Estimation of hyperparameters by maximization of the marginal likelihood in probabilistic image processing is investigated by using the cluster variation method. The algorithms are substantially equivalent to generalized loopy belief propagation

Inoue, J.

Tanaka, K.

Titterington, M.

Enlighten

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