Multi-focus image fusion technique in spatial domain using an image variance as a focus measure

R. Maruthi*, K. Sankarasubramanian**
* Asst. Professor, Dept. of MCA, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai.
** Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai.
Periodicity:February - April'2010
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jfet.5.3.1140

Abstract

In this paper, an image fusion technique in spatial domain using an image variance as a focus measure has been demonstrated and discussed. The image variance (IV) is used as a focus measure to measure the depth of field in the images. Then it is applied in the fusion process of fusing images in diverse focuses. The experiments were performed on a set of left and right focused images and the fused results were evaluated with various equal sub block sizes of the images.

Keywords

Image Fusion, Image Variance, Spatial Domain.

How to Cite this Article?

Maruthi, R., and Sankarasubramanian, K. (2010). Multi-Focus Image Fusion Technique In Spatial Domain Using An Image Variance As A Focus Measure. i-manager’s Journal on Future Engineering and Technology, 5(3), 24-31. https://doi.org/10.26634/jfet.5.3.1140

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