An interactive interface for multiple-resolution analysis of large images

Digital image analysis has contributed greatly to medical sciences. Modern microscope slide scanning systems are capable of producing large images which can be more than one giga-pixel. It is useful for researchers to be able to view these images at multiple resolutions. For instance, to implement image-based sequencing of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), high resolution images are required in detailed analysis while those at low resolution offer better overall visualization. Taking that as the motivation, a map-viewer-like user interface with zooming and panning options has been developed to support detailed analysis in high resolution and at the same time be able to get a full overview in lower resolution. This thesis describes the context in which the interface is used as well as its design process