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    Area of Science:

    • Vision Science
    • Image Processing
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Background:

    • Hereditary color vision deficiency (CVD) affects a significant portion of the population, leading to challenges in perceiving colors accurately.
    • Existing image enhancement methods often lack personalization, failing to address the specific visual needs of individuals with CVD.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a personalized image enhancement method tailored to improve color vision for individuals with hereditary CVD.
    • To bridge the gap between psychophysical CVD assessment and practical image processing techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • The method involves two stages: evaluating the specific type of CVD and applying gamut mapping for image enhancement.
    • A psychophysical experiment connects the CVD test results (C-index) to a physical parameter (wavelength shift of cone fundamental).

    Main Results:

    • Experiments with color-deficient observers (CDOs) validated the proposed personalized image enhancement method.
    • The study demonstrates the feasibility of transforming CVD test results into actionable image enhancement parameters.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method serves as a foundational template for personalized image enhancement in CVD.
    • Further advancements in simulation models, assessment accuracy, and gamut mapping algorithms can enhance the effectiveness of this approach.