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Trace Boundary of Object in Image

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This example shows you how to trace the boundary of an object in an input image and draw that boundary on the input image.

Example Model

Open the Simulink® model.

modelname = "ex_blktraceboundary.slx";
open_system(modelname)

Note: The model uses the Fixed-step solver type. For more information on solver types, see Choose a Solver (Simulink).

This model reads the input image using the Image From File block with the File name parameter set to coins.png.

The model then converts the input image to a binary image, using the Autothreshold block.

The values at the Start Pt input port of the Trace Boundary block specify the location of the object to start tracing. This block traces boundaries of that object using these parameters:

  • Connectivity — 4

  • Initial search direction — East

  • Trace direction — Clockwise

  • Maximum number of boundary pixels — 250

The Draw Markers block draws the traced boundaries using these parameters:

  • Marker shape — Plus

  • Marker size — 3

  • Border color — White

Simulate the Model

Run the model. The model displays the input image, the binary image, and the image with a boundary traced as a white circle around one coin by using Video Viewer blocks.

sim(modelname);