ASTM E2663-14(2018)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard provide a standard means to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on any device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE format may use this document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection record.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice facilitates the interoperability of ultrasonic imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of the NEMA Standards Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, transfer and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules and data dictionary that are specific to ultrasonic test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of changes in digital technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation's conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: E2663 − 14 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be ex-
pected from a system implemented by integrating a group of
1.1 This practice facilitates the interoperability of ultrasonic
devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.
imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and
archival storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require
document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice
units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data
E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestruc-
that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units
tive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 defines an indus-
required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No
trial adaptation of the NEMA Standards Publication titled
other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
image data acquisition, review, transfer and archival storage.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and analysis of NDE test results on any system conforming to
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
provides a data dictionary and set of information modules that
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supple-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ments Practice E2339 by providing information object
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
definitions, information modules and data dictionary that are
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
specific to ultrasonic test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues
2. Referenced Documents
that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test
2.1 ASTM Standards:
equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods.
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable
E1454 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of
through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data
Digital Ultrasonic Testing Data (Withdrawn 2013)
transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in
where all the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results
Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of
changes in digital technology. 2.2 Other Documentation:
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard for
1.3 This practice does not specify:
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an imple-
(DICOM), 2014
mentation’s conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the
standard on a device claiming conformance.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital the ASTM website.
Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved June 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved www.astm.org.
in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E2663 - 14. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 1300
E2663-14R18. N. 17th St., Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209, http://www.nema.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3. Terminology Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard provide a standard
means to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The
3.1 Definitions:
ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on any
3.1.1 Nondestructive evaluation terms used in this practice
device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to
can be found in Terminology E1316.
view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE
3.1.2 DICONDE terms used in this practice are defined in
format may use this document to help them decode and display
Practice E2339.
the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection
record.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 A fundamental principle of DICONDE is the use of
6. Information Object Definitions
standard definitions and formats for data communication and
storage. This means all systems that are DICONDE compliant
6.1 Ultrasound Image IOD Description:
use a common data dictionary and common communication
6.1.1 The Ultrasound (US) Image Information Object Defi-
protocols. To further standardization, the elements in the data
nition specifies an image that has been created by an ultrasound
dictionary are organized into common groups referred to as
imaging device for NDE purposes. The IOD definition will
information modules. The data dictionary and information
follow that for US Images found in Part 3, Section A.6 of the
modules common to all NDE modalities are defined in Practice
DICOM standard except as noted in Table 1. Table 1 is not
E2339.
stand-alone and must be used in conjunction with Part 3,
Section A.6 of the DICOM standard to have a complete
4.2 The data dictionary and information modules specified
definition of the DICONDE US information object.
in Practice E2339 do not cover the information storage
6.1.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP)
requirements for each individual modality (CT, DR, CR, UT,
Classes for the US IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5 of the
etc.). Additions to the data dictionary and information modules
DICOM standard.
are required to support the individual modalities. This practice
contains the additions to the DICONDE data dictionary and
6.2 Ultrasound Multi-Frame Image:
information modules necessary for ultrasonic inspection.
6.2.1 The Ultrasound Multi-Frame (US-MF) Image Infor-
4.3 The highest organizational level in the DICONDE mation Object Definition specifies a multi-frame image that has
information model is the information object definition (IOD). been created by an ultrasound imaging device for NDE
An information object definition is a collection of the infor- purposes. The IOD definition will follow that for US-MF
mation modules necessary to represent a set of test results from Images found in Part 3, Section A.7 of the DICOM standard
a specific modality. This practice contains the information except as noted in Table 2. Table 2 is not stand-alone and must
object definitions for ultrasonic inspection. be used in conjunction with Part 3, Section A.7 of the DICOM
standard to have a complete definition of the DICONDE
5. Significance and Use
US-MF information object.
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, 6.2.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP)
and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This Classes for the US-MF IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5
practice defines a set of information modules that along with of the DICOM standard.
TABLE 1 US Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
Specimen Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
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TABLE 2 US-MF Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
Specimen Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
TABLE 3 NDE US Image Module Attributes
Attribute Name Tag VR VM Type Description
Samples Per Pixel (0028,0002) US 1 1 Number of samples per pixel (planes) in this image. See 7.1.1.1.
Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004) CS 1 1 Specifies the intended interpretation of the pixel data. See 7.1.1.2.
Bits Allocated (0028,0100) US 1 1 Number of bits allocated for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.3.
Bits Stored (0028,0101) US 1 1 Number of bits stored for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.4.
High Bit (0028,0102) US 1 1 Most significant bit for pixel data.
Planar Configuration (0028,0006) US 1 1C Indicates whether the pixel data is sent color by plane or color by pixel.
Required if Samples Per Pixel (0028, 0002) has a value greater than 1.
See 7.1.1.5.
Pixel Representation (0028,0103) US 1 1 Representation of pixel data. See 7.1.1.6.
Frame Increment Pointer (0028,0009) AT 1-n 1C Contains the Data Element Tag of the attribute that is used as the frame
increment in multi-frame pixel data. Required if number of frames is
sent. See 7.1.1.7.
Image Type (0008,0008) CS 1-n 1 Image identification characteristics. See 7.1.1.8.
Lossy Image Compression (0028,2110) CS 1 1C Specifies whether an image has undergone lossy compression.
Enumerated Values
00 = NO lossy compression
01 = Lossy compression
Required if lossy compression has been performed on the image.
Number of Surfaces (0008,2124) IS 1 3 Number of distinct scan surfaces on the inspection specimen.
Number of Gates in Surface (0008,212A) IS 1 3 Number of inspection gates associated in this scan surface.
Surface Name (0008,2120) SH 1 3 Name of this scan surface.
Surface Number (0008,2122) IS 1 3 Number of this scan surface.
Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Acquisition Date / Time (0008,002A) DT 1 3 The date and time that the acquisition of data that resulted in this image
started.
Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6026) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Delta X (0018,602C) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive X pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
Physical Delta Y (0018,602E) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive Y pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
7. Information Modules
NDE US Image Samples Per Pixel
Photometric Interpretation Samples Per Pixel
7.1 NDE US Image Module:
Value
7.1.1 Table 3 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE
MONOCHROME2 1
RGB 3
ultrasound images.
PALETTE COLOR 1
7.1.1.1 For NDE US Images, Samples per Pixel (0028,
0002) is specified to use the following values for specified
Photometric Interpretations.
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7.1.1.2 For NDE US Images, Photometric Interpretation
(0028,0004) is specified to use the following defined terms. See
7.1.1.9 For Gate Name (0008,2127) and Gate Number
Part 3 Section C.7.6 of the DICOM standard for definitions of
(0008,2128), the term ‘Gate’ refers to a period of time over
the terms.
which ultrasonic data is collected. Gates are typically associ-
MONOCHROME2 PALETTE COLOR RGB
ated with regions within the test specimen, the front surface
echo or the back surface echo.
7.1.1.10 Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024) and Physi-
7.1.1.3 For NDE US Images, Bits Allocated (0028,0100) is
cal Units Y Direction (0018,6026) provide Enumerated Values
specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
indicating the physical units of the dimensions of the image.
Interpretations.
Value Meaning Value Meaning
NDE US Image Bits Allocated
Photometric Interpretation Bits Allocated Value
0000H = None or not applicable 0001H= percent
0002H= dB 0003H= cm
MONOCHROME2 8
-1
0004H= seconds 0005H= hertz (seconds )
RGB 8
0006H= dB/sec 0007H= cm/sec
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
2 2
0008H= cm 0009H= cm /sec
16 – 16 bit palette
3 3
000AH cm 0000BH= cm /sec
000CH degrees
7.1.1.4 For NDE US Images, Bits Stored (0028,0101) is
specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
7.1.1.11 The Physical Delta X (0018,602C) is the physical
Interpretations.
value increment per positive X pixel increment, which is left to
NDE US Image Bits Stored right. The Physical Delta Y (0018,602E) is the physical value
Photometric Interpretation Bits Stored Value
increment per positive Y pixel increment, which is top to
MONOCHROME2 8
bottom.
RGB 8
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
7.2 NDE U
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Designation: E2663 − 14 E2663 − 14 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Practice for
Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive
Evaluation (DICONDE) for Ultrasonic Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This practice facilitates the interoperability of ultrasonic imaging equipment by specifying image data transfer and archival
storage methods in commonly accepted terms. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital
Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of the
NEMA Standards Publication titled Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an
international standard for image data acquisition, review, transfer and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly
referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE test results on any system
conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and set of information modules
that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions,
information modules and data dictionary that are specific to ultrasonic test methods.
