DICOM Conformance Statement

MR Imaging System
Model AIRIS / AIRIS-II / AIRIS Mate / Aperto / Altaire / AIRIS Elite
DICOM Conformance Statement
Tokyo, Japan
E1E-BM5440-14
Copyright © Hitachi Medical Corporation. 1998, 1999, 2001-2006. All rights reserved.
Revision History
Revisio Date Change Description

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1 09/01/98 Preliminary
2 08/19/99 Added Window Center and Window Width

Fixed Implementation Version Name
3 12/26/00 Added Altaire
4 05/23/01 Added Print Management and

Modality Worklist Management features
5 07/16/01 Corrected Implementation Class UID and

version name for Modality Worklist feature
6 01/30/02 Added Aperto

Updated search keys for Modality Worklist
Added Referenced Image Sequence to General
Image Module Attributes
7 (This is not a published revision.)
8 11/18/03 Corrected Presentation Context Table for

Query Request
Corrected Return Keys copied to MR Image IOP table
for Modality Worklist
9 12/19/03 Added MPPS feature.

Added Storage Commitment feature.
Added Media Storage feature.
Added Security Profiles.
Added Secondary Capture Image Storage.
Added Presentation LUT in Print Service
Removed Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model as SCU
Updated Presentation Context table for Verification,
Storage, and Query/Retrieve.
Updated Search Keys for Study Root Query/Retrieve
Model.
Moved description about Verification SOP class.
10 05/25/04 Added AIRIS Elite.

Removed Aperto and AIRIS Mate.
Updated search keys for Modality Worklist.
Updated DCserver SOP Class Extension.
Updated DICOM Image Transfer and Storage
Commitment Configurations.
11 05/12/05 Added Aperto.
12 06/01/05 Modified Aperto to Aperto Series.
13 09/16/05 Added AIRIS.

Modified Aperto Series to Aperto.
14 06/23/06 Added GSPS SCU feature.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction················································································································1
1.1 Purpose of this Document ______________________________________________1
1.2 Related Documents____________________________________________________1
1.3 Definitions ___________________________________________________________1
1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations ___________________________________________1
2. Implementation Model·······························································································2
2.1 Image Transfer and Storage Commitment _________________________________2
2.1.1 Application Data Flow Diagram ______________________________________________ 2
2.1.2 Functional Definitions of Application Entities ____________________________________ 4
2.1.3 Sequencing of Real-World Activities __________________________________________ 4
2.2 Print Management _____________________________________________________5
2.3 Basic Worklist Management_____________________________________________5
2.4 Modality Performed Procedure Step ______________________________________7
2.5 Media Storage ________________________________________________________8
2.5.4 File Meta Information Options________________________________________________ 9
3. Image Transfer Application Entity Specifications ···············································10

3.1 Association Establishment Policies _____________________________________10
3.1.1 General________________________________________________________________ 10
3.1.2 Number of Associations ___________________________________________________ 10
3.1.3 Asynchronous Nature _____________________________________________________ 11
3.1.4 Implementation Identifying Information________________________________________ 11
3.2 Association Initiation by Real World Activity ______________________________11
3.2.1 Query Request __________________________________________________________ 11
3.2.2 Move Request __________________________________________________________ 12
3.2.3 Store Request___________________________________________________________ 13
3.2.4 Storage Commitment Request ______________________________________________ 15
3.3 Association Acceptance by Real World Activity ___________________________16
3.3.1 Verification Association Request ____________________________________________ 16
3.3.2 Query Association Request ________________________________________________ 17
3.3.3 Move Association Request _________________________________________________ 19
3.3.4 Storage Association Request _______________________________________________ 21
3.3.5 Storage Commitment Association Request ____________________________________ 22
4. Print Application Entity Specifications ·································································24

4.1.1 General________________________________________________________________ 24
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4.2.1 Print Request ___________________________________________________________ 24
5. Modality Worklist Application Entity Specifications ···········································27

5.1 SOP Class Conformance ______________________________________________27
5.2.1 General________________________________________________________________ 27
5.3.1 Modality Worklist Retrieval Request __________________________________________ 27
6. MPPS Entity Specifications ····················································································29

6.1.1 General________________________________________________________________ 29
6.2.1 MPPS Association Request ________________________________________________ 29
7. Media Storage Application Entity Specification···················································31

