Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with electronic message communications capability
First Claim
1. A medical diagnostic ultrasound system which produces and stores diagnostic ultrasound images or diagnostic reports, comprising:
- electronic message software installed on said ultrasound system; and
means for connecting said electronic message software to send or receive electronic messages to or from sources external to said ultrasound system.
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Abstract
An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which is capable of sending and receiving electronic messages directly from the user interface of the ultrasound system. This capability permits physicians to send messages, reminders, and diagnostic examination instructions directly to ultrasonographers using the system. The system operator is also able to call a physician to an ultrasound exam by means of an electronic message. Electronic messages can also be used to send and receive diagnostic reports and images, to retrieve diagnostic information such as the system presets for a particular type of ultrasonic examination, and to send and receive information from a hospital information system.
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1. A medical diagnostic ultrasound system which produces and stores diagnostic ultrasound images or diagnostic reports, comprising:
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electronic message software installed on said ultrasound system; and means for connecting said electronic message software to send or receive electronic messages to or from sources external to said ultrasound system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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