Efficient local stereo matching algorithm based on fast gradient domain guided image filtering

2021 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
pp. 116280
Author(s):  
Weimin Yuan ◽  
Cai Meng ◽  
Xiaoyan Tong ◽  
Zhaoxi Li
Keyword(s):  
Stereo Matching ◽  
Image Filtering ◽  
Matching Algorithm ◽  
Gradient Domain ◽  
Fast Gradient ◽  
Guided Image Filtering

scholarly journals Local Stereo Matching Using Adaptive Cross-Region-Based Guided Image Filtering with Orthogonal Weights

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Lingyin Kong ◽  
Jiangping Zhu ◽  
Sancong Ying
Keyword(s):  
Stereo Matching ◽  
Computing Time ◽  
Image Filtering ◽  
Computation Method ◽  
Aggregation Method ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Matching Algorithm ◽  
Cost Aggregation ◽  
Matching Cost ◽  
Guided Image Filtering

Adaptive cross-region-based guided image filtering (ACR-GIF) is a commonly used cost aggregation method. However, the weights of points in the adaptive cross-region (ACR) are generally not considered, which affects the accuracy of disparity results. In this study, we propose an improved cost aggregation method to address this issue. First, the orthogonal weight is proposed according to the structural feature of the ACR, and then the orthogonal weight of each point in the ACR is computed. Second, the matching cost volume is filtered using ACR-GIF with orthogonal weights (ACR-GIF-OW). In order to reduce the computing time of the proposed method, an efficient weighted aggregation computing method based on orthogonal weights is proposed. Additionally, by combining ACR-GIF-OW with our recently proposed matching cost computation method and disparity refinement method, a local stereo matching algorithm is proposed as well. The results of Middlebury evaluation platform show that, compared with ACR-GIF, the proposed cost aggregation method can significantly improve the disparity accuracy with less additional time overhead, and the performance of the proposed stereo matching algorithm outperforms other state-of-the-art local and nonlocal algorithms.

Local Stereo Matching: An Adaptive Weighted Guided Image Filtering-Based Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 2154010
Author(s):  
Ben Zhang ◽  
Denglin Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Stereo Matching ◽  
Stringent Response ◽  
Image Filtering ◽  
Absolute Difference ◽  
Map Building ◽  
Disparity Map ◽  
Vision Systems ◽  
Local Algorithms ◽  
Gradient Algorithms ◽  
Guided Image Filtering

Innovative applications in rapidly evolving domains such as robotic navigation and autonomous (driverless) vehicles rely on binocular computer vision systems that meet stringent response time and accuracy requirements. A key problem in these vision systems is stereo matching, which involves matching pixels from two input images in order to construct the output, a 3D map. Building upon the existing local stereo matching algorithms, this paper proposes a novel stereo matching algorithm that is based on a weighted guided filtering foundation. The proposed algorithm consists of three main steps; each step is designed with the goal of improving accuracy. First, the matching costs are computed using a unique combination of complementary methods (absolute difference, Census, and gradient algorithms) to reduce errors. Second, the costs are aggregated using an adaptive weighted guided image filtering method. Here, the regularization parameters are adjusted adaptively using the Canny method, further reducing errors. Third, a disparity map is generated using the winner-take-all strategy; this map is subsequently refined using a densification method to reduce errors. Our experimental results indicate that the proposed algorithm provides a higher level of accuracy in comparison to a collection of the existing state-of-the-art local algorithms.

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