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Accurate Subpixel Center Determination for Overlapping Spots

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Title: Accurate Subpixel Center Determination for Overlapping Spots
Authors: Tao Dacheng, Thi Phuong Anh Nguyen, Duc Duong Nguyen, Minh Tuan Bui, Thi Kim Cuc Nguyen, Xuan Cao
Publisher Information: Elsevier BV, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Subject Terms: Artificial intelligence, Crystallography, Computer graphics (images), Image Matching, Camera Calibration, Center (category theory), Robust Line and Curve Detection using Hough Transform, Computer science, Automated Reconstruction of Fragmented Objects, Edge Detection, Chemistry, Subpixel rendering, Digital Image Correlation Techniques, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Ellipse Detection, Pathology, Medicine, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Pixel, Real-Time Detection, Spots
Description: Precisely detecting laser beam locations is crucial in maximizing the performance of optical systems in manufacturing and measurement applications. There are numerous methods dealing with a single spot, but identifying overlapping spot centers is still challenging. To address this issue, we present an innovative approach that uses convolutional neural networks and image processing techniques to localize overlapping spot centers. Our method begins by utilizing the convolutional neural network to extract two crucial features: the ratio of minor to major axes and the orientation of the spots. Then, the Euclidean distance transform is employed to identify the approximate centers of the spots, which are the positions with the highest intensity in the transformed images. Finally, the gradient descent algorithm is applied to determine the precise center locations. In addition, noise was added to examine the ability to work in actual systems. The results indicate that our method performs well in noisy environments, accurately pinpointing overlapping spot centers in real-time with a 92% success rate. Furthermore, our approach strikes an excellent balance between accuracy and computational efficiency, making it suitable for use in actual laser manufacturing systems.
Document Type: Article
Other literature type
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4781072
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4243365/v1
DOI: 10.60692/0vmvd-ekj17
DOI: 10.60692/k0pap-h4h34
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....9c58efd7c30511f7e6969038c079c4ab
Database: OpenAIRE
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DOI:10.2139/ssrn.4781072