In the field of computer vision and more specifically multi-camera systems color correction is an important topic of discussion. The need for color-tone similarity among multiple images that are used to construct a single scene is self-evident. The strength and weaknesses of color- correction methods can be assessed by using metrics to measure structural and color-tone similarity and timing the methods. Color transfer has a better structural similarity than histogram-based prefiltering and a worse color-tone similarity. The color transfer method is faster than the histogram-based prefiltering. Color transfer is a better method if the focus is a structural similar image after correction, if better color-tone similarity at the cost of structural similarity is acceptable histogram-based prefiltering is a better choice. Color transfer is a faster method and is easier to run with a parallel computing approach then histogram-based prefiltering. Color transfer might therefore be a better pick for real-time applications. There is however more room to optimize an implementation of histogram-based prefiltering utilizing parallel computing.

A possibility for parametric signal estimation by Prony class methods is investigated in this work. So-called exponential-sinusoidal models are considered. These models comprise damped exponentials, damped and undamped sinusoidals, and various their additive combinations. Two main methods – the classical Prony method and Prony method with prefiltering – are studied in this work. The formulas for estimation of parameters of undamped and damped sinusoidals by the classical Prony method are derived. The algorithm for calculation of the impulse response of the filter used in Prony method with prefiltering is given. Software for estimation of exponential-sinusoidal models by Prony class methods is developed (in the MATLAB environment). Numerical experiments are carried out using the software developed. The conclusions on possibilities of application of the classical Prony method and Prony method with prefiltering are stated on the basis of simulation results.