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Pattern recognition using Markov random field models

  • Jinhai Cai
  • , Zhi-Qiang Liu

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose Markov random field models for pattern recognition, which provide a flexible and natural framework for modelling the interactions between spatially related random variables in their neighbourhood systems. The proposed approach is superior to conventional approaches in many aspects. This paper introduces the concept of states into Markov random filed models, presents a theoretic analysis of the approach, discusses issues of designing neighbourhood system and cliques, and analyses properties of the models. We have applied our method to the recognition of unconstrained handwritten numerals. The experimental results show that the proposed approach can achieve high performance. © 2001 Pattern Recognition Society. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)725-733
JournalPattern Recognition
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2002

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Research Keywords

  • Handwritten numerical recognition
  • Markov random field
  • Neighbourhood system
  • Pattern recognition

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