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A new image segmentation algorithm with applications to image inpainting. (English) Zbl 1284.94012
Summary: We describe a new approach to perform image segmentation. First an image is locally modeled using a spatial autoregressive model for the image intensity. Then the residual autoregressive image is computed. This resulting image possesses interesting texture features. The borders and edges are highlighted, suggesting that our algorithm can be used for border detection. Experimental results with real images are provided to verify how the algorithm works in practice. A robust version of our algorithm is also discussed, to be used when the original image is contaminated with additive outliers. A novel application in the context of image inpainting is also offered.

##### MSC:
 94A08 Image processing (compression, reconstruction, etc.) in information and communication theory 62H30 Classification and discrimination; cluster analysis (statistical aspects)
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