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Implement an Gaussian Merger

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Feature request
Dominant language
Python
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Description

One strategy to merge patches that we are already supporting in SligingWindowInferer is to use Gaussian weights to blend the patches together. To support this feature in the new design, a Gaussian Merger is required to be implemented.

Ref: https://github.com/Project-MONAI/MONAI/issues/5837

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Research direction

Start by reading the existing Gaussian-weight patch blending strategy in SligingWindowInferer and the design discussed in referenced issue #5837. Implement the corresponding Gaussian Merger in the new design, with completion demonstrated by Gaussian-weight blending working for merged patches.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
computer-vision, machine-learning
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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