Connect Imaging Introduces Software for Fuji Digital Mammography Systems.HONOLULU -- Connect Imaging, Inc., a provider of tailor-made PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. (picture archiving and communication systems), has introduced new software for use with FCRm digital mammography digital mammography Imaging The capture of mammographic images on a digital grid Pros ↑ resolution and clarity than conventional mammography; DM is of use as a screening technique, and allows faster, earlier, and more accurate detection of early breast systems from FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Philip J. Manly, chief executive officer of Connect Imaging, the company developed its newest module, called VCM VCM Vinyl Chloride Monomer VCM Variable Cylinder Management (Honda) VCM Virtual Channel Memory VCM Value Chain Management VCM Voice-Coil Motor VCM Vehicle Control Module VCM Vignette Content Management Port, to address an issue Connect Imaging identified while validating its PACS for use with Fuji's computed radiography radiography: see X ray. mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her system installed at one of Connect's clients. "We are pleased to offer this software product to other users of Fuji's mammography CR systems," Manly said. "Connect Imaging excels at addressing the unique workflow issues associated with digital mammography, including those of integrating prior film-based studies. For Fuji, we created customized software See custom software. for use with its Flash Plus IIPm console unit to ensure that all portions of a mammography study are hung correctly." Manly said that Fuji has fully validated the VCM Port software and now offers it for use with the company's FCRm digital mammography systems (Part Number X-VCMPORT-00). Users of Fuji's FCRm system also may purchase the software directly from Connect Imaging. According to Manly, the ability to provide customized PACS solutions is a hallmark of Connect Imaging. "Our software modules allow flexibility in configuration to satisfy current and future requirements," he said. "We specialize in complex workflow and image distribution, and are known for exceptional, personalized customer service and support." FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA is a leading worldwide provider of digital mammography and other diagnostic imaging products. It recently announced a milestone of 500 mammography system sales in the United States in just 18 months. About Connect Imaging Connect Imaging offers customized PACS systems to meet the needs of imaging centers, smaller hospitals, and specialty practices such as mammography, perinatology perinatology /peri·na·tol·o·gy/ (-na-tol´ah-je) the branch of medicine (obstetrics and pediatrics) dealing with the fetus and infant during the perinatal period. per·i·na·tol·o·gy n. , and mobile imaging services. It recently released a PACS designed specifically for mammography imaging practices. Connect operates on three pillars of strength: design, customization, and support. The company maintains manufacturing operations and live technical support in Pittsburgh and product development operations in Honolulu. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.connectimaging.com. |
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