Conversion between discrete images and organized 3D file formats

Abstract

The discrete space representation of most scientific datasets (pixels, voxels, etc.), generated through instruments, while being simple, is also verbose and structureless. in order to convert it to a universal 3 0 file fwmat, such as M L , this paper introduces a new type of 3 0 graphic file format generated by a 3 0 imaging camera. It is called GTi format. It then presents a method to manage the disordered data into a well-organized structure, and the conversion procedures between it and other universal j l e formats, i.e., VRML and STL. The test result shows that GTIfile size is much smaller than the other two graphic files os W L and STL and the image can betransfirred with less distortion. The use of GTI format will greatb sirnplifL the rendering, transmission and storage process of graphics files.