Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 61, Issue 22, 2237007(2024)

Local Side Window Algorithm with Tree Segmentation for Stereo Matching

Yang Zhang1、*, Qian Shen2, Hanwei Liu3, Bo Song4, and Peng Song1、**
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  • 1Tongda College of Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Yangzhou 225127, Jiangsu , China
  • 2School of Engineering & Applied Science, George Washington University, Washington 20052, USA
  • 3Jiangxi Vocational College of Mechanical & Electrical Technology, Electrical engineering institute, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi , China
  • 4School of Modern Posts & Institute of Modern Posts, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210003, Jiangsu , China
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    We propose a local stereo matching algorithm that integrates tree segmentation with side window technology to enhance disparity estimation accuracy at edge regions, which is a common issue in existing local stereo matching algorithms. Unlike the traditional fixed window aggregation strategy, the proposed algorithm utilizes a cost aggregation strategy based on side window technology. This approach adaptively selects the optimal side window for cost aggregation, substantially improving the disparity accuracy in edge regions. Moreover, tree segmentation technology is employed during the disparity refinement stage to propagate reliable pixel points through circular searches, thereby enhancing disparity accuracy across edges and complex textured areas. Experimental results from the Middlebury dataset demonstrate that proposed algorithm achieves high accuracy and efficiency in disparity calculation, particularly excelling in challenging areas such as image edges and complex textures.

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    Yang Zhang, Qian Shen, Hanwei Liu, Bo Song, Peng Song. Local Side Window Algorithm with Tree Segmentation for Stereo Matching[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2024, 61(22): 2237007

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    Paper Information

    Category: Digital Image Processing

    Received: Feb. 18, 2024

    Accepted: Mar. 29, 2024

    Published Online: Nov. 19, 2024

    The Author Email: Yang Zhang (zhangyang@nytdc.edu.cn), Peng Song (songp@nytdc.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP240703

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP240703

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