On two estimates related to the change-point problem

Abstract: We consider the problem of estimating a smooth functional of an unknown signal with discontinuity from Gaussian observations. The signal is a known function that depends on an unknown parameter. This problem is closely related to the famous change-point problem. We obtain an asymptotic likelihood ratio process for the noise level tending to 0. Bayesian and maximum likelihood estimates are constructed and their relative efficiency is studied. Some simulation results and conclusions on non-asymptotic behavior of these estimates are presented.