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converts the nth significant binary bit to decimal. Each bit plane is multiplied by the
corresponding constant, and all resulting planes are added to obtain the grayscale
image. Thus, to obtain Fig. 3.15(a), we multiplied bit plane 8 by 128, bit plane 7 by 64,
and added the two planes. Although the main features of the original image were
restored, the reconstructed image appears flat, especially in the background. This
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a c FIGURE 3.15 Image reconstructed from bit planes: (a) 8 and 7; (b) 8, 7, and 6; (c) 8, 7, 6, and 5.
is not surprising, because two planes can produce only four distinct intensity lev
els. Adding plane 6 to the reconstruction helped the situation, as Fig. 3.15(b) shows.
Note that the background of this image has perceptible false contouring. This effect
is reduced significantly by adding the 5th plane to the reconstruction, as Fig. 3.15(c)
illustrates. Using more planes in the reconstruction would not contribute significant
ly to the appearance of this image. Thus, we conclude that, in this example, storing
the four highest-order bit planes would allow us to reconstruct the original image
in acceptable detail. Storing these four planes instead of the original image requires
50% less storage.

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Basics of Intensity Transformations and Spatial Filtering

1. What is Spatial Filtering?

It's a process where we analyze or modify a small neighborhood (like a 3x3 grid) of pixels in an image to create a new image.

You move this grid (called a neighborhood) across the entire image, pixel by pixel, applying a rule or formula to the pixel values in the grid.

2. What is Intensity Transformation?

This involves changing the brightness or contrast of an image by applying a formula to each pixel value.

For example, you can make dark parts brighter or light parts darker using mathematical functions.

Types of Intensity Transformations:

1. Image Negatives:

Like a photo negative, it reverses the intensity of an image. Dark areas become light, and light areas become dark.

Useful for highlighting details in dark regions.

2. Log Transformations:

Used to brighten dark areas and compress very bright areas.

For example, if pixel values range from 0 to 1,000,000, it can scale these to a more display-friendly range.

3. Power-Law (Gamma) Transformations:

Adjusts contrast in images.

Values of gamma > 1 make dark areas darker and bright areas brighter.

Values of gamma < 1 brighten dark regions and compress bright areas.

Example: Screens often apply gamma correction to ensure images appear natural.

4. Piecewise Linear Transformations:

A flexible method where you define how specific intensity ranges should be adjusted.

For example, you can stretch the intensity range of a low-contrast image to make it look clearer.

Special Techniques:
1. Intensity-Level Slicing:

Highlights specific intensity ranges while reducing others.

Example: Highlighting blood vessels in an X-ray image by brightening their intensity range.

2. Bit-Plane Slicing:

Images are stored as binary (1s and 0s). Each bit contributes to the image's brightness.

Separating an image into "bit planes" helps analyze which bits (levels of detail) are important.

Higher bits (e.g., bit 8) store most of the main image details, while lower bits (e.g., bit 1) add subtle details.

Storing only the most important bits can save memory while keeping the image clear.

Why Is This Important?

Image Enhancement: Helps make images clearer for human interpretation or machine analysis.

Applications: Used in medical imaging (e.g., X-rays, MRIs), satellite imagery, and even everyday photo editing.

Storage Efficiency: By analyzing which parts of an image are important, we can reduce storage space without losing essential details.

This process is all about making images look better or easier to understand, either for humans or machines, by transforming pixel values mathematically.

how it works

Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how intensity transformations and spatial filtering work:

1. Input Image
An image is made up of tiny elements called pixels, and each pixel has a value representing its intensity (brightness).

For grayscale images: Each pixel value ranges from 0 (black) to 255 (white).

For color images: Each pixel has three values (R, G, B).

2. Neighborhood (for Spatial Filtering)

To modify the image, we work with a small group of pixels (called a neighborhood) around a specific pixel.

Common sizes for neighborhoods are 3×3, 5×5, etc.

This neighborhood moves across the entire image, pixel by pixel.

3. Intensity Transformation (Point Operations)

In intensity transformation, we apply a mathematical formula to each pixel's value without considering its neighbors. Some examples:

Negative transformation: s =L−1−r

Converts bright areas to dark and vice versa.

Log transformation: s = c ⋅ log(1 + r)

Brightens dark areas and compresses bright areas.

Gamma correction: s = c ⋅ rγ

Adjusts the contrast of an image.

4. Spatial Filtering (Neighborhood Operations)

In spatial filtering, we use the neighborhood of a pixel to calculate its new value. Example steps:

1. Pick a pixel: Start with the top-left pixel of the image.

2. Define a neighborhood: Consider a small grid around the pixel (e.g., 3×3).

3. Apply a rule or formula: Use all the pixel values in the neighborhood to compute a new value for the center pixel.

Example Rule: Compute the average of all pixel values in the neighborhood.

