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Apparatus for retrieval and processing of selected archived images for display at workstation terminals

  • US 5,179,651 A
  • Filed: 02/05/1991
  • Issued: 01/12/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image display system for operation in conjunction with computer means and a remote source of images which are selectively displayed, the system comprising:

  • a plurality of display means for displaying user selected images, each display means having a screen from which a user views the images;

    processing means for receiving user selected images from the remote source and for driving a corresponding user selected display means to display the selected image;

    an image data channel dedicated to transferring image data indicative of the selected images from the remote source to the processing means, the image data channel primarily carrying image data; and

    a host channel coupled to the computer means for providing command and control signals to the processing means to enable the transferring of image data from the remote source on the image data channel to the processing means, such that image data is carried on the image data channel and is separated from command and control signals on the host channel.

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