kontrastained
Kontrastained is a term used in visual perception and image processing to describe a perceptual transformation that modulates the apparent contrast between areas of an image based on contextual cues and adaptive processing. The concept emphasizes that contrast is not fixed to physical luminance differences but is influenced by surrounding brightness, texture, and attention.
In human vision, Kontrastained arises from retinal and cortical gain control and surround modulation. The same
Researchers quantify Kontrastained with psychophysical tests where observers judge perceived contrast under varying contexts, and with
Applications include accessible displays for readers with reduced contrast sensitivity, artistic rendering in photography and cinema,
The term remains largely theoretical and not universally standardized. It appears in discussions of context, attention,
Limitations include variability across individuals and devices, and the risk of artefacts or unnatural appearance if