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Announcing the Final Examination of Mr. Ahmet Oðuz Akyüz for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Optimizing the High Dynamic Range Imaging Pipeline
August 8, 2007
10:30 am
San Diego Convention Center, room 29B

Abstract

High dynamic range (HDR) imaging is a rapidly growing field in computer graphics and image processing. It allows capture, storage, processing, and display of photographic information within a scene-referred framework. The HDR imaging pipeline consists of the major steps an HDR image is expected to go through from capture to display. It involves various techniques to create HDR images, pixel encodings and file formats for storage, tone mapping for display on conventional display devices and direct display on HDR capable screens. Each of these stages have important open problems, which need to be addressed for a smoother transition to an HDR imaging pipeline. We addressed some of these important problems such as noise reduction in HDR imagery, preservation of color appearance, validation of tone mapping operators, and image display on HDR monitors. The aim of this thesis is thus, to present our findings and describe the research we have conducted within the framework of optimizing the HDR imaging pipeline.

 

Outline of Studies:
Major: Computer Science

Educational Career:

  • B.S., 2003, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
  • M.S., 2005, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Committee in Charge:

  • Dr. Erik Reinhard, Chair
  • Dr. Charles E. Hughes
  • Dr. Mike Moshell
  • Dr. Hassan Foroosh
  • Dr. Holly Rushmeier
  • Dr. Wolfgang Heidrich

Approved for distribution by Dr. Erik Reinhard, Committee Chair, on July 19, 2007.

The public is welcome to attend.

 

 

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