Medical files on microfilm, the DRS DIGITIZER for special formats - In 24 hour use since 2004
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| DRS DIGITIZER for special formats |
DRS was presented with a difficult task by Bern's Inselspital hospital.The assignment was to digitize microfilm jackets in a special format.
The Inselspital hospital in Bern has archived its medical history on 3.5 million microfilm jackets measuring 187 x 87 mm. In terms of medical treatment it is important to make these documents available when requested by doctors quickly and in high quality via the internal network. The Inselspital hospital was unable to scan these special formats economically with conventional microfilm scanners. In addition to this the quality of the microfilm jackets also proved to be a challenge. DRS has developed and produced a scanner precisely for this requirement profile with its DRS DIGITIZER. The system has been in use since 2004 and it has processed more than 500,000 documents to date. After scanning the documents in a high-resolution grayscale format and implementing quality control measures, the documents are converted into a binary format for storage and processing by using Software Image Prozess Pro from Giercke Software.
These documents are transferred to a second computer system. The allocation of documents in a database system is conducted semi-automatically by comparing the digitized header data from the microfiche with the data in a digital patient directory.
After comparison the data is transferred for storage. Approximately 15 minutes later they are available for viewing by the medical doctor requesting the file.
DRS Digitale Repro-Systeme GmbH
Im Lipperfeld 33
D-46047 Oberhausen
Tel. +49208-46796010
Fax +49208467960-33
info@digitizer.info
Susanne Schreier
Project partner
Inselspital Bern
As one of the most prominent university hospitals in Switzerland the Inselspital hospital is considered a flagship for the Canton of Bern. The Inselspital, which was founded in 1354, has deep roots in society. Its appeal to the healthcare market is strong and its services are called upon and held in high esteem far beyond the Canton of Bern. More than 7,000 employees do their utmost on a daily basis to provide the best medical and nursing care for around 250,000 patients each year.
More informations to Inselspital Bern
www.insel.ch
DRS Digitale Repro-Systeme GmbH
DRS has successfully developed a completely automatic scanner technology for microfiches and microfilm jackets. The Oberhausen company produces and sells the DRS DIGITIZER worldwide and is expanding the service centre at the Oberhausen facility. Numerous customers can attest to the quality of the DRS Digitizer and the service. The DRS DIGITIZER is used by numerous German authorities as well as by the US Department of Defence and by Canadian Pension Insurance Institutions. Foreign service centres within Europe are primarily equipped with systems. Due to the use of modern, future-oriented CCD flat chip technology and a high-performance microfiche feed system, the DRS Digitizer is able to convert very large quantities of analogue microfiches with high quality demands and microfilm jackets quickly and with excellent quality into different data formats. Extensive information on applications and references for banks, insurance, publishing companies, archives and industrial companies are available upon request. More information on the company: www.digitizer.info