Tone mapping algorithm based on BL-Hilbert-L² decomposition model for HDR image

Abstract Tone mapping algorithms are mainly used to produce standard dynamic range (SDR) images from high dynamic range (HDR) images. To address the issues of halo artifacts and over-enhancement in current tone mapping algorithms based on layer decomposition model, we propose a tone mapping algorithm based on the BL-Hilbert-L 2 decomposition model. In our proposed algorithm, we first convert HDR image from RGB space to HSV space. Subsequently, utilizing the BL-Hilbert-L 2 decomposition model, we decompose the V channel of the HDR image into cartoon, texture and high-frequency detail components. Next, we separately compress the cartoon component and stretch the texture and high-frequency detail components. The processed cartoon, texture and high-frequency detail components are then recombined to form a new V channel. Finally, by converting the H and S channels of the HDR image, along with the newly formed V channel, back into the RGB color space, we obtain a tone mapped SDR image. Experimental results demonstrate that our proposed algorithm can effectively eliminate the halo artifacts and avoid the issue of over-enhancement while retaining the edge details.