Background Subtraction - GE Amersham Imager 680 Operating Instructions Manual

5 Operation
5.8 Analyze the image

5.8.2 Background Subtraction

5.8.2 Background Subtraction
Description
This is the second step of the analysis workflow. The options for background subtraction
are presented next to the image.
Tip:
The illustration and tables below describe the background subtraction options.
Note:
Tip:
Option
None
Rubber band
186
Use the lane profile button to display separate graphical lane profiles with the
current lane number displayed in the dropdown list.
The selected method subtracts background for all lanes in the image.
Use the Show background check box to see how each background subtraction
options works. This function shows the background level calculated by each
option.
Description
Use this option when no background should be subtracted
from the image.
Use this option to subtract the background below a base-
line between the lowest points on the lane profile, as
though a rubber band was stretched under the profile.
Amersham Imager 680 Operating Instructions 29271308 AB