Medical Imaging Systems

Pleora’s high-throughput networked video connectivity solutions leverage the time-honored and trusted Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) platform.

In a medical environment, this means bringing together all the image sensors, PCs, processing units, and displays into a common framework that complements Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) based on the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard.

Why GigE Vision over GigE?

Manufacturers choose Pleora’s GigE-based networked video connectivity for medical imaging and archiving to:

Improve clinical workflow by increasing patient throughput.
Drive down system costs by using commonly available components and cabling.
Isolate PCs and other processing equipment from sterile environments.
Extend the life of equipment by adapting it to be GigE Vision® compliant.
Future-proof their systems, since our solution scales easily to accommodate the addition of new sensors, displays, and processors.
Ensure reliable data transfer in conformance with regulations.

Medical imaging applications

Applications for Pleora’s medical imaging solutions include:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Computed tomography (CT scan)
Image-guided surgery
Digital radiography
Fluoroscopy
Dental imaging
Veterinary radiology

Networked video connectivity in action

Below, we share an example of networked video in a real-world medical application. In the illustration, imaging data from the C-arm is converted to IP packets for reliable, real-time transport over a standard GigE network. The video processing unit in the control room enhances the images and streams them back over the network to the three displays shown in the operating room — and all with low, consistent latency.

Image of a GigE Vision-compliant digital radiography system.

Ethernet-based network delivering reliable, real-time transport of medical imaging data.

For more information on how Pleora’s GigE-based networked video connectivity solutions can bring value to your medical imaging system, we invite you to join our Support Center or simply give us a call at (613) 270-0625.