TIMS DICOM Connectivity Solution

Almost all modern medical imaging modalities conform to the DICOM standard for communication with, for example, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).  Older modalities may not be DICOM conformant and thus the images they produce must be captured by other means (print or video, for example).  DICOM connectivity solutions sit between the modality and the PACS and are able to grab images from the modality, convert them into DICOM format and send them to PACS or other locations.

DICOM connectivity solutions are therefore able to prolong the usefulness of older modalities at relatively little cost (compared to upgrading or purchasing a new modality).  Any modality that produces a video output signal can be connected via these systems.  Modality output can be in the form of single images or streaming video.  Proven modalities include: fluoroscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, MRI and angiography.

TIMS DICOM system is guaranteed to connect any non-DICOM modality with any PACS and provides a cost-effective solution to any DICOM connectivity problem.

Further Information about TIMS DICOM

TIMS DICOM System Datasheet

TIMS DICOM System DICOM Conformance Statement

TIMS DICOM System IHE Statement

TIMS DICOM System PC specification

TIMS DICOM System Modality List

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TIMS converts any non-DICOM modality to DICOM

This includes ultrasound, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, motion X-ray, angiography, nuclear medicine, MR, CT, and much more.  TIMS captures both static images and streaming video at 30 frames per second.  TIMS even converts to DICOM the JPG, BMP, and AVI images generated in pathology and dermatology applications. The resulting digital study can be sent to PACS, recorded to CD/DVD/USB, and printed to film or paper.  TIMS is available for a small fraction of the cost of a modality upgrade.

Digital Imaging - With or Without PACS

Most hospitals either have PACS or are thinking about implementing PACS in the next couple of years.  TIMS connects any non-DICOM modality to PACS.  Further, TIMS is an excellent solution for hospitals to "go digital" before PACS is implemented.  With TIMS, studies can be recorded to CD/DVD/USB for soft-copy reads and storage.  And when the hospital implements PACS at a later date, the modality is immediately connected to the PACS via TIMS.  TIMS is the PACS connectivity solution.

TIMS 500 DICOM System

• For all analog & DICOM medical modalities
• Static capture only; scanner input
• DICOM send & receive
• Convert JPG, BMP, PNG and AVI files to DICOM
• DICOM & Windows print
• No CD/DVD/USB burning
• Small footprint computer
• Foresight Imaging video capture hardware
• Support & maintenance (1 year)
• Not upgradable to a TIMS 1000 or TIMS 2000
• LCD monitor, installation, & training

Please contact us for pricing information.

TIMS 1000 DICOM System

• For all analog & DICOM medical modalities
• Static capture only; scanner input
• DICOM send & receive
• Convert JPG, BMP, PNG and AVI files to DICOM
• DICOM & Windows print
• CD/DVD/USB burning
• Small footprint computer with CD/DVD-RW
• Foresight Imaging video capture hardware
• Support & maintenance (1 year)
• Upgradable to streaming capture with software purchase
• LCD monitor, installation, & training

Please contact us for pricing information.

TIMS 2000 DICOM System

• For all analog & DICOM medical modalities
• Static & streaming capture; scanner input
• DICOM send & receive
• Convert JPG, BMP, PNG and AVI files to DICOM
• DICOM & Windows print
• CD/DVD/USB burning
• Small footprint computer with CD/DVD-RW
• Foresight Imaging video capture hardware
• Support & maintenance (1 year)
• LCD monitor, installation, & training

Please contact us for pricing information.

TIMS DICOM Gateway Software

There is also a TIMS software-only solution.  This is ideal for hospitals that need to convert their JPG, BMP, or AVI images to DICOM.  The resulting DICOM studies can then be sent to PACS, burned to CD/DVD/USB, or printed.  The TIMS DICOM Gateway Software can also be used as a centralized CD/DVD burning station or printing station.  Or it can be used to receive DICOM studies from DICOM modalities.  Its major differentiation from the TIMS DICOM System is that it cannot acquire from non-DICOM modalities.  And since the TIMS DICOM Gateway Software does not require the TIMS hardware, it is extremely cost effective.

TIMS Gateway Software Only System Requirements

If you have a need for DICOM conversion of digital images (JPG, BMP, AVI), TIMS Gateway Software provides a simple, low-cost solution.  Below are the requirements for installing the TIMS Software.

• Windows XP Professional
• 1.0 GHz CPU or better
• 80 GB hard drive or better
• 512 MB RAM or better
• CD/DVD-RW recommended (for CD/DVD burning)
• 10/100/1000 Mbit network recommended

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For further information regarding TIMS DICOM Connectivity, please call 01302 371500 or email information@danum.com.