Preface Acknowledgements Invited lectures Thematic sessions Scientific committee Invited lecturers Towards human-sequence evaluation, C. Fernandez, J. Gonzalez & X. Roca Finite-context models for image compression, A.J. Pinho Learning classifier families for object detection and parameter estimation, S. Sclaroff, A. Thangali, Q. Yuan & V. Ablavsky Contributed papers Generation of planar radiographs from 3D anatomical models using the GPU, A.S. Cardoso, D.C. Moura & J.G. Barbosa An on-line system for medical and biological image sharing, G.M. Porcides, L.A.P. Neves, L.C.M. de Aquino & G.A. Giraldi Stapes replacement-different ways to replace its function, F. Gentil, C. Garbe, M. Parente, P. Martins, R.N. Jorge & J. Paco Vision-based hand segmentation techniques for human-robot interaction for real-time applications, P. Trigueiros, F. Ribeiro & G. Lopes Database implementation for clinical and computer assisted diagnosis of dermoscopic images, B.S.R. Amorim, T. Mendonca, A.R.S. Marcal, J.S. Marques & J. Rozeira The finite element analysis of skull deformation after correction of scaphocephaly, W. Wolanski, M. Gzik, E. Kawlewska, D. Larysz & P. Larysz Modeling and simulation of trigonocephaly correction with use of Finite Elements Method, M. Gzik, W. Wolanski, E. Kawlewska, K. Kawlewski & D. Larysz Computer-aided diagnosis of dementia using medical imaging processing and artificial neural networks, G. Gavidia, R. Lopez & E. Soudah Automated extraction of the Femoral Shaft Axis and its distal entry point from full and reduced 3D models, S. Van Cauter, M. De Beule, A. Van Haver, P. Verdonk & B. Verhegghe Facial expression recognition using MPEG-4 FAP-based 3D MMM, H. Ujir & M. Spann Using aerial photographs and characteristic points for automatic estimation of altitude of the references points, M.A.P. Domiciano, E.H. Shiguemori, O.D. Zaloti Jr. & L.A.V. Dias Simple and fast shape based image retrieval, J.F. Nunes, P.M. Moreira & J.M.R.S. Tavares Bone registration using a robotic ultrasound probe, P.M.B. Torres, P.J.S. Goncalves & J.M.M. Martins The use of 3D mandibular movement simulation in total denture construction, P. Fonseca, J. Reis-Campos, M.H. Figueiral, N. Viriato & M.A.P. Vaz A practical and robust image processing method for evaluating the External Apical Root Resorption, S. Alves, N.G. de Posada & M.A.G. Lopez Preliminary study of the clinical application of the Clinical Decision Support System ORAD II in a university dental clinic, A.F. Simoes, A. Correia, T. Marques & R. Figueiredo Medicine application of laser holography and speckle interferometry, V.A. Antonov, M.H. Grosmann, A.I. Larkin, A.V. Osintsev & V.P. Schepinov Image processing techniques in the analysis of the stresses exerted on the abutment tooth for a Removable Partial Denture, M.J. Santos, M.H. Figueiral, A. Correia, J.M. Monteiro & M.A.P. Vaz Current quality control procedures in Digital Radiography, S.D. Kordolaimi, A.-L.N. Salvara & M.E. Lyra Image segmentation algorithms on female pelvic ultrasound images, P.F. Silva, Z. Ma & J.M.R.S. Tavares Image segmentation algorithms and their use on doppler images, T.D.C.A. Silva, Z. Ma & J.M.R.S. Tavares Morphometric and immunohistochemical image analysis in pre-pubertal lamb testes after prenatal betamethasone treatment, G. Pedrana, E. Souza, M.H. Viotti, C. Trouche, D. Sloboda & G.B. Martin Colourquantisation as a preprocessing step for image segmentation, H. Palus & M. Frackiewicz Reconstruction of a stratified flow inside a duct using X-ray transform for constant by parts functions, A.R. Teixeira & N.C. Roberty Parallelization environment of digital images processing for medical applications, C.A.B. Pariente & P.E. Ambrosio Fovea and optic disc detection in retinal images, J. Pinao & C.M. Oliveira Displacement measurements with block motion algorithms, G. Almeida, J. Fonseca & F. Melicio Automatic