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    • Image Processing
    • Machine Learning

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    • Speckle noise degrades image quality in various imaging modalities.
    • Existing despeckling methods often struggle to preserve image details while effectively removing noise.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an advanced image despeckling method.
    • To leverage nonlocal self-similarity and deep learning for enhanced noise reduction.

    Main Methods:

    • The method integrates block matching for patch similarity with convolutional neural network (CNN) denoisers.
    • A three-step process involves block matching, CNN-based denoising, and wavelet-domain group shrinkage.
    • Nonlocal self-similarity acts as a regularizer to improve data-driven denoising performance.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method demonstrates noticeable improvements in speckle suppression.
    • Both visual inspection and objective assessments confirm the effectiveness of the technique.
    • It outperforms current state-of-the-art speckle suppression methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The combined approach of nonlocal self-similarity and CNNs offers superior image despeckling.
    • This method provides a robust solution for enhancing image quality in noisy images.
    • The technique shows significant potential for practical applications in image processing.