A new shifting grid clustering algorithm

A new density- and grid-based type clustering algorithm using the concept of shifting grid is proposed. The proposed algorithm is a non-parametric type, which does not require users inputting parameters. It divides each dimension of the data space into certain intervals to form a grid structure in t...

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Published in:Pattern recognition Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 503 - 514
Main Authors: W.M. Ma, Eden, Chow, Tommy W.S.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2004
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ISSN:0031-3203, 1873-5142
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Summary:A new density- and grid-based type clustering algorithm using the concept of shifting grid is proposed. The proposed algorithm is a non-parametric type, which does not require users inputting parameters. It divides each dimension of the data space into certain intervals to form a grid structure in the data space. Based on the concept of sliding window, shifting of the whole grid structure is introduced to obtain a more descriptive density profile. As a result, we are able to enhance the accuracy of the results. Compared with many conventional algorithms, this algorithm is computational efficient because it clusters data in a way of cell rather than in points.
ISSN:0031-3203
1873-5142
DOI:10.1016/j.patcog.2003.08.014