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System and method for analyzing and imaging an enhanced three-dimensional volume data set using one or more attributes

a three-dimensional volume data and attribute technology, applied in image data processing, memory systems, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the ability to accurately interpret certain events and the display resolution was significantly reduced, so as to improve accurately and efficiently display the relationship of selected data values, and the effect of improving the resolution of selected events

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-29
LANDMARK GRAPHICS CORP
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The present invention provides an improved system and method for visualizing and interpreting multiple 3D volume data sets in a single combined 3D volume data set. This is achieved by selecting a base 3D volume data set and a second 3D volume data set, and rendering a combined 3D volume data set by comparing each data value in the second 3D volume data set with a preselected data value range or criteria. The system and method allow for more accurate and efficient analysis and interpretation of different selected events, and provide greater accuracy and efficiency in interpreting data values from multiple 3D volume data sets.

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The display resolution was significantly reduced, thereby limiting the ability to accurately interpret certain events.

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[0035] Combination volumes (“Combo Volumes”) are created by combining one or more attributes into a single combined attribute volume or Combo Volume. In one example related to seismic attributes within a 3D volume data set, this is accomplished by replacing certain data values (typically having 256 possible values in a seismic attribute 3D volume data set) with another data value (such as an 8-bit seismic marker data value) that denotes certain values of other spatially coincident seismic attribute data values. Combo Volumes are especially useful for enhancing the performance of voxel-based autotrackers. Examples highlighting the utility of Combo Volumes for use in interpreting seismic data include seismic amplitude / instantaneous phase Combo Volumes for auto-tracking low amplitude discontinuous events. By events it is meant geobodies, such as geological structures depicted by the seismic data. In another example, seismic amplitude / semblance Combo Volumes may be used for stopping the...

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A method and system are disclosed for creating a combination attribute volume or combo volume by combining one or more attribute volumes into a single volume. For instance, seismic data volumes may be used for creating a combination seismic attribute volume from multiple seismic attribute volumes. This is accomplished by replacing certain of the standard 8-bit data values in a seismic data volume with marker values that denote certain values of other, spatially coincident, seismic attribute data. The resulting combo volume may then be displayed and a seed pick positioned on an event of interest such as a geological body. An auto-picker function or program will then find all the connecting points which will quickly further define the event. The event may then be displayed and interpreted.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 692,908, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 936,780 and therefore, claims the benefit of PCT Application Serial No. PCT / US01 / 03227 filed on Jan. 31, 2001.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to imaging of three-dimensional (“3D”) volume data sets. More particularly, the present invention relates to improved imaging and analysis of physical attributes representing events within 3D volume data sets. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] Many fields of endeavor require the analysis and imaging of 3D volume data sets. For example, in the medical field, a computerized axial tomography (“CAT”) scanner or a magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) device is used to produce a picture or diagnostic image of some part of a patient's body. The scanner or MRI device generates a 3D volume data set that needs...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01V1/30G06F12/00G06K9/00G06T11/20G06T17/00G06T17/05
CPCG01V1/30G06T17/05G06T17/00G06T15/08
Inventor LEES, JACKSHEFFIELD, TATUM M.
Owner LANDMARK GRAPHICS CORP
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