Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for identification of most read images. Certain embodiments provide automatically determining a reading time for an image based on at least one of image viewing time and tool usage with respect to the image, and generating a viewing order for the image based on the reading time. Reading times may be determined for a plurality of images. In certain embodiments, a priority may be assigned to the image based on the reading time. Images may be arranged on a display based on the priority, for example. A series of images may be ordered according to reading time for each of a plurality of images, for example.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for temporally aligning a plurality of cardiac image sequences. The method includes performing a locally linear embedding algorithm on a first set of cardiac image sequences and on a second set of cardiac image sequences. A graphical representation is created for the first set of cardiac image sequences and the second set of cardiac image sequences. A determination is made whether the first set of cardiac image sequences and the second set of cardiac image sequences were generated from a similar point of view. If a similar point of view is found, the first graphical representation and the second graphical representation are aligned using a minimization function. If a similar point of view is not found, the graphs are aligned with a template and then aligned with each other using the minimization function.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a system and method for performing medical image registration. Pixel and voxel correspondences are formulated as energy minimization problems and are optimized with graph cuts. The method includes processing a first set of data and a second set of data using a graph cuts algorithm to determine a minimum value of an energy function. The energy function has a data term and a smoothness term. The method also includes performing registration for the first set of data and the second set of data based on the data term and the smoothness term of the energy function. The system includes a computer system for performing medical image registration. The computer system comprises a processor and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory includes program code executable by the processor for executing a medical image registration algorithm.

Abstract: A multi-stepped default display protocol for diagnostic image review may be implemented using a computer readable medium coupled to a computer which is in turn coupled to a graphical display. The multi-stepped default display protocol may be stored on the computer readable medium from which the computer may read the multi-stepped default display protocol and display diagnostic images on the graphical display in accordance. The graphical display may present the diagnostic images according to the multi-stepped default display protocol by projecting a first display of medical information, providing an indication of at least one alternative display of medical information, receiving a selection of alternative medical information, and projecting the selected alternative display medical information.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for clinical review of a patient comprising: a plurality medical studies relating to a medical history of the patient, each of said plurality of medical studies comprising a representation; a user interface for permitting a user to interact with said representations; a chronology of said representations displayable through said user interface, wherein each of said representations is selectable by said user to form a selected chronological medical study; and a plurality of relevant representations displayable through said user interface, said plurality of relevant representations automatically generated based at least in part on said selected chronological medical study and at least one relevance criterion, wherein each of said plurality of relevant representations is selectable to form a selected relevant medical study.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for circular tool menu configuration and use with a clinical application. Certain embodiments provide a user interface providing software tools and customization for a picture archiving and communication system. The user interface includes a pie-shaped menu including a plurality of tool segments arranged as pieces of the pie-shaped menu. The user interface also includes a pointer movable by a user to select one of the plurality of tool segments in the pie-shaped menu. The user interface further includes an image review area displayed underneath the pie-shaped menu. In certain embodiments, the user interface further includes a tool bar including one or more tools and functions associated with a tool segment in the pie-shaped menu, for example.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for a worklist search and creation tool in a healthcare environment. In an embodiment, the worklist search and creation system includes a worklist user interface, which includes an input search field adapted to receive inputted search data. The system also includes one or more databases for storing information that is associated with a data entry, which includes multiple fields of identification data. In addition, the system includes a search engine for searching the multiple fields of the data entry associated with the information stored in the one or more databases for identifying data that at least partially matches the inputted search data of the worklist user interface and displays any of the at least partially matching data entry in the worklist user interface.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a healthcare worklist including a user interface adapted to display a worklist entry to a user. The user interface is further adapted to display a preview of the contents of the worklist entry to the user.

Abstract: Certain embodiments present a system for generating a medical teaching file message. An image identifier labels medical images based upon information pertaining to user interaction with the image. The system also provides an image search engine that scans and indexes images within a database based on a set of rules. The image search engine generates a subset of images from a larger group of medical images within a database based upon the rules. The system also includes a supporting data selection engine for accepting a free text search query from an interface. The supporting data selection engine scans medical databases based on the free text search query, and provides the supporting data search results via an interface. A teaching file message is generated either automatically or manually from the subset of images and the supporting data search results for transmission to a teaching file.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium including a set of instructions for a computer. The instructions include an access routine, a tracking routine, and a modifying routine. The access routine is configured to communicate a default hanging protocol between a network server and a display workstation. The default hanging protocol includes at least one default display rule for displaying a plurality of images at the display workstation. The default display rule is capable of directing the display workstation to present each of the images at a location on a display device of the display workstation and/or in a sequence in which each of the images is presented at the display workstation. The tracking routine is configured to monitor a selection of an additional display rule. The modifying routine is configured to dynamically modify the default hanging protocol based on the selection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium including a set of instructions for a computer. The instructions include an access routine, a tracking routine, and a modifying routine. The access routine is configured to communicate a default image processing workflow between a network server and a display workstation. The default image processing workflow includes at least one default image processing step for preparing at least one image for presentation to a user. The tracking routine is configured to monitor a selection of at least one additional image processing step to be applied to the image. The modifying routine is configured to modify the default workflow to alter the default workflow and/or add the at least one additional image processing step to the default image processing workflow.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for using gaze detection to improve information display in a healthcare environment. Certain embodiments of a gaze detection and control system include an information system including information related to at least one image, a display device capable of displaying images and data, and a gaze tracking system for detection a location of a user's gaze with respect to the display device. The gaze tracking system triggers a retrieval of information from the information system based at least in part on the location of the user's gaze, and the retrieved information is displayed at the display device. In an embodiment, the retrieved information is overlaid over an image at the display device. In an embodiment, the gaze tracking system includes at least one camera and/or eyewear, for example.

