Multichannel image processing using Fuzzy Vector Median-rational hybrid filters

Abstract

A new multichannel filtering approach is introduced and analyzed in this paper. These filters are based on rational functions (RF) using fuzzy transformations of the Euclidean distances among the different vectors to adapt to local data in the image. The output is the result of vector rational operation taking into account three sub-functions, such as two Fuzzy Vector Median (FVM) sub-filters and one Fuzzy Center Weighted Vector Median Filter (FCWVMF). Simulation studies indicate that the filters are computationally attractive and have excellent performance such as edge and details preservation and accurate chromaticity estimation.