MATLAB Implementation of Sparse Image Representation Algorithms

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MATLAB code implementation for sparse image representation techniques with dictionary learning and sparse coding demonstrations for computer vision applications

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This MATLAB code provides a practical implementation of sparse image representation techniques, which are widely used in computer vision for efficient image encoding and storage optimization. The example demonstrates core algorithms including dictionary learning methods (such as K-SVD) and sparse coding approaches (like Orthogonal Matching Pursuit) to represent images using minimal coefficients while preserving essential visual information. The implementation showcases how to transform image patches into sparse linear combinations of basis functions from learned dictionaries, enhancing both representation efficiency and detail preservation. Through this code, researchers can explore practical aspects of sparse representation theory, including coefficient optimization, reconstruction quality metrics, and applications in image compression and feature extraction.