Title :
The effect of mammogram databases on algorithm performance
Author :
Wirth, Michael ; Lyon, Jennifer ; Fraschini, Matteo ; Nikitenko, Dennis
Author_Institution :
Guelph Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
One of the caveats of the process of designing image processing algorithms is that they are often tested on insignificant numbers of images. This paper discusses the influence of mammogram databases on the performance evaluation of algorithms. We hope to demonstrate that the use of extensive collections of mammograms with varied characteristics to assess algorithm performance can lead to more robust algorithms.
Keywords :
database management systems; mammography; medical image processing; software performance evaluation; image processing algorithms; mammogram databases; performance evaluation; Algorithm design and analysis; Biomedical imaging; Image databases; Image processing; Mammography; Medical tests; Performance evaluation; Process design; Robustness; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Computer-Based Medical Systems, 2004. CBMS 2004. Proceedings. 17th IEEE Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2104-5
DOI :
10.1109/CBMS.2004.1311684
