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Direct data link between a CT scanner and a radiation treatment planning system.

R N Abel, L A Buhler, W T Chu

    Medical Physics
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new direct data link connects CT scanners to radiation treatment planning systems. This system enables rapid, error-checked transfer of CT scan data for improved radiotherapy workflows.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Physics
    • Radiotherapy Technology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Accurate patient imaging is crucial for effective radiation therapy planning.
    • Efficient data transfer between imaging and planning systems can streamline radiotherapy workflows.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a direct data link for transferring CT scan data to a radiation treatment planning system.
    • To improve the speed and reliability of data transfer in radiotherapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a direct serial data link using coaxial cable and pseudo-paper-tape punch and reader (serial PIO) interfaces.
    • Implemented error-checking protocols for data integrity.
    • Measured data transmission rates and transfer times for CT scans.

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    Main Results:

    • Achieved a data transmission rate of approximately 25,000 8-bit bytes/s with error-checking.
    • Successfully transferred a CT scan (320-pixel diameter) in approximately 7 seconds.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed direct data link provides a fast and reliable method for transferring CT scan data.
    • This technology can significantly enhance the efficiency of radiation treatment planning processes.