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DICOM image communication in globus-based medical grids.
Michal Vossberg1, Thomas Tolxdorff, Dagmar Krefting
1Institute of Medical Informatics, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin 10117, Germany. michal.vossberg@charite.de
Summary
This study integrates Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) with grid computing, enhancing medical data transport security and efficiency. Legacy DICOM devices can now seamlessly join grid infrastructures without modifications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Distributed Computing
- Health Information Technology
Background:
- Grid computing enables resource sharing for demanding scientific fields like life sciences.
- Secure and efficient data transport is crucial for medical grids.
- Existing grid middleware, such as Globus Toolkit, lacks direct Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a solution for integrating DICOM with grid computing environments.
- To enhance secure and efficient medical data transport within grid infrastructures.
- To enable seamless integration of legacy DICOM devices into grid systems.
Main Methods:
- Adapting the DICOM protocol to the Globus grid security infrastructure.
- Utilizing transparent routers for DICOM traffic management within the grid.
- Developing and testing a prototype grid router with DICOM functionality.
Main Results:
- A novel method for DICOM-grid integration was developed.
- The solution allows legacy DICOM devices to connect to the grid without modification.
- A prototype demonstrated successful functionality in the MediGRID test bed.
Conclusions:
- The proposed solution effectively integrates DICOM with grid computing, improving medical data transport.
- Seamless integration of existing medical imaging devices into advanced grid infrastructures is now feasible.
- This advancement supports the broader adoption of grid technologies in life sciences and healthcare.
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