Digital image tiles: a method for the processing of large sections

Dennis A. Silage, Joan Gil

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

24 Scopus citations

Abstract

Segmentation of large areas of light microscopic slides into N by N fields, and each of these fields into M digital image tiles, allows the scanning, storage and digital processing of large images. Any of the original N2 fields or composites of M adjacent tiles can be recalled to the video display for analysis. Developed procedures for use on a microscope equipped with a precision scanning stage allow registration of the image coordinates (X‐Y) for any original or composite field and the alignment of one of these fields along the depth (Z) axis by means of external, machined fiducial marks in serial sections. To facilitate work whenever unavoidable, we have incorporated methods for digital image panning and zooming (changes of magnification) and discuss their use and implications. 1985 Blackwell Science Ltd

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)221-227
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Microscopy
Volume138
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1985
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Video image analyser
  • digital image processing
  • morphometry
  • reconstruction
  • video image processing

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Digital image tiles: a method for the processing of large sections'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this