Method for segmenting a color image and digital microscope

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for automatically segmenting a color image composed of pixels having been captured for example using a digital microscope. The method provides for a color to be selected representing a region to be segmented of the color image. The colors assigned to the pixels and the color selected are in accordance with a first color model. A clearance for each of the pixels is determined representing a distance between the selected color and the color of the corresponding pixel. The colors assigned to the pixels and the color selected are in accordance with a perception-oriented second color model. One of the pixels is assigned to the segmented region when the clearance assigned to the corresponding pixel is below a settable threshold value and when the hue assigned to the corresponding pixel is within a settable interval around the hue assigned to the selected color.