4. Move to the next pixel: Shift the grid to the next pixel and repeat.

5. Output Image
After applying the transformations or filtering to all pixels, you get a new image (output image) that has been enhanced or modified according to the rules you used.

Example of How It Works in Practice:

A. Intensity Transformation

Negative Transformation: If a pixel value is 200, the transformation s = 255 − r will give:

s = 255 − 200 = 55
The bright pixel (200) becomes darker (55).

B. Spatial Filtering

Blurring an Image (Averaging Filter):

A 3×3 grid around a pixel has the values:

120 125 130
110 115 120
​ ​ ​ ​ ​

100 105 110

120+125+⋯+110
Compute the average: Average = 9 ​ = 115.
Replace the center pixel (115) with the new value (115).

Why These Methods Work:

Mathematical Rules: The formulas are designed to adjust pixel values in ways that make images clearer, sharper, or more focused on specific details.

Neighborhood Operations: By analyzing nearby pixels, spatial filtering helps enhance edges, reduce noise, or apply effects like blurring or sharpening.

These techniques are widely used in image processing for applications like photo editing, medical imaging, and machine vision systems!

### Types of Intensity Transformations: 1. **Image Negatives:** * Like a photo negative, it reverses the intensity of an image. Dark areas become light, and light areas become dark. * Useful for highlighting details in dark regions. 2. **Log Transformations:** * Used to brighten dark areas and compress very bright areas. * For example, if pixel values range from 0 to 1,000,000, it can scale these to a more display-friendly range. 3. **Power-Law (Gamma) Transformations:** * Adjusts contrast in images. * Values of **gamma > 1** make dark areas darker and bright areas brighter. * Values of **gamma < 1** brighten dark regions and compress bright areas. * Example: Screens often apply gamma correction to ensure images appear natural. 4. **Piecewise Linear Transformations:** * A flexible method where you define how specific intensity ranges should be adjusted. * For example, you can
stretch the intensity range of a low-contrast image to make it look clearer.

how this works

Here’s how these intensity transformations work in detail:

1. Image Negatives:
What it does: Inverts the pixel values in an image.

Dark areas (low intensity) become light (high intensity), and vice versa.

Formula:
s=L−1−r
Where:

s: New pixel intensity (output image).

r: Original pixel intensity (input image).
L − 1: Maximum possible pixel intensity (e.g., 255 for an 8-bit image).
How it works:

Suppose a pixel has a value r = 50, and L = 256. Using the formula: s = 256 − 1 − 50 = 205.
The pixel originally dark (value 50) becomes bright (value 205).

2. Log Transformations:
What it does: Brightens dark areas and compresses very bright areas.

Formula:
s = c ⋅ log(1 + r)
Where:

c: A scaling constant.
r: Original pixel intensity.
How it works:

The logarithmic function increases slowly for large values of r , compressing bright areas.

For small values of r , the function grows faster, expanding the range for dark pixels.

Example:

If r = 10: s = c ⋅ log(1 + 10).

If r = 1000: s = c ⋅ log(1 + 1000).
Notice that the increase is much smaller for r = 1000, compressing the brighter pixels.

3. Power-Law (Gamma) Transformations:

What it does: Adjusts contrast by applying an exponent (gamma) to the pixel values.

Formula:
s = c ⋅ rγ
Where:

c: A scaling constant.
γ : The power or gamma value.
How it works:

γ > 1: Reduces brightness, darkening the image.

γ < 1: Increases brightness, lightening dark areas.
Example:

If r = 100, c = 1, and γ = 2: s = 1002 = 10, 000 (darker result).

If γ = 0.5: s = 1000.5 = 10 (lighter result).
This is commonly used for gamma correction in displays to adjust how images appear to human eyes.

4. Piecewise Linear Transformations:

What it does: Allows you to define custom transformations for specific intensity ranges.

Formula:

Piecewise functions are defined in segments. For example:

s = 0 if r < r1 . ​

s = linear scale if r1 ≤ r ≤ r2 .
​ ​

s = L − 1 if r > r2 . ​

How it works:

Suppose an image has low contrast (pixel values between 50 and 150).

You can stretch these values to cover the full range [0, 255]:

Map 50 to 0 and 150 to 255 linearly.

This enhances the contrast in the image, making it clearer.

Practical Example:
Let’s apply these transformations step-by-step to a single pixel value of r = 100 in an 8-bit image (L = 256):
Transformation Formula Result

Negative s = 255 − r s = 255 − 100 = 155 (dark becomes light)

Log s = c ⋅ log(1 + r) s = 1 ⋅ log(1 + 100) = 2.004 (brightens dark areas)
Gamma ( γ = 0.5) s = rγ s = 1000.5 = 10 (brightens dark areas)
Piecewise Linear Stretch 50 → 0, 150 → 255 s = (r − 50) ⋅ 255/100 = 127.5 (enhances contrast)

Each of these transformations modifies the pixel values differently, enhancing the image for specific purposes like improving brightness, contrast, or highlighting details.

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