A Study of Grid Artifacts Formation and Elimination in Computed Radiographic Images |
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Authors: | Chih-Yang Lin Wen-Jeng Lee Shyh-Jye Chen Ching-Hwa Tsai Jei-Han Lee Chia-Hung Chang Yu-Tai Ching |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Computer and Information Science, National Chiao Tung University, 1001 University Rd., Hsin Chu, Taiwan, Republic of China;(2) Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China |
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Abstract: | Computed radiography (CR) has many advantages such as filmless operations, efficiency, and convenience. Furthermore, it is
easier to integrate with the picture archiving and communication systems. Another important advantage is that CR images generally
have a wider dynamic range than conventional screen film. Unfortunately, grid artifacts and moiré pattern artifacts may be
present in CR images. These artifacts become a more serious problem when viewing CR images on a computer monitor when a clinic
grade monitor is not available. Images produced using a grid with higher frequency or a Potter–Bucky grid (i.e., a moving
grid, Bucky for short) can reduce occurrence but cannot guarantee elimination of these artifacts CR & PACS (2000); Detrick
F (2001), pp 7–8]. In this paper, the formation of the artifacts is studied. We show that the grid artifacts occur in a narrow
band of frequency in the frequency domain. The frequency can be determined, accurately located, and thus removed from the
frequency domain. When comparing the results obtained from the proposed method against the results obtained using previous
computer methods, we show that our method can achieve better image quality. |
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Keywords: | Moiré aliasing computed radiography grid Bucky |
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