Authors : Kamal E. Melkemi and Mohamed C. Batouche
Abstract: In this study we propose a new hybrid Island model-based approach for image segmentation structured on MAS. The general purpose of this distributed approach is to diversify a set of starting images using a GA for parallel ICM processes. This Island-MAS is composed of a set of Island-agents. Each one performs ICM starting from its own initial image. We show how cooperating Island-Agents are able to estimate the labels field and find the MAP estimate. Cooperation between Island-gents is performed by exchanging good initial images through a migration strategy. The efficiency of this Island-MAS is shown through some experimental results.
Kamal E. Melkemi and Mohamed C. Batouche , 2005. A Distributed Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for MRF-Based for Image Segmentation Using Multiagent System . Asian Journal of Information Technology, 4: 1006-1011.