DICOM Capacitor

When to Use Capacitor

• Multi-destination routing: Send studies to multiple systems with format customized for each
• DICOM header manipulation: Standardize tags, correct errors, and harmonize metadata
• Compression: Reduce file sizes with JPEG 2000 while preserving diagnostic quality
• Mobile imaging: Enable reliable operation on truck-mounted units with intermittent connectivity
• Remote sites: Manage bandwidth constraints with scheduled transfers
• Unreliable networks: Prevent transmission failures with automatic retries

How It Works

Capacitor sits between your imaging device and destination systems:

1. Point your modality to Capacitor instead of directly to PACS
2. Capacitor receives, processes, and queues studies
3. Based on rules you define, Capacitor routes and formats studies for each destination
4. Studies reach destinations reliably, even across poor connections

Your workflow stays simple while Capacitor handles complex routing, formatting, and delivery tasks.

Impact on Staff

• Streamlined workflow: One storage operation handles all destinations
• Fewer errors: Automatic tag correction prevents display issues
• Network independence: Technologists work without connectivity concerns
• Better productivity: Faster device turnaround with local storage
• Reduced stress: Eliminating manual workarounds and retry processes

Key Features

• Intelligent routing: Sends different study types to their proper destinations
• Format customization: Tailors images for each receiving system's needs
• Tag manipulation: Corrects and standardizes DICOM headers
• Efficient compression: Reduces storage costs and transmission times
• Fault-tolerant design: Ensures successful delivery despite network problems
• Simple updates: Most upgrades complete in minutes with minimal disruption