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Unified visual measurement of blur and noise distortions in digital images

US7715646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2006
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N17/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for unified visual measurement of blur and noise distortions in digital image data, the system including a processor, an input adapter in signal communication with the processor for receiving digital image data, a visual discrimination model (VDM) simulation unit in signal communication with the processor, a just noticeable difference (JND) analysis unit in signal communication with the processor, and a JND selection unit in signal communication with the processor; and the method including receiving digital image data, simulating a single-ended VDM, analyzing individual JND channels, including the responses of the highest spatial frequency channel(s), and selecting a reference JND level corresponding to low noise and blur distortions.

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