4 research outputs found
Enhancement of Single and Composite Images Based on Contourlet Transform Approach
Image enhancement is an imperative step in almost every image processing algorithms.
Numerous image enhancement algorithms have been developed for gray scale images
despite their absence in many applications lately. This thesis proposes hew image
enhancement techniques of 8-bit single and composite digital color images. Recently, it
has become evident that wavelet transforms are not necessarily best suited for images.
Therefore, the enhancement approaches are based on a new 'true' two-dimensional
transform called contourlet transform. The proposed enhancement techniques discussed
in this thesis are developed based on the understanding of the working mechanisms of the
new multiresolution property of contourlet transform. This research also investigates the
effects of using different color space representations for color image enhancement
applications. Based on this investigation an optimal color space is selected for both single
image and composite image enhancement approaches. The objective evaluation steps
show that the new method of enhancement not only superior to the commonly used
transformation method (e.g. wavelet transform) but also to various spatial models (e.g.
histogram equalizations). The results found are encouraging and the enhancement
algorithms have proved to be more robust and reliable
Multi-scale data fusion for surface metrology
The major trends in manufacturing are miniaturization, convergence of the traditional research fields and creation of interdisciplinary research areas. These trends have resulted in the development of multi-scale models and multi-scale surfaces to optimize the performance. Multi-scale surfaces that exhibit specific properties at different scales for a specific purpose require multi-scale measurement and characterization. Researchers and instrument developers have developed instruments that are able to perform measurements at multiple scales but lack the much required multi- scale characterization capability. The primary focus of this research was to explore possible multi-scale data fusion strategies and options for surface metrology domain and to develop enabling software tools in order to obtain effective multi-scale surface characterization, maximizing fidelity while minimizing measurement cost and time. This research effort explored the fusion strategies for surface metrology domain and narrowed the focus on Discrete Wavelet Frame (DWF) based multi-scale decomposition. An optimized multi-scale data fusion strategy ‘FWR method’ was developed and was successfully demonstrated on both high aspect ratio surfaces and non-planar surfaces. It was demonstrated that the datum features can be effectively characterized at a lower resolution using one system (Vision CMM) and the actual features of interest could be characterized at a higher resolution using another system (Coherence Scanning Interferometer) with higher capability while minimizing the measurement time
Enhancement of Single and Composite Images Based on Contourlet Transform Approach
Image enhancement is an imperative step in almost every image processing algorithms.
Numerous image enhancement algorithms have been developed for gray scale images
despite their absence in many applications lately. This thesis proposes hew image
enhancement techniques of 8-bit single and composite digital color images. Recently, it
has become evident that wavelet transforms are not necessarily best suited for images.
Therefore, the enhancement approaches are based on a new 'true' two-dimensional
transform called contourlet transform. The proposed enhancement techniques discussed
in this thesis are developed based on the understanding of the working mechanisms of the
new multiresolution property of contourlet transform. This research also investigates the
effects of using different color space representations for color image enhancement
applications. Based on this investigation an optimal color space is selected for both single
image and composite image enhancement approaches. The objective evaluation steps
show that the new method of enhancement not only superior to the commonly used
transformation method (e.g. wavelet transform) but also to various spatial models (e.g.
histogram equalizations). The results found are encouraging and the enhancement
algorithms have proved to be more robust and reliable
Proceedings of the 2018 Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) International Congress
Published proceedings of the 2018 Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) International Congress, hosted by York University, 27-30 May 2018