Title :
A parallel coordinates style interface for exploratory volume visualization
Author :
Tory, Melanie ; Potts, Simeon ; Möller, Torsten
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., British Columbia Univ., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Abstract :
We present a user interface, based on parallel coordinates, that facilitates exploration of volume data. By explicitly representing the visualization parameter space, the interface provides an overview of rendering options and enables users to easily explore different parameters. Rendered images are stored in an integrated history bar that facilitates backtracking to previous visualization options. Initial usability testing showed clear agreement between users and experts of various backgrounds (usability, graphic design, volume visualization, and medical physics) that the proposed user interface is a valuable data exploration tool.
Keywords :
biomedical imaging; data visualisation; graphical user interfaces; rendering (computer graphics); data exploration tool; graphic design; graphical user interface; medical physics; parallel coordinate; rendered image; style interface; volume data visualization; volume visualization; Biomedical imaging; Data analysis; Data visualization; Graphics; History; Medical tests; Rendering (computer graphics); Transfer functions; Usability; User interfaces; Index Terms- Graphical user interfaces (GUI); display algorithms; medical imaging.; screen design; Algorithms; Computer Graphics; Computer Simulation; Diagnostic Imaging; Humans; Image Enhancement; Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Online Systems; Pattern Recognition, Automated; Psychomotor Performance; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; Software; Software Design; User-Computer Interface;
Journal_Title :
Visualization and Computer Graphics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TVCG.2005.2
