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Current status of Image Save and Carry (IS&C) standardization
Y Ando1, S Hashimoto, N Ohyama
1Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Japan.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|May 1, 1992
Summary
The Image Save And Carry (IS&C) system offers a standardized method for exchanging medical images and data between healthcare facilities. It ensures compatibility with existing standards like ACR-NEMA, enabling broader applications in medical informatics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Digital Imaging Standards
Background:
- Off-line information systems are crucial for medical data exchange.
- Existing standards like ACR-NEMA and MIPS facilitate interoperability.
- Need for a comprehensive standard for diverse medical information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop the Image Save And Carry (IS&C) standard for medical image and information exchange.
- To define file formats, data representation, media compatibility, and security protocols.
- To ensure IS&C's compatibility with ACR-NEMA and MIPS standards.
Main Methods:
- Defined file format for magneto-optical disks.
- Established data format, representation, media compatibility, and security.
- Implemented a 'zone management method' for rapid data access.
- Aligned IS&C standard with ACR-NEMA and MIPS standards.
Main Results:
- IS&C standard developed for off-line medical image and information transmission.
- IS&C data format based on ACR-NEMA/MIPS, with broader application scope.
- IS&C supports various medical data types beyond X-ray images.
- Promising applications identified for PACS, teaching files, and electronic health records.
Conclusions:
- The IS&C standard provides a robust framework for medical data exchange.
- IS&C enhances interoperability by conforming to established medical imaging standards.
- The standard's versatility supports diverse medical data, improving healthcare information management.