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ArticleJournal of X-ray science and technology2024

Optimizing dual energy X-ray image enhancement using a novel hybrid fusion method.

Muhammad Fahad, Tao Zhang, Sajid Ullah Khan, Abdullah Albanyan, Fazeela Siddiqui, Yasir Iqbal, Xin Zhao, Yanzhang Geng

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Muhammad FahadSchool of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, Tianjin, China.
Tao ZhangSchool of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, Tianjin, China.
Sajid Ullah KhanCollege of Computer Engineering and Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, KSA.
Abdullah AlbanyanCollege of Computer Engineering and Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, KSA.
Fazeela SiddiquiSchool of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, Tianjin, China.
Yasir IqbalSchool of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, Tianjin, China.
Xin ZhaoSchool of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, Tianjin, China.
Yanzhang GengSchool of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Nankai District, Tianjin, China.

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Abstract

backgroundAirport security is still a main concern for assuring passenger safety and stopping illegal activity. Dual-energy X-ray Imaging (DEXI) is one of the most important technologies for detecting hidden items in passenger luggage. However, noise in DEXI images, arising from various sources such as electronic interference and fluctuations in X-ray intensity, can compromise the effectiveness of object identification.

objectiveTo address the challenge of noise interference in DEXI, this study aims to develop and validate a robust denoising technique using the Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) and Stationary Wavelet Transform (SWT).

methodsThe proposed method targets and removes background and Poisson noise in DEXI images, improving object recognition accuracy. During the denoising process, images are decomposed into several subbands, and thresholding techniques are applied to minimize noise while preserving important information. The images are then reconstructed to provide a cleaner and more accurate depiction of scanned objects.

resultsExperimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the DWT and SWT-based denoising strategy in preserving critical data while suppressing noise in DEXI. The performance of the denoising technique is quantified using Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Mean Squared Error (MSE). The proposed system achieved an average PSNR of 35.23 and an MSE of 19.52 for 256×256 DEXI images, and an average PSNR of 36.01 and an MSE of 16.29 for 512×512 DEXI images.

conclusionThe results highlight the achievement of the proposed approach in enhancing the quality of DEXI for improved security screening, demonstrating its potential application in airport security systems.

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AirportsAlgorithmsHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedRadiographic Image EnhancementSecurity MeasuresSignal-To-Noise RatioWavelet AnalysisX-Raysbackground noiseDiscrete wavelet transformdual energy X-ray imagingimage fusionPoisson noisestationary wavelet transform

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