Title :
A digital library for biomedical imaging on the Internet
Author :
Wong, Stephen T C ; Tjandra, Donny A.
Author_Institution :
California Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
Traditional medical image management systems, such as picture and archiving communication systems, are based on specialized workstations and closed systems architecture. Internet technology is being explored for the efficient and cost-effective distribution of biomedical images. This article discusses new issues of a digital library for medical imaging, presents two different architectures for a Web-based medical imaging library, and illustrates their utilization with implemented examples.
Keywords :
Internet; digital libraries; information resources; medical image processing; medical information systems; visual databases; Internet; World Wide Web; biomedical imaging; closed systems architecture; digital library; medical image management systems; medical imaging library; picture archiving and communication systems; workstations; Biomedical imaging; Computed tomography; Internet; Magnetic resonance imaging; Medical diagnostic imaging; Optical imaging; Picture archiving and communication systems; Positron emission tomography; Software libraries; X-ray imaging;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
