Neural network based classification of cell images via estimation of fractal dimensions

Shang, C., Daly, C. , McGrath, J. and Barker, J. (2000) Neural network based classification of cell images via estimation of fractal dimensions. In: International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks in Medicine and Biology, Goteburg, Sweden, 13-16 May 2000, pp. 111-116. (doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-0513-8_15)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-0513-8_15

Abstract

This paper1 presents a system for classifying cells in human resistance arteries via estimating and analysing fractal dimensions of normal and abnormal cell images. The use of fractal features helps characterise and differentiate between categories of cell images. The classification task is implemented using a multi-layer feedforward neural network, which maps estimated fractal feature patterns onto their underlying cell index. This system has been applied to a large database of images (which were taken from proximal and distal areas of subcutaneous resistance arteries, of patients suffering from critical limb ischaemia, by means of laser scanning confocal microscopy), with the overall classification rate reaching 90.5%.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McGrath, Professor John and Daly, Professor Craig
Authors: Shang, C., Daly, C., McGrath, J., and Barker, J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences

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