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Method and apparatus for real-time 3D image rendering on a picture archival and communications system (PACS) workstation

US6718192B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1999
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/922
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image management system (10), such as a PACS system is disclosed. The PACS system includes a PACS server (20) coupled to a communications network (22) and a plurality of PACS workstations (40) also coupled to a communications network (22). Each PACS workstation (40) is configured to receive two dimensional image information and provide incremental volume rendering on the PACS workstation (40) while the two dimensional image information is being received.

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