Summary of Using Super-resolution Imaging For Recognition Of Low-resolution Blurred License Plates: a Comparative Study Of Real-esrgan, A-esrgan, and Starsrgan, by Ching-hsiang Wang
Using Super-Resolution Imaging for Recognition of Low-Resolution Blurred License Plates: A Comparative Study of Real-ESRGAN, A-ESRGAN, and StarSRGAN
by Ching-Hsiang Wang
First submitted to arxiv on: 20 Mar 2024
Categories
- Main: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
- Secondary: Machine Learning (cs.LG); Image and Video Processing (eess.IV)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper proposes a solution to improve the accuracy of license plate recognition in low-quality images by fine-tuning three super-resolution models: Real-ESRGAN, A-ESRGAN, and StarSRGAN. The authors aim to enhance the resolution of blurred license plate photos, enabling accurate recognition. The study is motivated by the common issue of poor photo quality from road surveillance cameras in Taiwan, which hinders the effectiveness of license plate recognition systems. By comparing the performance of these super-resolution models, the researchers hope to identify the most suitable approach for this task, providing valuable insights and references for future studies. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Imagine trying to read a license plate from a blurry photo taken by a road camera. It’s hard! This study is about finding a way to make those blurry photos clearer so we can read the license plate numbers easily. The researchers are testing three different ways to do this, and they want to see which one works best. They’re doing this because many of the cameras on Taiwan’s roads take bad pictures that are hard to use for license plate recognition. By making these photos clearer, we might be able to improve how well our systems can read license plates. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Fine tuning * Super resolution
