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UCUCSF LRISF LRI
The SCAR TRIPTM Initiative & DICOM
The SCAR TRIPTM Initiative & DICOM
Katherine P. AndrioleKatherine P. Andriole
SSociety for ociety for CComputer omputer AApplications in pplications in RRadiologyadiology
PACS Clinical CoordinatorPACS Clinical CoordinatorUniversity of California at San FranciscoUniversity of California at San Francisco
Department of RadiologyDepartment of RadiologyLaboratory for Radiological InformaticsLaboratory for Radiological Informatics
and and Department of BioengineeringDepartment of Bioengineering
University of California at BerkeleyUniversity of California at Berkeley
Katherine P. AndrioleKatherine P. Andriole
SSociety for ociety for CComputer omputer AApplications in pplications in RRadiologyadiology
PACS Clinical CoordinatorPACS Clinical CoordinatorUniversity of California at San FranciscoUniversity of California at San Francisco
Department of RadiologyDepartment of RadiologyLaboratory for Radiological InformaticsLaboratory for Radiological Informatics
and and Department of BioengineeringDepartment of Bioengineering
University of California at BerkeleyUniversity of California at Berkeley
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OUTLINEOUTLINE
The ProblemThe Problem
The SCAR TRIPThe SCAR TRIPTMTM Initiative Initiative
Historical ReviewHistorical Review
–Imaging in Other Fields vs MedicineImaging in Other Fields vs Medicine
»Entertainment Industry, DoD & NASAEntertainment Industry, DoD & NASA
The ProblemThe Problem
The SCAR TRIPThe SCAR TRIPTMTM Initiative Initiative
Historical ReviewHistorical Review
–Imaging in Other Fields vs MedicineImaging in Other Fields vs Medicine
»Entertainment Industry, DoD & NASAEntertainment Industry, DoD & NASA
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OUTLINEOUTLINE
Concepts InvolvedConcepts Involved
–Human Perception, Image Processing, Human Perception, Image Processing,
Visualization, Navigation, Usability, Standards, Visualization, Navigation, Usability, Standards,
Databases, Integration, Evaluation, ValidationDatabases, Integration, Evaluation, Validation
Concepts InvolvedConcepts Involved
–Human Perception, Image Processing, Human Perception, Image Processing,
Visualization, Navigation, Usability, Standards, Visualization, Navigation, Usability, Standards,
Databases, Integration, Evaluation, ValidationDatabases, Integration, Evaluation, Validation
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OUTLINEOUTLINE Affected Processes Affected Processes
–Interpretation, Communication, Workflow & Efficiency, Diagnostic Accuracy, Interpretation, Communication, Workflow & Efficiency, Diagnostic Accuracy,
Quality of CareQuality of Care
Role of / Impact on DICOMRole of / Impact on DICOM
–Incorporated but not widely used conceptsIncorporated but not widely used concepts
–Necessary new features & functionalityNecessary new features & functionality
Affected Processes Affected Processes
–Interpretation, Communication, Workflow & Efficiency, Diagnostic Accuracy, Interpretation, Communication, Workflow & Efficiency, Diagnostic Accuracy,
Quality of CareQuality of Care
Role of / Impact on DICOMRole of / Impact on DICOM
–Incorporated but not widely used conceptsIncorporated but not widely used concepts
–Necessary new features & functionalityNecessary new features & functionality
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The ProblemThe Problem Information & Image Data OverloadInformation & Image Data Overload
Requires Requires medical image interpretation paradigm medical image interpretation paradigm
shiftshift to evaluate, manage & exploit the massive to evaluate, manage & exploit the massive
amounts of data acquired for improvedamounts of data acquired for improved
–EfficiencyEfficiency
–AccuracyAccuracy
–SurvivalSurvival
Information & Image Data OverloadInformation & Image Data Overload
Requires Requires medical image interpretation paradigm medical image interpretation paradigm
shiftshift to evaluate, manage & exploit the massive to evaluate, manage & exploit the massive
amounts of data acquired for improvedamounts of data acquired for improved
–EfficiencyEfficiency
–AccuracyAccuracy
–SurvivalSurvival
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The SCAR TRIPTM InitiativeThe SCAR TRIPTM Initiative
TTransforming the ransforming the RRadiological adiological
IInterpretation nterpretation PProcessrocess
to to spearheadspearhead research, education, & research, education, &
discovery of discovery of innovative solutions to innovative solutions to
address the problem of information address the problem of information
& image data overload& image data overload..
