Laser Scanner/Recorders For Image Transmission And Computer Processing

W. F. Schreiber; U. F. Gronemann; D. E. Troxel

doi:10.1117/12.965362

30 October 1975 Laser Scanner/Recorders For Image Transmission And Computer Processing

W. F. Schreiber, U. F. Gronemann, D. E. Troxel

Proceedings Volume 0066, Efficient Transmission of Pictorial Information; (1975) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.965362
Event: 19th Annual Technical Symposium, 1975, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Image processing by computer or otherwise requires cost-effective means of scanning and recording high quality images and of interfacing the imaging devices with computers and communication channels. Based on our previous work in newspaper facsimile and computer editing of news photos, we have developed a large-format high-resolution system, interfaced to a PDP-11 processor as well as the Bell DDS Communications channel which operates at 56 kB/s. One configuration, suitable for medical X-rays, features variable resolution up to 250 pels/inch over 14 inches and 1000 pels/inch over 4 inches and a 256 step density scale. Dry silver film with on-line development produces ready-to-use output of high diagnostic usefulness. The technology used includes low-power internally modulated HeNe lasers, pre-objective scanning with a galvanometer-driven mirror, a flat-field paper/film drive, and silicon photodetectors. This work was supported by NIGMS Grant 5 P01-GM19428-03S1 and by USPHS Grant GM018674 (through the Departments of Radiology of Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital).

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W. F. Schreiber, U. F. Gronemann, and D. E. Troxel "Laser Scanner/Recorders For Image Transmission And Computer Processing", Proc. SPIE 0066, Efficient Transmission of Pictorial Information, (30 October 1975); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.965362

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