<title>Broadband Coaxial Cable Image Viewing And Processing For Radiology</title>

Abstract

This paper discusses our implementation plan for a digital image processing and viewing network in a large radiology department. We have selected a broadband coaxial cable network as the transport medium with a partial decentralization of computing facilities.We will also be implementing the system in the department in a series of phases designed to provide a smooth transition from present methods to network utilizing ones.Our reasons for choice of transport medium and a rationale for the phases and their selection will be covered. Potential problems and contingency plans will also be discussed.

SPIE Medical Imaging 50th anniversary: history of the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Conference

“… 25 – 29 The importance of databases 30 , 31 and radiology information system (RIS) functionality were noted as well as the need for standards 32 , 33 and studies of image quality. 34 Networking, 35 , 36 storage media 37 – 39 and the use of compression 40 , 41 were included. H.K.…”