TTransforming the ransforming the RRadiological adiological
IInterpretation nterpretation PProcessrocess
to to spearheadspearhead research, education, & research, education, &
discovery of discovery of innovative solutions to innovative solutions to
address the problem of information address the problem of information
& image data overload& image data overload..
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SCAR TRIPTM InitiativeSCAR TRIPTM Initiative
Radiology must Radiology must shift its image shift its image
interpretation & management processesinterpretation & management processes
to deal with the burgeoning medical to deal with the burgeoning medical
image data sets acquired by digital image data sets acquired by digital
imaging devices.imaging devices.
Radiology must Radiology must shift its image shift its image
interpretation & management processesinterpretation & management processes
to deal with the burgeoning medical to deal with the burgeoning medical
image data sets acquired by digital image data sets acquired by digital
imaging devices.imaging devices.
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SCAR TRIPTM InitiativeSCAR TRIPTM Initiative
Will Will foster interdisciplinary research foster interdisciplinary research
on technological, environmental & on technological, environmental &
human factorshuman factors to better manage & to better manage &
exploit the massive amount of data.exploit the massive amount of data.
Will Will foster interdisciplinary research foster interdisciplinary research
on technological, environmental & on technological, environmental &
human factorshuman factors to better manage & to better manage &
exploit the massive amount of data.exploit the massive amount of data.
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SCAR TRIPTM InitiativeSCAR TRIPTM Initiative
WillWill focus on:focus on:
–Improving Improving efficiency of interpretationefficiency of interpretation
–Improving Improving timeliness & effectivenesstimeliness & effectiveness
–Decreasing medical errorsDecreasing medical errors
Goal is to improve the quality & safety of patient care.Goal is to improve the quality & safety of patient care.
WillWill focus on:focus on:
–Improving Improving efficiency of interpretationefficiency of interpretation
–Improving Improving timeliness & effectivenesstimeliness & effectiveness
–Decreasing medical errorsDecreasing medical errors
Goal is to improve the quality & safety of patient care.Goal is to improve the quality & safety of patient care.
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Historical Review – Why Is Medicine So Far Behind?(DoD, NASA, Hollywood)
Historical Review – Why Is Medicine So Far Behind?(DoD, NASA, Hollywood)
Special & Challenging EnvironmentSpecial & Challenging Environment
–Urgency of ResultsUrgency of Results
–Safety Limitations & RestrictionsSafety Limitations & Restrictions
–Cost of ErrorCost of Error
–Tremendous Variability of Human Tremendous Variability of Human
Data within & between Individuals.Data within & between Individuals.
Special & Challenging EnvironmentSpecial & Challenging Environment
–Urgency of ResultsUrgency of Results
–Safety Limitations & RestrictionsSafety Limitations & Restrictions
–Cost of ErrorCost of Error
–Tremendous Variability of Human Tremendous Variability of Human
Data within & between Individuals.Data within & between Individuals.
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Why Is Medicine So Far Behind?Why Is Medicine So Far Behind?
Special & Challenging EnvironmentSpecial & Challenging Environment
–Difficult to Validate PerformanceDifficult to Validate Performance
–Poor Understanding of Human Poor Understanding of Human
Perception & its Relationship to the Perception & its Relationship to the
Art of Medicine.Art of Medicine.
Special & Challenging EnvironmentSpecial & Challenging Environment
–Difficult to Validate PerformanceDifficult to Validate Performance
–Poor Understanding of Human Poor Understanding of Human
Perception & its Relationship to the Perception & its Relationship to the
Art of Medicine.Art of Medicine.
