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Spatial resolution, noise, characteristic curve, and absolute luminance are the essential parameters that describe physical image quality of a display. This paper presents simple procedures for assessing the performance of a cathode ray tube (CRT) in terms of these parameters as well as essy set up techniques. The procedures can be used in the environment where the CRT is used. The procedures are based on a digital representation of the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers pattern plus a few simple other digital patterns. Additionally, measurement techniques are discussed for estimating brightness uniformity, veiling glare, and distortion. Apart from the absolute luminance, all performance features can be assessed with an uncalibrated photodetector and the eyes of a human observer. The measurement techniques especially enable the user to perform comparisons of different display systems.
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Supported by National Institute of Health Contract 5ROI-CA49261-02, “Development and Characterization of a Viewing Console,” and by the AT&T Bell Laboratories and Philips Medical Systems, University of Arizona project No. 473410).
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Roehrig, H., Blume, H., Ji, TL. et al. Performance tests and quality control of cathode ray tube displays. J Digit Imaging 3, 134–145 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03167599
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