Distributed architecture for mammographic image acquisition and processing
US7639780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/0825
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A distributed architecture allows for decoupling of mammographic image acquisition and review, thereby enabling more efficient use of resources and enhanced processing. In one embodiment, the system (100) includes a number of image acquisition stations (102) and a number of image review stations (110) all associated with a central server (104). The server (104) is operative to access an image repository (106), a patient information data base (108) and a number of DICOM tools (112). The invention allows for more efficient and/or more convenient use of the image acquisition equipment and image processing stations. Moreover, the distributed architecture including the central image repository provides certain processing and analysis advantages. The invention also provides certain processing and workflow enhancements that allow for a more full realization of potential digital mammography advantages.
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