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An Implementation of the Median Filter and Its Effectiveness on Different Kinds of Images Kevin Liu Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Computer Systems Lab 2006-2007 June 13, 2007 Abstract This project explores digital image filtering techniques by determining the effectiveness of the median filter with different inputs. Implementations of the median filter were developed with JAVA and noise-affected images such as scenery, objects, and people were used as sample inputs to determine the kind of image the filter is most effective for. Noise is introduced manually and is representative of the different kinds of noise experienced in data transmission. Keywords: digital image, image filter, median filter, noise reduction, noise elimination, noise introduction Introduction The field of image processing has wide and important uses. Any field of work that involves images or videos has uses for research in this area. The results of this project will influence how images are processed and enhanced. Applications stemming from the results of this project will be important to image and video enhancement applications because this research project provides insights on the best techniques in filtering and enhancing each kind of image. This project explores the effects of the median filter on different types of images. The fields explored include its effects on digital images of people, scenery, and objects. The quality of filtered images will be determined in a subjective manner. The effects of human errors and subjectivity does not detract from this study because image filtering is done for subjective and aesthetic qualities, so this method of evaluation makes sense as well. Backg