squelbin.c File Reference

homotopic skeleton of a 2d binary image More...

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homotopic skeleton of a 2d binary image

Usage: squelbin in.pgm connex [n] out.pgm

Description: Homotopic skeletonization by iterative removal of simple, non-end points. Breadth-first strategy. During the first n iterations (default 0), the end points are removed as well. If n = -1, the end points are always removed.

Types supported: byte 2d

Category: topobin

Warning:: This operator is very sensitive to small contour irregularities. See skelcurv for a more robust operator.

Author:: Michel Couprie 1998

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