Computational observer approach for the assessment of stereoscopic visualizations for 3D medical images

Fahad Zafar; John Dorband; Aldo Badano

doi:10.1117/12.913661

28 February 2012 Computational observer approach for the assessment of stereoscopic visualizations for 3D medical images

Fahad Zafar, John Dorband, Aldo Badano

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Proceedings Volume 8318, Medical Imaging 2012: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment; 831806 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.913661
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We present a computational stereoscopic observer approach inspired by the mechanisms of stereopsis in human vision that makes decisions based on a set of image pairs. Our stereo observer is constrained to a left and a right image generated using a visualization operator (ray tracing) to render simulated voxel datasets. We present the formulation of the observer based on model observer theory and discuss issues regarding simulated data generation and processing for this approach. The applicability of this observer extends to stereoscopic displays in the areas of entertainment, industrial, and medical imaging applications.

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Fahad Zafar, John Dorband, and Aldo Badano "Computational observer approach for the assessment of stereoscopic visualizations for 3D medical images", Proc. SPIE 8318, Medical Imaging 2012: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment, 831806 (28 February 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.913661

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