Method for performing distributed analysis and interactive review of medical image data

摘要

A technique is provided for improving workflow in processing and exchange of image data in a medical context. Image data may be accessed for processing, and save-state information may be generated following such processing that captures a state of an application used to process the image data files. A link to the save-state information may be stored on a common memory device and selected or executed by a radiologist or downstream service provider for accessing both the images and for placing the application in the state used to process the images. The resulting workflow greatly facilitates access to images as well as restoration of useful states of applications used to process the images.