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Fig. 1. This schematic shows image acquisition. When startftp command
on Advantage Windows workstation is invoked, proxy file transfer protocol
(FTP) server initiates IDL_FTP graphical user interface (GUI) via Xwindows
connection. Proxy FTP server polls film directory on Advantage Windows
workstation for images that were dragged by user to film composer. These
images are sent to proxy server, converted to tagged image file format (TIFF)
images within IDL (Research Systems, Boulder, CO), and then sent to client
computer (i.e., Macintosh [Apple Computer, Cupertino, CA] or PC). Searchable
patient database text log is automatically created and updated on both proxy
FTP server and client computer reflecting patient information, folder
location, and number of images transferred.
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