MATLAB Code Implementation for Two-Image Stitching

Resource Overview

This MATLAB-based code implements a complete image stitching pipeline for two images with common feature points. The process includes image reading, feature point extraction, image registration, and seamless image integration using an averaging method for effective seam elimination and quality enhancement.

Detailed Documentation

This code implements a MATLAB-based approach for stitching two images together. The implementation begins by reading two input images that share common feature points, typically using functions like `imread()` for image input. Feature points are then extracted using algorithms such as SIFT (Scale-Invariant Feature Transform) or SURF (Speeded-Up Robust Features) through MATLAB's Computer Vision Toolbox functions like `detectSIFTFeatures()` or `detectSURFFeatures()`. Image registration is performed to ensure precise alignment between the two images, which may involve estimating a geometric transformation (such as affine or projective transformation) using matched feature points through functions like `estimateGeometricTransform()`. For the final integration phase, the code employs an averaging method where overlapping regions between the aligned images are blended by calculating pixel-wise averages. This technique effectively minimizes visible seams and enhances overall stitching quality. The complete pipeline achieves seamless image stitching and produces a coherent final composite image through these systematic processing steps.