Image analysis – Applications – 3-d or stereo imaging analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Ahmed, Samir (Department: 2623)
Image analysis
Applications
3-d or stereo imaging analysis
C367S009000, C345S424000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06987878
ABSTRACT:
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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Sheffield Tatum M.
Ahmed Samir
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