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


The KIPS Transactions:PartB , Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 263-270, Aug. 2009
10.3745/KIPSTB.2009.16.4.263,   PDF Download:

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.


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[IEEE Style]
D. M. Park and M. R. Choi, "An Adaptive Histogram Redistribution Algorithm Based on Area Ratio of Sub-Histogram for Contrast Enhancement," The KIPS Transactions:PartB , vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 263-270, 2009. DOI: 10.3745/KIPSTB.2009.16.4.263.

[ACM Style]
Dong Min Park and Myung Ruyl Choi. 2009. An Adaptive Histogram Redistribution Algorithm Based on Area Ratio of Sub-Histogram for Contrast Enhancement. The KIPS Transactions:PartB , 16, 4, (2009), 263-270. DOI: 10.3745/KIPSTB.2009.16.4.263.