Hough-transform-based circle detection using an array of multimode optical fibers

Abstract The generation of an optical Hough transform (OHT) to detect a circle is proposed. The method is based on the use of a 2D multimode step-index optical fiber array. Both the position and radius of a circle can be detected. Some of the OHT performance parameters are also discussed.

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