate regions of interest lead to the numerous false positive results. The main objective of this research work is to develop an algorithm for automated image processing and analysis of the extracted features on thermal images for screening or pre-diagnosis of the diseases. This work presents the results of our previously developed Copyright algorithm applied to thermal images obtained from the patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis. This processing and analysis of the extracted features from thermal images can offer a novel quick and non-invasive tool for diagnosis and monitoring of rheumatoid diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnological Innovation for Life Improvement - 11th IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2020, Proceedings
EditorsLuis M. Camarinha-Matos, Nastaran Farhadi, Fábio Lopes, Helena Pereira
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages378-386
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-45124-0
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-45123-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event11th Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2020 - Costa de Caparica, Portugal
Duration: 1 Jul 20203 Jul 2020

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
PublisherSpringer
Volume577
ISSN (Print)1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)1868-422X

Conference

Conference11th Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2020
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityCosta de Caparica
Period1/07/203/07/20

Keywords

  • Automated segmentation
  • Image processing
  • Medical thermal images
  • Rheumatic diseases

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