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Table of contents

Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
Invited lectures xv
Thematic sessions xvii
Scientific committee xix

Invited lecturers
Towards human-sequence evaluation 3
C. Fernandez, J. Gonzàlez & X. Roca
Finite-context models for image compression 9
A.J. Pinho
Learning classifier families for object detection and parameter estimation 15
S. Sclaroff, A. Thangali, Q. Yuan & V. Ablavsky

Contributed papers
Generation of planar radiographs from 3D anatomical models using the GPU 19
A.S. Cardoso, D.C. Moura & J.G. Barbosa
An on-line system for medical and biological image sharing 23
G.M. Porcides, L.A.P. Neves, L.C.M. de Aquino & G.A. Giraldi
Stapes replacement-different ways to replace its function 27
F. Gentil, C. Garbe, M. Parente, P. Martins, R.N. Jorge & J. Paço
Vision-based hand segmentation techniques for human-robot interaction
for real-time applications 31
P. Trigueiros, F. Ribeiro & G. Lopes
Database implementation for clinical and computer assisted diagnosis of dermoscopic images 37
B.S.R. Amorim, T. Mendonça, A.R.S. Marcal, J.S. Marques & J. Rozeira
The finite element analysis of skull deformation after correction of scaphocephaly 43
W. Wolański, M. Gzik, E. Kawlewska, D. Larysz & P. Larysz
Modeling and simulation of trigonocephaly correction with use of Finite Elements Method 47
M. Gzik, W. Wolański, E. Kawlewska, K. Kawlewski & D. Larysz
Computer-aided diagnosis of dementia using medical imaging processing
and artificial neural networks 51
G. Gavidia, R. López & E. Soudah
Automated extraction of the Femoral Shaft Axis and its distal entry point from full
and reduced 3D models 57
S. Van Cauter, M. De Beule, A. Van Haver, P. Verdonk & B. Verhegghe
Facial expression recognition using MPEG-4 FAP-based 3D MMM 63
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 Using aerial photographs and characteristic points for automatic estimation of altitude
of the references points 69
M.A.P. Domiciano, E.H. Shiguemori, O.D. Zaloti Jr. & L.A.V. Dias
Simple and fast shape based image retrieval 73
J.F. Nunes, P.M. Moreira & J.M.R.S. Tavares
Bone registration using a robotic ultrasound probe 79
P.M.B. Torres, P.J.S. Gonçalves & J.M.M. Martins
The use of 3D mandibular movement simulation in total
denture construction 85
P. Fonseca, J. Reis-Campos, M.H. Figueiral, N. Viriato & M.A.P. Vaz
A practical and robust image processing method for evaluating the External
Apical Root Resorption 89
S. Alves, N.G. de Posada & M.A.G. López
Preliminary study of the clinical application of the Clinical Decision Support System ORAD II
in a university dental clinic 93
A.F. Simões, A. Correia, T. Marques & R. Figueiredo
Medicine application of laser holography and speckle interferometry 97
V.A. Antonov, M.H. Grosmann, A.I. Larkin, A.V. Osintsev & V.P. Schepinov
Image processing techniques in the analysis of the stresses exerted on the abutment tooth
for a Removable Partial Denture 101
M.J. Santos, M.H. Figueiral, A. Correia, J.M. Monteiro & M.A.P. Vaz
Current quality control procedures in Digital Radiography 107
S.D. Kordolaimi, A.-L.N. Salvara & M.E. Lyra
Image segmentation algorithms on female pelvic ultrasound images 111
P.F. Silva, Z. Ma & J.M.R.S. Tavares
Image segmentation algorithms and their use on doppler images 117
T.D.C.A. Silva, Z. Ma & J.M.R.S. Tavares
Morphometric and immunohistochemical image analysis in pre-pubertal lamb testes
after prenatal betamethasone treatment 123
G. Pedrana, E. Souza, M.H. Viotti, C. Trouche, D. Sloboda & G.B. Martin
Colourquantisation as a preprocessing step for image segmentation 131
H. Palus & M. Frąckiewicz
Reconstruction of a stratified flow inside a duct using X-ray transform for constant
by parts functions 137
A.R. Teixeira & N.C. Roberty
Parallelization environment of digital images processing for medical applications 143
C.A.B. Pariente & P.E. Ambrósio
Fovea and optic disc detection in retinal images 149
J. Pinão & C.M. Oliveira
Displacement measurements with block motion algorithms 155
G. Almeida, J. Fonseca & F. Melício
Automatic segmentation of the secondary austenite-phase island precipitates
in a superduplex stainless steel weld metal 161
V.H.C. Albuquerque, R.Y.M. Nakamura, J.P. Papa, C.C. Silva & J.M.R.S. Tavares
Discrete t-norms in noisy image edge detection 167
M. González-Hidalgo, S. Massanet & A. Mir
An object-based image analysis approach to spine detection in CT images 173
M. Schwier, T. Chitiboi, L. Bornemann & H.K. Hahn

