# US 2010/0166273 A1 · Method and Device for Representing Multichannel Image Data > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2010/0166273 A1 - Document ID: US20100166273A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 12/160,528 - Filed: 2007-01-08 - Published: 2010-07-01 - Earliest claimed: 2006-01-12 - Inventors: Axel Wismüller - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20100166273A1 ## CPC - G06T 7/0012: {Biomedical image inspection} - G06T 19/00: Manipulating three-dimensional [3D] models or images for computer graphics - A61B 6/4241: {using energy resolving detectors, e.g. photon counting} - G06T 15/503: {Blending, e.g. for anti-aliasing} - G06T 2207/30004: Biomedical image processing - G06T 2210/41: Medical - G06T: IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract The invention relates to a method for display of multi-channel image data, characterized in that multi-channel image data of an object that are provided by multiple channels of an imaging device are received, an image synthesis is performed on the basis of the multi-channel image data, and a synthesized image data set is output on a display device, characterized in that the image synthesis is performed in a way that the single-channel image data are temporally shifted according to a given function and the parameters of the given function are controllable by a user during the output of the synthesized image data set on the display device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for display of multi-channel image data with an appliance for receiving multi-channel image data of an object that are provided by multiple channels of an imaging device, a computation unit for the execution of an image synthesis which is performed on the basis of the multi-channel image data, and an output unit for the display of synthesized image data sets, characterized in that the computation unit is designed in a way that for the image synthesis the single-channel image data are temporally shifted according to a given function and parameters of the given function are controllable by a user during the output of the synthesized image data set on the display device. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 -31. (canceled) ### Claim 32 Method for display of multi-channel image data, wherein multi-channel image data of an object that are provided by multiple channels of an imaging device are received, an image synthesis is performed on the basis of the multi-channel image data, and a synthesized image data set is output on a display device, characterized in that the image synthesis is performed in a way that the single-channel image data are temporally shifted according to a given function and the parameters of the given function are controllable by a user during the output of the synthesized image data set on the display device. ### Claim 33 (depends on 32) Method as set forth in claim 32, where the multi-channel image data are entered into an identifier that computes estimates for location-specific chemical, physical, or biological properties of the examined object, specifically for the location-specific presence and/or location-specific concentration of specific substances. ### Claim 34 (depends on 33) Method as set forth in claim 33, where the image data are synthesized on the basis of the output of the identifier. ### Claim 35 (depends on 32) Method as set forth in claim 32, where the image synthesis is performed on the basis of alpha-blending that is controllable by user interaction. ### Claim 36 (depends on 35) Method as set forth in claim 35, where the weighting of the single-channel image data is controllable by a user. ### Claim 37 (depends on 35) Method as set forth in claim 35, where the oscillation frequency of the alpha-blending is controllable by a user. ### Claim 38 (depends on 32) Method as set forth in claim 32, where the received multi-channel image data are raw data or from raw data reconstructed image data. ### Claim 39 (depends on 32) Method as set forth in claim 32, where, on the basis of single-channel raw data or single-channel image data, a visualization data set is generated that is used together with the output of the identifier to synthesize image data. ### Claim 40 (depends on 39) Method as set forth in claim 39, where the visualization data set is generated on the basis of more than one single-channel raw data set or one single channel image data set. ### Claim 41 (depends on 32) Method as set forth in claim 32, where the received image data are generated by: Computer tomography, specifically Multiple or Dual Source computer tomography or computer tomography with energy-resolving detectors, Magnetic resonance imaging, specifically if different acquisition sequences or sequence parameters are applied, Positron Emission Tomography, Single Photon Emission Tomography, Sonography by ultrasound, Projection radiography, Optical coherence tomography, Multispectral optical image acquisition, specifically also in the infrared and ultraviolet domain, Methods or devices for X-ray detection by charge integration and/or photon counting, Methods or devices for the generation of X-rays that do not require a thermoelectric emission of electrons from a cathode material, or Combinations of the aforementioned imaging modalities or dynamic, i.e. temporally repeated applications of the afore mentioned imaging modalities. ### Claim 42 (depends on 32) Method as set forth in claim 32 wherein the display of the synthesized image data is performed on the monitor of a viewing station of a PACS system. ### Claim 43 (depends on 32) Method as set forth in claim 32, wherein it is indicated during the display of the synthesized image data, that it is synthesized image data, or parameters of the image synthesis or input data utilized for the image synthesis or their type or properties are displayed. ### Claim 44 (depends on 32) A storage medium for storage of orders that cause a computer to perform a method as set forth in claim 32. ### Claim 45 A device for display of multi-channel image data comprising: an appliance for receiving multi-channel image data of an object that are provided by multiple channels of an imaging device, a computation unit for the execution of an image synthesis which is performed on the basis of the multi-channel image data, and an output unit for the display of synthesized image data sets, characterized in that the computation unit is designed such that for the image synthesis the single-channel image data are temporally shifted according to a given function and parameters of the given function are controllable by a user during the output of the synthesized image data set on the display device. ### Claim 46 (depends on 45) Device as set forth in claim 45, where the multi-channel image data are entered into an identifier that computes estimates for location-specific chemical, physical, or biological properties of the examined object, specifically for the location-specific presence and/or location-specific concentration of specific substances. ### Claim 47 (depends on 46) Device as set forth in claim 46, where the image data are synthesized on the basis of the output of the identifier. ### Claim 48 (depends on 45) Device as set forth in claim 45, where the image synthesis is performed on the basis of alpha-blending that is controllable by user interaction. ### Claim 49 (depends on 48) Device as set forth in claim 48, where the weighting of the single-channel image data is controllable by a user. ### Claim 50 (depends on 48) Device as set forth in claim 48, where the oscillation frequency of the alpha-blending is controllable by a user. ### Claim 51 (depends on 45) Device as set forth in claim 45, where the received multi-channel image data are raw data or from raw data reconstructed image data. ### Claim 52 (depends on 45) Device as set forth in claim 45, where, on the basis of single-channel raw data or single-channel image data, a visualization data set is generated that is used together with the output of the identifier to synthesize image data. ### Claim 53 (depends on 52) Device as set forth in claim 52, where the visualization data set is generated on the basis of more than one single-channel raw data set or one single channel image data set. ### Claim 54 (depends on 45) Device as set forth in claim 45, where the received image data are generated by: Computer tomography, specifically Multiple or Dual Source computer tomography or computer tomography with energy-resolving detectors, Magnetic resonance imaging, specifically if different acquisition sequences or sequence parameters are applied, Positron Emission Tomography, Single Photon Emission Tomography, Sonography by ultrasound, Projection radiography, Optical coherence tomography, Multispectral optical image acquisition, specifically also in the infrared and ultraviolet domain, Methods or devices for X-ray detection by charge integration and/or photon counting, Methods or devices for the generation of X-rays that do not require a thermoelectric emission of electrons from a cathode material, or Combinations of the aforementioned imaging modalities or dynamic, i.e. temporally repeated applications of the afore mentioned imaging modalities. ### Claim 55 (depends on 45) Device as set forth in claim 45, where the display of the synthesized image data is performed on the monitor of a viewing station of a PACS system. ### Claim 56 (depends on 45) Device as set forth in claim 45, where it is indicated during the display of the synthesized image data, that it is synthesized image data, or parameters of the image synthesis or input data utilized for the image synthesis or their type or properties are displayed.