Author

Mike Stokes

Abstract

An environment to derive colorimetric tolerances of images was established and an experiment using this new environment was performed. This environment allows for images to be digitally captured, colorimetrically manipulated, displayed, observed, and statistically evaluated. The visual experiment measured perceptibility and acceptability colorimetric tolerances for images using paired comparison techniques. Thirty-two observers judged six typical photographic scenes displayed on a high resolution color monitor. These scenes were manipulated using ten linear and nonlinear functions in the CIELAB dimensions of lightness, chroma, and hue angle. The tolerances were determined using probit analysis. It was found that scene content did not significantly affect the tolerances. The CIELAB, CMC, and MCSL color difference equations were shown to be inadequate for accurately modeling image tolerances. Finally, possible applications of this work are described.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Image processing--Digital techniques; Colorimetric analysis

Publication Date

8-1-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science (COS)

Advisor

Berns, Roy

Advisor/Committee Member

Fairchild, Mark

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TA1632 .S83 1991

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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