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from ultrasonic test
equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable
through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all
the ultrasonic technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard format regardless of changes in
digital technology.
1.3 This practice does not specify:
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation’s conformance to the standard.
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each
claiming DICONDE conformance.
1.4 Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that
do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units
of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.11 on Digital Imaging
and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE).
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2014June 1, 2018. Published December 2014July 2018. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20112014 as
E2663 - 11.E2663 - 14. DOI: 10.1520/E2663-14.10.1520/E2663-14R18.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E2663 − 14 (2018)
E1454 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of Digital Ultrasonic Testing Data (Withdrawn 2013)
E2339 Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE)
2.2 Other Documentation:
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM), 2014
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Nondestructive evaluation terms used in this practice can be found in Terminology E1316.
3.1.2 DICONDE terms used in this practice are defined in Practice E2339.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 A fundamental principle of DICONDE is the use of standard definitions and formats for data communication and storage.
This means all systems that are DICONDE compliant use a common data dictionary and common communication protocols. To
further standardization, the elements in the data dictionary are organized into common groups referred to as information modules.
The data dictionary and information modules common to all NDE modalities are defined in Practice E2339.
4.2 The data dictionary and information modules specified in Practice E2339 do not cover the information storage requirements
for each individual modality (CT, DR, CR, UT, etc.). Additions to the data dictionary and information modules are required to
support the individual modalities. This practice contains the additions to the DICONDE data dictionary and information modules
necessary for ultrasonic inspection.
4.3 The highest organizational level in the DICONDE information model is the information object definition (IOD). An
information object definition is a collection of the information modules necessary to represent a set of test results from a specific
modality. This practice contains the information object definitions for ultrasonic inspection.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of ultrasonic test results will use this standard. This
practice defines a set of information modules that along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard provide a standard means
to organize ultrasonic test parameters and results. The ultrasonic test results may be displayed and analyzed on any device that
conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any ultrasonic inspection data stored in DICONDE format may use this
document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE compliant inspection record.
6. Information Object Definitions
6.1 Ultrasound Image IOD Description:
6.1.1 The Ultrasound (US) Image Information Object Definition specifies an image that has been created by an ultrasound
imaging device for NDE purposes. The IOD definition will follow that for US Images found in Part 3, Section A.6 of the DICOM
standard except as noted in Table 1. Table 1 is not stand-alone and must be used in conjunction with Part 3, Section A.6 of the
DICOM standard to have a complete definition of the DICONDE US information object.
6.1.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP) Classes for the US IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5 of the DICOM
standard.
TABLE 1 US Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
Specimen Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
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6.2 Ultrasound Multi-Frame Image:
6.2.1 The Ultrasound Multi-Frame (US-MF) Image Information Object Definition specifies a multi-frame image that has been
created by an ultrasound imaging device for NDE purposes. The IOD definition will follow that for US-MF Images found in Part
3, Section A.7 of the DICOM standard except as noted in Table 2. Table 2 is not stand-alone and must be used in conjunction with
Part 3, Section A.7 of the DICOM standard to have a complete definition of the DICONDE US-MF information object.
6.2.2 This IOD will use the Service-Object Pair (SOP) Classes for the US-MF IOD as defined in Part 4, Section B.5 of the
DICOM standard.
TABLE 3 NDE US Image Module Attributes
Attribute Name Tag VR VM Type Description
Samples Per Pixel (0028,0002) US 1 1 Number of samples per pixel (planes) in this image. See 7.1.1.1.
Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004) CS 1 1 Specifies the intended interpretation of the pixel data. See 7.1.1.2.
Bits Allocated (0028,0100) US 1 1 Number of bits allocated for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.3.
Bits Stored (0028,0101) US 1 1 Number of bits stored for each pixel data. See 7.1.1.4.
High Bit (0028,0102) US 1 1 Most significant bit for pixel data.
Planar Configuration (0028,0006) US 1 1C Indicates whether the pixel data is sent color by plane or color by pixel.
Required if Samples Per Pixel (0028, 0002) has a value greater than 1.
