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http://dx.doi.org/10.3745/KIPSTB.2009.16-B.4.263

An Adaptive Histogram Redistribution Algorithm Based on Area Ratio of Sub-Histogram for Contrast Enhancement  

Park, Dong-Min (한양대학교 전자전기제어계측공학과)
Choi, Myung-Ruyl (한양대학교 전자컴퓨터공학부)
Abstract
Histogram Equalization (HE) is a very popular technique for enhancing the contrast of an image. HE stretches the dynamic range of an image using the cumulative distribution function of a given input image, therefore improving its contrast. However, HE has a well-known problem : when HE is applied for the contrast enhancement, there is a significant change in brightness. To resolve this problem, we propose An Adaptive Contrast Enhancement Algorithm using Subhistogram Area-Ratioed Histogram Redistribution, a new method that helps reduce excessive contrast enhancement. This proposed algorithm redistributes the dynamic range of an input image using its mean luminance value and the ratio of sub-histogram area. Experimental results show that by this redistribution, the significant change in brightness is reduced effectively and the output image is able to preserve the naturalness of an original image even if it has a poor histogram distribution.
Keywords
Contrast Enhancement; Histogram Equalization; Mean;
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