10. Glossary
10. Glossary
DICOM(Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine)
The DICOM standard was developed by the American College of Radiology and the
National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association of the USA.
The DICOM compatible device connection enables to transfer the medical image and
information. The DICOM, Part 14 document defines the digital, grayscale medical
image display.
DVI(Digital Visual Interface)
A digital flat panel interface. DVI can transmit digital data from the PC directly without
loss with the signal transition method “TMDS”.
There are two kinds of DVI connectors. One is DVI-D connector for digital signal input
only. The other is DVI-I connector for both digital and analog signal inputs.
DVI DMPM(DVI Digital Monitor Power Management)
The Power management system for the digital interface. The “Monitor ON” status
(operation mode) and the “Active Off” status (power-saving mode) are indispensable for
the DVI-DMPM as the monitor’s power mode.
Resolution
The LCD panel consists of a fixed number of pixel elements which are illuminated to
form the screen image. This monitor consists of 2048 horizontal pixels and 2560 vertical
pixels. At a resolution of 2048 x 2560, all pixels are displayed as a full screen.
TMDS(Transition Minimized Differential Signaling)
A signal transition method for the digital interface.
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