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Development of a randomised contrast detail digital phantom for observer detectability study
The accuracy and the efficacy of radiological diagnosis depend, to a large extent, on the conditions under which radiographs and images are viewed. This mainly involves the luminance of the display devices and the ambient room illumination. We report a perceptual study to investigate the relationship between detectability and monitor luminance as well as ambient illuminance. A statistical test pattern was used in this study, and the test pattern was developed using Microsoft® Visual Basic 6. The test pattern contained a set of randomised contrast detail objects, that is, disks of different diameters (0.7, 1.0, 1.4, and 2.0 mm) and contrasts against a black background (2.7, 3.9, 5.5, and 7.8%), simulating lesions in digital images. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used in this study. The results indicated that a set of optimal viewing conditions exists and that it has a significant effect on detectability performance
New Test Set for Video Quality Benchmarking
A new test set design and benchmarking approach (US Patent pending) allows a standard observer to assess the end-to-end image quality characteristics of video imaging systems operating in day time or low-light conditions.
It uses randomized targets based on extensive application of Photometry, Geometrical Optics, and Digital Media.
The benchmarking takes into account the target’s contrast sensitivity, its color characteristics, and several aspects of human vision such as visual acuity and dynamic response. The standard observer is part of the extended video imaging system (EVIS).
The new test set allows image quality benchmarking by a panel of standard observers at the same time. The new approach shows that an unbiased assessment can be guaranteed.
Manufacturers, system integrators, and end users will assess end-to-end performance by simulating a choice of different colors, luminance levels, and dynamic conditions in the laboratory or in permanent video systems installations
LUMINANCE DESIGN A SIMULATION USING COLOUR TELEVISION
A successful lighting design usually results from the skill of the
designer in applying professional experience. However, successful
designs have been achieved using numerical prediction. It is probable
that a blend of both these elements will give the optimum result. Whatever
the design approach, the end product will be judged, at least in
part, on its aesthetic merits. The first chapter of this thesis introduces
the possibility of using a digital computer in conjunction with a
colour television monitor to calculate and display the luminance
distribution in a lighted room; a system which may offer advantages
both for the experienced designer and the student of lighting design.
The display system is described briefly, along with some possible shortcomings.
An account is given of the methods used for inter-reflection
calculation. These inter-reflection calculations are then developed
to include colour and techniques of photometric and colorimetric
measurement with reference to the television display. A complete
description of the display system hardware is also given. This display
system as initially designed uses chromaticity as the criterion for
colour reproduction. The shortcomings of this approach are discussed.
Techniques for perceived colour measurement are described and the
results presented for the colour perceived from some simple display
images. The possibility of perceived colour prediction is examined
and measured colours are compared with those predicted by a non-linear
model. Finally, the applications of the display are discussed, both
in an educational and design context. Some possible developments and
improvements are also outlined
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