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Background and aim: Surgical telepresence using augmented perception has been applied, but mixed reality is still being researched and is only theoretical. The aim of this work is to propose a solution to improve the visualization in the…

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In this paper, we propose a novel, effective and simpler end-to-end image clustering auto-encoder algorithm: ICAE. The algorithm uses PEDCC (Predefined Evenly-Distributed Class Centroids) as the clustering centers, which ensures the…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2021-08-24 Qiuyu Zhu , Zhengyong Wang

Early detection of cervical cancer is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality by identifying precancerous lesions as soon as possible. As a result, the use of pap smear screening has significantly increased, leading to…

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The M\"ONCH hybrid pixel detector, with a 25 \textmu m pixel pitch and fast charge-integrating readout, has demonstrated subpixel resolution capabilities for X-ray imaging and deep learning-based electron localization in electron…

For an empirical signed measure $\mu = \frac{1}{N} \left(\sum_{i=1}^P \delta_{x_i} - \sum_{i=1}^M \delta_{y_i}\right)$, particle annihilation (PA) removes $N_A$ particles from both $\{x_i\}_{i=1}^P$ and $\{y_i\}_{i=1}^M$ simultaneously,…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2020-05-13 Sihong Shao , Yunfeng Xiong

Coherent lidar uses a chirped laser pulse for 3D imaging of distant targets. However, existing coherent lidar image reconstruction methods do not account for the system's aperture, resulting in sub-optimal resolution. Moreover, these…

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Computational spectrometers are pivotal in enabling low-cost, in-situ and rapid spectral analysis, with potential applications in chemistry, biology, and environmental science. However, filter-based spectral encoding approaches typically…

Image enhancement aims at processing an input image so that the visual content of the output image is more pleasing or more useful for certain applications. Although histogram equalization is widely used in image enhancement due to its…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2021-01-18 Xiangyuan Zhu , Xiaoming Xiao , Tardi Tjahjadi , Zhihu Wu , Jin Tang

Cervical cancer is one of the most deadly and common diseases among women worldwide. It is completely curable if diagnosed in an early stage, but the tedious and costly detection procedure makes it unviable to conduct population-wise…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2021-10-25 Hritam Basak , Rohit Kundu , Sukanta Chakraborty , Nibaran Das

We study full-reference image quality assessment from a machine-centric perspective, where images are evaluated by how well they preserve information for downstream models. We formulate machine-oriented quality as a latent machine utility…

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Functional behavior of breast cancer - representing underlying biology - can be analyzed using MRI. The most widely used breast MR imaging protocol is dynamic contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging. The cancer enhances on dynamic…

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We present a novel approach to implement compressive sensing in laser scanning microscopes (LSM), specifically in image scanning microscopy (ISM), using a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array detector. Our method addresses two…

Image and Video Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-07-20 Ajay Gunalan , Marco Castello , Simonluca Piazza , Shunlei Li , Alberto Diaspro , Leonardo S. Mattos , Paolo Bianchini

Image augmentation techniques have been widely investigated to improve the performance of deep learning (DL) algorithms on mammography classification tasks. Recent methods have proved the efficiency of image augmentation on data deficiency…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2023-04-19 Sam B. Tran , Huyen T. X. Nguyen , Chi Phan , Hieu H. Pham , Ha Q. Nguyen

The limited dynamic range of the detector can impede coherent diffractive imaging (CDI) schemes from achieving diffraction-limited resolution. To overcome this limitation, a straightforward approach is to utilize high dynamic range (HDR)…

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Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) is essential for breast cancer diagnosis due to its ability to characterize tissue through contrast agent kinetics. However, traditional DCE-MRI protocols require multiple…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-01-28 Ruben D. Fonnegra , Maria Liliana Hernández , Juan C. Caicedo , Gloria M. Díaz

Stereo Imaging technology integration into medical diagnostics and surgeries brings a great revolution in the field of medical sciences. Now, surgeons and physicians have better insight into the anatomy of patients' organs. Like other…

Image and Video Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-09-01 Mansoor Hayat , Supavadee Armvith , Titipat Achakulvisut

Multilook coherent imaging is a widely used technique in applications such as digital holography, ultrasound imaging, and synthetic aperture radar. A central challenge in these systems is the presence of multiplicative noise, commonly known…

Machine Learning · Statistics 2025-05-30 Xi Chen , Soham Jana , Christopher A. Metzler , Arian Maleki , Shirin Jalali

Underwater optical imaging is severely degraded by light absorption, scattering, and color distortion, hindering visibility and accurate image analysis. This paper presents an adaptive enhancement framework integrating illumination…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-03-06 Yuezhe Tian , Kangchen Yao , Xiaoyang Yu

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Early detection through Pap smear tests is essential to reduce mortality rates; however, the manual examination is time…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-09-03 Nisreen Albzour , Sarah S. Lam

Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) is a promising imaging modality that tracks magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to generate real time, high-resolution images. However, achieving an optimal balance between strong signal strength and sharp image…

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