A Realistic Approach To Evaluating Digital Imaging Systems

C. F.C Greinacher; E, Bach; K, Muller; K Patzelt

doi:10.1117/12.939319

15 June 1984 A Realistic Approach To Evaluating Digital Imaging Systems

C. F.C Greinacher, E, Bach, K, Muller, K Patzelt

Proceedings Volume 0454, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XII; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.939319
Event: Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XII, 1984, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Current systems for the production of medical images and current development trends give a basis of experience for the design of a digital PACS including images and demographic data. Such a PACS must contain software and hardware concepts which permit the medical requirements, as presently understood, to be realized. As part of its research Siemens is designing and evaluating a hybrid network configuration which allows extensive flexibility and growth potential despite current limitations in available network bandwidth and storage capacity. As demand for digital data expands, additional installations can be added to the system. The modular concept permits incorporation of technological advances with minimal difficulty. The system allows different digital imaging modalities to communicate with a central data storage and processing system. Data display facilities both with and without manipulation capability are realized using high speed multi image storage devices. The human interface is designed to be ergono-metric, interactive, and user-friendly. Standardized, commercially available hardware has been included wherever possible to provide economical worldwide acceptance. Estimates of digital data per unit time under different conditions are presented and compared to the specifications of software and hardware elements both currently available and envisaged in the near future. Potential limitations of the design, as well as possible solutions incorporating expected technological developments, are discussed.

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C. F.C Greinacher, E, Bach, K, Muller, and K Patzelt "A Realistic Approach To Evaluating Digital Imaging Systems", Proc. SPIE 0454, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XII, (15 June 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.939319

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