Abstract

This lecture overviews Image Perception. This is very important to understand image quality issues and develop many appropriate image processing operations.  It covers the following topics in detail:

Human Vision Modeling, Weber ratio, Mach Phenomenon. Mathematical neuron model. HVS has band-pass frequency characteristics, Laplacian-of-Gaussian retina modeling. V1 visual cortex and Gabor functions. Spatial HVS models, Angular Spatial Frequency, Kelly experiments, Saccadic eye motion, HVS Contrast sensitivity. Gestalt theory. Visual illusions.

HVS Contrast Sensitivity.

Visual illusions (Moire patterns).

Image-Perception-v3.3.1-Summary

Understanding Questionnaire

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Tutorial Exercises
  1. HVS Tutorial Exercise
  2. Viewing Experience Tutorial Exercise