Web-based viewing of picture archiving and communications systems images--Part I: Optimal personal computer configuration.
Now that picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) has matured, our challenge is to make the images available to the referring physician and, in a teaching institution, to make these images available for conferences and rounding. One solution is the distribution of the images using web-based technology. We investigated a web-based add-on to our PACS to determine the characteristics of the personal computer that will make this technology useful and affordable. We found that images can be viewed easily through a web-based system. We found that the optimal system to view these images at a reasonable speed and a reasonable cost is on with a medium-range processor (200 to 300 MHz) and a large amount of inexpensive RAM, at least 64 Mb.
Bennett
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WF
Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus 43210, USA.
Spigos
D G
DG
Tzalonikou
M T
MT
Terrell
J E
JE
Augustyn
M A
MA
D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003626:Data Display; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D020407:Internet; D008838:Microcomputers / Q000145:classification / Q000191:economics; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000458:organization & administration; D012984:Software; D013997:Time Factors