In-Pixel Foreground and Contrast Enhancement Circuits with Customizable Mapping

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2410.18052v1
• Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:26:22 GMT
• Title: In-Pixel Foreground and Contrast Enhancement Circuits with Customizable Mapping
• Abstract summary: In-pixel contrast enhancement circuit performs image processing directly within the pixel circuit. In foreground enhancement mode, it suppresses low-intensity background pixels to nearly zero. In contrast enhancement mode, it improves overall image contrast.
• Score: 0.4999814847776097
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This paper presents an innovative in-pixel contrast enhancement circuit that performs image processing directly within the pixel circuit. The circuit can be tuned for different modes of operation. In foreground enhancement mode, it suppresses low-intensity background pixels to nearly zero, isolating the foreground for better object visibility. In contrast enhancement mode, it improves overall image contrast. The contrast enhancement function is customizable both during the design phase and in real-time, allowing the circuit to adapt to specific applications and varying lighting conditions. A model of the designed pixel circuit is developed and applied to a full pixel array, demonstrating significant improvements in image quality. Simulations performed in HSPICE show a nearly 6x increase in Michelson Contrast Ratio (CR) in the foreground enhancement mode. The simulation results indicate its potential for real-time, adaptive contrast enhancement across various imaging environments.

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