Title :
The computer revolution in medical imaging systems: Computers have become an essential part of medical imaging, where their many uses include control of hardware and image enhancement and generation
Author :
Heitlinger, L.J.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Abstract :
A generic examination is presented of the manner in which a computer carries out its functions in X-ray radiography, fluoroscopy, and tomography systems. These applications, advantages, and drawbacks of each of these imaging modalities are examined.
Keywords :
computerised tomography; diagnostic radiography; medical diagnostic computing; X-ray radiography; computerised tomography; diagnostic radiography; fluoroscopy; medical diagnostic computing; medical imaging systems; tomography; Cameras; Computed tomography; Electron tubes; X-ray imaging;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MP.1984.6499918