7.1 File Meta Information for the Application Entity ___________________________32
7.2 Real World Activities for this Application Entity ___________________________32
7.2.1 Real World Activity : Initialize Media__________________________________________ 32
7.2.2 Real World Activity : Directory Listing_________________________________________ 32
7.2.3 Real World Activity : Copy to Local Storage ____________________________________ 32
7.2.4 Real World Activity : Update Media __________________________________________ 32
7.2.5 Real World Activity : Write to CD-R __________________________________________ 32
8. Communication Profiles ·························································································34

8.1 Supported Communication Stacks (Parts 8,9) _____________________________34
8.1.1 OSI Stack ______________________________________________________________ 34
8.1.2 TCP/IP Stack ___________________________________________________________ 34
8.1.3 Point-to-Point Stack ______________________________________________________ 34
9. Extensions/Specialization's/Privatization's ··························································34
9.1 Standard/Extended/Specialized/Private SOPs _____________________________34
9.2 Private Transfer Syntax’s ______________________________________________34
9.3 SOP Class Extension _________________________________________________34
9.3.1 DCserver SOP Class Extension _____________________________________________ 34
9.3.2 HCserver SOP Class Extension _____________________________________________ 34
9.3.3 MWL Component SOP Class Extension ______________________________________ 34
9.3.4 MPPS Component SOP Class Extension______________________________________ 34
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9.3.5 ARserver SOP Class Extension _____________________________________________ 34
10. Security Profiles ·····································································································35

10.1 Image Transfer and Storage Commitment Security Profile _________________35
10.1.1 Basic TLS Secure Transport Connection Profile ________________________________ 35
10.2 Print security profile ________________________________________________35
10.3 MWL security profile ________________________________________________35
10.4 MPPS security profile _______________________________________________36
10.5 Media security profile _______________________________________________36
10.5.1 Basic DICOM Media Security Profile _________________________________________ 36
11. Configuration ···········································································································37

11.1 AE Title/Presentation Address Mapping ________________________________37
11.2 Configurable Parameters ____________________________________________37
11.2.1 DICOM Image Transfer and Storage Commitment Configurations __________________ 37
11.2.2 DICOM Print Configurations ________________________________________________ 37
11.2.3 Modality Worklist Configurations ____________________________________________ 37
11.2.4 MPPS Configurations _____________________________________________________ 37
11.2.5 Media Storage Configurations ______________________________________________ 38
12. Support of Extended Character Sets·····································································39
Annex A ··························································································································40
A.1 Common Modules ____________________________________________________40
A.2 MR Storage IOD ______________________________________________________42
A.3 SC Storage IOD ______________________________________________________42
Annex B ··························································································································45
B.1 Validity Checks ______________________________________________________45
B.2 Coercions___________________________________________________________45
B.3 Insertion Criteria _____________________________________________________45
Annex C ··························································································································46
Annex D ··························································································································49
Annex E ··························································································································52
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Document

This document is the DICOM Conformance Statement for the Hitachi MR Imaging system. It
provides a high level description of the DICOM capabilities of the Application Entity used in the MR
scanners. The document is formatted according to DICOM PS3.2 (2003).
It is intended to facilitate the process of interconnection between the Hitachi scanners and other
DICOM 3.0 compliant devices. This document by itself however, does not guarantee
interconnectivity or interoperability with other devices. To ensure the interconnectivity, connectivity
validation test may be required.
This document is applied to the system software version 5.1 and the following systems.
1.2 Related Documents

NEMA PS3.1-15(2004), the DICOM Standard
1.3 Definitions
Application Entity - Is the Term used for the software application capable of using DICOM services.
ARserver - The name of the Image Archive and Restore Application Entity running on the Hitachi
MRI system.
DCserver - The name of the Image Transfer Application Entity running on the Hitachi MRI system.
HCserver - The name of the Print Management Application Entity running on the Hitachi MRI
system.
MWL Component - The name of the Modality Worklist Management Application Entity running
on the Hitachi MRI system.
MPPS Component - The name of the Modality Performed Procedure Step Application Entity
running on the Hitachi MRI system.
Daemon - An application that runs in the background without human intervention.
1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations

The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this conformance specification.
ACR American College of Radiology
AE Application Entity
API Application Programming Interface
CA Certificate Authority
DICOM Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
DIMSE DICOM Message Service Element
GSDF Grayscale Standard Display Function
GSPS Grayscale Softcopy Presentation State
GUI Graphical User Interface
IOD Information Object Definition
MPPS Modality Performed Procedure Step
MWL Modality Worklist
NEMA North American Electrical Manufacturers Association
PDU Protocol Data Unit
SCP Service Class Provider
SCU Service Class User
SOP Service Object Pair
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
UI User Interface
UID Unique Identifier
VR Value Representation
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2. Implementation Model
2.1 Image Transfer and Storage Commitment

