Flaw detection in jacquard fabrics using Gabor filters

Abstract

This work is a part of ongoing research in the area of automatic visual inspection systems for real-time detection of fabric defects. The study aims to extend and evaluate the application of the joint space/spatial-frequency approach represented by the use of Gabor elementary functions for inspecting intricate jacquard patterns. It assesses the utility of multiresolution properties of Gabor filters and the need for adaptive selection and integration of appropriate resolution levels of the image pyramid. The choice of the appropriate levels takes into consideration characteristics of the potential defects.