Title :
Telepath: real-time remote pathology
Author :
McClellan, Stan ; Winokur, Tom
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Alabama Univ., Birmingham, AL, USA
Abstract :
The Center for Telecommunications Education and Research at UAB has introduced a new system architecture for telepathology. The prototype TelePathSM system combines efficient bandwidth utilization and lossless transfer of “store and forward” digital imaging systems with the real-time control found in video systems. The architecture of the system is constrained by requirements for compatibility with surgical procedures for diagnosis of microscopic tissue biopsies. To date, the prototype system has enabled remotely located UAB pathologists to consult with each other and make accurate diagnoses of “frozen sections” in real-time
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; computerised control; local area networks; medical image processing; patient care; real-time systems; ATM networks; Center for Telecommunications Education and Research; LAN; Telepath system; UAB; bandwidth utilization; frozen sections; lossless transfer; microscopic tissue biopsies; real time diagnosis; real-time control; real-time remote pathology; store and forward digital imaging systems; surgical procedures; system architecture; telepathology; tissue diagnosis; video systems; Bandwidth; Control systems; Digital images; Microscopy; Pathology; Prototypes; Real time systems; Samarium; Surgery; Telecommunication control;
Conference_Titel :
Southeastcon '97. Engineering new New Century., Proceedings. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Blacksburg, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3844-8
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.1997.598692
