title: Digital image compression.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to describe the essential elements of digital image compression and its use in digital radiology. Additionally, this article is intended to increase the shared knowledge between radiologic technologists and radiologists, equipment vendors and information technology personnel.
authors.affiliation: British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, Canada.
authors.forename: Euclid
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Seeram
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003142:Communication; D044962:Data Compression / Q000379:methods*; D003626:Data Display; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D011871:Radiology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States