The Teleradiology concept

Key characteristics:

• Uses universal protocols
  (e.g. DICOM, CHILI, ftp, scp,
  DICOM e-mail: recommended by German Radiology Society (working group @GIT))
• Automatic conversion between protocols
• Automatic routing depending on various parameters (including port, AET, day of the week, time, DICOM fields)
• Fault-tolerant, with automatic resumption after interruption
• Extensive security concept according to BSI recommendations
• Various encryption options available
• Backed up log files to record data transmission activity
• Can be integrated into any PACS or DICOM modality

Special features:

• Manufacturer independent
• Conforms to the new German X-Ray Ordinance
• Allows teleconferencing via LAN or WAN