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In this paper, we mathematically formulate and solve the best intensity mapping problem as a problem in the calculus of variations in order to diminish the effects of illumination variations. The main idea is a compromise between edge-preserving ability and tolerance for illumination effects. Experimental results in data discrimination demonstrate that this curve is suitable to diminish the effects of illumination variations.
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Ezoji, M., Faez, K. Intensity mapping curve to diminish the effects of illumination variations.SIViP11, 97–102 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11760-016-0904-7
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