True color night vision (TCNV) fusion

摘要

True color images are produced by combining data collected from one or more color cameras with data collected from one or more infrared cameras. The produced images are the result of combining portions of the visible light data with portions of the infrared light data that may have been captured at dark, at daytime or at low light level conditions. These images appear as normal color images, with infrared information highlighted in a non-distracting fashion. The true color images that are produced in this fashion can also facilitate identification and reproduction of various objects that may not be visible or readily identifiable in infrared or false color imagery.

主权项

1. A method of producing an image, comprising:
obtaining a first image data from a color imaging device; obtaining a second image data from an infrared imaging device; separating chroma data and luma data associated with the first image data; processing luma data associated with the second image data to produce edge data; combining the luma data associated with the first image data, the luma data associated with the second image and the edge data to produce a combined luma data; and fusing the combined luma data with the chroma data to obtain a true color image.