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Tele-medical imaging conference system based on the Web
Heung-Kook Choi1, Se-Myung Park, Jae-Hyo Kang
1School of Information and Computer Engineering, Inje University, Obang-dong 607, Kim-Hae Kyung-Nam, 621-749, South Korea.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|June 21, 2002
Summary
This study introduces a web-based medical imaging conference system using CORBA technology. The system enables easy and effective tele-conferencing with medical images like CT and MRI among remote hospitals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Web Technologies
- Distributed Systems
Background:
- Medical imaging conferences are crucial for remote diagnosis and collaboration.
- Existing systems may face challenges with platform independence and interoperability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel medical imaging conference system leveraging web technologies.
- To enable seamless and effective tele-conferencing of medical images across different platforms and locations.
Main Methods:
- Development of a web-based client/server system using the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA).
- Utilization of Java Applets for easy execution of conferences via web browsers.
- Ensuring platform and programming language independence through CORBA and Java.
Main Results:
- The CORBA-based system demonstrates powerful capabilities for development, extension, and maintenance.
- The system facilitates easy and effective execution of medical imaging conferences using web applets.
- Achieved platform independence and interoperability for medical image tele-conferencing.
Conclusions:
- The proposed system offers a robust solution for web-based medical imaging conferences.
- It enhances collaboration among remote hospitals by enabling easy sharing of medical images (CT, MRI, X-ray).
- The system promotes efficient and effective remote medical consultations.