Description:

1.) It is based on densely interconnected adaptive processing units. [1].

2.) It classifies an image into consistent content regions which lead to a smooth reduction of the noise
[2][3].

Advantages of ANN:

1.) simplicity and its robust features [1].

2.) It uses training data to solve complex problem and easily detect errors.[Dhanushi]
3.) It leads to a smooth reduction of the noise [2][3]
4.) the final weight generated in SOM vectors can be used for the segmentation of an image using
clustering. [1].

Disadvantages of ANN:
1.) it often leads to over-segmentation of an image. [1].
2.) The accuracy accomplished using the SOM is not adequate [4]
3.) wastage of time in training [Dhanushi]
4.) Initialisation may affect the result [Dhanushi ]

Applications of ANN:

1.) It is often used in real-time applications. [2][3].

2.) It is also used in data compression, image enhancement, noise suppression, and disease
prediction [2][3].
3.) ANN is used for functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) simulation [2][3].
4.) it is widely used in various fields of segmentation.[1]

REFERENCES
[1] Indira, S. U., and A. C. Ramesh. "Image segmentation using artificial neural network and genetic
algorithm: a comparative analysis." 2011 International Conference on Process Automation, Control
and Computing. IEEE, 2011. {29}

[2] Jiang, J., P. Trundle, and J. Ren. "Medical imaging analysis with artificial neural
networks." Comput. Med. Imaging Graph. v34 i8: 617-631. {1}
[3] Amza, Catalin. "A review on neural network-based image segmentation techniques." De Montfort
University, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engg., The Gateway Leicester, LE1 9BH, United
Kingdom (2012): 1-23. {23}

4th reference given by Muskan

Awad, M., Chehdi, K., & Nasri, A. (2007). Multicomponent Image Segmentation Using a Genetic
Algorithm and Artificial Neural Network. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 4(4),
571–575. doi:10.1109/lgrs.2007.903064