Title :
Medical imaging applications of emerging broadband networks
Author_Institution :
Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA, USA
Abstract :
The various existing or envisioned applications for so-called telemedicine networks are described. The current and future medical environments are examined with respect to the use of such networks. The characteristics of medical images that affect their transmission and storage are discussed. Medical communication field trials using the emerging broadband networks are described. Some service scenarios and concepts are presented.<>
Keywords :
PACS; broadband networks; computerised tomography; diagnostic radiography; PACS; broadband networks; medical images; radiography; storage; telemedicine networks; tomography; transmission; Biomedical imaging; Broadband communication; Delay; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical services; Personnel; Public healthcare; Radiology; Telemedicine; Urban areas;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
