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We propose the application of symmetry for texture classification. First we propose a feature vector based on the distribution of local bilateral symmetry in textured images. This feature is more effective in classifying a uniform texture versus a non-uniform texture. The feature when used with a texton-based feature improves the classification rate and is tested on 4 texture datasets. Secondly, we also present a global clustering of texture based on symmetry.
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Kondra, S., Petrosino, A. (2012). Self-similarity and Points of Interest in Textured Images. In: Kundu, M.K., Mitra, S., Mazumdar, D., Pal, S.K. (eds) Perception and Machine Intelligence. PerMIn 2012. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 7143. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27387-2_38
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