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AUTHOR
Jean Baptiste Thomas
Analysing texture features from individual observer simulations
We investigated the impact of simulated individual observer colour matching functions (CMFs) on computational texture features. We hypothesised that most humans perceive texture in a similar manner, hence a texture indicator that is the least dependent on individual physiology of human vision would be most likely a potential fit to serve as quantified visually perceived texture. To this end, the following strategy was implemented: hyper-spectral image textures were converted into XYZ images for individual observer CMFs, contrast sensitivity function (CSF) filtering was subsequently applied on the XYZ images for visual simulation. Two types of texture features were extracted from the filtere…
On the appearance of objects and materials: Qualitative analysis of experimental observations
Perception of appearance of different materials and objects is a complex psychophysical phenomenon and its neurophysiological and behavioral mechanisms are far from being fully understood. The various appearance attributes are usually studied separately. In addition, no comprehensive and functional total appearance modelling has been done up-to date. We have conducted experiments using physical objects asking observers to describe the objects and carry out visual tasks. The process has been videotaped and analysed qualitatively using the Grounded Theory Analysis, a qualitative research methodology from social science. In this work, we construct a qualitative model of this data and compare i…
VisNIR pigment mapping and re-rendering of an experimental painting
Pigment mapping allows the classification and estimation of the abundances of pigments in paintings. The information learned becomes extremely important for conservators, who are then able to decide the best strategies in the conservation of the artefacts. When the goal is to restore a painting, it is also important to know what the effects of the newly introduced materials are. To fulfil this purpose, a proper mixing model must be defined. We propose a framework to perform pigment mapping on the hyperspectral image of an experimental painting realised for the occasion, with the goal of rendering a colour image using the concentrations retrieved from the mapping. Contrarily to spectral unmi…