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Image signal-to-noise ratio estimation using Shape-Preserving Piecewise Cubic Hermite Autoregressive Moving Average

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  • 1Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Melaka, Malaysia. kssim@mmu.edu.my

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We introduce the Shape-Preserving Piecewise Cubic Hermite Autoregressive Moving Average (SP2CHARMA) model for improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) estimation. This robust method outperforms existing techniques in various noise conditions.

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  • Signal Processing
  • Image Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Accurate signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) estimation is crucial in various image processing applications.
  • Existing methods like autoregressive (AR) and autoregressive moving average (ARMA) estimators have limitations in noisy environments.
  • Developing robust estimators is essential for reliable signal analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel cascaded model, the Shape-Preserving Piecewise Cubic Hermite Autoregressive Moving Average (SP2CHARMA), for SNR estimation.
  • To evaluate the performance of the SP2CHARMA model in diverse noise conditions.
  • To compare the SP2CHARMA estimator against established AR and ARMA-based methods.

Main Methods:

  • Cascading the Shape-Preserving Piecewise Cubic Hermite model with the Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) interpolator.
  • Implementing the proposed SP2CHARMA model for SNR estimation.
  • Conducting comparative analysis with existing autoregressive-based and ARMA estimators.

Main Results:

  • The SP2CHARMA model demonstrated optimal solutions for SNR estimation across different image test cases and noise environments.
  • The proposed estimator exhibited significantly greater efficiency compared to the benchmark methods.
  • SP2CHARMA showed enhanced robustness in the presence of noise.

Conclusions:

  • The SP2CHARMA model offers a superior approach to SNR estimation, particularly in challenging noise conditions.
  • The cascaded model provides a more efficient and robust alternative to existing SNR estimation techniques.
  • This research contributes a valuable tool for signal processing and image analysis applications requiring precise SNR estimation.