A new algorithm for dominant points detection and polygonization of digital curves

A new algorithm for detecting dominant points and polygonal approximation of digitized closed curves is presented. It uses an optimal criterion for determining the region-of-support of each boundary point, and a new mechanism for selecting the dominant points. The algorithm does not require an input parameter, and can handle shapes that contain features of multiple sizes efficiently. In addition, the approximating polygon preserves the symmetry of the shape.