Image enhancement for computed radiographic images

Ben K. Jang; Roger S. Gaborski

doi:10.1117/12.208699

12 May 1995 Image enhancement for computed radiographic images

Ben K. Jang, Roger S. Gaborski

Proceedings Volume 2434, Medical Imaging 1995: Image Processing; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208699
Event: Medical Imaging 1995, 1995, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

In this paper we propose an image enhancement algorithm that converts raw data from a storage phosphor scanner into a diagnostically optimized image. The spatial segmentation algorithm is applied to extract the body part of a clinical image, and histogram analysis is then used to develop the tonescale for the region of interest. This approach reduces the sensitivity to nonanatomical regions and allows full use of the display dynamic range for image viewing. The algorithms have been tested on clinical images and the results were reviewed by radiologists. Currently, these algorithms are being successfully used in the clinical environment.

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Ben K. Jang and Roger S. Gaborski "Image enhancement for computed radiographic images", Proc. SPIE 2434, Medical Imaging 1995: Image Processing, (12 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208699

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