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System and method for generating most read images in a PACS workstation

US7576757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2006
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00216
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for identification of most read images. Certain embodiments provide automatically determining a reading time for an image based on at least one of image viewing time and tool usage with respect to the image, and generating a viewing order for the image based on the reading time. Reading times may be determined for a plurality of images. In certain embodiments, a priority may be assigned to the image based on the reading time. Images may be arranged on a display based on the priority, for example. A series of images may be ordered according to reading time for each of a plurality of images, for example.

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