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Why Is Medicine So Far Behind?Why Is Medicine So Far Behind?
Slower Adoption of Technology in GeneralSlower Adoption of Technology in General
–Cultural & Practicality BarriersCultural & Practicality Barriers
–More Difficult to See Clinical Impact InitiallyMore Difficult to See Clinical Impact Initially
–InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinary Nature of the Solution Nature of the Solution
Slower Adoption of Technology in GeneralSlower Adoption of Technology in General
–Cultural & Practicality BarriersCultural & Practicality Barriers
–More Difficult to See Clinical Impact InitiallyMore Difficult to See Clinical Impact Initially
–InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinary Nature of the Solution Nature of the Solution
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Often there is a disconnect between
Scientist-Researchers & End-Users in the Clinical Arena
Often there is a disconnect between
Scientist-Researchers & End-Users in the Clinical Arena
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Enabling Technologies(creating urgency for TRIPTM)
Enabling Technologies(creating urgency for TRIPTM)
Computing & Networking CapabilitiesComputing & Networking Capabilities
–““Real-Time” ProcessingReal-Time” Processing
–Increased Bandwidth & Ubiquitous AccessIncreased Bandwidth & Ubiquitous Access
Visualization TechnologiesVisualization Technologies
–3-D Rendering, Color, Motion3-D Rendering, Color, Motion
Computing & Networking CapabilitiesComputing & Networking Capabilities
–““Real-Time” ProcessingReal-Time” Processing
–Increased Bandwidth & Ubiquitous AccessIncreased Bandwidth & Ubiquitous Access
Visualization TechnologiesVisualization Technologies
–3-D Rendering, Color, Motion3-D Rendering, Color, Motion
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Enabling TechnologiesEnabling Technologies
Digital Imaging ModalitiesDigital Imaging Modalities
–True 3-D Data Acquisition & Isotropic VoxelsTrue 3-D Data Acquisition & Isotropic Voxels
More Intuitive Graphical User InterfacesMore Intuitive Graphical User Interfaces
–Although much more needs to be doneAlthough much more needs to be done
Digital Imaging ModalitiesDigital Imaging Modalities
–True 3-D Data Acquisition & Isotropic VoxelsTrue 3-D Data Acquisition & Isotropic Voxels
More Intuitive Graphical User InterfacesMore Intuitive Graphical User Interfaces
–Although much more needs to be doneAlthough much more needs to be done
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Concepts InvolvedConcepts Involved
Human Perception Human Perception
Image Processing & CADImage Processing & CAD
VisualizationVisualization
Navigation – UsabilityNavigation – Usability
Standards, Databases & IntegrationStandards, Databases & Integration
Evaluation & ValidationEvaluation & Validation
Human Perception Human Perception
Image Processing & CADImage Processing & CAD
VisualizationVisualization
Navigation – UsabilityNavigation – Usability
Standards, Databases & IntegrationStandards, Databases & Integration
Evaluation & ValidationEvaluation & Validation
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Human PerceptionHuman Perception
Develop a Develop a Standard for Image QualityStandard for Image Quality
Develop Develop Objective Methodologies & CriteriaObjective Methodologies & Criteria
–From which to determine optimal From which to determine optimal
presentation parameterspresentation parameters
–Based on Diagnostic PerformanceBased on Diagnostic Performance
Develop Develop Display StandardsDisplay Standards
Develop a Develop a Standard for Image QualityStandard for Image Quality
Develop Develop Objective Methodologies & CriteriaObjective Methodologies & Criteria
–From which to determine optimal From which to determine optimal
presentation parameterspresentation parameters
–Based on Diagnostic PerformanceBased on Diagnostic Performance
Develop Develop Display StandardsDisplay Standards
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Psychophysical Models for Detection of AbnormalitiesPsychophysical Models for Detection of Abnormalities
Define & Develop Optimal Presentation Parameters Define & Develop Optimal Presentation Parameters
by understandingby understanding
–What is desired by the observerWhat is desired by the observer
–What properties of radiological images are most What properties of radiological images are most
useful in their interpretationuseful in their interpretation
–How can these properties be enhanced to How can these properties be enhanced to
improve accuracy of interpretation.improve accuracy of interpretation.
