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Universal low-light image restoration based on adaptive enhancement diffusion model

Jul 2026 · Multimedia tools and applications · Vol 85 · 0 citations · 33 references

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This paper proposes a novel low-light image enhancement model that leverages an adaptive enhancement matrix that dynamically fine-tunes enhancement weights based on the unique features of each image, proving its robustness and versatility in real-world applications.

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