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 Comparing different filtering and enhancement methods to evaluate the impact on the geometry
reconstruction for medical images 179
A.J. João, A.M. Gambaruto & A. Sequeira
Fast identification of individuals based on iris characteristics for biometric systems 183
J.G. Rogeri, M.A. Pontes, A.S. Pereira, N. Marranghello, A.F. Araujo & J.M.R.S. Tavares
Monitoring feet temperature using thermography 189
D. Bento, F.C. Monteiro & A.I. Pereira
Identification of foliar diseases in cotton crop 193
A.A. Bernardes, J.G. Rogeri, N. Marranghello, A.S. Pereira, A.F. Araujo & J.M.R.S. Tavares
A local invariant features approach for classifying acrosome integrity in boar spermatozoa 199
L.F. Robles, V. González-Castro, O. García-Olalla, M.T. García-Ordás & E. Alegre
Analysis of mixing of a clothoid based passive micromixer: A numerical study 205
F. Pennella, S. Ripandelli, L. Ridolfi, F. Mastrangelo, M.A. Deriu, F.M. Montevecchi,
U. Morbiducci, M. Rasponi, M. Rossi & C.J. Kähler
Flow visualization of trace particles and Red Blood Cells in a microchannel with a diverging
and converging bifurcation 209
V. Leble, C. Fernandes, R. Dias, R. Lima, T. Ishikawa, Y. Imai & T. Yamaguchi
Does fluid shear stress represent the degree of a Red Blood Cell deformation? 213
M. Nakamura & S. Wada
Flow of Red Blood Cells through a microfluidic extensional device: An image analysis assessment 217
T. Yaginuma, A.I. Pereira, P.J. Rodrigues, R. Lima, M.S.N. Oliveira, T. Ishikawa & T. Yamaguchi
An automatic method to track Red Blood Cells in microchannels 221
D. Pinho, F. Gayubo, A. Isabel & R. Lima
Speech articulation assessment using dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques 225
S.R. Ventura, M.J.M. Vasconcelos, D.R. Freitas, I.M. Ramos & J.M.R.S. Tavares
The breast lesions characterization by b values variation in the DW-Magnetic
Resonance Imaging 233
A.A. Fernandes, M.B. Ribeiro, J.C. Janardo, S.D. Jaguegivane & M.E. Pereira
Efficient lesion segmentation using Support Vector Machines 239
J.-B. Fiot, L.D. Cohen, P. Raniga & J. Fripp
Multimodality imaging population analysis using manifold learning 245
J.-B. Fiot, L.D. Cohen, P. Bourgeat, P. Raniga, O. Acosta, V. Villemagne,
O. Salvado & J. Fripp
2D MRI brain segmentation by using feasibility constraints 251
V. Pedoia, E. Binaghi, S. Balbi, A. De Benedictis, E. Monti & R. Minotto
Stochastic bone remodeling process: From isotropy to anisotropy 257
N. Mellouli & A. Ricordeau
Carotid artery atherosclerosis plaque analysis using CT and histology 261
F. Santos, A. Joutsen, J. Salenius & H. Eskola
Level set framework for detecting arterial lumen in ultrasound images 267
A.R. Abdel-Dayem
Micromovement measurements of endosseous dental implants with
3D Digital Image Correlation (DIC) method 273
A.T. Rodrigues, B.A. Neto & C.P. Nicolau
Monte Carlo simulation of PET images for injection dose optimization 279
J. Boldyš, J. Dvořák, O. Bělohlávek & M. Skopalová
The use of medical thermal imaging in obstetrics 285
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 Analysis system of sudomotor function using digital image processing 291
J.L. Quintero, E. Nava & M.S. Dawid
3D geometry reconstruction from gray and RGB medical images 297
P. Talaia, M. Parente, A. Fernandes & R.N. Jorge
The breast phantom construction for a research purpose 303
