Abstract:
The invention relates to simulating 2D X-ray images from 3D CT data. A user can access a repository of CT data of a patient’s anatomy (2) by using a computer network system. The CT data has been obtained by a CT scanning of the patient (1). Firstly, the user retrieves the CT image data (3) and a 3D image is generated (4). Secondly, the user may orient the CT image in any orientation desirable with respect to a virtual X-ray source and a virtual image plane. And thirdly, a 2D X-ray image is simulated (6) from the chosen viewpoint and shown to the user.
Abstract:
The invention provides direct and persistent access to digital data, in particular to digital medical data. Based upon the identity of the user (10), a list of relevant medical data is presented to the user (12) by accessing a repository of attributes relating to the digital medical data. In order to generate the list a user profile is consulted (11). The user profile dictates the items within the list on the basis of a rule-based comparison between the user profile and the attributes. The user selects from the list the medical data which should be presented, and the requested medical data is subsequently presented to the user (15).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and system for remote visualization and data analysis of graphical data, in particular graphical medical data. A user operates a client machine (21) such as a thin client, a PC, a PDA, etc., and the client machine is connected to a server machine (20) through a computer network. The server machine runs an adaptive streaming module (ASM) which handles the connection between the client and the server. All data and data applications are stored and run on the server. A user at the client side requests data to be shown on the screen of the client, this request (24) is transferred to the server. At the server side the request is interpreted as a request for a particular screen image, and a data application generates the requested screen image and estimates a present available bandwidth (26) of a connection between the client and the server. Based on the estimated available bandwidth, the generated screen image is compressed using a corresponding compression method so that a compressed screen image is formed. The screen image may also be encrypted. The compressed (and possible encrypted) screen image is forwarded (22) to the client, and shown on the screen of the client (23). The compression method depends foremost upon the available bandwidth, however also the type of client machine (28), the type of request, etc. may be taken into account.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and system for remote visualization and data analysis of graphical data, in particular graphical medical data. A user operates a client machine (21) such as a thin client, a PC, a PDA, etc., and the client machine is connected to a server machine (20) through a computer network. The server machine runs an adaptive streaming module (ASM) which handles the connection between the client and the server. All data and data applications are stored and run on the server. A user at the client side requests data to be shown on the screen of the client, this request (24) is transferred to the server. At the server side the request is interpreted as a request for a particular screen image, and a data application generates the requested screen image and estimates a present available bandwidth (26) of a connection between the client and the server. Based on the estimated available bandwidth, the generated screen image is compressed using a corresponding compression method so that a compressed screen image is formed. The screen image may also be encrypted. The compressed (and possible encrypted) screen image is forwarded (22) to the client, and shown on the screen of the client (23). The compression method depends foremost upon the available bandwidth, however also the type of client machine (28), the type of request, etc. may be taken into account.
Abstract:
The invention provides direct and persistent access to digital data, in particular to digital medical data. Based upon the identity of the user (10), a list of relevant medical data is presented to the user (12) by accessing a repository of attributes relating to the digital medical data. In order to generate the list a user profile is consulted (11). The user profile dictates the items within the list on the basis of a rule-based comparison between the user profile and the attributes. The user selects from the list the medical data which should be presented, and the requested medical data is subsequently presented to the user (15).