Image segmentation method, apparatus, and computer program to identify objects in images

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an image segmentation method and apparatus, and a computer program thereof. The image segmentation apparatus according to the disclosure may include an encoding module configured to obtain a plurality of feature maps having different resolutions with respect to an input image, using an artificial neural network including one or more residual blocks, and a decoding module configured to generate one prediction map from pairs of adjacent feature maps among the plurality of feature maps in bracket-shaped manner, wherein the decoding module performs one or more decoding rounds, each decoding round includes one or more ATF modules that generate a combined feature map using a high-resolution feature map having a higher resolution among an adjacent feature map pair constituting the feature map generated in the previous round and a low-resolution feature map having a lower resolution thereof, and the decoding round is repeatedly performed until the one prediction map is generated. According to the disclosure, it is possible to combine local information and global context in a balanced manner.