Gray Level Image Enhancement Using Cuckoo Search Algorithm

In this work we have assessed the capability of a new optimization algorithm – the Cuckoo Search algorithm in tuning the image enhancement functions for peak performance. The assessment has been conducted in comparison to two of the old optimization algorithm aided enhancement, namely, Genetic Algorithms and Particle Swarm Optimization and previous enhancement techniques Histogram Equalization and Linear Contrast Stretch techniques. Results have been assimilated in this paper and conclusions have been drawn keeping the fitness of image and number of edgels in enhanced image as the benchmark. The results have illustrated the capability of Cuckoo search algorithm in optimizing the enhancement functions.

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