MaZda—A software package for image texture analysis

• Published in: Computer methods and programs in biomedicine Vol. 94; no. 1; pp. 66 - 76
• Main Authors: Szczypiński, Piotr M, Strzelecki, Michał, Materka, Andrzej, Klepaczko, Artur
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.04.2009
• Subjects: Algorithms; Data classification; Feature reduction; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Image segmentation; Internal Medicine; Other; Software; Texture analysis; Data classification; Image segmentation; Texture analysis; Feature reduction
• ISSN: 0169-2607; 1872-7565
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2008.08.005

Abstract MaZda, a software package for 2D and 3D image texture analysis is presented. It provides a complete path for quantitative analysis of image textures, including computation of texture features, procedures for feature selection and extraction, algorithms for data classification, various data visualization and image segmentation tools. Initially, MaZda was aimed at analysis of magnetic resonance image textures. However, it revealed its effectiveness in analysis of other types of textured images, including X-ray and camera images. The software was utilized by numerous researchers in diverse applications. It was proven to be an efficient and reliable tool for quantitative image analysis, even in more accurate and objective medical diagnosis. MaZda was also successfully used in food industry to assess food product quality. MaZda can be downloaded for public use from the Institute of Electronics, Technical University of Lodz webpage.