Dual-pyramid framework for robust infrared-visible image registration and fusion via convolutional dictionary learning
摘要
Multimodal image registration and fusion are crucial in computer vision, particularly for infrared and visible image processing. However, existing deep learning-based methods face significant challenges: registration approaches struggle with cross-modal feature matching as they are confined to a single-image domain, while fusion techniques often suffer from information loss. To address these issues, we propose a Dual-Pyramid Framework for Robust Infrared-Visible Image Registration and Fusion (DPRF). Our approach utilizes a Gaussian-Dictionary Dual Encoding Residual Deformation Field Registration Network (GDFR-Net) for accurate cross-modal registration. GDFR-Net jointly optimizes feature learning in both the image and dictionary domains, mitigating modality differences. A layer-wise residual deformation field estimation strategy further refines registration accuracy. For fusion, we introduce the Laplacian Pyramid and Dictionary Learning-based Multi-scale Feature Fusion Network (LPDF-Net). LPDF-Net integrates Laplacian pyramid decomposition with convolutional dictionary learning to adaptively reconstruct low-frequency components, preserving infrared saliency and visible contrast. Meanwhile, a dynamic weighting mechanism enhances high-frequency details, ensuring sharp textures and structural integrity. Extensive experiments demonstrate the state-of-the-art performance of our DPRF, effectively reducing misalignment artifacts and producing visually natural fused images, underscoring its potential for real-world applications. The source code for the DPRF is publicly available at https://github.com/fdaijdfina/DPRF.