@inproceedings{8b0e6a66d6144dc69752fb796e554f0c,
title = "Computing a family of skeletons of volumetric models for shape description",
abstract = "Skeletons are important shape descriptors in object representation and recognition. Typically, skeletons of volumetric models are computed via an iterative thinning process. However, traditional thinning methods often generate skeletons with complex structures that are unsuitable for shape description, and appropriate pruning methods are lacking. In this paper, we present a new method for computing skeletons on volumes by alternating thinning and a novel skeleton pruning routine. Our method creates a family of skeletons parameterized by two user-specified numbers that determine respectively the size of curve and surface features on the skeleton. As demonstrated on both real-world models and medical images, our method generates skeletons with simple and meaningful structures that are particularly suitable for describing cylindrical and plate-like shapes.",
author = "Tao Ju and Baker, {Matthew L.} and Wah Chiu",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1007/11802914_17",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783540367116",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "235--247",
booktitle = "Geometric Modeling and Processing, GMP 2006 - 4th International Conference, Proceedings",
note = "4th International Conference on Geometric Modeling and Processing, GMP 2006 ; Conference date: 26-07-2006 Through 28-07-2006",
}