摘要 |
The preferred embodiment includes a method, and system (10) for processing ultrasound data during or after compression. Various compression algorithms, such as JPEG compression, are used to transfer ultrasound data by using a compression processor (26). Compression algorithms typically include a plurality of steps to transform, and quantize the ultrasound data. Various processes in addition to compression may be performed as part of one or more of the compression steps. Operation on compressed or partially compressed data may more efficiently provide processed data for generation of an image. Fewer operations are required by one or more processors (26) when operating on compressed or partially compressed data than for un-compressed or non-compressed data. In one embodiment, partially compressed data may be input into a look-up table for contrast enhancement. In another embodiment, partially compressed data is high passed filtered through a filter (18). |