Abstract   We have developed a trainable method of shape representation which can automatically capture the invariant properties of a class of shapes, and provide a compact parametric description of variability. We have applied the method to a family of flexible ribbons (worms), and to heart shapes in echocardiograms. We show that in both cases a natural parameterization of shape results.
['Timothy F. Cootes', 'David H. Cooper', 'Christopher J. Taylor', 'Jim Graham']
Trainable method of parametric shape description