Features

The MDS Dx Multimodality™ offers a unique image management system for analysis, archiving and communication.

It is optimized for DICOM 3.0 standard network.

	Archiving
	Extremely efficient ORACLE™ image data base management system which uses SQL query language, fully ACR/NEMA, DICOM 3 and HL7 compatible

	Communication
	Communication capability with UNIX and NT clients, LAN or WAN Teleradiology and Telemedicine solutions.
	Expandable and open systems architecture.

	Processing Processing tools that improve
	the quality of the image
	the quality of the diagnosis : comparison, automatic analysis, 3D reconstruction, merging, etc.

	Interpretation
	Automatic display of all the images of the exam on the screen
	Report generation
	Comparison with previous exams and with exams of other modalities if the system is connected in multimodality
	Print function : on film or paper
	Universal system for image review, comparison, interpretation and reporting between all imaging modalities ( Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Radiology etc.).

Functional Description

	Interpretation Dx Multimodality™ provides the user with the tools necessary for interpreting the exam :
	Display all function : automatic display and organization of all the images on the screen
	Simultaneous display of both still and dynamic images from different modalities
	Multiple modules of image processing which allow measurements in echography, cardiology, nuclear medicine etc.
	Image annotations
	Saving of processed images as new images
	Full screen images available only on a simple click
	Reporting either using pre-established templates (Applix ware) or using report generation
	Printing on film or paper printer of images or reports
	Exam file stored in the patient's file The database's structure conforms to the DICOM model (patient, study, series, image).

This database is centralized on a file server to which multiple users can have instantaneous access. Long term storage can be carried out either on Optical Disk or on Jukebox (" cupboard " containing many optical disks)depending on the amount of data that has to be stored.

	Communication
	Teleradiology option : transfer of file, share of file with a telecursor session
	Telemedicine option : file transfer in real time using high rate networks, possibility to use video conference and video supervision

Dx Multimodality™ offers a full network of connections to all imaging modalities, provides greater access to image data and extensive archive capacity through a powerful information system.

The communication between the two is handled by :

	Networks : Ethernet, ISDN, ATM
	Modem communication
	Media transfers

Technical Description

This software is available both in an interactive mode under the UNIX shell, and in software library routines from C and C++ source code.

This feature allows the user to create clinical protocols tailored for individual use.

Dx family is based on a state-of-the-art line of RISC processor workstations using the UNIX™ operating system and hardware such as TCP/IP, NFS, ORACLE™ data base manager, X windows, MOTIF™ graphical user interface, C and C++ programming languages, Ethernet network and others...

The modalities are connected to the network by Ethernet TCP/IP DICOM 3.0, and Interfile protocols. Digital modalities (CT, MRI, DSA etc.) can be connected to this same network and images can be directly acquired and displayed on Dx stations.

User Interface

The Dx Multimodality™ user-friendly interface allows easy access to all data and programs. Applications are launched through menus and icons, and the display settings may be easily adjusted according to individual preferences. The interface provides commands such as :

Interactive video LUT adjustment (color/black-white, contrast, brightness) Mosaic mode (multiple image display) Cineloop (speed adjustment, number of frames) Photo mode (full screen display) Image rotation and mirroring Statistics on images, ROI (region of interest) and measurements and annotations Image Filtering Magnifier Roaming (pan and scroll )

In the active image window the user has direct access to other utilities including size adjustment (" drag and drop "), color scale, text annotation, copy, saving images under various formats (GIF, TIFF etc.), DICOM 3.0 information (" pop-up menu ").

Report Generation

Dx Multimodality™ also includes a full package for report generation providing :

	Secretary terminal management software
	Voice recording included in the patient's file
	Word processing package within Dx Multimodality™
	Key sentences for some modalities

Image processing library

TheDx image processing development environment is object-oriented and created especially for the needs of medical image processing.

This software is available both in an interactive mode under the UNIX shell, and in software library routines from C and C++ source code.

This language allows the user to create clinical protocols tailored for individual use.

Localization

The MDS Dx Multimodality™ user interface and user's guide are available in English and in French.

Installation and Configuration

MDS provides the installation and configuration of the software and the network.

Hardware recommendation

	HP UNIX Server and Workstation PA-RISC
	Archiving : on DAT, Optical Disk, Juke Box
	Printer : Postscript or laser printer DICOM

Support

MDS provides remote support through a modem, hot line and local services.

Ordering information

101 001 Dx Multimodality™ software

#ABB

#ABF French version

101.090 #001 Personal Services

For more information, please contact your local MDS sales office or the MDS Headquarters listed below.