Define & Develop Optimal Presentation Parameters Define & Develop Optimal Presentation Parameters
by understandingby understanding
–What is desired by the observerWhat is desired by the observer
–What properties of radiological images are most What properties of radiological images are most
useful in their interpretationuseful in their interpretation
–How can these properties be enhanced to How can these properties be enhanced to
improve accuracy of interpretation.improve accuracy of interpretation.
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role
WG 11WG 11: Display Function Standard: Display Function Standard
–Gray Scale Std Display Function GSDFGray Scale Std Display Function GSDF
–Presentation-LUTPresentation-LUT
IHEIHE: Consistent presentation of images: Consistent presentation of images
AAPM TF18AAPM TF18: Image Quality, QA: Image Quality, QA
Still must addressStill must address Clinical Correspondence Clinical Correspondence
WG 11WG 11: Display Function Standard: Display Function Standard
–Gray Scale Std Display Function GSDFGray Scale Std Display Function GSDF
–Presentation-LUTPresentation-LUT
IHEIHE: Consistent presentation of images: Consistent presentation of images
AAPM TF18AAPM TF18: Image Quality, QA: Image Quality, QA
Still must addressStill must address Clinical Correspondence Clinical Correspondence
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Image Processing & CADImage Processing & CAD
Man-Machine Systems for Image-Based Man-Machine Systems for Image-Based
DiagnosisDiagnosis which take advantage of both which take advantage of both
human & machine capabilities.human & machine capabilities.
–Relinquish more routine chores to the Relinquish more routine chores to the
computer.computer.
–Have human concentrate on judgment Have human concentrate on judgment
& comprehension tasks.& comprehension tasks.
Man-Machine Systems for Image-Based Man-Machine Systems for Image-Based
DiagnosisDiagnosis which take advantage of both which take advantage of both
human & machine capabilities.human & machine capabilities.
–Relinquish more routine chores to the Relinquish more routine chores to the
computer.computer.
–Have human concentrate on judgment Have human concentrate on judgment
& comprehension tasks.& comprehension tasks.
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Image Processing & CADImage Processing & CAD
Develop Computer Aids for Feature PerceptionDevelop Computer Aids for Feature Perception
–Cuing, Overlay & AnnotationCuing, Overlay & Annotation
Develop Radiology Workstation of the FutureDevelop Radiology Workstation of the Future
–Implement computer aids into a broadly Implement computer aids into a broadly
supportive workstation.supportive workstation.
–Decision Support, Data Mining & Reference Decision Support, Data Mining & Reference
LibrariesLibraries
Develop Computer Aids for Feature PerceptionDevelop Computer Aids for Feature Perception
–Cuing, Overlay & AnnotationCuing, Overlay & Annotation
Develop Radiology Workstation of the FutureDevelop Radiology Workstation of the Future
–Implement computer aids into a broadly Implement computer aids into a broadly
supportive workstation.supportive workstation.
–Decision Support, Data Mining & Reference Decision Support, Data Mining & Reference
LibrariesLibraries
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Image Processing & CADImage Processing & CAD
–Design a workstation that can grow to Design a workstation that can grow to
accommodate future computer tools & accommodate future computer tools &
advances.advances.
–Support clinical, research & teaching Support clinical, research & teaching
needs.needs.
–Design a workstation that can grow to Design a workstation that can grow to
accommodate future computer tools & accommodate future computer tools &
advances.advances.
–Support clinical, research & teaching Support clinical, research & teaching
needs.needs.
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role Image processing Image processing capabilitiescapabilities at the PACS display at the PACS display
are currently very are currently very minimalminimal..
Processing typically done at the modality and/or Processing typically done at the modality and/or
required required specialty workstationsspecialty workstations..
How can DICOM pass image processing How can DICOM pass image processing
parameters without disclosing proprietary parameters without disclosing proprietary
information?information?