The Hitachi MR DICOM Image Transfer Server (DCserver) is implemented as a single Application
Entity.
Once it has a configuration, DCserver is capable of:

accepting associations from remote AEs wishing to Query/Retrieve/Store Information Objects in
the local database or wishing to establish verification association,
accepting associations from remote AEs wishing to respond to Storage Commitment requests
originated by the Hitachi MRI system, and
initiating associations to Query/Retrieve/Store/Commit Information Objects in remote AE’s
2.1.1 Application Data Flow Diagram
Find
Search Operation
Local from
Database Remote
DICOM AE
Store
Update Operation
Local from
Database Remote
DCserver DICOM AE
Application
Entity
Move
Operation
from
Remote
DICOM AE
Search
Local
Database
Store
Operation
to Remote
DICOM AE
DICOM Standard
Interface
Figure 1 Image Transfer Implementation Model
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Find
Client Operation
Query to Remote
Request DICOM AE
Move
Client Operation
Move to Remote
Request DICOM AE
Update Store Sub-

Local Operation
Database DCserver from
Application Remote
DICOM AE
Entity
Client Storage
CommitR Commitment
equest Operation to
Remote
DICOM AE
Storage
Update Commitment
Local Response from
Databas Remote
e DICOM AE
Verification
Operation
from
Remote
DICOM AE
DICOM Standard
Interface
Figure 1 Image Transfer Implementation Model (Continued)
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Figure 1 illustrates the following scenarios:
1. Process Find requests from a remote DICOM AE; search the local database for matches and
return the requested information.
2. Process Store requests from a remote DICOM AE; update the local database with the object to
be stored and return Store responses.
3. Process Move requests from a remote DICOM AE; initiate Store operations to the destination AE
and return Move responses to the move requestor AE.
4. Initiate Find operations to a DICOM AE in response to a query request from Hitachi MRI system’s
GUI application.
5. Initiate Move operations to a DICOM AE in response to a move request from Hitachi MRI
system’s GUI application. This may result in Store sub-operation from a remote DICOM AE.
6. Initiate Storage Commitment requests to a DICOM AE in response to a commit request from
Hitachi MRI system’s GUI application.
7. Process Storage Commitment replies from a remote DICOM AE; update the local database
accordingly.
8. Process Verification requests from a remote DICOM AE.
2.1.2 Functional Definitions of Application Entities

The DCserver operates as a daemon. The startup sequence of the Hitachi MRI system initiates its
execution. The DCserver terminates when the Hitachi MRI system is shut down.
The DCserver uses a configuration file that contains information used to validate association
attempts from remote Application Entities. The DCserver then listens on the configured port for
association requests.
An association request for Storage Services from a remote Application Entity causes the DCserver
to validate the request according to the configuration parameters set at execution time. The
remote Application Entity then sends the Information Object Instance. The DCserver stores the
received Information Object Instance in its local database if the data does not already exist. The
data remains in the database until removed by the local user of the Hitachi MRI system.
An association request from a remote Application Entity for Query or Move Services causes the
DCserver to validate the request according to the configuration parameters set at execution time.
The remote Application Entity then sends the Query or Retrieve request. The DCserver searches
the local database for the instance(s) specified. If the request was C-FIND, then a response is
returned for each match. If the request was C-MOVE, then an association is originated to the
destination Application Entity specified in the C-MOVE message. Incremental responses are sent
to the C-MOVE originator to indicate progress of the request.
A request from the Hitachi MRI system’s GUI application causes the DCserver to initiate an
association with a remote Application Entity. The user can then initiate query and retrieve requests
to the DCserver that are sent to the remote Application Entity. The Hitachi MR User Interface
displays the responses from the remote Application Entity.
Associations establish and release requests are logged to the UNIX syslog daemon (syslogd) as
local7.info messages. Various error and warning indications are also logged using syslogd.
2.1.3 Sequencing of Real-World Activities

It is expected that requests for Storage Commitment will only be made by the application after
successful transfer of the related SOP Instances to a remote AE. This is not enforced, however,
since the user can request Storage Commitment manually for the images of any patient, study, or
series available on the local system. It is therefore possible that a Storage Commitment request
may be issued before successful transfer of the related SOP Instances.
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2.2 Print Management
The Hitachi MR DICOM Hardcopy Server (HCserver) is implemented as a single Application Entity.
It only initiates associations with a remote Print SCP for the purposes of transferring hardcopy
related communications.
This HCserver accepts commands from the MR user through a Graphical User Interface. The User
Interface allows the user to prepare and submit print operations to the HCserver.
HCserver
Print Application Print SCP
Request (Printer)
Entity
DICOM Standard
Interface
Figure 2 Print Management Implementation Model
The Hitachi MR user submits a print job to the HCserver via inter-process client/server
communications. The HCserver proceeds to initiate an association to a specific Basic Grayscale
Print Management Meta Service Class Provider. The hardcopy information is then sent to the
printer over this established association using the accepted DICOM protocol.

