An Overview of Methods for Automatic Reassembly of Fragmented Objects

In this chapter the authors outline some research works characteristic for the application of Signal Processing and Pattern Analysis techniques to the automatic reconstruction / reassembly of fragmented archaeological objects. The studies described in the chapter cover in their application cases a variety of archaeological objects, ranging from documents and wall-paintings to pots and sculptures. Moreover there are distinct approaches in the treatment of these application cases, with some works focusing on the development of a reconstruction methodology of general purpose, while others aim to develop a complete system to treat a specific application problem. The methodologies developed in these studies are outlined in the chapter so as to retain the basic technical elements of each approach that compile the proposed reconstruction algorithmic scheme. Solomon Zannos National Technical University of Athens, Greece Panayiotis Rousopoulos National Technical University of Athens, Greece Constantin Papaodysseus National Technical University of Athens, Greece An Overview of Methods for Automatic Reassembly of Fragmented Objects