The Watershed Transform: Definitions, Algorithms and Parallelization Strategies

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The Watershed Transform: Definitions, Algorithms and Parallelization Strategies (2001)

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by Jos B. T. M. Roerdink , Arnold Meijster

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@MISC{Roerdink01thewatershed,
    author = {Jos B. T. M. Roerdink and Arnold Meijster},
    title = {The Watershed Transform: Definitions, Algorithms and Parallelization Strategies},
    year = {2001}
}

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Abstract

The watershed transform is the method of choice for image segmentation in the field of mathematical morphology. We present a critical review of several definitions of the watershed transform and the associated sequential algorithms, and discuss various issues which often cause confusion in the literature. The need to distinguish between definition, algorithm specification and algorithm implementation is pointed out. Various examples are given which illustrate differences between watershed transforms based on different definitions and/or implementations. The second part of the paper surveys approaches for parallel implementation of sequential watershed algorithms.

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watershed transform parallelization strategy second part mathematical morphology parallel implementation image segmentation critical review paper survey approach various example algorithm specification algorithm implementation sequential watershed algorithm different definition sequential algorithm various issue several definition

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