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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 29, 2001
Aleksandar Zavaljevski, Waukesha, WI (US);
David M. Deaven, Waukesha, WI (US);
Christopher J. Mussack, Waukesha, WI (US);
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLP, Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for rendering medical images for display on a medical imaging system. The method includes acquiring an image data set by way of an acquisitioning system, and entering a special mode of operation that is either an interactive mode of operation or a repetitive series rendering mode of operation. The method further includes pre-calculating pixel values based upon the image data set, and displaying an image on an output device based upon the pre-calculated pixel values. The method additionally includes altering at least one aspect of the displayed image, wherein the altered displayed image continues to be based upon the pre-calculated pixel values.