CVNet - contrast sensitivity and image quality

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Date: Thu Aug 10 2000 - 00:10:40 PDT

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    From: "Peter Barten" <barcon@iae.nl>
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    I like to draw your attention on my book 'Contrast sensitivity of the =
    human eye and its effects on image quality' that has recently been =
    published by SPIE Press.
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    The book contains a new model for the spatial and temporal contrast =
    sensitivity of the human eye, which is illustrated with a large number =
    of measurement data published in literature by various authors. The =
    model is largely based on the presence of noise in the visual system. =
    First a fundamental treatment is given of the psychometric function and =
    the basic properties of image noise. In the following chapters the =
    spatial and the temporal contrast sensitivity is treated and an =
    extension of the model is given to extra-foveal vision. Here a link is =
    made between the variation of the ganglion cell density over the retina =
    and the spatial contrast sensitivity as a function of eccentricity. =
    Furthermore, a new model is given for contrast discrimination, which is =
    also illustrated by several measurements published in literature. The =
    last two chapters are devoted to the supra threshold behavior of the =
    visual system and metrics for the description of perceived image =
    quality. In the last chapter, the effects of several parameters on image =
    quality is treated with the aid of the SQRI metric, using also various =
    measurements published in literature. The book contains a large number =
    of new ideas about the various subjects. The given models form together =
    a consistent unity based on the same basic principle.

    A short description of the content of the book can be found on internet =
    by using www.spie.org/bookstore/newbooks.html, where also information =
    can be found how it can be ordered.
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    I am further open for your questions or comments.
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    Peter Barten

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    Fax: 31-40-205-2738
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    ganglion cell density over the retina and the spatial contrast =
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    Peter G.J. Barten, Ph.D.</FONT></DIV>
    <DIV><FONT color=3D#000000>de Huufkes 1</FONT></DIV>
    <DIV><FONT color=3D#000000>5511KC Knegsel</FONT></DIV>
    <DIV><FONT color=3D#000000>The Netherlands</FONT></DIV>
    <DIV><FONT color=3D#000000>Tel: 31-40-205-1480</FONT></DIV>
    <DIV><FONT color=3D#000000>Fax: 31-40-205-2738</FONT></DIV>
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