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The effect of perceived surface orientation on perceived surface albedo in binocularly viewed scenes

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: We examined how observers discount perceived surface orientation in estimating perceived albedo (lightness). Observers viewed complex rendered scenes binocularly. The orientation of a test patch was defined by depth cues of binocular disparity and linear perspective. On each trial, observers first estimated the orientation of the test patch in the scene by means of a gradient probe and then matched its perceived albedo to a reference scale. We found that observers' perception of orientation was nearly veridical and that they substantially discounted perceived orientation in estimating perceived albedo.

Source: Journal of Vision

DOI: 10.1167/3.8.2

Authors: H. Boyaci, L. T. Maloney, S. Hersh

Institution: New York University

Language: English

Topic: Visual perception and processing mechanisms

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,850

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute