Material Assignment Techniques — Left-focused Layout
1. Transfer Function Zone Input: Intensity / TFs
Pros: Fast, intuitive
Mapping
Cons: Ambiguity where intensities overlap
Best for: Stylized / Both
2. Dynamic Classification Input: HU/voxel + GPU logic
Pros: Real-time, adaptive
Cons: Limited by classifier quality
Best for: Both
3. Label-Based Assignment Input: Segmentation labels
Pros: Precise, editable
Cons: Requires segmentation effort
Best for: Both
4. Probabilistic Assignment Input: Training data / model
Pros: Handles uncertainty
Cons: Needs training data; compute cost
Best for: Both / Photorealistic
5. Feature-Based Mapping Input: Gradient, curvature, texture
Pros: Emphasizes edges/features
Cons: Noise sensitivity
Best for: Stylized / Both
6. Atlas-Guided Assignment Input: Atlas + registration
Pros: Anatomically consistent
Cons: Registration errors propagate
Best for: Both
7. Hybrid Multi-Stage Mapping Input: Multi inputs (TF, labels, ML)
Pros: Very flexible, robust
Cons: Complex pipeline
Best for: Both
8. User-Driven Painting Input: Manual painting tools
Pros: High local control
Cons: Time-consuming, subjective
Best for: Stylized / Both
9. Rule-Based Scripting Input: Scripted rules (if/then)
Pros: Automatable, reproducible
Cons: Requires domain rules
Best for: Both
10. Histogram-Guided Mapping Input: Intensity distributions
Pros: Quick, aids TF design
Cons: Overlap causes ambiguity
Best for: Stylized / Both
11. Region-Growing Assignment Input: Seeds + similarity criteria
Pros: Good for isolated structures
Cons: Leakage; noise sensitive
Best for: Both
12. Topological / Connectivity Input: Graphs, components
Pros: Respects spatial context
Mapping
Cons: Analytical complexity
Best for: Both
13. Temporal Consistency (4D) Input: Time-series + tracking
Pros: Stable animation, no flicker
Cons: Needs motion compensation
Best for: Both (4D)
14. Physiological / Functional Input: PET, perfusion, fMRI params
Pros: Functional realism
Mapping
Cons: Requires functional scans
Best for: Photorealistic / Clinical
15. Multi-Modality Fusion Input: CT+MR+PET etc.
Pros: Rich context, higher accuracy
Cons: Hard registration/normalization
Best for: Photorealistic
Generated: Left-focused technique list with compact details.