The HCserver component operates as a daemon. The startup sequence of the Hitachi MRI
system initiates its execution. The HCserver is shut down when the Hitachi MR system terminates.
The HCserver uses a configuration file that contains information used to configure supported
remote Print SCPs.
A request from the Hitachi MRI system’s GUI application causes the HCserver component to
initiate an association with a Remote Application Entity. The Hitachi MR User Interface displays
relevant status and error responses from the Remote Application Entity.
Association and release requests are logged to the UNIX syslog daemon (syslogd) as local7.info
messages. Various error and warning indications are also logged using syslogd.

Not applicable.
2.3 Basic Worklist Management

The Hitachi MRI system software is implemented as a single application entity (MWL Component) to
support Basic Worklist Management. The MWL Component implements the Basic Worklist
Management Service, DICOM PS3.4, Annex K.

The following figure depicts the application data flow.
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Modality Modality
Worklist MWL Component Worklist SCP
Retrieval (Modality Worklist SCU) returns
Request Modality
Worklist
DICOM Standard
Interface
Figure 3 Modality Worklist Data Flow Diagram
The Hitachi MR user initiates Modality Worklist retrieval requests by interacting with MWL
Component through the Graphical User Interface. The MWL Component initiates an association
with the remote Application Entity and uses the Basic Modality Worklist Service Class to retrieve
Worklists. The remote Application Entity responds to the request and send Worklists to the MWL
Component. The MWL Component presents the retrieved Worklists to the Hitachi MR user
through the Graphical User Interface.
The Hitachi MRI application automatically initiates the Modality Worklist retrieval request when the
Hitachi MR user starts scheduled procedures. The retrieved Worklists are used to validate the
scheduled procedures.

MWL Component acts as a Modality Worklist SCU in order to retrieve a Modality Worklist from a
Modality Worklist SCP. In particular, MWL Component
1. Specify the AE Title of the Modality Worklist SCU (MWL Component)

2. Specify the AE Title, Host Name, Port Number of the Modality Worklist SCP
3. Specify the Required/Optional Matching Key Attributes
4. Request Modality Worklist Retrieval
5. Cancel Modality Worklist Retrieval1
6. Access Individual Items of Modality Worklist
7. Access Individual Attributes of Modality Worklist Item
When the Hitachi MR user issues a request to retrieve a Modality Worklist, the MWL Component
initiates an Association to the Modality Worklist SCP.
When the Association has been established, MWL Component sends a C-FIND request to the
Modality Worklist SCP to retrieve a Modality Worklist.
When the Modality Worklist has been received, the Hitachi MR user is notified about the availability
of the Modality Worklist.
The Hitachi MR user can access all Items of the Modality Worklist. The Hitachi MR user can also
access all attributes of all Items.
After the last C-FIND response is received, the MWL Component releases the association to the
Modality Worklist SCP
Not applicable.
1
Cancel is not available to the user, however, the application may cancel a query in some exceptional situations.
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2.4 Modality Performed Procedure Step
The Hitachi MRI system is implemented as a single application entity (MPPS Component) to support
Modality Performed Procedure Step. The MPPS Component implements the Modality Performed
Procedure Step SOP Class, DICOM PS3.4, and Annex F.7.

The following figure depicts the application data flow.
Creation of
a new
MPPS
MPPS Component MPPS SCP
creates or
(MPPS SCU) updates an
MPPS
Setting
Values for
an existing
MPPS
DICOM Standard
Interface
Figure 4 MPPS Implementation Model
MPPS Component initiates N-CREATE or N-SET requests to a remote DICOM AE (Modality

Performed Procedure Step SCP) in response to a user request to create or update a performed
procedure step or to an automatic creation of a performed procedure step caused by initiation of
image creation. The application will create the MPPS with “IN PROGRESS” status, and may
update with the MPPS with “COMPLETED” or “DISCONTINUED” status.

