Application of the Ring Theory in the Segmentation of Digital Images

Ring theory is one of the branches of the abstract algebra that has been broadly used in images. However, ring theory has not been very related with image segmentation. In this paper, we propose a new index of similarity among images using Zn rings and the entropy function. This new index was applied as a new stopping criterion to the Mean Shift Iterative Algorithm with the goal to reach a better segmentation. An analysis on the performance of the algorithm with this new stopping criterion is carried out. The obtained results proved that the new index is a suitable tool to compare images.Comment: Very interesting new index to compute the similarity among images. arXiv admin note: substantial text overlap with arXiv:1306.262

Stopping Criterion for the Mean Shift Iterative Algorithm

Image segmentation is a critical step in computer vision tasks constituting an essential issue for pattern recognition and visual interpretation. In this paper, we propose a new stopping criterion for the mean shift iterative algorithm by using images defined in Zn ring, with the goal of reaching a better segmentation. We carried out also a study on the weak and strong of equivalence classes between two images. An analysis on the convergence with this new stopping criterion is carried out too.Comment: Have 8 pages. Is the first version of the more general pape

Extending resolution within a single imaging frame

The resolution of fluorescence microscopy images is limited by the physical properties of light. In the last decade, numerous super-resolution microscopy (SRM) approaches have been proposed to deal with such hindrance. Here we present Mean-Shift Super Resolution (MSSR), a new SRM algorithm based on the Mean Shift theory, which extends spatial resolution of single fluorescence images beyond the diffraction limit of light. MSSR works on low and high fluorophore densities, is not limited by the architecture of the optical setup and is applicable to single images as well as temporal series. The theoretical limit of spatial resolution, based on optimized real-world imaging conditions and analysis of temporal image stacks, has been measured to be 40 nm. Furthermore, MSSR has denoising capabilities that outperform other SRM approaches. Along with its wide accessibility, MSSR is a powerful, flexible, and generic tool for multidimensional and live cell imaging applications.Fil: Torres García, Esley. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Pinto Cámara, Raúl. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Linares, Alejandro. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Martínez, Damián. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Abonza, Víctor. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Brito Alarcón, Eduardo. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Calcines Cruz, Carlos. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Valdés Galindo, Gustavo. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Torres, David. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Jabloñski, Martina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental. Fundación de Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental. Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Torres Martínez, Héctor H.. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Martínez, José L.. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Hernández, Haydee O.. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Ocelotl Oviedo, José P.. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Garcés, Yasel. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Barchi, Marco. University of Rome Tor Vergata; ItaliaFil: D'Antuono, Rocco. Crick Advanced Light Microscopy Facility; Reino UnidoFil: Bošković, Ana. European Molecular Biology Laboratory; AlemaniaFil: Dubrovsky, Joseph G.. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Darszon, Alberto. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Buffone, Mariano Gabriel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental. Fundación de Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental. Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Rodríguez Morales, Roberto. No especifíca;Fil: Rendon Mancha, Juan Manuel. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos; MéxicoFil: Wood, Christopher D.. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos; MéxicoFil: Hernández García, Armando. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos; MéxicoFil: Krapf, Diego. University of Colorado; Estados UnidosFil: Crevenna, Álvaro H.. European Molecular Biology Laboratory; ItaliaFil: Guerrero, Adán. Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos; Méxic

Extending resolution within a single imaging frame

The resolution of fluorescence microscopy images is limited by the physical properties of light. In the last decade, numerous super-resolution microscopy (SRM) approaches have been proposed to deal with such hindrance. Here we present Mean-Shift Super Resolution (MSSR), a new SRM algorithm based on the Mean Shift theory, which extends spatial resolution of single fluorescence images beyond the diffraction limit of light. MSSR works on low and high fluorophore densities, is not limited by the architecture of the optical setup and is applicable to single images as well as temporal series. The theoretical limit of spatial resolution, based on optimized real-world imaging conditions and analysis of temporal image stacks, has been measured to be 40 nm. Furthermore, MSSR has denoising capabilities that outperform other SRM approaches. Along with its wide accessibility, MSSR is a powerful, flexible, and generic tool for multidimensional and live cell imaging applications

Cartilla de difusión de la zonificación ecológica económica de Tocache

Presenta los conceptos básicos de zonificación ecológica económica y cómo ésta se articula a los procesos de ordenamiento y desarrollo territorial sostenible. Además, presenta los resultados obtenidos del proceso de ZEE realizado en Tocache, así como algunas recomendaciones y reflexiones sobre el camino que falta para recorrer de aquí en adelante, con la visión de que Tocache se consolide como un territorio de oportunidades, partiendo de sus capacidades humanas y con la mirada puesta en el desarrollo humano como objetivo fundamental de todo emprendimiento o actuación en el territorio

Genome of the human hookworm Necator americanus

The hookworm Necator americanus is the predominant soil-transmitted human parasite. Adult worms feed on blood in the small intestine, causing iron-deficiency anemia, malnutrition, growth and development stunting in children, and severe morbidity and mortality during pregnancy in women. We report sequencing and assembly of the N. americanus genome (244 Mb, 1 19,151 1 genes). Characterization of this first hookworm genome sequence identified genes orchestrating the hookworm's invasion of the human host, genes involved in blood feeding and development, and genes encoding proteins that represent new potential drug targets against hookworms. N. americanus has undergone a considerable and unique expansion of immunomodulator proteins, some of which we highlight as potential treatments against inflammatory diseases. We also used a protein microarray to demonstrate a postgenomic application of the hookworm genome sequence. This genome provides an invaluable resource to boost ongoing efforts toward fundamental and applied postgenomic research, including the development of new methods to control hookworm and human immunological diseases