Quantum Image Edge Extraction Algorithm for Noisy Image

Abstract

Image preprocessing is important for noise exclusion in order to improve the accuracy of contour detection and image edge extraction. In this paper, a dual quantum spatial filter is proposed in order to reduce statistical noise, image blurring, impulsive noise, and retained details. Non-Maximum-Suppression and instead of manually operating threshold, adaptive thresholding operation is used in the quantum edge detection algorithm to detect more edge information with sharp edges. The circuit of the algorithm is realized through a series of operatives. We have compared PSNR, SSIM, precision rate, accuracy rate, recall rate, error rate, and computational complexity of the algorithm with operator based some existing classical and quantum edge extraction algorithms. The algorithm has the potential to get improved edge continuity, greater sharpness, and extract edge information having less proportion of noise.