• Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.171-177
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• 2008

In this paper we compared the performance of interpolation algorithms for Bayer patterned image sensors under the various illumination intensities. As the interpolation algorithms, we used bilinear color interpolation and adaptive fuzzy color interpolation and our experimentation shows that performance of interpolation algorithms depend on the lighting conditions; in low intensity of illumination, bilinear color interpolation with median filter performs best, in high intensity of illumination, adaptive fuzzy color interpolation performs best, and in between bilinear color interpolation performs best. This study suggested an interpolation scheme which applies different interpolation algorithm according to the intensity of the input image, resuting in the better image quality.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.15 no.10
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• pp.59-70
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• 2010

Each pixels become got pixel value for color of only one from among colors because of bayer pattern that light receiving device of image sensor which is used in HHP and digital camera writes only one color. Information of the missing pixels could infer perfect color image from using information of neighbor pixels by using CFA(Color Filter Array). In this paper, we derive relation between the average of the data from the light receiving device of image sensor and each color channel data. And by using this relation, a new efficient edge color fuzzy method for color interpolation is proposed. Also, missing luminance signal channel interpolation was fuzzy interpolation along any edges direction for reducing color noise and interpolating efficiently it. And in this paper, the proposed method has been proved improving average 2.4dB than the conventional method by using PSNR. Also, resolution of the image of the proposed method was similar to the original image by visual images, we has been verified to be decreased a chromatic aberration than image of conventional algorithms with simulation result.

• Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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• v.13 no.5
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• pp.641-650
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• 2010

Color image sensors (CIS) output color images through image sensors and image signal processing. Image sensors that convert light to electrical signal are divided into CMOS image sensor and CCD image sensor according to transferring method of signal charge. In general, a CIS has RGB output signals from tri-stimulus XYZ of the scene through image signal processing. This paper presents an adaptive colorimetric analysis method to obtain chromaticity and luminance using CIS under various environments. An image sensor for the use of colorimeter is characterized based on the CIE standard colorimetric observer. We use the method of least squares to derive a colorimetric characterization matrix between camera RGB output signals and CIE XYZ tristimulus values. We first survey the camera characterization in the standard environment then derive a SGL(shutter-gain-level) function which is relationship between luminance and auto exposure (AE) characteristic of CIS, and read the status of an AWB(auto white balance) function. Then we can apply CIS to measure luminance and chromaticity from camera outputs and AE resister values without any preprocessing. Camera RGB outputs, register values, and camera photoelectric characteristic are used to analyze the colorimetric results for real scenes such as chromaticity and luminance. Experimental results show that the proposed method is valid in the measuring performance. The proposed method can apply to various fields like surveillant systems of the display or security systems.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.1283-1288
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• 2011

In this paper we collect data concerning sleep environments in a bedroom and analyze the relationship between the collected condition data and sleep. In addition, this paper detects scene changes from the subjects in a sleeping state and presents the physical conditions, reactions during sleep, and physical sensations and stimuli. To detect scene changes in image sequences, we used color histogram for the difference between the preceding frame and the current frame. In addition, to extract the tossing and turning for different situations, the subjects were instructed to enter the level of fatigue, the level of drinking, and the level of stomach emptiness. For the sleep experiment system, we used the H-MOTE2420 Sensor composed of temperature, humidity, and light sensors. This paper is intended to provide the best sleep environment that enhances sleep quality, thus inducing people today to get regular and comfortable sleep.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.525-532
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• 2018

Recently, due to the advancements of sensor network technologies and camera technologies, there are increasing needs to effectively monitor the environment in a region that is difficult to access by using the visual sensor network that combines these two technologies. Since the image captured by the visual sensor reflects the natural phenomenon as it is, the quality of the image may deteriorate depending on the weather or time. In this paper, we propose an algorithm to improve the contrast of images using the characteristics of images obtained from visual sensors. In the proposed method, we first set the region of interest and then analyzes the change of the color value of the region of interest according to the brightness value of the image. The contrast of an image is improved by using the high contrast image of the same object and the analysis information. It is shown by experimental results that the proposed method improves the contrast of an image by restoring the color components of the low contrast image simply and accurately.

• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.561-565
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• 2011

This paper presents an imaging system for reconstruction of enhanced color images using the conventional Bayer CFA. By extracting various colors such as RGBCY from two sequential images which consist of a image by broadband G channel lens filter and the other image captured without one, the proposed color image reconstruction system can reduce the computational complexity for demosaicking and make high resolution color information without aliasing artifacts. Because the proposed system uses the common Bayer CFA image sensor, fabricating a new type of CFA is not necessary for obtaining a multi-spectral image, which can be easily extensible for applications of multi-spectral imaging. Finally, in order to verify the performance of the proposed system, experimental results are performed. By comparing with the existing demosaicking methods, the proposed camera system showed the significant improvements in the sense of color resolution.

• Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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• 2009.03a
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• pp.250-253
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• 2009

고해상도 컬러 위성 영상 촬영을 위한 다중분광 센서를 탑재한 위성의 영상은, 탑재체에 장착된 센서의 위치에 따라, 동일 지역에 대해 센서 간의 촬영시각의 차이가 발생한다. 만약 이동하는 구름이 촬영될 경우, 센서별 촬영 영상간에는 구름과 지상과의 상대적 위치가 달라진다. 고해상도 컬러 위성 영상을 생성하기 위해, 영상 정합(image registration) 기법이 사용되는 데, 일반적인 영상 정합 알고리즘은 촬영 영상에서의 특징점(feature point)이 움직이지 않는 것을 전제로 수행한다. 그 결과 이동하는 구름 경계부에서 정합점(matching point)이 추출될 경우, 지상 영역에서의 정합품질이 좋지 않다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 구름 경계부에서 정합점이 추출되지 않는 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 실험 영상으로 구름이 존재하는 아리랑2호 영상을 사용하였고, 제안된 영상 정합 알고리즘은 지상 영역에서의 정합 품질이 높였음을 보였다.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.462-469
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• 2014

As a basic study on both engineering applications and representation methods of synesthesia, this paper aims at building basic system which converts a muscular sense into both visual and auditory elements. As for the building method, data of the muscular sense can be acquired through roll and pitch signals which are calculated from both three-axis acceleration sensor and the two-axis gyro sensor. The roll and pitch signals are then converted into both visual and auditory information as outputs. The roll signals are converted into both intensity elements of the HSI color model and octaves as one of auditory elements. In addition, the pitch signals are converted into both hue elements of the HSI color model and scales as another one of auditory elements. Each of the extracted elements of the HSI color model is converted into each of the three elements of the RGB color model respectively, so that the real-time output color signals can be obtained. Octaves and scales are also converted and synthesized into MIDI signals, so that the real-time sound signals can be obtained as anther one of output signals. In experiments, the results revealed that normal color and sound output signals were successfully obtained from roll and pitch values that represent muscular senses or physical movements, depending on the conversion relationship based on the similarity between color and sound.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
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• v.54 no.4
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• pp.68-74
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• 2017

This paper presents a joint demosaicking and arbitrary-ratio down sampling algorithm for color filter array (CFA) images. Color demosaiking is a necessary part of image signal processing pipeline for many types of digital image recording system using single sensor. Also, such as smart phone, obtained high resolution image from image sensor has to be down-sampled to be displayed on the screen. The conventional solution is "Demosaicking first and down sampling later". However, this scheme requires a significant amount of memory and computational cost. Also, artifacts can be introduced or details get damaged during demosaicking and down sampling process. In this paper, we propose a method in which demosaicking and down sampling are working simultaneously. We use inverse mapping of Bayer CFA and then joint demosaicking and down sampling with arbitrary-ratio scheme based on signal decomposition of high and low frequency component in input data. Experimental results show that our proposed algorithm has better image quality performance and much less computational cost than those of conventional solution.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2013.06a
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• pp.45-46
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 깊이 영상과 컬러 영상의 매칭을 통한 강인한 전경 객체 영역화 기법을 제안한다. 기존의 컬러 영상 기반 객체 영역화 알고리즘은 배경과 객체의 색상이 유사한 경우 정확한 객체 영역화가 어렵다. 깊이 영상을 이용하면 이러한 오 검출을 줄일 수 있지만, 깊이 영상 취득 장비의 오류로 인하여 검출되는 객체 외곽선이 컬러 영상에 비해 세밀하지 못한 단점이 있다. 따라서, 깊이 영상의 외곽선을 비교적 세밀한 컬러 영상의 외곽선에 매칭시킨다. 아울러, 서로 다른 센서에서 취득한 두 영상을 매칭하기 위하여, 정규화된 상호연관성(normalized cross correlation)을 유사도 척도로 사용한다. 실험을 통하여 제안하는 알고리즘이 전경 객체 영역화의 오 검출을 줄이며, 동시에 객체 외곽선을 충실히 복원함을 확인한다.