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ImNet: a fibre optic LAN for digital image communication.
D Meyer-Ebrecht1, B Fasel, F Vossebürger
1Aachen University of Technology, F.R.G.
European Journal of Radiology
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Existing local area networks (LANs) struggle with large medical image data. A new fiber optic network, ImNet, improves data transport efficiency by separating image and management data.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Medical Informatics
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Existing local area networks (LANs) face challenges in handling the high volume and diverse data communication tasks associated with digital medical imaging.
- Current LANs often lack the necessary data transport rates for user-oriented network behavior in medical diagnostic settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the limitations of existing LANs in medical diagnostics involving large digital image data.
- To introduce a novel network solution, ImNet, designed to enhance data transport efficiency for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
Main Methods:
- Development of ImNet, a novel fiber optic network.
- Implementation of a hyperstar topology.
- Utilizing an asynchronous data transport mechanism.
- Employing distributed network control.
Main Results:
- ImNet demonstrates suitability for PACS applications.
- The network architecture effectively separates management data communication from image data communication.
- Achieves increased data transport efficiency beyond current LAN capabilities.
Conclusions:
- ImNet offers a superior solution for medical diagnostic data communication, particularly for PACS.
- The separation of data types and ImNet's unique design are key to overcoming existing network limitations.
- ImNet enhances data transport efficiency crucial for modern medical imaging.