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Construction of Hilbert Transform Pairs of Wavelet Bases and Gabor-like Transforms
We propose a novel method for constructing Hilbert transform (HT) pairs of
wavelet bases based on a fundamental approximation-theoretic characterization
of scaling functions--the B-spline factorization theorem. In particular,
starting from well-localized scaling functions, we construct HT pairs of
biorthogonal wavelet bases of L^2(R) by relating the corresponding wavelet
filters via a discrete form of the continuous HT filter. As a concrete
application of this methodology, we identify HT pairs of spline wavelets of a
specific flavor, which are then combined to realize a family of complex
wavelets that resemble the optimally-localized Gabor function for sufficiently
large orders.
Analytic wavelets, derived from the complexification of HT wavelet pairs,
exhibit a one-sided spectrum. Based on the tensor-product of such analytic
wavelets, and, in effect, by appropriately combining four separable
biorthogonal wavelet bases of L^2(R^2), we then discuss a methodology for
constructing 2D directional-selective complex wavelets. In particular,
analogous to the HT correspondence between the components of the 1D
counterpart, we relate the real and imaginary components of these complex
wavelets using a multi-dimensional extension of the HT--the directional HT.
Next, we construct a family of complex spline wavelets that resemble the
directional Gabor functions proposed by Daugman. Finally, we present an
efficient FFT-based filterbank algorithm for implementing the associated
complex wavelet transform.Comment: 36 pages, 8 figure
Filter Bank Fusion Frames
In this paper we characterize and construct novel oversampled filter banks
implementing fusion frames. A fusion frame is a sequence of orthogonal
projection operators whose sum can be inverted in a numerically stable way.
When properly designed, fusion frames can provide redundant encodings of
signals which are optimally robust against certain types of noise and erasures.
However, up to this point, few implementable constructions of such frames were
known; we show how to construct them using oversampled filter banks. In this
work, we first provide polyphase domain characterizations of filter bank fusion
frames. We then use these characterizations to construct filter bank fusion
frame versions of discrete wavelet and Gabor transforms, emphasizing those
specific finite impulse response filters whose frequency responses are
well-behaved.Comment: keywords: filter banks, frames, tight, fusion, erasures, polyphas
Frame Theory for Signal Processing in Psychoacoustics
This review chapter aims to strengthen the link between frame theory and
signal processing tasks in psychoacoustics. On the one side, the basic concepts
of frame theory are presented and some proofs are provided to explain those
concepts in some detail. The goal is to reveal to hearing scientists how this
mathematical theory could be relevant for their research. In particular, we
focus on frame theory in a filter bank approach, which is probably the most
relevant view-point for audio signal processing. On the other side, basic
psychoacoustic concepts are presented to stimulate mathematicians to apply
their knowledge in this field
Entropy Encoding, Hilbert Space and Karhunen-Loeve Transforms
By introducing Hilbert space and operators, we show how probabilities,
approximations and entropy encoding from signal and image processing allow
precise formulas and quantitative estimates. Our main results yield orthogonal
bases which optimize distinct measures of data encoding.Comment: 25 pages, 1 figur
A Panorama on Multiscale Geometric Representations, Intertwining Spatial, Directional and Frequency Selectivity
The richness of natural images makes the quest for optimal representations in
image processing and computer vision challenging. The latter observation has
not prevented the design of image representations, which trade off between
efficiency and complexity, while achieving accurate rendering of smooth regions
as well as reproducing faithful contours and textures. The most recent ones,
proposed in the past decade, share an hybrid heritage highlighting the
multiscale and oriented nature of edges and patterns in images. This paper
presents a panorama of the aforementioned literature on decompositions in
multiscale, multi-orientation bases or dictionaries. They typically exhibit
redundancy to improve sparsity in the transformed domain and sometimes its
invariance with respect to simple geometric deformations (translation,
rotation). Oriented multiscale dictionaries extend traditional wavelet
processing and may offer rotation invariance. Highly redundant dictionaries
require specific algorithms to simplify the search for an efficient (sparse)
representation. We also discuss the extension of multiscale geometric
decompositions to non-Euclidean domains such as the sphere or arbitrary meshed
surfaces. The etymology of panorama suggests an overview, based on a choice of
partially overlapping "pictures". We hope that this paper will contribute to
the appreciation and apprehension of a stream of current research directions in
image understanding.Comment: 65 pages, 33 figures, 303 reference
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