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Intensity mapping curve to diminish the effects of illumination variations

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In this paper, we mathematically formulate and solve the best intensity mapping problem as a problem in the calculus of variations in order to diminish the effects of illumination variations. The main idea is a compromise between edge-preserving ability and tolerance for illumination effects. Experimental results in data discrimination demonstrate that this curve is suitable to diminish the effects of illumination variations.

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  1. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Babol University of Technology, Babol, Iran

    Mehdi Ezoji

  2. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

    Karim Faez

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Ezoji, M., Faez, K. Intensity mapping curve to diminish the effects of illumination variations. SIViP 11, 97–102 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11760-016-0904-7

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