Image fusion-based tone mapping using gaussian mixture model clustering

Wang Un Lee, Seung Park, Sung Jea Ko

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Abstract

Tone mapping (TM) algorithms convert high dynamic range (HDR) images into low dynamic range (LDR) images to represent on conventional display devices. Most TM methods compress the dynamic range of input HDR images by using a global transformation function (TF), and then improve local detail by applying contrast enhancement techniques. However, these approaches often fail to restore local detail lost in the dynamic range compression. To solve this problem, we propose a novel image fusion-based TM method. We use Gaussian mixture model clustering algorithm to estimate the dark and bright distributions in the luminance histogram of the input HDR image. Then, we generate two LDR images using two locally-adaptive TFs obtained by the components of each distribution. Finally, the output image is produced by the image fusion technique employing a brightness weight and a local contrast weight. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm achieves high performance compared to state-of-the-art methods in terms of detail preservation and brightness adjustment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics, ICCE 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728151861
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Jan
Event2020 IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics, ICCE 2020 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 2020 Jan 42020 Jan 6

Publication series

NameDigest of Technical Papers - IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics
Volume2020-January
ISSN (Print)0747-668X

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics, ICCE 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period20/1/420/1/6

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (No.2019-0-00268, Development of SW technology for recognition, judgement and path control algorithm verification simulation and dataset generation)

Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 IEEE.

Keywords

  • GMM clustering
  • High dynamic range imaging
  • Tone mapping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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