Combining images and reports in remote observation stations involves matching attributes of image data and report data, adding study identifier to report data on confirmation of connection

摘要

The method involves combining images and report data by storing image data frames, receiving report data via a serial connection (60), detecting report data without study identifiers, searching for a frame with attributes connected to the image data that closely match report data attributes, displaying a message requesting confirmation that the report data should be connected to the frame and adding the study identifier to the report data. The method involves combining images and report data in a computerized system by storing frames of image data in a memory, receiving report data via a serial connection, detecting report data without study identifiers, searching the frames of image data for a frame with attributes connected to the image data that closely coincide with attributes connected to the report data, displaying a message requesting confirmation that the report data should be connected to the frame with coincident attributes and adding the study identifier to the report data on receiving confirmation. Independent claims are also included for: (1) A scanner (2) A method of transmitting combined images and reports (3) An observation station