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  • Image stitching is crucial for applications like augmented reality and object tracking.
  • Existing methods often suffer from feature mismatch and stitching nonuniformity.

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  • To develop an effective image stitching algorithm that enhances stitching quality and reduces mismatch rates.
  • To improve the accuracy and robustness of feature matching and image fusion.

Main Methods:

  • A fast guided filter was employed to decrease mismatch rates before feature matching.
  • An improved KAZE algorithm with random sample consensus was utilized for robust feature matching.
  • Color and brightness differences in overlapping regions were adjusted for improved uniformity.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm demonstrated superior performance compared to existing methods.
  • Quantitative evaluations showed improvements in feature point pair quantity, matching accuracy, and reduced error metrics (RMSE, MAE).
  • Visual assessments confirmed enhanced stitching effects and reduced nonuniformity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed image stitching algorithm effectively addresses feature mismatch and nonuniformity issues.
  • The integration of fast guided filter and improved KAZE offers significant advantages for high-quality image stitching.