[GRASS-dev] [GRASS GIS] #3142: Implementing SLIC image segmentation

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#3142: Implementing SLIC image segmentation
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  Reporter:  SCrommelinck  |      Owner:  grass-dev@…
      Type:  enhancement   |     Status:  new
  Priority:  normal        |  Milestone:  7.2.0
 Component:  Imagery       |    Version:  unspecified
Resolution:                |   Keywords:  SLIC image segmentation
       CPU:  Unspecified   |   Platform:  Unspecified
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Comment (by rashadkm):

 Replying to [comment:5 mlennert]:
 > Replying to [comment:4 rashadkm]:
 > > Replying to [comment:3 mlennert]:
 > > > After some discussion with MarkusM, I see three options, all based
 on the source code published at
 [http://ivrl.epfl.ch/research/superpixels], which is GPL3:
 > > >
 > > >  * Integrate the code as is into GRASS. Disadvantage: it's C++ and
 we would have to maintain it. Advantage: code exists, so less work, we
 would "only" have to write the GRASS io wrapper
 > > >  * Translate the original code to C and integrate into GRASS.
 Disadvantage: more work, we have to maintain; Advantage: no C++, no
 installation by user, native implementation in GRASS
 > > >  * Write a GRASS module that calls the compiled command line tool.
 Disadvantage: the user would have to install and compile the code.
 Advantage: less work for us, others maintain
 > >
 > > mortiz,
 > > the second option seems better than others. right?
 >
 > I personally would prefer it, yes, but it means more work and someone
 has to do it. Are you volunteering ? :-)
 I am interested to work.. given help from all grass devs ;).
 >
 > > why not write new grass module. we can port/copy/translate those c++
 methods into using grass api wherever possible.
 >
 > +1 (with the above reservations).
 >
 > Moritz

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