Image Completion Network Considering Global and Local Information

Accurate depth image inpainting in complex urban environments remains a critical challenge due to occlusions, reflections, and sensor limitations, which often result in significant data loss. We propose a hybrid deep learning framework that explicitly combines local and global modelling through Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Transformer modules. The model employs a multi-branch parallel architecture, where the CNN branch captures fine-grained local textures and edges, while the Transformer branch models global semantic structures and long-range dependencies. We introduce an optimized attention mechanism, Agent Attention, which differs from existing efficient/linear attention methods by using learnable proxy tokens tailored for urban scene categories (e.g., façades, sky, ground). A content-guided dynamic fusion module adaptively combines multi-scale features to enhance structural alignment and texture recovery. The frame-work is trained with a composite loss function incorporating pixel accuracy, perceptual similarity, adversarial realism, and structural consistency. Extensive experiments on the Paris StreetView dataset demonstrate that the proposed method achieves state-of-the-art performance, outperforming existing approaches in PSNR, SSIM, and LPIPS metrics. The study highlights the potential of multi-scale modeling for urban depth inpainting and discusses challenges in real-world deployment, ethical considerations, and future directions for multimodal integration.

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Buildings
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2025-10-17
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https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15203746
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Advanced Image Fusion Techniques
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Image Completion Network Considering Global and Local Information

Alan Penn, Ke Chen, Yubo Liu
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Advanced Image Fusion Techniques
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Image Completion Network Considering Global and Local Information

Alan Penn, Ke Chen, Yubo Liu
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Abstract

Accurate depth image inpainting in complex urban environments remains a critical challenge due to occlusions, reflections, and sensor limitations, which often result in significant data loss. We propose a hybrid deep learning framework that explicitly combines local and global modelling through Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Transformer modules. The model employs a multi-branch parallel architecture, where the CNN branch captures fine-grained local textures and edges, while the Transformer branch models global semantic structures and long-range dependencies. We introduce an optimized attention mechanism, Agent Attention, which differs from existing efficient/linear attention methods by using learnable proxy tokens tailored for urban scene categories (e.g., façades, sky, ground). A content-guided dynamic fusion module adaptively combines multi-scale features to enhance structural alignment and texture recovery. The frame-work is trained with a composite loss function incorporating pixel accuracy, perceptual similarity, adversarial realism, and structural consistency. Extensive experiments on the Paris StreetView dataset demonstrate that the proposed method achieves state-of-the-art performance, outperforming existing approaches in PSNR, SSIM, and LPIPS metrics. The study highlights the potential of multi-scale modeling for urban depth inpainting and discusses challenges in real-world deployment, ethical considerations, and future directions for multimodal integration.

BuildingsVol. 15(20)
University College London (GB), Chongqing Medical University (CN), South China University of Technology (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Advanced Image Fusion Techniques
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