Connectivity Setup; Connectivity Introduction - GE Voluson E Series Service Manual

3.12 Connectivity Setup

The Voluson E-Series ultrasound system can be connected to various connectivity devices. The following
sections describe how to connect the system to a remote archive/work station or a DICOM service, using a
TCP/IP connection.

3.12.1 Connectivity Introduction

This section describes communication and connection options between the Voluson E-Series ultrasound
system and other devices in the hospital information system.
The following scenarios are covered:
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stand-alone Voluson E-Series system; see
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Voluson E-Series and one or several PC workstations - with Software 4D View installed - within a
"Sneaker Net" environment. ("Sneaker Net" means that you use a DVD/CD to move data because no
network is available); see
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Voluson E-Series and DICOM server in a network; see
3.12.1.1 Dataflow Concept
Communication between the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system and other information providers on the
network takes the form of data flows. Each dataflow defines the transfer of patient information from either an
input source to the system, or from the system to an output source (see examples in
page 3-56
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Patient information can include demographic data and images, as well as reports and Measurement and
Analysis (M&A) data. A dataflow is a set of pre-configured services. Selecting a dataflow will automatically
customize the ultrasound system to work according to the services associated with this dataflow.
By utilizing data flows, the user can configure the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system to optimally meet the
needs of the facility, while keeping the user interface unchanged. Once the dataflow is selected, the actual
location of the database is entirely transparent.
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Section 3.12.1.4 on page 3-57
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Section 3.12.1.5 on page 3-57
Section 3.12.1.2 on
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