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Image Fusion Algorithm at Pixel Level Based on Edge Detection.

Jiming Chen¹, Liping Chen¹, Mohammad Shabaz^2,3

¹School of Computer and Information Science, Hunan Institute of Technology, Hengyang 421002, China.

Journal of Healthcare Engineering

|August 23, 2021

Summary

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This study introduces an efficient pixel-level image fusion algorithm using edge detection. The novel method enhances image resolution and detail preservation, outperforming standard techniques with faster processing.

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Area of Science:

Computer Vision
Image Processing
Artificial Intelligence

Background:

Image fusion is crucial for various applications but existing methods are often inefficient and time-consuming.
Current algorithms can suffer from low efficiency, long processing times, loss of image detail, and poor fusion quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose an efficient pixel-level image fusion algorithm based on edge detection.
To address the limitations of existing methods, including low efficiency, missing details, and poor fusion outcomes.

Main Methods:

Utilized an improved Ratio of Exponentially Weighted Averages (ROEWA) operator for edge detection.
Employed variable precision fitting and edge curvature analysis to extract image edge features and improve fusion stability.
Implemented distinct fusion rules for high-frequency (local energy weighted based on edge information) and low-frequency (region energy merging with weighting factor) regions.

Main Results:

The proposed image fusion technique demonstrated increased resolution by 1.23 and 1.01 compared to two standard approaches.
Experimental results confirmed effective reduction in image information loss.
Achieved higher sharpness and information entropy in fused images, with shorter running times and improved robustness.

Conclusions:

The developed edge-detection-based image fusion algorithm offers significant improvements in efficiency and quality.
The method effectively enhances image resolution, preserves details, and provides better robustness than conventional techniques.
This approach represents a promising advancement for practical image fusion applications.