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[Realization of DICOM medical image compression technology]
Chenxi Wang1, Quan Wang, Haiping Ren
1National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050. wangchenxi4416@sohu.com
Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation
|September 11, 2013
Summary
This study presents a method for compressing DICOM medical images by extracting image data, converting it to BMP, and storing non-image data separately. Encapsulating JPEG-compressed images with this data reduces file size for efficient storage and transmission.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Image Compression
- Digital Health
Context:
- Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is the standard for medical image storage and transmission.
- Efficient storage and transmission of large medical image files are critical challenges in healthcare.
Purpose:
- To introduce an implementable method for DICOM medical image compression.
- To reduce the storage and transmission burden of medical imaging data.
Summary:
- DICOM image data is extracted and converted to BMP format.
- Non-image DICOM file information is stored in text format.
- JPEG-standard compressed images and non-image data are re-encapsulated into DICOM format, achieving compression.
Impact:
- Facilitates improved medical image storage solutions.
- Enhances the efficiency of medical image transmission.
- Contributes to cost reduction in healthcare data management.
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