Image Segmentation using Hybrid Relay Level Sets

This research article offers a fast and efficient method of image segmentation using hybrid relay level sets. This automata model of level sets is achieved by the creating subregions with accordance to that of the previous subregion's boundaries. The contour evolves to the desired object by continues small shifts in contour until the level set function is stabilized with ensured full segmentation. This approach has the advantage of detecting more boundaries without interaction to outside world and without specifying number of relays for final overall segmentation. This approach of image segmentation outperforms traditional level set methods in terms of its relay fashion of contour evolution.