Kodak DirectView CR 500 System, Руководство пользователя

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Glossary
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Glossary
1 cm Scale
When selected, a one centimeter (cm) scale is applied along a horizontal and
vertical edge of the image.
AC Application Consultant.
AE A DICOM term meaning Application Entity.
Audit Log The ability to log the activity of each user during each login session.
Bar Code A series of black and white lines that represent data that can be scanned and
digitized.
Bar Code Scanner A device that scans and translates information from bar codes printed on a
requisition or from bar code labels.
Black Surround Mask
Kodak Black Surround Software automatically detects the collimated area of
the image and applies a black mask to it.
Brightness Analogous to window level. The brightness of an image determines how light
or dark the overall image appears.
Burn-In When something becomes part of the image and can never be removed. It
replaces the image data in the area it occupies.
Cassette
The outer casing that contains the storage phosphor screen. The cassette is
inserted into the CR System.
Cassette ID The number that identifies the cassette holding the storage phosphor screen
on which the patient was exposed.
Collimation To reduce the size of the X-Ray beam by restricting it, usually with lead
shutters.
Contrast
Analogous to the window width. The contrast defines the span of code values
and the relationship between the dark and light areas of the image.
Convolution A mathematical process that multiplies the image by a kernel. The size of the
kernel determines the number of weight factors and, therefore, the extent to
which the image is blurred. This is done to produce an image with lines or
edges that are more clearly defined.
CR Computed Radiography, the process of creating digital radiographic images.
Default Predefined information that is automatically applied, but which can be
replaced with a specific selection.
De-identify To remove all information from a medical record that could connect the
record with a particular individual.
Destination A location where an image is sent. Destinations include laser printers and
clinical and diagnostic workstations.
Destination Type Destinations can be configured as one of three types: mandatory, protected or
default.