Glossary
Glossary
Calibration
Each display is calibrated in the factory before it is sent to the customer. After this calibration, black and white luminance are set to the ideal level.
A stabilization routine, constantly active when the display is on, keeps these levels constant using the
Display Controller head
A display controller (graphics board) converts the digital data from the computer into digital or analog video voltages.
Most of the common display controllers contain just one set of video and sync outputs. However, some
A dual head board in the computer behaves exactly as if two separate boards were installed.
DICOM
DICOM stands for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine. It is a standard developed by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
The standard specifies how digital image data can be moved from system to system.
In addition, Supplement 28 Part 14 specifies a function that relates pixel values to displayed Luminance levels and is called Grayscale Standard Display Function.
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