SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics, Vol. 64, No. 2 (Dec., 2003 - Jan., 2004), pp. 442-467 (26 pages) The problem of segmentation of a given image using the active contour technique is considered. An ...
Optimization seeks to find the best. It could be to design a process that minimizes capital or maximizes material conversion, to choose operating conditions that maximize throughput or minimize waste, ...