Method and system for finding structures in multi-dimensional spaces using image-guided clustering
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1. A method for clustering data points in a multidimensional dataset in a multidimensional image space, the method comprising:
- generating a multidimensional image from the multidimensional dataset;
generating a pyramid of multidimensional images having varying resolution levels by successively performing a pyramidal sub-sampling of the multidimensional image;
identifying data clusters at each resolution level of the pyramid by applying a set of perceptual grouping constraints; and
determining levels of a clustering hierarchy by identifying each salient bend in a variation curve of a magnitude of identified data clusters as a function of pyramid resolution level.
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Abstract
A method is provided clustering data points in a multidimensional dataset in a multidimensional image space that comprises generating a multidimensional image from the multidimensional dataset; generating a pyramid of multidimensional images having varying resolution levels by successively performing a pyramidal sub-sampling of the multidimensional image; identifying data clusters at each resolution level of the pyramid by applying a set of perceptual grouping constraints; and determining levels of a clustering hierarchy by identifying each salient bend in a variation curve of a magnitude of identified data clusters as a function of pyramid resolution level.
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1. A method for clustering data points in a multidimensional dataset in a multidimensional image space, the method comprising:
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generating a multidimensional image from the multidimensional dataset; generating a pyramid of multidimensional images having varying resolution levels by successively performing a pyramidal sub-sampling of the multidimensional image; identifying data clusters at each resolution level of the pyramid by applying a set of perceptual grouping constraints; and determining levels of a clustering hierarchy by identifying each salient bend in a variation curve of a magnitude of identified data clusters as a function of pyramid resolution level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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