Computer-aided BSE torso tracking algorithm using neural networks, contours, and edge features

• Main Authors: Masilang, Rey Anthony A., Cabatuan, Melvin K., Dadios, Elmer P., Gan Lim, Laurence
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2015
• Subjects: Breast—Examination; Neural networks (Computer science); Electrical and Computer Engineering; Electrical and Electronics
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/1892
• Institution: De La Salle University

This paper presents an algorithm for tracking the torso of the user in a computer-aided breast self-examination system. The algorithm uses a neural network-based skin classifier for segmenting the skin area from the non-skin area. Using the skin mask produced by the classifier, the contours of the b...