M. Ribeiro, J. O’Neill & J. Mauricio
Engineer methods of assistance of toraco-chirurgical operation 307
B. Gzik-Zroska, W. Wolański, M. Gzik & J. Dzielicki
Stress analysis of the tympanic membrane through image 311
C. Garbe, M. Parente, P. Martins, R.N. Jorge, F. Gentil & J. Paço
Simulation and modeling the thermal behaviour of textile structures 315
M.J. Geraldes, L. Hes & M. Araújo
Reaction force produced in the coccyx in different degrees of prolapse 319
T.H. Da Roza, R.N. Jorge, M. Parente, T. Mascarenhas, J. Loureiro & S. Duarte
Texture analysis and pattern recognition in X-band SAR images for urban forestry 323
S. Canale, A. De Santis, D. Iacoviello, F. Pirri & S. Sagratella
Cosmo-Skymed SAR data for urgency situations-study of a real case 329
R.L. Paes, E.H. Shiguemori, M. Habermann, A.M.R. Neto & R.M. Andrade
Using satellite imagery to develop a detailed and updated map of imperviousness to improve
flood risk management in the city of Lisbon 333
T. Santos, S. Freire, J.A. Tenedório & A. Fonseca
Feature extraction from satellite imagery and LiDAR to update exposure to tsunami
and improve risk assessment in dynamic urban areas 337
S. Freire, T. Santos & J.A. Tenedório
Situational awareness on Rio de Janeiro’s terrain sliding using Cosmo-Skymed data-study
of a real case 343
R.L. Paes, O.D. Zaloti Jr., F.M. Barros & C.H.L. Ribeiro
Identification of wildfire precursor conditions: Linking satellite based fire and soil moisture data 347
C. Aubrecht, C.D. Elvidge, K.E. Baugh & S. Hahn
Development of an automated procedure for a patient specific segmentation of the human
femur body from CT scan images 355
D. Almeida, J. Folgado, P.R. Fernandes & R.B. Ruben
Pseudo Fuzzy colour calibration for sport video segmentation 361
C.B. Santiago, A. Sousa & L.P. Reis
Combining hierarchical watershed metrics and Normalized Cut for image segmentation 367
T.W. Pinto & M.A.G. de Carvalho
A comparison between segmentation algorithms for urinary bladder on T2-weighted MR images 371
Z. Ma, R.N. Jorge & J.M.R.S. Tavares
Computational algorithms for the segmentation of the human ear 377
E.M. Barroso, Z. Ma, J.M.R.S. Tavares & F. Gentil
Evaluation of wavelets in noise reduction of Electromyographic signals 383
F. Ballesteros & J. de Castro
Assessing the detection of embolic signals using continuous wavelet transform 387
I.B. Gonçalves, A. Leiria & M.M.M. Moura
Comparison between some time-frequency analysis methods on electromyography
(EMG) signal 393
H.A. Weiderpass, C.G.F. Pachi, J.F. Yamamoto, I.C.N. Sacco, A. Hamamoto &
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 A new interface for manual segmentation of dermoscopic images 399
P.M. Ferreira, T. Mendonça, P. Rocha & J. Rozeira
InVesalius-An open-source imaging application 405
T.F. de Moraes, P.H.J. Amorim, F.S. Azevedo & J.V.L. da Silva
GPU acceleration of legendre moments as biomarkers of bone tissue 409
J.A. Lachiondo & M. Ujaldón
On the accurate classification of bone tissue images 415
J.E. Gil, J.P. Aranda, E. Mérida-Casermeiro & M. Ujaldón
Automated quantification of histone relocation in cell nuclei 423
T. Rieß, C. Dietz, M. Horn, O. Deussen, M. Leist, T. Waldmann & D. Merhof
An automated vehicle counting system from UAV images 429
A.M.R. Neto, E.H. Shiguemori & A.P.A. de Castro
Tracking rural and urban landmarks for UAV autonomous navigation 433
R.M. Andrade, E.H. Shiguemori & A.P.A. de Castro

