Anchor-free Clustering based on Anchor Graph Factorization

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2402.15688v2
• Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:32:03 GMT
• Title: Anchor-free Clustering based on Anchor Graph Factorization
• Authors: Shikun Mei, Fangfang Li, Quanxue Gao, Ming Yang,
• Abstract summary: We introduce a novel method termed Anchor-free Clustering based on Anchor Graph Factorization (AFCAGF) AFCAGF innovates in learning the anchor graph, requiring only the computation of pairwise distances between samples. We evolve the concept of the membership matrix between cluster centers and samples in FKM into an anchor graph encompassing multiple anchor points and samples.
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• Abstract: Anchor-based methods are a pivotal approach in handling clustering of large-scale data. However, these methods typically entail two distinct stages: selecting anchor points and constructing an anchor graph. This bifurcation, along with the initialization of anchor points, significantly influences the overall performance of the algorithm. To mitigate these issues, we introduce a novel method termed Anchor-free Clustering based on Anchor Graph Factorization (AFCAGF). AFCAGF innovates in learning the anchor graph, requiring only the computation of pairwise distances between samples. This process, achievable through straightforward optimization, circumvents the necessity for explicit selection of anchor points. More concretely, our approach enhances the Fuzzy k-means clustering algorithm (FKM), introducing a new manifold learning technique that obviates the need for initializing cluster centers. Additionally, we evolve the concept of the membership matrix between cluster centers and samples in FKM into an anchor graph encompassing multiple anchor points and samples. Employing Non-negative Matrix Factorization (NMF) on this anchor graph allows for the direct derivation of cluster labels, thereby eliminating the requirement for further post-processing steps. To solve the method proposed, we implement an alternating optimization algorithm that ensures convergence. Empirical evaluations on various real-world datasets underscore the superior efficacy of our algorithm compared to traditional approaches.

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