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Performance evaluation of multi-frame super-resolution algorithms
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posted on 2013-01-01, 00:00 authored by Kyle Nelson, Asim BhattiAsim Bhatti, Saeid NahavandiMulti-frame super-resolution algorithms aim to increase spatial resolution by fusing information from several low-resolution perspectives of a scene. While a wide array of super-resolution algorithms now exist, the comparative capability of these techniques in practical scenarios has not been adequately explored. In addition, a standard quantitative method for assessing the relative merit of super-resolution algorithms is required. This paper presents a comprehensive practical comparison of existing super-resolution techniques using a shared platform and 4 common greyscale reference images. In total, 13 different super-resolution algorithms are evaluated, and as accurate alignment is critical to the super-resolution process, 6 registration algorithms are also included in the analysis. Pixel-based visual information fidelity (VIFP) is selected from the 12 image quality metrics reviewed as the measure most suited to the appraisal of super-resolved images. Experimental results show that Bayesian super-resolution methods utilizing the simultaneous autoregressive (SAR) prior produce the highest quality images when combined with generalized stochastic Lucas-Kanade optical flow registration.
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Digital Image Computing Techniques and Applications. Conference (2012 : Fremantle, W.A)Pagination
1 - 8Publisher
IEEELocation
Fremantle, Western AustraliaPlace of publication
Piscataway, N.J.Publisher DOI
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2012-12-03End date
2012-12-05ISBN-13
9781467321815ISBN-10
1467321818Language
engPublication classification
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