Enhanced Exemplar Based Inpainting Algorithm for Hiding the Augmented Reality Marker

In marker based augmented reality applications, the markers share nearly the same standard design that can interfere the natural vision. By using the image inpainting, the marker can be hidden from the final view. In image inpainting, a texture is generated to fill in lost or corrupted regions using its surrounding background. This paper presents an enhanced exemplar based inpainting algorithm with reduced computational load and optimized performance to be applied to the marker area. The neighboring area of the marker is used in generating the texture that hides the marker area along with preserving the structure lines that can assist in the realistic completion of the generated result. The results of the enhanced exemplar based algorithm are convenient for hiding the large target area of the marker and also for real time usage in the augmented reality environment.