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DROC System Overview and Workflow

The document provides an overview of the DROC system, including its components, peripheral devices, and image acquisition workflow. The DROC software works with an exposure synchronizing device and E-COM dongle. It can connect to devices like detectors, X-ray generators, and collimators. The DROC allows accessing worklists, re-examining and reprocessing images, and protecting patient records. It follows different workflows depending on whether the site uses bar code scanning for patient ID.

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DROC System Overview and Workflow

The document provides an overview of the DROC system, including its components, peripheral devices, and image acquisition workflow. The DROC software works with an exposure synchronizing device and E-COM dongle. It can connect to devices like detectors, X-ray generators, and collimators. The DROC allows accessing worklists, re-examining and reprocessing images, and protecting patient records. It follows different workflows depending on whether the site uses bar code scanning for patient ID.

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SECTION A

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the DROC system. A description and illustration of
the system components which might be connected is included, as well as a description of
possible output devices and image acquisition workflow.

CONTENTS

SECTION A INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1

I NOCTIUDR . . . . . 2
O NOSTI ERPA P EDRMOF . . . . 3
S R D NA T F S N OC T U I . . . . 4
I E G MA A O T N S I UC Q W W O L FR K . . . . 6
A NLOADTI W O W L FR K O NOSTI EPRA . . . . 7

A1
Introduction

Introduction

The DROC is the user interface application of the Digital Radiography System. New patient
register/Worklist retrieving, exposure control, image processing and data transmitting are all
achieved at the DROC. The DROC also provides the control functions responsible for
synchronizing the ready states of the Detector and the X-ray equipment.

The DROC is composed of following components:

 DROC software
 E-COM dongle
 Exposure Synchronizing Device

In practice, the peripheral devices which collaborate with DROC to make an entire DR
system for actual operation MIGHT involve:

 PC with monitor, keyboard, pointing device (mouse or trackball), and network card.
 Prep/Exposure switch
 Detector
 X-ray high frequency generator
 Collimator
 Auto-positioning supporting system
 Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) is extremely recommended to ensure the
uninterrupted power for the PC
 Bar Code Reader; supports a Hospital Information System/Radiology Information
System (HIS/RIS) interface

The recommended PC hardware for DROC, anyway, a high performance computer is


strongly recommended to improve the system stability.

 OS: Windows 7/8/10

A2 DROC User Manual


Introduction

Operations Performed

There are many operations that you can perform on DROC. The standard functions are
listed in Table 1, and from where you can also find some more information about each.

As the DROC program is always working with various x -ray devices and detectors, there

DROC User Manual A3


Introduction

Receive worklist from HIS or RIS Refer to Section C

Re-exam a completed patient Refer to Section D

Resend and reprint images. Refer to Section D

Reprocess the captured images Refer to Section D

Protect patient records from being deleted by the system (as par

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Introduction

Image Acquisition Workflow

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image acquisition session starts when you scan a patient ID or accession number bar
code.

Then:
 If your site supports a connection to a Hospital Information System, Radiology
Information System, or other remote patient database, the DROC application
queries that database for the ID.
 If your site does not support such a remote database connection, the DROC
application searches its local database for the patient ID or accession number.
Patients and related patient/visit information are kept temporarily (the time interval
to save is defined by configuration). The storage space availability limits the saving
interval as well.
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 Searching for and selecting an existing patient who has recently been X-rayed, if
the patient's record is still stored in the application's local database.
 If the patient's record is not in the local database, manually specifying the patient
and related patient/visit information.

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Common questions

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Not using an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) with the DROC system can result in power disruptions that may interrupt the operation of the PC and other connected peripherals. This can lead to data loss, potential damage to sensitive equipment, and interruptions in the image acquisition workflow, reducing system reliability and efficiency .

The Hospital Information System (HIS) or Radiology Information System (RIS) play a critical role by providing the worklist to the DROC system. The system can receive and manage patient data from these systems, allowing for efficient data retrieval, re-examination, and the resending or reprinting of images based on HIS/RIS interfaces .

A high-performance computer is crucial for the DROC system's functionality because it enhances system stability and performance. It ensures smooth operation of the DROC software, handles complex image processing tasks, and supports robust data management capabilities. This minimizes system downtimes and optimizes the processing power needed for efficient coordination of the DROC components .

In the DROC system, patient identification and data processing begin by scanning a patient ID or accession number bar code. If the site supports a remote connection to a Hospital Information System or Radiology Information System, the DROC queries the database. Without such a connection, it checks its local database for the ID. This flexibility in configuration allows sites to manage patient data according to their capabilities .

The DROC system synchronizes the X-ray equipment and the detector using the Exposure Synchronizing Device, which manages the control functions necessary for aligning the ready states of the X-ray equipment and the Detector, ensuring proper coordination for image acquisition .

To ensure the stability of the DROC system, it is strongly recommended to use a high-performance computer as part of the PC setup. Additionally, an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) is advised to ensure continuous power supply to the PC. The system is also advised to be maintained with a recommended configuration to manage storage space and saving intervals appropriately .

The DROC user interface application in a Digital Radiography System is composed of DROC software, E-COM dongle, and Exposure Synchronizing Device. It requires peripheral devices such as a PC with a monitor, keyboard, pointing device, network card, Prep/Exposure switch, Detector, X-ray high frequency generator, Collimator, Auto-positioning supporting system, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), and Bar Code Reader that supports HIS/RIS interface .

Peripheral devices collaborate with the DROC system to create a functional Digital Radiography setup by supporting key functions such as image acquisition, data management, and system control. Devices like the PC, Detector, X-ray generator, Collimator, Bar Code Reader, and others integrate with the DROC software and hardware components to provide a cohesive system capable of managing and processing radiographic outputs efficiently .

If a remote database connection is unavailable, the DROC system searches its local database for patient ID or accession number. The patient and related visit information are temporarily stored, with the saving interval defined by the configuration. Storage space availability limits the saving interval to manage data efficiently .

In the DROC system, the image acquisition workflow using bar code scanning starts by scanning a patient ID or accession number bar code. If there is a connection to a Hospital Information System, Radiology Information System, or another remote database, the DROC queries that database. In the absence of such a connection, it searches its local database. When the patient ID is found, the DROC application 'opens' that patient in the main window, enabling the start of the image acquisition session .

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