Author index 439

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Preface

This book contains invited lectures and full papers presented at VipIMAGE 2011 – III ECCOMAS
Thematic Conference on Computational Vision and Medical Image Processing, which was held in Olhão,
Algarve, Portugal, during the period 12–14 October 2011. The event had 6 invited lectures, and 79
contributed presentations originated from 16 countries: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic,
France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain and Uruguay.
Computational methodologies of signal processing and analyses, namely considering 2D, 3D and
4D images, have been commonly used in our society. For instances, full automatic or semi-automatic
Computational Vision systems have been increasing used in surveillance tasks, traffic analysis, recognition
process, inspection purposes, human-machine interfaces, 3D vision and deformation analysis.
One of the notable aspects of the Computational Vision domain is the inter- and multi-disciplinarily
that are always presented. In fact, in this considerably recent field, methodologies of more traditional
sciences, such as Informatics, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Mechanics and Physics, are regularly
embraced. Additionally, one of the key reasons that contributes for the continually effort done in this
field of the human knowledge is the number of applications that can be found in Medicine. For instance,
statistical or physical procedures can be used on medical images in order to model the represented struc-
tures, and then attain shape reconstruction, motion and deformation analysis, tissue characterization or
computer-assisted diagnosis and therapy.
The main objective of these ECCOMAS Thematic Conferences on Computational Vision and Medi-
cal Image Processing, initiated in 2007, is to promote a comprehensive forum for discussion on the recent
advances in the related fields trying to identify widespread areas of potential collaboration between
researchers of different sciences. Henceforth, VipIMAGE 2011 brought together researchers represent-
ing fields related to Computational Vision, Computer Graphics, Computer Sciences, Computational
Mechanics, Mathematics, Signal Processing, Statistics, Medical Imaging and Medicine.
The expertises spanned a broad range of techniques for Image Acquisition, Image Processing and
Analysis, Signal Processing, Data Interpolation, Registration, Acquisition and Compression, Image Seg-
mentation, Tracking and Analysis of Motion, 3D Vision, Simulation, Medical Imaging, Computer Aided
Diagnosis, Surgery, Therapy, and Treatment, Computational Bioimaging and Visualization and Telemedi-
cine, Virtual Reality, Software Development and Applications.
The Conference co-chairs would like to take this opportunity to express gratitude for the support given
by The International European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and The
Portuguese Association of Theoretical, Applied and Computational Mechanics, and thank to all spon-
sors, to all members of the Scientific Committee, to all Invited Lecturers, to all Session-Chairs and to all
Authors for submitting and sharing their knowledge.

João Manuel R.S. Tavares

R.M. Natal Jorge
Conference co-chairs

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Acknowledgements

The editors and the Conference co-chairs acknowledge the support towards the publication of the Book
of Proceedings and the organization of the III ECCOMAS Thematic Conference VipIMAGE to the
following organizations:
− Universidade do Porto (UP)
− Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP)
− Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica – Pólo FEUP (IDMEC-Polo FEUP)
− Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica e Gestão Industrial (INEGI)
− European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS)
− International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM)
− Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
− Associação Portuguesa de Mecânica Teórica Aplicada e Computacional (APMTAC)

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Invited lectures

During VipIMAGE 2011, were presented Invited Lectures by 6 Expertises from 5 countries:
− Finite-context Models for Image Compression
Armando J. Pinho – University of Aveiro, Portugal
− Deterministic vs DSMC Solvers for Boltzmann-Poisson Dynamics of Charged Transport in
Nanostructures
Irene M. Gamba – The University of Texas at Austin, USA
− 3D from Video for Static and Dynamic Scenes
Marc Pollefeys – ETH Zurich, Switzerland
− Thoracic Image Processing for Nanoparticle Delivery
Marc Thiriet – Universite Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI), France
− Towards Human-Sequence Evaluation
Xavier Roca Marvà – Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
− Learning Classifier Families for Object Detection and Parameter Estimation
Stan Sclaroff – Boston University, USA

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Thematic sessions

Within VipIMAGE 2011 were organized 6 Thematic Sessions:

− Imaging Techniques Applied to Soft Tissue Biomechanics
Organizers: Pedro A.L.S. Martins (IDMEC-Polo FEUP, Portugal), Patrick Dubois (University North
of France, France)
− Simultaneous MR-PET Imaging
Organizers: Pedro Almeida (University of Lisboa, Portugal), Liliana Caldeira (University of Lisboa,
Portugal)
− Satellite Image Analysis for Environmental Risk Assessment
Organizers: Alberto De Santis (Sapienza University of Rome, Italy), Daniela Iacoviello (Sapienza
University of Rome, Italy)
− Dental Imaging and Processing Techniques
Organizers: André Correia (University of Porto, Portugal), J.C. Reis Campos (University of Porto,
Portugal), Mário Vaz (University of Porto, Portugal)
− Digital Mammography
Organizers: Susana Branco Silva (Polytechnic Institute of Lisboa, Portugal), Nuno Machado
(Polytechnic Institute of Lisboa, Portugal), Luis Freire (Polytechnic Institute of Lisboa, Portugal)
− Imaging of Biological Flows: Trends and Challenges
Organizers: Alberto Gambaruto (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal), Mónica S.N. Oliveira
(University of Porto, Portugal), Rui Lima (Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal)

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