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DVTK new update – August 2021

Dear all,

we are happy to inform you about the new DICOM 2021a Standard DVTk definition files as well as on the updated DVTk based applications.

We hope you enjoy reading this DVTk news update!

 

The DVTk team

 

2021a definition file set now available

 

DVTk applications work by validating DICOM objects using a set of definition files that specify the different Information Object Definitions of the DICOM standard.

 

As you may know, the freely downloadable definition files were created in 2010. A crowdfunding initiative, initiated three years ago in order to fund the update of the definition files, was not successful. ICT Group therefore decided to invest time and effort to create the updated 2020a definition file set and make them available for a small fee.

 

We’re happy to announce that ICT Group has again invested time and effort to the meticulous task of creating the 2021a definition files set. The 2021a DVTk definition files are now available!

 

Although ICT Group is asking a small contribution fee per company for the updated definition files, any revenue will be re-invested in the DVTk open source project. So, if you would like to use these latest definition files, then acquire them and support the DVTk project in the process!

Read more about it here..

 

DVTk tool updates available

The DICOM Standard is ever evolving. One of the recent changes is the addition of new VRs. This is a list of recently added ones:

  • OL: Other Long
  • OV: Other 64-bit Very Long
  • SV: Signed 64-bit Very Long
  • UV: Unsigned 64-bit Very Long

Besides these new VRs, also new Transfer Syntaxes have been added.

  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.1.99 Deflated Explicit VR Little Endian
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.7.1 SMPTE ST 2110-20 Uncompressed Progressive Active Video
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.7.2 SMPTE ST 2110-20 Uncompressed Interlaced Active Video
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.7.3 SMPTE ST 2110-30 PCM Digital Audio

Also, some of the retired transfer syntaxes are also added for backward compatibility/testing purposes.

  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.2 Explicit VR Big Endian (Retired)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.52 JPEG Extended (Process 3 & 5) (Retired)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.53 JPEG Spectral Selection, Non-Hierarchical (Process 6 & 8) (Retired)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.54 JPEG Spectral Selection, Non-Hierarchical (Process 7 & 9) (Retired)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.55 JPEG Full Progression, Non-Hierarchical (Process 10 & 12) (Retired)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.56 JPEG Full Progression, Nonhierarchical (Processes 11 & 13)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.58 JPEG Lossless, Nonhierarchical (Processes 15)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.59 JPEG Extended, Hierarchical (Processes 16 & 18)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.60 JPEG Extended, Hierarchical (Processes 17 & 19)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.61 JPEG Spectral Selection, Hierarchical (Processes 20 & 22)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.62 JPEG Spectral Selection, Hierarchical (Processes 21 & 23)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.63 JPEG Full Progression, Hierarchical (Processes 24 & 26)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.64 JPEG Full Progression, Hierarchical (Processes 25 & 27)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.65 JPEG Lossless, Nonhierarchical (Process 28)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.66 JPEG Lossless, Nonhierarchical (Process 29)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.6.1 RFC 2557 MIME Encapsulation (Retired)
  • 1.2.840.10008.1.2.6.2" XML Encoding (Retired)

To prevent incorrect validation warnings because of these changes in the DICOM Standard and to provide compatibility with the new 2021a DVTk definition files, the DVTk based applications have been updated in order to support these changes.

The following updated tools are now available for download on DVTk.org:

  • RIS Emulator;
  • Query Retrieve SCP Emulator;
  • DVT;
  • DICOM Network Analyzer;
  • DICOM Editor;
  • DICOM Compare;
  • Storage SCP Emulator;
  • Storage SCU Emulator;

 

Download these latest releases from this website!

  • Training DICOM Fundamentals and DVTk applied

    The two-day training DICOM Fundamentals and DVTk applied combines theoretical knowledge, practical training and in-depth application.

  • Training Mirth Connect Fundamentals

    The two-day training Mirth Connect Fundamentals combines theoretical knowledge, practical training and in-depth application.

  • DICOM Consultancy

    With many years of experience in DICOM and 2nd generation DICOM(IHE-RO) ICT Group is the independent DICOM partner for advice.

  • DICOM Verification & Validation

    Proper verification&validation testing of communication interfaces (DICOM/HL7) should be a focal point for vendors, since it saves money.

  • DICOM Implementation

    Adding a DICOM interface to a product allowing communication with other systems requires expertise in what would suit a product best. What library to use, what services to implement , how, and how to test, etc. Want to know more?

  • A Conformance Statement in a week?

    Writing a proper and accurate DICOM conformance statement for your product expediently is an art. Could you use help?

  • DICOM interface scan

    Would you want to know what to improve on your products' DICOM interfaces in order to realize better interoperability with other systems?

  • 2023d standard definition files

    Order the DICOM 2023d standard DVTk definition files here!

  • DICOM Compare

    DICOM Compare helps you to easily identify differences between DICOM files.

  • DICOM Editor

    With the DICOM Editor you can quickly modify existing DICOM files.

  • DICOM Network Analyzer

    The DICOM Network Analyzer allows you to quickly and easily capture and analyze DICOM TCP/IP packages from the network.

  • DVT

    DVT is the DICOM Validation Tool from the DVTk Project. It contains a wide range of features like DICOM test script management, Storage Emulators and DICOM Media validation.

  • Query Retrieve SCP Emulator

    This application emulates the Query Retrieve benavior of a PACS.

  • RIS Emulator

    The RIS Emulator gives you the ability to emulate a RIS system.

  • Storage SCP Emulator

    This application emulates the Storage SCP and Storage Commitment SCP behavior of a PACS.

  • Storage SCU Emulator

    This application emulates the Storage SCU and Storage Commitment SCU behavior of a modality.

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