Houze Liu
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Houze Liu has a total of 15 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Chang Che
The George Washington University
2 shared publications Haotian Zheng
New Yotk University
2 shared publicationsXiaoan Zhan
New Yotk University
2 shared publications- Cangqing Wang
OceanAI, USA
1 shared publication Chongqing Wang
1 shared publicationJin Cao
Independent Researcher
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 12 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Preprints.org
Multi-Scale Feature Integration and Spatial Attention for Accurate Lesion Segmentation
This paper proposes an enhanced feature pyramid-based segmentation algorithm designed for accurate skin disease lesion segmentation. The method utilizes a multi-level convolutional encoder to extract hierarchical features and introduces a cross-scale enhancement module to strengthen the fusion of multi-scale contextual information. Additionally, a space attention mechanism is applied to refine spatial localization and highlight critical lesion regions. The network architecture is systematically constructed to balance the extraction of fine-grained details and global semantic representations. Extensive experiments on the ISIC 2018 dataset demonstrate that the proposed method achieves superior performance compared to several baseline models, showing notable improvements in mIOU, mDice, and F1-Score metrics. Intuitive visualization of segmentation masks and feature maps further validates the model's ability to accurately capture lesion boundaries and suppress background noise. The effectiveness of the enhanced feature pyramid structure confirms its potential to advance the precision and robustness of skin disease image analysis. Through comprehensive evaluations, the method is shown to offer a reliable and scalable solution for skin lesion segmentation tasks.
- 12 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Preprints.org
Open AccessMulti-Scale Feature Integration and Spatial Attention for Accurate Lesion Segmentation
This paper proposes an enhanced feature pyramid-based segmentation algorithm designed for accurate skin disease lesion segmentation. The method utilizes a multi-level convolutional encoder to extract hierarchical features and introduces a cross-scale enhancement module to strengthen the fusion of multi-scale contextual information. Additionally, a space attention mechanism is applied to refine spatial localization and highlight critical lesion regions. The network architecture is systematically constructed to balance the extraction of fine-grained details and global semantic representations. Extensive experiments on the ISIC 2018 dataset demonstrate that the proposed method achieves superior performance compared to several baseline models, showing notable improvements in mIOU, mDice, and F1-Score metrics. Intuitive visualization of segmentation masks and feature maps further validates the model's ability to accurately capture lesion boundaries and suppress background noise. The effectiveness of the enhanced feature pyramid structure confirms its potential to advance the precision and robustness of skin disease image analysis. Through comprehensive evaluations, the method is shown to offer a reliable and scalable solution for skin lesion segmentation tasks.
- Open Access
- 27 February 2025
- Published by Springer Nature
- p. 82-91
Research on the Application of Computer Vision Based on Deep Learning in Autonomous Driving Technology
This research aims to explore the application of deep learning in autonomous driving computer vision technology and its impact on improving system performance. By using advanced technologies such as convolutional neural networks (CNN), multi-task joint learning methods, and deep reinforcement learning, this article analyzes in detail the application of deep learning in image recognition, real-time target tracking and classification, environment perception and decision support, and path planning and navigation. Research results show that the proposed system has an accuracy of over 98% in image recognition, target tracking and classification, and also demonstrates efficient performance and practicality in environmental perception and decision support, path planning and navigation. The conclusion points out that deep learning technology can significantly improve the accuracy and real-time response capabilities of autonomous driving systems. Although there are still challenges in environmental perception and decision support, with the advancement of technology, it is expected to achieve wider applications and greater capabilities in the future potential.
- 27 February 2025
- Published by Springer Nature
- p. 82-91
Open AccessResearch on the Application of Computer Vision Based on Deep Learning in Autonomous Driving Technology
This research aims to explore the application of deep learning in autonomous driving computer vision technology and its impact on improving system performance. By using advanced technologies such as convolutional neural networks (CNN), multi-task joint learning methods, and deep reinforcement learning, this article analyzes in detail the application of deep learning in image recognition, real-time target tracking and classification, environment perception and decision support, and path planning and navigation. Research results show that the proposed system has an accuracy of over 98% in image recognition, target tracking and classification, and also demonstrates efficient performance and practicality in environmental perception and decision support, path planning and navigation. The conclusion points out that deep learning technology can significantly improve the accuracy and real-time response capabilities of autonomous driving systems. Although there are still challenges in environmental perception and decision support, with the advancement of technology, it is expected to achieve wider applications and greater capabilities in the future potential.
