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Computational viewpoint of the OpenLabs architecture

M Yearworth1, B Hermanson, W Grimson

  • 1Intelligent Computer Systems Centre, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a method for transforming clinical laboratory information models into a specification using Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1). This enables implementation on distributed systems via middleware.

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Clinical laboratory systems require robust architectural specifications for seamless integration.
  • Existing enterprise and information viewpoints lack detailed computational interface definitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the functional interfaces between logical modules in a clinical laboratory architecture.
  • To present a method for translating information models into a computable specification.

Main Methods:

  • The computational viewpoint of the OpenLabs architecture was defined.
  • Information models were transformed into an Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1) specification.
  • The ASN.1 specification was translated into an Interface Definition Language (IDL) for middleware.

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Main Results:

  • A clear method for specifying functional interfaces was established.
  • The process allows for the compilation of specifications into middleware for distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated a pathway from information models to executable distributed systems.

Conclusions:

  • The presented method facilitates the implementation of clinical laboratory information systems on distributed platforms.
  • This approach enhances interoperability and modularity in laboratory information management.
  • Enables the development of more integrated and efficient clinical laboratory environments.