METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING SUBJECT MATTER IN VIEW DATA

摘要

In one aspect, a method and apparatus for detecting subject matter of interest in view data obtained by scanning an object including generating a filter adapted to respond to the subject matter of interest, splatting the filter onto a portion of the view data to provide a filter splat, and performing at least one operation on the portion of the view data using the filter splat to facilitate determining whether the subject matter of interest is present in the portion of the view data.

主权项

1. An apparatus adapted to detect subject matter of interest in view data obtained by scanning an object, the apparatus comprising:
at least one input adapted to receive the view data; and at least one controller, coupled to the at least one input, the at least one controller adapted to generate a filter adapted to respond to the subject matter of interest, splat the filter onto a portion of the view data to provide a filter splat, and perform at least one operation on the portion of the view data using the filter splat to facilitate determining whether the subject matter of interest is present in the portion of the view data.