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Enhancement of storage phosphor plate images: a C-language program
A W Templeton1, L H Wetzel, L T Cook
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66103.
Journal of Digital Imaging
|February 1, 1992
Summary
A new C-language software program emulates storage phosphor plate image enhancement. This digital imaging software, running on a VAX computer, utilizes seven parameters for adjustable image quality.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Medical Imaging
- Digital Signal Processing
Background:
- Storage phosphor plate systems are widely used in medical imaging.
- Image quality in these systems can be improved through digital processing.
- Existing emulation methods may lack flexibility or efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a flexible and efficient C-language software program for emulating storage phosphor plate image enhancement.
- To provide a tool for researchers and developers to test and refine image processing algorithms.
- To enable adjustable image enhancement through multiple parameters.
Main Methods:
- Developed a C-language software program.
- Implemented the software on a VAX 3400 computer.
- Utilized 2,100 lines of code.
- Incorporated seven parameters to control the degree of image enhancement.
- Currently implementing the software on a single accelerator board for performance optimization.
Main Results:
- A functional C-language software program for image enhancement emulation has been created.
- The software allows for adjustable image enhancement through seven distinct parameters.
- The implementation on a VAX computer demonstrates the feasibility of the approach.
Conclusions:
- The developed software provides a valuable tool for emulating storage phosphor plate image enhancement.
- The parameter-driven approach allows for customized image quality adjustments.
- Further implementation on accelerator boards is expected to enhance processing speed and efficiency.