Structured Reporting & CAD (Structured Reporting & CAD (WG8WG8 & & 1515))
Image processing Image processing capabilitiescapabilities at the PACS display at the PACS display
are currently very are currently very minimalminimal..
Processing typically done at the modality and/or Processing typically done at the modality and/or
required required specialty workstationsspecialty workstations..
How can DICOM pass image processing How can DICOM pass image processing
parameters without disclosing proprietary parameters without disclosing proprietary
information?information?
Structured Reporting & CAD (Structured Reporting & CAD (WG8WG8 & & 1515))
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VisualizationVisualization
Static FilmStatic Film
Dynamic Soft Copy & Image ManipulationDynamic Soft Copy & Image Manipulation
Tile ModeTile Mode
Stack or Cine ModeStack or Cine Mode
Linked Stack Mode for 3-D CorrespondenceLinked Stack Mode for 3-D Correspondence
Multimodality Image FusionMultimodality Image Fusion
Static FilmStatic Film
Dynamic Soft Copy & Image ManipulationDynamic Soft Copy & Image Manipulation
Tile ModeTile Mode
Stack or Cine ModeStack or Cine Mode
Linked Stack Mode for 3-D CorrespondenceLinked Stack Mode for 3-D Correspondence
Multimodality Image FusionMultimodality Image Fusion
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Combining Functional & Anatomical InformationCombining Functional & Anatomical Information
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3D Spectra Anatomy Overlay
“Normal” Tumor Necrosis
Courtesy Cynthia Chin, M.D., UCSF
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VisualizationVisualization
Maximum Intensity ProjectionMaximum Intensity Projection
Multi-Planar ReconstructionMulti-Planar Reconstruction
3-D Surface/Volume Rendering3-D Surface/Volume Rendering
Virtual Reality RepresentationsVirtual Reality Representations
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Maximum Intensity ProjectionMaximum Intensity Projection
Multi-Planar ReconstructionMulti-Planar Reconstruction
3-D Surface/Volume Rendering3-D Surface/Volume Rendering
Virtual Reality RepresentationsVirtual Reality Representations
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CT Cholangiogram - AxialCT Cholangiogram - Axial
Courtesy Richard S.Breiman, M.D., UCSF
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Sliding MIPSliding MIP
Courtesy Richard S.Breiman, M.D., UCSF
Bile Duct Anomalies missed by MRCP in potential
partial liver donors.
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Courtesy Gary R. Caputo, M.D., UCSF
3-D Surface/Volume Rendering3-D Surface/Volume Rendering
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Courtesy Cynthia Chin, M.D., UCSF
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role
Currently most Currently most 3-D3-D representations must be representations must be
– processed on processed on specialty workstationsspecialty workstations
–some must be saved as screen-capture some must be saved as screen-capture
–manually push to PACS workstations & manually push to PACS workstations &
Enterprise-wide Web (if capable of displaying)Enterprise-wide Web (if capable of displaying)
–Raw data Raw data oftenoften not stored not stored..
Currently most Currently most 3-D3-D representations must be representations must be
– processed on processed on specialty workstationsspecialty workstations
–some must be saved as screen-capture some must be saved as screen-capture
–manually push to PACS workstations & manually push to PACS workstations &
Enterprise-wide Web (if capable of displaying)Enterprise-wide Web (if capable of displaying)
–Raw data Raw data oftenoften not stored not stored..
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role
How can DICOM pass 3D Model without How can DICOM pass 3D Model without
disclosing proprietary information?disclosing proprietary information?
How simplify interoperability? How simplify interoperability?
–Unify ArchitectureUnify Architecture
How can DICOM pass 3D Model without How can DICOM pass 3D Model without
disclosing proprietary information?disclosing proprietary information?
How simplify interoperability? How simplify interoperability?
–Unify ArchitectureUnify Architecture
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role DICOM conceived as a strategy for moving & storing DICOM conceived as a strategy for moving & storing
collections of single imagescollections of single images..
