The method for classification of noise in computed radiography image

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Noise computed radiography Naïve Bayes

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Boonserm Nerysungnoen
School of Information Technology, Institute of Social Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
Banjong Kheonkaew
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand
Jessada Tanthanuch
School of Mathematics, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand

Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays, conventional X-ray images are replaced by digital X-ray imaging, such as computed radiography (CR) images. Advantages of digital X-rays are, for example, the images can be easily viewed, duplicated and stored. The obtained images can be scaled, measured, compared and adjusted for brightness and contrast, thus enhance diagnosis performance. However, image noise is a key factor that reduces quality of X-ray images. It sometimes causes a deficiency in images leading to misdiagnosis.


Objectives: To classify the noise type in CR images by Naïve Bayes algorithm.


Materials and methods: Firstly, an original image was created for the study. Secondly, a number of instances were created. Each instance was constructed by overlaying various levels of known-noise over the original image. Here, the Gaussian, Poisson and impulse types of noise were considered. Also, the features, mean, SD, MSE, and PSNR were extracted from the modified CR images in this step. Thirdly, the most effective features were selected for classifying type of noise. Fourthly, models were built and evaluated. Finally, noise type in CR image was determined according to the model.


Results: The study was evaluated for classifying noise in CR image, which had 90% correctness.


Conclusion: The study showed that noise in CR system was Poisson noise with precision of 0.95, the recall of 0.73, and the F-measure of 1.13.


Journal of Associated Medical Sciences 2017; 50(2): 275-285. Doi: 10.14456/jams.2017.27

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Nerysungnoen, B., Kheonkaew, B., & Tanthanuch, J. (2017). The method for classification of noise in computed radiography image. Journal of Associated Medical Sciences, 50(2), 275. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/71855
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