See 7.1.1.5.
Pixel Representation (0028,0103) US 1 1 Representation of pixel data. See 7.1.1.6.
Frame Increment Pointer (0028,0009) AT 1-n 1C Contains the Data Element Tag of the attribute that is used as the frame
increment in multi-frame pixel data. Required if number of frames is
sent. See 7.1.1.7.
Image Type (0008,0008) CS 1-n 1 Image identification characteristics. See 7.1.1.8.
Lossy Image Compression (0028,2110) CS 1 1C Specifies whether an image has undergone lossy compression.
Enumerated Values
00 = NO lossy compression
01 = Lossy compression
Required if lossy compression has been performed on the image.
Number of Surfaces (0008,2124) IS 1 3 Number of distinct scan surfaces on the inspection specimen.
Number of Gates in Surface (0008,212A) IS 1 3 Number of inspection gates associated in this scan surface.
Surface Name (0008,2120) SH 1 3 Name of this scan surface.
Surface Number (0008,2122) IS 1 3 Number of this scan surface.
Gate Name (0008,2127) SH 1 3 User defined name of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Gate Number (0008,2128) IS 1 3 User defined number of this inspection gate. See 7.1.1.9 for definition of
Gate.
Acquisition Date / Time (0008,002A) DT 1 3 The date and time that the acquisition of data that resulted in this image
started.
Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6026) US 1 1 The physical units of the dimension of the region. See 7.1.1.10 for valid
values.
Physical Delta X (0018,602C) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive X pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units X Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
Physical Delta Y (0018,602E) FD 1 1 The physical value per positive Y pixel increment. The units are as
specified in the Physical Units Y Direction (0018,6024). See 7.1.1.11.
TABLE 2 US-MF Image Information Object Definition
DICOM Module DICONDE Module Reference Usage
Patient Component E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Subject Not Applicable
General Study Component Study E2339, Section 7 M
Patient Study Not Applicable
Clinical Trial Study Not Applicable
General Series Component Series E2339, Section 7 M
Clinical Trial Series Not Applicable
General Equipment NDE Equipment E2339, Section 7 M
Contrast/bolous Not Applicable
Specimen Not Applicable
US Image NDE US Image Section 7.1 M
US Region Calibration Not Applicable
NDE US Equipment Section 7.2 U
NDE US Equipment Settings Section 7.3 U
NDE Indication E2339, Section 7 U
NDE Geometry E2339, Section 7 U
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7. Information Modules
7.1 NDE US Image Module:
7.1.1 Table 3 specifies the Attributes that describe NDE ultrasound images.
7.1.1.1 For NDE US Images, Samples per Pixel (0028,0002) is specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
Interpretations.
NDE US Image Samples Per Pixel
Photometric Interpretation Samples Per Pixel
Value
MONOCHROME2 1
RGB 3
PALETTE COLOR 1
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7.1.1.2 For NDE US Images, Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004) is specified to use the following defined terms. See Part
3 Section C.7.6 of the DICOM standard for definitions of the terms.
MONOCHROME2 PALETTE COLOR RGB
7.1.1.3 For NDE US Images, Bits Allocated (0028,0100) is specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
Interpretations.
NDE US Image Bits Allocated
Photometric Interpretation Bits Allocated Value
MONOCHROME2 8
RGB 8
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
16 – 16 bit palette
7.1.1.4 For NDE US Images, Bits Stored (0028,0101) is specified to use the following values for specified Photometric
Interpretations.
NDE US Image Bits Stored
Photometric Interpretation Bits Stored Value
MONOCHROME2 8
RGB 8
PALETTE COLOR 8 – 8 bit palette, or
16 – 16 bit palette
7.1.1.5 For NDE US Images, Planar Configuration (0028,0006) is specified to use the following values for specified
Photometric Interpretations.
NDE US Planar Configuration
Photometric Planar Configuration Value
Interpretation
RGB 0 – color by pixel, or
1 – color by plane
7.1.1.6 For NDE US Images, Pixel Representation (0028,0103) is specified to use the following Enumerated Value:
0000H = unsigned integer
0001H = signed integer
7.1.1.7 For NDE US multi-frame images, the Attribute Frame Increment Pointer (0028,0009) of the Multi-frame Module (see
DICOM Part 3 Section
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