ℓ1 Trend Filter for Image Denoising

AbstractThe major problem in digital image processing is the presence of unwanted frequencies(noise). In this paper ℓ1 trend filter is proposed as an image denoising technique. ℓ1-trend filter estimates the hidden trend in the data by formulating a convex optimization problem based on ℓ1 norm. The proposed method extends the application of ℓ1 trend filter from one dimensional signals to three dimensional color images. Here the filter is applied over the image in a cascade, initially filtering along the rows followed by filtering along the columns. This identifies the hidden image information from the noisy image resulting in a smooth or denoised image. The proposed method is compared with the wavelet denoising technique using the quality metrics Peak-Signal-to-Noise-Ratio(PSNR) and Structural Similarity Index(SSIM)

A Zigbee Based Cost-Effective Home Monitoring System Using WSN

WSNs are vital in a variety of applications, including environmental monitoring, industrial process control, and healthcare. WSNs are a network of spatially scattered and dedicated sensors that monitor and record the physical conditions of the environment.Significant obstacles to WSN efficiency include the restricted power and processing capabilities of individual sensor nodes and the issues with remote and inaccessible deployment sites. By maximising power utilisation, enhancing network effectiveness, and ensuring adaptability and durability through dispersed and decentralised operation, this study suggests a comprehensive approach to dealing with these challenges. The suggested methodology involves data compression, aggregation, and energy-efficient protocol. Using these techniques, WSN lifetimes can be increased and overall performance can be improved. In this study we also provide methods to collect data generated by several nodes in the WSN and store it in a remote cloud such that it can be processed and analyzed whenever it is required.Comment: Paper has been presented at ICCCNT 2023 and the final version will be published in IEEE Digital Library Xplor