Automatic detection of scratches in digital images

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Hi, I'm looking for a program that would detect scratches smuges etc. in a digital scanned image. The method comprises the steps of detecting positions of pixels having a significant value deviation from a horizontally averaged value. The number of detected positions within a pre-defined distance in the same vertical column containing the pixel are counted. A pixel is flagged as a scratch site whenever the count of detected positions exceeds a pre-defined threshold.

I know some scanning software has scratch remove feature etc. the goal here is entirely different the program must locate defect areas and notify the user graphically and print a log. Something like http://www.lightningcube.com/hotpixeldetector.htm but needs to work with scanned images.
 

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I'd recommend you take some time to wander over to the stevesforums.com space... Those guys are geared up to the hilt with info and ideas on all things photo...
 

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websnail said:
I'd recommend you take some time to wander over to the stevesforums.com space... Those guys are geared up to the hilt with info and ideas on all things photo...
Thanks. I hope someone can get some info here to :)
 

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Hi Smile: maybe the mail has been put in your trash can directory (possible spam). Check it in there, if not try again.
 
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