Modified edge detection for segmentation

Image segmentation is one of the major methods of image processing. Several techniques exist to tackle segmentation related ideas based on the targeted area of interest. Edge detection is another important area in image processing that can be used for segmentation. This paper presents an edge based segmentation approach that relies on applying standard edge detection algorithms followed by connecting the discontinuous edges in an efficient manner. This leads to a new segmented image with more complete edges and better distinguishable objects. This is verified by comparing the obtained edge images and the resulting segmentation with the regular edge images and their corresponding segmentation results.