The DFP 9200 Digital Noise Reducer, A Real-Time High-Resolution Digital Video Processing System For X-Ray Fluoroscopy

Renville H. McMann Jr.; Stanley Baron; Stephen Kreinik; Don Epperson; Robert A. Kruger

doi:10.1117/12.933071

4 November 1981 The DFP 9200 Digital Noise Reducer, A Real-Time High-Resolution Digital Video Processing System For X-Ray Fluoroscopy

Renville H. McMann Jr., Stanley Baron, Stephen Kreinik, Don Epperson, Robert A. Kruger

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Proceedings Volume 0314, Digital Radiography; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933071
Event: Conference on Digital Radiography, 1981, Palo Alto, United States

Abstract

A dedicated digital processor is described capable of digitizing a high resolution video signal from a fluoroscopic TV camera into an 810 x 600 matrix in real time. For less demanding applications, a 512 x 512 matrix can be substituted. The sampling clock frequency is 15 Megahertz giving a Nyquist bandwidth limit of 7.5 MHz. A 7 MHz phase equalized eliptical filter at the input prevents aliasing and the production of false artifacts in the picture. Eleven bit digital processing follows an 8 bit analog to digital converter. Noise reduction is accomplished by a one frame recursive filter in which the filter coefficients are adjusted by a patented motion detector on a pixel by pixel basis to reduce motion smear. The lower perceived noise permits X-ray dose reduction of 2 to 8 times while retaining high quality pictures. A noise reduced spot picture can be frozen by a foot controlled switch permitting a further reduction of dosage and eliminating the need for a troublesome disc recorder. This noise reduced picture can also be used as a subtraction mask in an optional version of the equipment. A minimum of front panel operator controls for best human interface is accomplished by the use of a programmed read only memories to control all functions including noise reduction and frame storage.

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Renville H. McMann Jr., Stanley Baron, Stephen Kreinik, Don Epperson, and Robert A. Kruger "The DFP 9200 Digital Noise Reducer, A Real-Time High-Resolution Digital Video Processing System For X-Ray Fluoroscopy", Proc. SPIE 0314, Digital Radiography, (4 November 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933071

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