Enterprise medical imaging and information management system with enhanced communications capabilities
US7593918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Certain embodiments of the present invention provide improved clinical workflow using a medical imaging and information management system and method with enhanced communication capabilities. Certain embodiments of the system include an information manager including clinical content, such as images and/or information, and a communication manager receiving an event notification from the information manager. The system may further include an interface capable of accessing the information manager. Additionally, the system may include a contact device capable of communicating via the communication manager. A modality may transmit examination data to the information manager and may receive instructions for the information manager. In an embodiment, the communications manager includes a contact information list with one or more contact devices associated with a user. The communications manager may be capable of detecting a presence of a user on a network.
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