Contrast Enhancement of Images Using Meta-Heuristic Algorithm

Abstract

One of the most important processes in image processing is image enhancement, which aims to enhance image contrast and quality of information. Due to the lack of adequate conventional image enhancement and the challenge of mean shift, intelligence-based image enhancement systems are becoming an essential requirement in image processing. This paper proposes a new approach for enhancing low contrast images utilizing a modified measure and integrating a new Chaotic Crow Search (CCS) and Krill Herd (KH) Optimization-based metaheuristic algorithm. Crow Search Algorithm is a cutting-edge meta-heuristic optimization technique. Chaotic maps are incorporated into the Crow Search Method in this work to improve its global optimization. The new Chaotic Crow Search Algorithm depends on chaotic sequences to replace a random location in the search space and the crow's recognition factor. Based on a new fitness function, Krill Herd optimization is utilized to optimize the tunable parameter. The fitness function requires different primary objective functions that use the image's edge, entropy, grey level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) contrast, and GLCM energy for increased visual, contrast, and other descriptive information. The results proved that the suggested approach outperforms all-new methods in terms of contrast, edge details, and structural similarity, both subjectively and statistically.