Infrared and Visible Image Fusion: From Data Compatibility to Task Adaption

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Main Authors: Liu, Jinyuan, Wu, Guanyao, Liu, Zhu, Wang, Di, Jiang, Zhiying, Ma, Long, Zhong, Wei, Fan, Xin, Liu, Risheng
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author Liu, Jinyuan
Wu, Guanyao
Liu, Zhu
Wang, Di
Jiang, Zhiying
Ma, Long
Zhong, Wei
Fan, Xin
Liu, Risheng
author_facet Liu, Jinyuan
Wu, Guanyao
Liu, Zhu
Wang, Di
Jiang, Zhiying
Ma, Long
Zhong, Wei
Fan, Xin
Liu, Risheng
contents Infrared-visible image fusion (IVIF) is a critical task in computer vision, aimed at integrating the unique features of both infrared and visible spectra into a unified representation. Since 2018, the field has entered the deep learning era, with an increasing variety of approaches introducing a range of networks and loss functions to enhance visual performance. However, challenges such as data compatibility, perception accuracy, and efficiency remain. Unfortunately, there is a lack of recent comprehensive surveys that address this rapidly expanding domain. This paper fills that gap by providing a thorough survey covering a broad range of topics. We introduce a multi-dimensional framework to elucidate common learning-based IVIF methods, from visual enhancement strategies to data compatibility and task adaptability. We also present a detailed analysis of these approaches, accompanied by a lookup table clarifying their core ideas. Furthermore, we summarize performance comparisons, both quantitatively and qualitatively, focusing on registration, fusion, and subsequent high-level tasks. Beyond technical analysis, we discuss potential future directions and open issues in this area. For further details, visit our GitHub repository: https://github.com/RollingPlain/IVIF_ZOO.
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spellingShingle Infrared and Visible Image Fusion: From Data Compatibility to Task Adaption
Liu, Jinyuan
Wu, Guanyao
Liu, Zhu
Wang, Di
Jiang, Zhiying
Ma, Long
Zhong, Wei
Fan, Xin
Liu, Risheng
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Infrared-visible image fusion (IVIF) is a critical task in computer vision, aimed at integrating the unique features of both infrared and visible spectra into a unified representation. Since 2018, the field has entered the deep learning era, with an increasing variety of approaches introducing a range of networks and loss functions to enhance visual performance. However, challenges such as data compatibility, perception accuracy, and efficiency remain. Unfortunately, there is a lack of recent comprehensive surveys that address this rapidly expanding domain. This paper fills that gap by providing a thorough survey covering a broad range of topics. We introduce a multi-dimensional framework to elucidate common learning-based IVIF methods, from visual enhancement strategies to data compatibility and task adaptability. We also present a detailed analysis of these approaches, accompanied by a lookup table clarifying their core ideas. Furthermore, we summarize performance comparisons, both quantitatively and qualitatively, focusing on registration, fusion, and subsequent high-level tasks. Beyond technical analysis, we discuss potential future directions and open issues in this area. For further details, visit our GitHub repository: https://github.com/RollingPlain/IVIF_ZOO.
title Infrared and Visible Image Fusion: From Data Compatibility to Task Adaption
topic Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.10761