Intensity mapping curve to diminish the effects of illumination variations

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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