Comparing Image-Processing Operators by Means of the Visible Differences Predictor

Martin Cadik and Pavel Slavik
Czech Technical University in Prague
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
121 35 Prague
Czech Republic

e-mail: cadikm@fel.cvut.cz

 

Keywords: Non-Photorealistic Rendering, Visible Differences Predictor, Human Visual System, Human-Computer Interaction

Abstract
Utilization of non-photorealistic techniques (NPR) is beneficial in many cases, in comparison with the use of traditional rendering methods in computer graphics. The observer's sensation is often straighter, clearer, or even more valuable. There exists plenty of various NPR techniques in computer graphics, however application of one technique to the specific problem is not necessarily as providential as usage of another one. There arises a strong need to classify NPR techniques with respect to their applicability, to find a mechanism able to compare NPR techniques automatically. The search for such a mechanism will be a long term goal. We present our first steps towards the solution to this problem - the comparison of 2D-based NPR techniques using Daly's Visible Differences Predictor (VDP). Results from our experiments are reported and will be used to improve communication in graphical user interfaces.