The varying effects of ambient lighting on low contrast detection tasks

Mark F. McEntee; Barbara Martin

doi:10.1117/12.843786

23 February 2010 The varying effects of ambient lighting on low contrast detection tasks

Mark F. McEntee, Barbara Martin

Proceedings Volume 7627, Medical Imaging 2010: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment; 76270N (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843786
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study was to determine if there is a significant difference between the detection of low-contrast objects on 1MP review monitor and 3MP primary monitor. METHOD: The monitors compared were a 1MP NEC Multisync 1980SXi and a 3MP Barco Coronis MFGD 3420. The low-contrast detectability of these monitors was compared at a high ambient light setting (73 lx) equivalent to that of a ward or intensive care unit in the clinical setting and a low setting (20 lx) which reflected that used in reporting rooms in standard practice. The comparison was made using a CDRAD test tool and visualisation of nasogastric tubes and a central line. RESULTS: Image quality results for both the psychophysical and diagnostic performance test were substantially higher for the 3MP monitor than those obtained for the 1MP. Significant differences p≤0.000 existed between the IQF results for the 2 monitors. Image quality results were higher at the lower ambient light setting for both monitors. CONCLUSION: Contrast visualisation is significantly improved through the use of primary monitors. Review monitors are adequate for the visualisation of lines an NG tubes in low and high light settings.

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Mark F. McEntee and Barbara Martin "The varying effects of ambient lighting on low contrast detection tasks", Proc. SPIE 7627, Medical Imaging 2010: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment, 76270N (23 February 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843786

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