Systems and methods for enhancing the viewing of medical images

Details Systems and methods for enhancing the viewing of medical images Systems and methods for enhancing the viewing of medical images

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Lee, Thomas D. (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

Attribute control

C358S001150, C382S128000

Reexamination Certificate

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07106479

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides systems and methods for enhancing the delivery and display of medical images over a network. Authorized users may access and view images by accessing a secure server and selecting images for viewing. Various characteristics of the image or images being viewed may be manipulated. Additionally, measuring devices, such as a goniometer, may be placed on an image to measure distances, angles and the like. In one embodiment, one or more templates, for example of medical devices, may be placed on an image and manipulated. In another embodiment, two or more users may view the same image simultaneously, while also viewing a template, measuring device, image manipulations and the like simultaneously. In yet another embodiment, two or more users may discuss one or more images via a discussion board.

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