Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic

Natural images captured in hazy, sandy or low-light conditions degrade significantly and are termed weak image signals (WIS) in this paper. Evaluating their restoration using multiple single-factor indices is challenging due to potential mutual exclusivity, hindering a holistic understanding. A nove...

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Main Authors: Shunyuan Yu, Xinghui Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21642583.2024.2437257
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description Natural images captured in hazy, sandy or low-light conditions degrade significantly and are termed weak image signals (WIS) in this paper. Evaluating their restoration using multiple single-factor indices is challenging due to potential mutual exclusivity, hindering a holistic understanding. A novel no-reference image quality evaluation approach has been devised specifically to assess the visibility enhancement of restored WIS images. This approach constructs a comprehensive index, based on fuzzy theory, to holistically evaluate the restoration effect of WIS. The index is derived from five carefully selected single-factor indices: new visible edge, visible edge gradient, contrast gain, colour naturalness and colour richness. These indices capture improvements in contrast and colour post-restoration. Fuzzy logic is employed to meticulously analyze the contribution of each factor to the overall image performance. The weights assigned to each individual evaluation index are determined through a rigorous analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis, utilizing a judgment matrix. The comprehensive evaluation index, denoted as CNC, surpasses the limitations of single-factor indices by capturing even the subtlest changes across all factors, offering a more comprehensive and nuanced assessment. Experimental validation confirms its alignment with subjective evaluations, confirming its effectiveness in comprehensively evaluating the restoring effect of WIS images.
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spelling doaj-art-f912af4ac0884c66a6c45d98c63449c52024-12-17T09:06:12ZengTaylor & Francis GroupSystems Science & Control Engineering2164-25832024-12-0112110.1080/21642583.2024.2437257Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logicShunyuan Yu0Xinghui Zhang1College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Ankang University, Ankang, People’s Republic of ChinaCollege of Electronics and Information Engineering, Ankang University, Ankang, People’s Republic of ChinaNatural images captured in hazy, sandy or low-light conditions degrade significantly and are termed weak image signals (WIS) in this paper. Evaluating their restoration using multiple single-factor indices is challenging due to potential mutual exclusivity, hindering a holistic understanding. A novel no-reference image quality evaluation approach has been devised specifically to assess the visibility enhancement of restored WIS images. This approach constructs a comprehensive index, based on fuzzy theory, to holistically evaluate the restoration effect of WIS. The index is derived from five carefully selected single-factor indices: new visible edge, visible edge gradient, contrast gain, colour naturalness and colour richness. These indices capture improvements in contrast and colour post-restoration. Fuzzy logic is employed to meticulously analyze the contribution of each factor to the overall image performance. The weights assigned to each individual evaluation index are determined through a rigorous analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis, utilizing a judgment matrix. The comprehensive evaluation index, denoted as CNC, surpasses the limitations of single-factor indices by capturing even the subtlest changes across all factors, offering a more comprehensive and nuanced assessment. Experimental validation confirms its alignment with subjective evaluations, confirming its effectiveness in comprehensively evaluating the restoring effect of WIS images.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21642583.2024.2437257No reference image quality assessmentfuzzy logiccomprehensive evaluationweak image signals
spellingShingle Shunyuan Yu
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Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic
Systems Science & Control Engineering
No reference image quality assessment
fuzzy logic
comprehensive evaluation
weak image signals
title Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic
title_full Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic
title_fullStr Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic
title_full_unstemmed Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic
title_short Comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic
title_sort comprehensive evaluation of restoration quality for weak image signals with fuzzy logic
topic No reference image quality assessment
fuzzy logic
comprehensive evaluation
weak image signals
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21642583.2024.2437257
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