Abstract: One or more of the embodiments of the present invention provide a rules-based system for routing medical reports based on processing report data. Certain embodiments of the invention provide a medical report routing system including a report acquisition component, a language processing component, a routing rule component, and a report transmitting component. The report acquisition component is adapted to receive a medical report. The language processing component adapted to apply natural language processing techniques to the medical report.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a portable, handheld electronic input device and method of use for completing an electronic clinical form and transmitting electronic clinical form data to an external system. The device includes an adaptable, insertable electronic form requesting information related to at least one of a patient and patient care. The device also includes an input mechanism for providing information to complete the electronic form at the portable electronic input device. The input mechanism includes a keyboard, voice recognition software, handwriting recognition software, a touchscreen and/or a stylus enabling a user to input, output, search for, and retrieve information via the device. The device further includes a communication port for transmitting the electronic form and information. The electronic form, in conjunction with the device, provides policy information to a user and guides a user in completing the form using at least one of audio guidance and visual guidance.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for radiological imaging including: viewing a study, the study including a series of radiological images interfacing with the study to allow interaction with the radiological images of the study; selecting an image from the series of radiological images to form an event marker; and grouping with the selected image at least one other neighboring image within the series of radiological images to form an event, the event ranging over a plurality of images within the series. In an embodiment, the event includes at least one of: the selected image within the series and at least one subsequent neighboring image; the selected image and at least one previous neighboring image; and the selected image, at least one previous neighboring image, and at least one subsequent neighboring image.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a method for radiological imaging including: receiving a set of image data, the image data further including information corresponding to at least one functional portion of a patient; identifying the information corresponding to the at least one functional portion of the patient; and grouping the information corresponding to the at least one functional portion of the patient into a group. In an embodiment, the method is performable substantially automatically. In an embodiment, the method further includes enhancing at least a portion of the group. In an embodiment, the enhancing at least a portion of the group is performable automatically. In an embodiment, the enhancing at least a portion of the group is performable manually. In an embodiment, the enhancing at least a portion of the group includes at least one of: applying a look up table; applying a window level; applying an algorithm; and applying a filter.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for displaying a volume image set. The method includes selecting an image hanging protocol and displaying one or more volume images based at least in part on the image hanging protocol. The image hanging protocol includes a rule set for displaying the one or more volume images based at least in part on a body part component. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for displaying a volume image set. The system includes a display device adapted to display one or more volume images based at least in part on an image hanging protocol. The image hanging protocol includes a rule set for displaying the one or more volume images based at least in part on a body part component.

Abstract: An automated system and method for updating reference materials in a healthcare setting. The automated system may comprise a collection of medical reference materials connected to a network, an exam database connected to the network, and a workstation connected to the network for evaluating data stored in the exam database. The method may comprise the steps of tagging exam data, processing the exam data to extract categorizing information, categorizing the exam data, and storing the exam data in a reference collection.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for detecting septal defects. In an embodiment, the method may include acquiring gated MRI data and heart atlas data. A registration of the gated MRI data and the heart atlas data may be performed as well as a flow-balance measurement. An atrial septal detection and ventricular septal detection may be performed, as well as a septal measurement. A diagnostic report may be generated detailing the location and properties of the septal defects. A physician may utilize the diagnostic report for surgery planning. After surgery, the diagnostic report may be compared with a post-surgery diagnostic report to determine the success of the surgery.

Abstract: Embodiments of the presently described technology provide a method for adapting a hanging protocol based on an efficiency of use. The method includes monitoring usage information for a hanging protocol, determining a productivity factor based on an efficiency of a first user during a reading of an imaging study, and recommending at least one of a hanging protocol selection and a hanging protocol change to a second user based on the productivity factor. The usage information includes at least one of a selection of a hanging protocol and a change to the hanging protocol by a first user during the reading of the imaging study.