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Physics and Engineering of Medical Imaging pp 393–411Cite as

3-D Display

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The sampling of data in Medical Imaging is, of its essence, 3-dimensional. 3-D displays can be classified into groups as follows: the use of colour as a depth cue, 2-D representations of 3-D objects using shaded surfaces, stereo pairs, holograms, time coding and depth cueing, the varifocal (vibrating) mirrors and other mechanical systems, and, finally, true 3-D displays. Brief descriptions of some algorithms for the production of stereo pairs, the use of the kinetic depth effect, and shaded graphics are presented. A fundamental problem is that of the perception of interior structures, which implies the use of interaction, for example, by selective high-lighting and elimination of concealing structures. The volume of data generated by current systems is so large, that a fast powerful 3-D display is essential. Some suitable architectures are presented.

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Todd-Pokropek, A. (1987). 3-D Display. In: Guzzardi, R. (eds) Physics and Engineering of Medical Imaging. NATO ASI Series, vol 119. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3537-2_27

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