Telepathology by the Internet.

摘要: A new concept for telemicroscopy has recently been introduced using the Internet and conventional web browser, with Java support microscope remote control as well image transfer discussion (http://amba.charite.de/telemic/). The system two major components: server, which is a computer access connected to automatic microscope, client, who remotely operates microscope. This simplified allows any user become consultant telepathology without acquisition of specialized hardware or software. For inquirer seeking advice, however, this solution still very expensive, since it requires fully automated present study describes that can be used microscopes. video camera mounted on photo tube frame grabber PC. Java-based software transforms into an automatically distributes images, after manual operations, all clients. Any page server client. Chat function online exchange written text Discuss enables mouse button display arrow clients, highlights distinct structures images. was optimized simplicity, while presenting features are necessary show discuss difficult cases expert in field access. It offers perspectives envisaged many pathologists scientists will use facility connect their personal microscopes Internet, forming network teleconsultation. To foster development, described paper being made freely available. Hopefully, development promote communication between may thus increase quality diagnosis. Information inquiry installation available at website mentioned above. Telemicroscopy sessions Telemic version scheduled by contacting authors e-mail (iver. petersen@charite.de).