A New Contour Filling Algorithm Based on 2D Topological Map

Abstract. In this paper, we present a topological algorithm which allows to ll contours images. The lling problem has been widely treated and it recently appeared that it can always be split into two dierent process : a generic topological process and a dedicated geometrical postprocessing which depends on the application. Our algorithm, based on a 2D topological map description of the image, addresses the rst step of processing. It is fast, generic and robust. Moreover, the complete topological description allows to easily integrate geometrical constrains and makes our approach an interesting basis for every lling process. Keywords. topological maps, lling process, character reconstruction.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: GBRPR
• Authors: Guillaume Damiand, Denis Arrivault
• Keywords: GBRPR 2007, Generic Topological Process, Topological, Topological Maps