A markov random field model-based approach to unsupervised texture segmentation using local and global spatial statistics

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A markov random field model-based approach to unsupervised texture segmentation using local and

global spatial statistics

Charles Kervrann, Fabrice Heitz

To cite this version:

Charles Kervrann, Fabrice Heitz. A markov random field model-based approach to unsupervised texture segmentation using local and global spatial statistics. [Research Report] RR-2062, INRIA.

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ISSN 0249-6399

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