6.3.3 Extended Linear Features - Beyond Segments

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Azhar, F.[Faisal], Pollard, S.[Stephen],
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Cook, G.W., Delp, E.J.,
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Fischler, M.A.[Martin A.],
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Liu-Yu, S., Thonnat, M.,
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Chapter on Edge Detection and Analysis, Lines, Segments, Curves, Corners, Hough Transform continues in
Generation of Straight Line Segments or Curve Partitions .