Abstract: An image processing technique comprises the steps of: (a) stretching an original image in the Y-direction (vertical) by a factor falling within the range of 2-10%; selecting a fixation point and disordering operation around the fixation point; and rotating the image through an angle falling within the range of 3-9°, preferably clockwise; (b) stretching a copy of the original image in the X-direction (horizontal by a factor falling within the range of 2-10%; and selecting an area of the image around the selected fixation point; and (c) merging the selected area of the image formed in step (b) with the image formed in step (a).

Abstract: A method of enhancing the perception of an image is described which comprises the steps of: a. selecting a picture or graphic representation for enhancement; b. producing two monocular images: i. monocular image one is a left hand view; ii. monocular image two is a right hand view; iii. the point of observation for monocular image one and monocular image two are separated by a horizontal distance of approximately 1 centimeter to 1 meter; c. creating peripheral monocular extents within the peripheral zone (Zone 1) by: i. aligning said left hand and right hand peripheral data sets such that the fixation points of the left hand view and right hand view are coincident; ii. excluding all elements of the two data sets which are in common; d. creating a central binocular zone (Zone 2) by: i. selecting the right hand central data set as the dominant central data set; ii. overlaying and integrating said dominant central data set with the remaining central data set; e. creating a binocular field (Zone 3) by: i.

Abstract: An image processing technique comprises the steps of: (a) stretching an original image in the Y-direction (vertical) by a factor falling within the range of 2-10%; selecting a fixation point and disordering operation around the fixation point; and rotating the image through an angle falling within the range of 3-9°, preferably clockwise; (b) stretching a copy of the original image in the X-direction (horizontal by a factor falling within the range of 2-10%; and selecting an area of the image around the selected fixation point; and (c) merging the selected area of the image formed in step (b) with the image formed in step (a).

Abstract: A method of monitoring microseismic events in a hydrocarbon production reservoir provided with a well comprising inner production tubing and an outer casing. The method includes providing one or more microseismic sensors in contact with the outer casing of the well, and taking steps to enhance the ability of the microseismic sensors to detect microseismic signals over the background noise generated by fluid flow inside the inner production tubing is enhanced. An installation suitable for carrying out such a method is also disclosed.