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DatCard Licenses Its DICOM Image Publishing Patent To Dicom Solutions
July 15, 2008
License Agreement Avoids Litigation to Enforce DatCard’s
Patent on Systems for Recording DICOM Images on Portable Media that Can Be Read
without Specialized Viewing Software
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--DatCard Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of DICOM digital distribution
systems, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Dicom Solutions,
granting Dicom Solutions a license under DatCard’s patent, U.S.
Patent 7,302,164. DatCard’s patent is directed to systems that distribute
and record DICOM medical image data onto CDs or DVDs that can be read without
specialized viewing software. This key technology facilitates the worldwide
sharing of critical medical information with health care providers and patients,
enhancing the quality of patient care, while saving costs for health care providers.
DatCard includes its patented invention
in its innovative PacsCube and SmartLine products. Under the license, DatCard
will be providing PacsCube products to Dicom Solutions, and soon will be providing
Dicom Solutions with customized products that use DatCard’s patented technology.
The license agreement is part of a broader strategic alliance between DatCard
and Dicom Solutions under which the two companies will be providing each other
with strategic, marketing, and technical assistance.
“DatCard is very pleased to
have reached this agreement with Dicom Solutions,” said Andrew Rosenzweig,
Vice President of Sales & Marketing for DatCard Systems. “The license
agreement will provide significant revenue to DatCard. At the same time, the
strategic partnership will provide each company with the benefit of the other’s
significant marketing and technical skills. DatCard looks forward to a long
and productive relationship with Dicom Solutions.”
About DatCard
DatCard Systems, Inc., (www.datcard.com)
software developer, integrator and a leading global supplier of DICOM digital
distribution systems, was established with the goal of creating a software/hardware
solution that would provide a completely automated, cost-effective alternative
to the inefficiencies of storing and distributing laser film. The goal was achieved
with the introduction of PacsCube – the first generation DICOM distribution
system. With the launch of its second product, MammoSmart, DatCard Systems is
providing and empowering patients with their complete mammography history and
breast care information on an automatically produced and customizable CD/DVD.
Today, DatCard Systems’ family of products is one of the most implemented
DICOM distribution solutions in the medical community around the world.
About Dicom Solutions Inc.
Dicom Solutions is one of
the leading distributors in the medical imaging industry. With installations
at over 450 imaging centers and hospitals since 2003, Dicom Solutions is known
as a company with outstanding loyalty and support and has become well respected
by its partners and customers. Dicom Solutions vows to stay true to its company
mission in being the low cost leader selling most of its solutions for 1/3 of
the competitions’ price such as PACS, Archive, Teleradiology, DICOM to
CD, CR, DICOM Converters & PACS Accessory solutions. Dicom Solutions integrates
the best of breed technologies into a cohesive solution and has developed an
expertise in solutions that meet customer requirements in the Medical Industries.
Our objective is to work with you to understand your business, and provide solution(s)
that help you achieve those goals. Please visit the company website at www.DicomSolutions.com
or email at info@dicomsolutions.com
for more information.