–Network utilization is suboptimalNetwork utilization is suboptimal
PACS must accommodate PACS must accommodate multiple imagesmultiple images which can be which can be
treated as a treated as a single unitsingle unit
–Series-Awareness, 3D, 4D, Functional Sets, Cross-Series-Awareness, 3D, 4D, Functional Sets, Cross-
Referencing of Objects & FusionReferencing of Objects & Fusion
Unified presentation of Unified presentation of Color Color WG11WG11 & others. & others.
DICOM conceived as a strategy for moving & storing DICOM conceived as a strategy for moving & storing
collections of single imagescollections of single images..
–Network utilization is suboptimalNetwork utilization is suboptimal
PACS must accommodate PACS must accommodate multiple imagesmultiple images which can be which can be
treated as a treated as a single unitsingle unit
–Series-Awareness, 3D, 4D, Functional Sets, Cross-Series-Awareness, 3D, 4D, Functional Sets, Cross-
Referencing of Objects & FusionReferencing of Objects & Fusion
Unified presentation of Unified presentation of Color Color WG11WG11 & others. & others.
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role
WG16, Supplement 49WG16, Supplement 49 defines multiframe (MR) defines multiframe (MR)
images; model for CT; images; model for CT; WG17WG17, , 2020, , 2121..
–enhanced image storage SOP class enhanced image storage SOP class
–allows multiple images to be combined into one allows multiple images to be combined into one
instanceinstance
–Raw DataRaw Data
–DimensionalityDimensionality
–Context InfoContext Info
WG16, Supplement 49WG16, Supplement 49 defines multiframe (MR) defines multiframe (MR)
images; model for CT; images; model for CT; WG17WG17, , 2020, , 2121..
–enhanced image storage SOP class enhanced image storage SOP class
–allows multiple images to be combined into one allows multiple images to be combined into one
instanceinstance
–Raw DataRaw Data
–DimensionalityDimensionality
–Context InfoContext Info
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Navigation & UsabilityNavigation & Usability
3-D & Motion3-D & Motion
Virtual Reality – Fly-ThroughsVirtual Reality – Fly-Throughs
Hand-Eye CuesHand-Eye Cues
Hand-Helds for Point-of-Care DeliveryHand-Helds for Point-of-Care Delivery
Context Matching Context Matching
Voice ActivationVoice Activation
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3-D & Motion3-D & Motion
Virtual Reality – Fly-ThroughsVirtual Reality – Fly-Throughs
Hand-Eye CuesHand-Eye Cues
Hand-Helds for Point-of-Care DeliveryHand-Helds for Point-of-Care Delivery
Context Matching Context Matching
Voice ActivationVoice Activation
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3-D Surface RenderingCABG
3-D Surface RenderingCABG
Courtesy Gary R. Caputo, M.D., UCSF
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Virtual Reality Fly-Through of Coronary Arteries
Virtual Reality Fly-Through of Coronary Arteries
Courtesy Gary R. Caputo, M.D., UCSF
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Sliding VRSliding VR
Courtesy Richard S.Breiman, M.D., UCSF
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Michael Teistler, Technical Institute of Braunschweig
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Hand-Helds for Point-of Care Delivery
Hand-Helds for Point-of Care Delivery
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role Navigation by radiologist/clinicianNavigation by radiologist/clinician at the at the
PACS display (or enterprise-wide web) in real-PACS display (or enterprise-wide web) in real-
timetime
–Raw Data & Processing ModelRaw Data & Processing Model
–Color EncodingColor Encoding
–OverlaysOverlays
–WaveformsWaveforms
–Audio or Other Sense?Audio or Other Sense?
Navigation by radiologist/clinicianNavigation by radiologist/clinician at the at the
PACS display (or enterprise-wide web) in real-PACS display (or enterprise-wide web) in real-
timetime
–Raw Data & Processing ModelRaw Data & Processing Model
–Color EncodingColor Encoding
–OverlaysOverlays
–WaveformsWaveforms
–Audio or Other Sense?Audio or Other Sense?
