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Nonlinear image processing and filtering: A unified approach based on vertically weighted regression

Ewaryst Rafajłowicz, Mirosław Pawlak, Angsar Steland (2008)

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

A class of nonparametric smoothing kernel methods for image processing and filtering that possess edge-preserving properties is examined. The proposed approach is a nonlinearly modified version of the classical nonparametric regression estimates utilizing the concept of vertical weighting. The method unifies a number of known nonlinear image filtering and denoising algorithms such as bilateral and steering kernel filters. It is shown that vertically weighted filters can be realized by a structure...

On the optimality of a new class of 2D recursive filters

Leopoldo Jetto (1999)

Kybernetika

The purpose of this paper is to prove the minimum variance property of a new class of 2D, recursive, finite-dimensional filters. The filtering algorithms are derived from general basic assumptions underlying the stochastic modelling of an image as a 2D gaussian random field. An appealing feature of the proposed algorithms is that the image pixels are estimated one at a time; this makes it possible to save computation time and memory requirement with respect to the filtering procedures based on strip...

Parallel implementation of local thresholding in Mitrion-C

Tomasz Kryjak, Marek Gorgoń (2010)

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

Mitrion-C based implementations of three image processing algorithms: a look-up table operation, simple local thresholding and Sauvola's local thresholding are described. Implementation results, performance of the design and FPGA logic utilization are discussed.

Parametric logarithmic type image processing for contrast based auto-focus in extreme lighting conditions

Corneliu Florea, Laura Florea (2013)

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

While most of state-of-the-art image processing techniques were built under the so-called classical linear image processing, an alternative that presents superior behavior for specific applications comes in the form of Logarithmic Type Image Processing (LTIP). This refers to mathematical models constructed for the representation and processing of gray tones images. In this paper we describe a general mathematical framework that allows extensions of these models by various means while preserving...

Probabilistic mixture-based image modelling

Michal Haindl, Vojtěch Havlíček, Jiří Grim (2011)

Kybernetika

During the last decade we have introduced probabilistic mixture models into image modelling area, which present highly atypical and extremely demanding applications for these models. This difficulty arises from the necessity to model tens thousands correlated data simultaneously and to reliably learn such unusually complex mixture models. Presented paper surveys these novel generative colour image models based on multivariate discrete, Gaussian or Bernoulli mixtures, respectively and demonstrates...

Quasiconvex relaxation of multidimensional control problems with integrands f(t, ξ, v)

Marcus Wagner (2011)

ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations

We prove a general relaxation theorem for multidimensional control problems of Dieudonné-Rashevsky type with nonconvex integrands f(t, ξ, v) in presence of a convex control restriction. The relaxed problem, wherein the integrand f has been replaced by its lower semicontinuous quasiconvex envelope with respect to the gradient variable, possesses the same finite minimal value as the original problem, and admits a global minimizer. As an application, we provide existence theorems for the image registration...

Quasiconvex relaxation of multidimensional control problems with integrands f(t, ξ, v)

Marcus Wagner (2011)

ESAIM: Control, Optimisation and Calculus of Variations

We prove a general relaxation theorem for multidimensional control problems of Dieudonné-Rashevsky type with nonconvex integrands f(t, ξ, v) in presence of a convex control restriction. The relaxed problem, wherein the integrand f has been replaced by its lower semicontinuous quasiconvex envelope with respect to the gradient variable, possesses the same finite minimal value as the original problem, and admits a global minimizer. As an application, we provide existence theorems for the image registration...

Recognition of atherosclerotic plaques and their extended dimensioning with computerized tomography angiography imaging

Tomasz Markiewicz, Mirosław Dziekiewicz, Marek Maruszyński, Romana Bogusławska-Walecka, Wojciech Kozłowski (2014)

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

In this paper the authors raise the issue of automatic discrimination of atherosclerotic plaques within an artery lumen based on numerical and statistical thresholding of Computerized Tomography Angiographic (CTA) images and their advanced dimensioning as a support for preoperative vessel assessment. For the study, a set of tomograms of the aorta, as well as the ilio-femoral and femoral arteries were examined. In each case a sequence of about 130-480 images of the artery cutoff planes were analyzed...

Region of interest contrast measures

Václav Remeš, Michal Haindl (2018)

Kybernetika

A survey of local image contrast measures is presented and a new contrast measure for measuring the local contrast of regions of interest is proposed. The measures validation is based on the gradual objective contrast decreasing on medical test images in both grayscale and color. The performance of the eleven most frequented contrast measures is mutually compared and their robustness to different types of image degradation is analyzed. Since the contrast measures can be both global, regional and...

RGB-D terrain perception and dense mapping for legged robots

Dominik Belter, Przemysław Łabecki, Péter Fankhauser, Roland Siegwart (2016)

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

This paper addresses the issues of unstructured terrain modeling for the purpose of navigation with legged robots. We present an improved elevation grid concept adopted to the specific requirements of a small legged robot with limited perceptual capabilities. We propose an extension of the elevation grid update mechanism by incorporating a formal treatment of the spatial uncertainty. Moreover, this paper presents uncertainty models for a structured light RGB-D sensor and a stereo vision camera used...

Segmentation of MRI data by means of nonlinear diffusion

Radomír Chabiniok, Radek Máca, Michal Beneš, Jaroslav Tintěra (2013)

Kybernetika

The article focuses on the application of the segmentation algorithm based on the numerical solution of the Allen-Cahn non-linear diffusion partial differential equation. This equation is related to the motion of curves by mean curvature. It exhibits several suitable mathematical properties including stable solution profile. This allows the user to follow accurately the position of the segmentation curve by bringing it quickly to the vicinity of the segmented object and by approaching the details...

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