A Model for Simulation of Color Vision Deficiency and A Color Contrast Enhancement Technique for Dichromats

• Gustavo M. Machado UFRGS
• Manuel M. Oliveira UFRGS

Resumo

We present the first model in the literature for simulating human color perception that consistently accounts for normal color vision and for the most prevalent cases (99.96% of all cases) of color vision deficiency. We also present an automatic image-recoloring technique for enhancing color contrast for dichromats that is up to two orders of magnitude faster than previous approaches and, due to its time coherence, is the first technique suitable for realtime video recoloring for dichromats. Finally, we introduce a metric for estimating the loss of color contrast experienced by individuals with color vision deficiency (CVD), or resulting from image recoloring. Together, these results contribute for a better understanding of CVD and for improving the quality of life of the affected individuals.

Palavras-chave: Models of Color Vision, Color Perception, Simulation of Color Vision Deficiency, Image and Video Recoloring, Visualization

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