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Standards, Databases & Integration
Standards, Databases & Integration
Open StandardsOpen Standards
Real-Time Processing at PACS DisplayReal-Time Processing at PACS Display
3-D Integrated into PACS Display & Web3-D Integrated into PACS Display & Web
Other Relevant Data – Integrated HIS-Other Relevant Data – Integrated HIS-
RIS-PACS-Speech & IHE (maintaining RIS-PACS-Speech & IHE (maintaining
user & patient focus)user & patient focus)
Open StandardsOpen Standards
Real-Time Processing at PACS DisplayReal-Time Processing at PACS Display
3-D Integrated into PACS Display & Web3-D Integrated into PACS Display & Web
Other Relevant Data – Integrated HIS-Other Relevant Data – Integrated HIS-
RIS-PACS-Speech & IHE (maintaining RIS-PACS-Speech & IHE (maintaining
user & patient focus)user & patient focus)
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Evaluation & ValidationEvaluation & Validation
Objective MethodologiesObjective Methodologies
Standard Datasets for Performance TestingStandard Datasets for Performance Testing
Collaborative & Comparison ResearchCollaborative & Comparison Research
Objective MethodologiesObjective Methodologies
Standard Datasets for Performance TestingStandard Datasets for Performance Testing
Collaborative & Comparison ResearchCollaborative & Comparison Research
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Affected Processes Affected Processes
InterpretationInterpretation
CommunicationCommunication
Workflow & EfficiencyWorkflow & Efficiency
Diagnostic AccuracyDiagnostic Accuracy
–Reduction of Medical ErrorsReduction of Medical Errors
Quality of CareQuality of Care
InterpretationInterpretation
CommunicationCommunication
Workflow & EfficiencyWorkflow & Efficiency
Diagnostic AccuracyDiagnostic Accuracy
–Reduction of Medical ErrorsReduction of Medical Errors
Quality of CareQuality of Care
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We Have Come a Long Way, But…
We Have Come a Long Way, But…
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What SCAR Hopes To DoWhat SCAR Hopes To Do Bring Forward the ProblemBring Forward the Problem
Facilitate Exchange of IdeasFacilitate Exchange of Ideas
–Between Researchers, End-Users, Industry, Between Researchers, End-Users, Industry,
Other FieldsOther Fields
–Via Workshops & ForumsVia Workshops & Forums
–By Lobbing NIH & Other AgenciesBy Lobbing NIH & Other Agencies
Sponsor ResearchSponsor Research
Communicate Issues & ResultsCommunicate Issues & Results
Bring Forward the ProblemBring Forward the Problem
Facilitate Exchange of IdeasFacilitate Exchange of Ideas
–Between Researchers, End-Users, Industry, Between Researchers, End-Users, Industry,
Other FieldsOther Fields
–Via Workshops & ForumsVia Workshops & Forums
–By Lobbing NIH & Other AgenciesBy Lobbing NIH & Other Agencies
Sponsor ResearchSponsor Research
Communicate Issues & ResultsCommunicate Issues & Results
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DICOM Role(especially)DICOM Role(especially)
WG4WG4 Compression Compression WG8WG8 Structured Reporting Structured Reporting
WG10WG10 Strategic Strategic WG11WG11 Display Function Std Display Function Std
WG16WG16 Magnetic Resonance, Magnetic Resonance, Sup49Sup49 WG17WG17 3D 3D
WG20WG20 Imaging & Information Systems Integration Imaging & Information Systems Integration
WG21WG21 Computed Tomography Computed Tomography
WG4WG4 Compression Compression WG8WG8 Structured Reporting Structured Reporting
WG10WG10 Strategic Strategic WG11WG11 Display Function Std Display Function Std
WG16WG16 Magnetic Resonance, Magnetic Resonance, Sup49Sup49 WG17WG17 3D 3D
WG20WG20 Imaging & Information Systems Integration Imaging & Information Systems Integration
WG21WG21 Computed Tomography Computed Tomography
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DICOM RoleDICOM Role
Join in the TRIP!Join in the TRIP!Join in the TRIP!Join in the TRIP!