ITERATIVE FILTER FRAMEWORK FOR MEDICAL IMAGES

Functional filter elements are linked in a multi-pass filter framework that forms part of an MRI system. The filter framework is configured by a set of parameters selected by the operator to perform smoothing and edge sharpening functions on acquired MR images. The functional filter elements used during each pass through the filter framework and the number of passes through it are configurable to obtain a wide variety of visual effects on medical images.