Design of multimedia global PACS distributed computing environment

In this paper, we present our approach to developing Global Pi&we Archiving and Communication System (Global PACS) applicalions using Ihe Open Software Foundation Distributed Computing Environment (OSF DCE) services and toolkits. Designing distributed Global PACS applications using the OSF DCE approach willfeature an open architecture, heterogeneity, scalability, and technology independence for Global PACS remote consultation and diagnosis applications, including synchronized image annotation, voice and video, system pn’vacy and security. The applications can communicate through various transport services and communicadions networks. The paper presents the development of an initial Global PACS DCE testbed in which the basic functions of remote eonsullation sessions have been implemented using DCE services. Further research and development work is summarized.