Genetic image enhancement based on saturation feedback

In this paper an adaptive approach for color image enhancement is proposed. In this approach, the saturation feedback technique is used as a means of supplementing color image shmpness and contrast. This technique of the saturation feedback can serve to bring out image details that have low luminance contrast. In the technique, the feedback parameters are the key component and are usually determined manually. In order to realize the adaptive color image enhancement, the genetic algorithm is employed to search global optimal parameters for saturation feedback automatically. The detailed procedures are described in the paper. Experimental results on color images show the feasibility of the proposed method.