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Canny edge detector

Known as: Canny, Canny operator, Canny edge detection 
The Canny edge detector is an edge detection operator that uses a multi-stage algorithm to detect a wide range of edges in images. It was developed… 
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Feature detection (computer vision)

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Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
A distributed Canny edge detector and its implementation on FPGA
Edge detection is one of the key stages in image processing and object recognition. The Canny edge detector is one of the most… 
2010
2010
A distributed psycho-visually motivated Canny edge detector
This paper proposes a distributed Canny edge detection algorithm which can be mapped onto multi-core architectures for high… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Image Retrieval with Shape Features Extracted using Gradient Operators and Slope Magnitude Technique with BTC
The paper discusses novel image retrieval methods based on shape features extracted using gradient operators and slope magnitude… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
An Improved CANNY Edge Detection Algorithm
CANNY arithmetic operator has been proved to have good detective effect in the common usage of edge detection. However, CANNY… 
2008
2008
Shot Boundary Detection Based on Mutual Information and Canny Edge Detector
Shot boundary detection servers as the preliminary step to video retrieval. Most of error detections in the present algorithms… 
2007
2007
Performance Analysis of Fuzzy-Based Canny Edge Detector
Edge detection is an important aspect of image processing. There are different methods for improving edge detection. This paper… 
2000
2000
Two practical issues in Canny's edge detector implementation
We address two practical issues, namely smoothing factor selection and efficient implementation of thresholding with hysteresis… 
1999
1999
The Accuracy of Sub-Pixel Localisation in the Canny Edge Detector
We examine the accuracy of the sub-pixel location of edges in the Canny detector using a discrete step edge model and Monte-Carlo… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Optimal infinite impulse response zero crossing based edge detectors
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Adaptive estimation of hysteresis thresholds
It is shown that the hitherto heuristic hysteresis linking idea of J.F. Canny (1986) can be formulated as a Bayesian contextual… 
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