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Geometric superresolution of a CCD pixel.

Ihtsham ul Haq¹, Asloob A Mudassar

¹Department of Physics and Applied Mathematics (DPAM), Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nilore, Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan. ihtsham08@gmail.com

|August 19, 2010

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This study presents a geometric superresolution method to enhance digital image resolution. By scanning a mask, it resolves individual pixels into multiple subpixels, improving image detail without altering the imager or scene.

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Area of Science:

Digital imaging and optics
Image processing and analysis

Background:

Image resolution is fundamentally limited by the physical size of detector pixels (e.g., CCD detectors).
Individual pixels average spatial variations, leading to a loss of fine detail and reduced overall image resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel geometric superresolution technique.
To overcome the resolution limitations imposed by detector pixel size in digital imaging.

Main Methods:

A geometric superresolution approach is proposed.
A mask is scanned over the detector pixel.
The imager and scene are kept relatively fixed during the scanning process.
This effectively resolves one pixel into N subpixels in one dimension.

Main Results:

The technique allows for the virtual subdivision of pixels into smaller subpixels.
This geometric method enhances the effective resolution of digital images.

Conclusions:

The proposed geometric superresolution technique offers a method to improve image resolution beyond the physical limits of detector pixels.
This approach provides a way to achieve higher detail in digital images by effectively increasing the number of discernible points.