segmentation of the secondary austenite-phase island precipitates in a superduplex stainless steel weld metal, V.H.C. Albuquerque, R.Y.M. Nakamura, J.P. Papa, C.C. Silva & J.M.R.S. Tavares Discrete t-norms in noisy image edge detection, M. Gonzalez-Hidalgo, S. Massanet & A. Mir An object-based image analysis approach to spine detection in CT images, M. Schwier, T. Chitiboi, L. Bornemann & H.K. Hahn Comparing different filtering and enhancement methods to evaluate the impact on the geometry reconstruction for medical images, A.J. Joao, A.M. Gambaruto & A. Sequeira Fast identification of individuals based on iris characteristics for biometric systems, J.G. Rogeri, M.A. Pontes, A.S. Pereira, N. Marranghello, A.F. Araujo & J.M.R.S. Tavares Monitoring feet temperature using thermography, D. Bento, F.C. Monteiro & A.I. Pereira Identification of foliar diseases in cotton crop, A.A. Bernardes, J.G. Rogeri, N. Marranghello, A.S. Pereira, A.F. Araujo & J.M.R.S. Tavares A local invariant features approach for classifying acrosome integrity in boar spermatozoa, L.F. Robles, V. Gonzalez-Castro, O. Garcia-Olalla, M.T. Garcia-Ordas & E. Alegre Analysis of mixing of a clothoid based passive micromixer: A numerical study, F. Pennella, S. Ripandelli, L. Ridolfi, F. Mastrangelo, M.A. Deriu, F.M. Montevecchi, U. Morbiducci, M. Rasponi, M. Rossi & C.J. Kahler Flow visualization of trace particles and Red Blood Cells in a microchannel with a diverging and converging bifurcation, V. Leble, C. Fernandes, R. Dias, R. Lima, T. Ishikawa, Y. Imai & T. Yamaguchi Does fluid shear stress represent the degree of a Red Blood Cell deformation? M. Nakamura & S. Wada Flow of Red Blood Cells through a microfluidic extensional device: An image analysis assessment, T. Yaginuma, A.I. Pereira, P.J. Rodrigues, R. Lima, M.S.N. Oliveira, T. Ishikawa & T. Yamaguchi An automatic method to track Red Blood Cells in microchannels, D. Pinho, F. Gayubo, A. Isabel & R. Lima Speech articulation assessment using dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques, S.R. Ventura, M.J.M. Vasconcelos, D.R. Freitas, I.M. Ramos & J.M.R.S. Tavares The breast lesions characterization by b values variation in the DW-Magnetic Resonance Imaging, A.A. Fernandes, M.B. Ribeiro, J.C. Janardo, S.D. Jaguegivane & M.E. Pereira Efficient lesion segmentation using Support Vector Machines, J.-B. Fiot, L.D. Cohen, P. Raniga & J. Fripp Multimodality imaging population analysis using manifold learning, J.-B. Fiot, L.D. Cohen, P. Bourgeat, P. Raniga, O. Acosta, V. Villemagne, O. Salvado & J. Fripp 2D MRI brain segmentation by using feasibility constraints, V. Pedoia, E. Binaghi, S. Balbi, A. De Benedictis, E. Monti & R. Minotto Stochastic bone remodeling process: From isotropy to anisotropy, N. Mellouli & A. Ricordeau Carotid artery atherosclerosis plaque analysis using CT and histology, F. Santos, A. Joutsen, J. Salenius & H. Eskola Level set framework for detecting arterial lumen in ultrasound images, A.R. Abdel-Dayem Micromovement measurements of endosseous dental implants with 3D Digital Image Correlation (DIC) method, A.T. Rodrigues, B.A. Neto & C.P. Nicolau Monte Carlo simulation of PET images for injection dose optimization, J. Boldyš, J. Dvorak, O. Belohlavek & M. Skopalova The use of medical thermal imaging in obstetrics, R. Simoes & C. Nogueira-Silva Analysis system of sudomotor function using digital image processing, J.L. Quintero, E. Nava & M.S. Dawid 3D geometry reconstruction from gray and RGB medical images, P. Talaia, M. Parente, A. Fernandes & R.N. Jorge The breast phantom construction for a research purpose, M. Ribeiro, J. O’Neill & J. Mauricio Engineer methods of assistance of toraco-chirurgical operation, B. Gzik-Zroska, W. Wolanski, M. Gzik & J. Dzielicki Stress analysis of the tympanic membrane through image, C. Garbe, M. Parente, P. Martins, R.N. Jorge, F. Gentil & J. P
