Development of a Mini-Mobile Digital Radiography System by Using Wireless Smart Devices |
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Authors: | Chang-Won Jeong Su-Chong Joo Jong-Hyun Ryu Jinseok Lee Kyong-Woo Kim Kwon-Ha Yoon |
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Institution: | 1. Imaging Science based Lung and Bone Disease Research Center, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksandeaero, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 570-749, Republic of Korea 2. Department of Computer Engineering, Wonkwang University, 460 Iksandeaero, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 570-749, Republic of Korea 3. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, 460 Iksandeaero, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 570-749, Republic of Korea 4. Nanofocusray, #A-210 Technoville JBTP, 824 PalbokDong 2-Ga, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea 5. Department of Radiology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, 460 Iksandeaero, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 570-749, Republic of Korea
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Abstract: | The current technologies that trend in digital radiology (DR) are toward systems using portable smart mobile as patient-centered care. We aimed to develop a mini-mobile DR system by using smart devices for wireless connection into medical information systems. We developed a mini-mobile DR system consisting of an X-ray source and a Complementary Metal–Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) sensor based on a flat panel detector for small-field diagnostics in patients. It is used instead of the systems that are difficult to perform with a fixed traditional device. We also designed a method for embedded systems in the development of portable DR systems. The external interface used the fast and stable IEEE 802.11n wireless protocol, and we adapted the device for connections with Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and smart devices. The smart device could display images on an external monitor other than the monitor in the DR system. The communication modules, main control board, and external interface supporting smart devices were implemented. Further, a smart viewer based on the external interface was developed to display image files on various smart devices. In addition, the advantage of operators is to reduce radiation dose when using remote smart devices. It is integrated with smart devices that can provide X-ray imaging services anywhere. With this technology, it can permit image observation on a smart device from a remote location by connecting to the external interface. We evaluated the response time of the mini-mobile DR system to compare to mobile PACS. The experimental results show that our system outperforms conventional mobile PACS in this regard. |
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Keywords: | Digital radiography Web technology Medical devices Portable DR Smart device Wireless communication |
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