- Open Access
- 16 July 2024
- Published by EWA Publishing in Applied and Computational Engineering
- Vol. 67 (1) , 218-223
Enhancing 3D object detection by using neural network with self-adaptive thresholding
Robust 3D object detection remains a pivotal concern in the domain of autonomous field robotics. Despite notable enhancements in detection accuracy across standard datasets, real-world urban environments, characterized by their unstructured and dynamic nature, frequently precipitate an elevated incidence of false positives, thereby undermining the reliability of existing detection paradigms. In this context, our study introduces an advanced post-processing algorithm that modulates detection thresholds dynamically relative to the distance from the ego object. Traditional perception systems typically utilize a uniform threshold, which often leads to decreased efficacy in detecting distant objects. In contrast, our proposed methodology employs a Neural Network with a self-adaptive thresholding mechanism that significantly attenuates false negatives while concurrently diminishing false positives, particularly in complex urban settings. Empirical results substantiate that our algorithm not only augments the performance of 3D object detection models in diverse urban and adverse weather scenarios but also establishes a new benchmark for adaptive thresholding techniques in field robotics.
- 16 July 2024
- Published by EWA Publishing in Applied and Computational Engineering
- Vol. 67 (1) , 218-223
Open AccessEnhancing 3D object detection by using neural network with self-adaptive thresholding
Robust 3D object detection remains a pivotal concern in the domain of autonomous field robotics. Despite notable enhancements in detection accuracy across standard datasets, real-world urban environments, characterized by their unstructured and dynamic nature, frequently precipitate an elevated incidence of false positives, thereby undermining the reliability of existing detection paradigms. In this context, our study introduces an advanced post-processing algorithm that modulates detection thresholds dynamically relative to the distance from the ego object. Traditional perception systems typically utilize a uniform threshold, which often leads to decreased efficacy in detecting distant objects. In contrast, our proposed methodology employs a Neural Network with a self-adaptive thresholding mechanism that significantly attenuates false negatives while concurrently diminishing false positives, particularly in complex urban settings. Empirical results substantiate that our algorithm not only augments the performance of 3D object detection models in diverse urban and adverse weather scenarios but also establishes a new benchmark for adaptive thresholding techniques in field robotics.
- Open Access
Enhancing 3D Object Detection by Using Neural Network with Self-adaptive Thresholding
Robust 3D object detection remains a pivotal concern in the domain of autonomous field robotics. Despite notable enhancements in detection accuracy across standard datasets, real-world urban environments, characterized by their unstructured and dynamic nature, frequently precipitate an elevated incidence of false positives, thereby undermining the reliability of existing detection paradigms. In this context, our study introduces an advanced post-processing algorithm that modulates detection thresholds dynamically relative to the distance from the ego object. Traditional perception systems typically utilize a uniform threshold, which often leads to decreased efficacy in detecting distant objects. In contrast, our proposed methodology employs a Neural Network with a self-adaptive thresholding mechanism that significantly attenuates false negatives while concurrently diminishing false positives, particularly in complex urban settings. Empirical results substantiate that our algorithm not only augments the performance of 3D object detection models in diverse urban and adverse weather scenarios but also establishes a new benchmark for adaptive thresholding techniques in field robotics.
Open AccessEnhancing 3D Object Detection by Using Neural Network with Self-adaptive Thresholding
Robust 3D object detection remains a pivotal concern in the domain of autonomous field robotics. Despite notable enhancements in detection accuracy across standard datasets, real-world urban environments, characterized by their unstructured and dynamic nature, frequently precipitate an elevated incidence of false positives, thereby undermining the reliability of existing detection paradigms. In this context, our study introduces an advanced post-processing algorithm that modulates detection thresholds dynamically relative to the distance from the ego object. Traditional perception systems typically utilize a uniform threshold, which often leads to decreased efficacy in detecting distant objects. In contrast, our proposed methodology employs a Neural Network with a self-adaptive thresholding mechanism that significantly attenuates false negatives while concurrently diminishing false positives, particularly in complex urban settings. Empirical results substantiate that our algorithm not only augments the performance of 3D object detection models in diverse urban and adverse weather scenarios but also establishes a new benchmark for adaptive thresholding techniques in field robotics.