MPPS Component acts as an MPPS SCU in order to notify the MPPS SCP about the start and the
end of the procedure step. More specially, MPPS Component;
1. Provides the AE Title of the MPPS SCU (MPPS Component)

2. Provides the AE Title, Host Name and Port Number of the MPPS SCP
3. Issues a connect request in order to see what operations the remote SCP supports
4. Requests the MPPS SCP to create a new MPPS or update/set some values for an existing one.
The MPPS Component;
• Sends an N-CREATE or N-SET request to the MPPS SCP. The request contains the set of
attributes that should be used for creating a new step or updating an existing step (See
Annex D).
• Receives N-CREATE/N-SET responses and notifies the Hitachi MRI system about the
completion of creation of a new step or updating of an existing step.
5. Disconnects from remote MPPS SCP
When MPPS Component issues a request to create an MPPS on the SCP, it initiates an
association to the MPPS SCP. If successful, an N-CREATE operation is performed against the
MPPS SCP. After completion of the operation, the assocaition is closed.
When MPPS Component issues a request to set some values for an existing MPPS on the SCP, it
initiates an association to the MPPS SCP. If successful, and N-SET operation is performed against
the MPPS SCP. After completion of the operation, the association is closed.
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MPPS component will first create a MPPS on SCP and then attempt to set/update some values in
it.
2.5 Media Storage

The Hitachi MR Archive Server (ARserver) is implemented as a single application entity that
creates and/or updates 5 1/4 inch MOD, 120mm DVD-RAM and 120mm CD-R with various DICOM
SOP instances. For the rest of the document we refer to media as one of the following 2.3GB and
2.6GB MOD, 4.7 GB and 9.4 GB DVD-RAM and 640MB and 700MB CD-R.
Application
requests
initializing
FSR
FSU
Ioagent 1 Storage
Application FSC Medium 1
requests
archiving
ARserver
Application
requests FSR
directory
listing FSU
Ioagent X Storage
FSC Medium X
Application
Archive
requests
Subsystem
restoring
Figure 5 Media Storage Management Implementation Model
One ARserver may connect to one or more Ioagent. Each Ioagent connects to a media drive. The
ARserver may have a local/remote storage media that may contain various SOP instances. These
may have been obtained by original creation, network transfer or by removable media using other
application entities. These instances are external to this conformance statement and outside the
scope of this document
The Hitachi MRI system’s GUI application submits media requests to ARserver via internal
client/server mechanism. The ARserver then processes those requests and accesses, via Ioagent,
the media according to Media Storage Service Class defined in PS 3.4 with the interchange option.
The ARserver accesses, via Ioagent, the media acting as one of following roles FSC(File-set
Creator), FSU(File-set Updater) and FSR(File-set Reader), defined in PS 3.10.

The ARserver is a single application entity that operates as a daemon. The startup sequence of
the Hitachi MRI system initiates its execution. The ARserver terminates when the Hitachi MRI
system is shut down.
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A request from the Hitachi MRI application causes the ARserver to interpret the request and act, in
a sequence of operations(driven by request type), as a FSU, FSC and/or FSR to complete the
request received from the Hitachi MRI system’s GUI application. e.g. if an initialize request is
received then ARserver will act as a FSC to generate a basic Directory SOP Class in DICOMDIR
file with all types of Directory Records related to the SOP Classes stored in the File-set.
The set of operations that ARserver can perform are as following:
• initialize a new media, by writing a new DICOM file-set onto the media;
• display a directory listing of a DICOM file-set on the media. The listing is provided to the user in
response to a query.
• copy SOP instances from the media to local storage.
• update the DICOM file-set media with new SOP instances.
Various error and warning indications are logged to the UNIX syslog daemon (syslogd) as
local7.info messages.

• A directory listing can only be performed on a piece of MOD or DVD-RAM media that has
already had a DICOM file-set created.
• A directory listing must be requested on a piece of MOD or DVD-RAM media before performing
an update operation.
• A copy operation can only be performed on a piece of MOD or DVD-RAM media that had
performed an update operation.
2.5.4 File Meta Information Options

Implementation Class UID and Implementation Version Name are specified in the ARserver’s
configuration file.
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3. Image Transfer Application Entity Specifications
The Hitachi MRI system’s DICOM Image Transfer capability consists of two logical components (SCU
and SCP).
The SCU portion originates associations for Store, Query, Retrieve and Storage Commitment
operations. The SCP portion accepts associations for Store, Query and Retrieve operations. The
SCU portion will also accept associations to negotiate a role selection of SCU for Storage
Commitment responses that are sent on a different association than the request. The two
components are configured with the same Application Entity Title for use in the Hitachi MR
Application. They are treated as a single Application Entity in this description.
The DCserver Application Entity provides Standard Conformance to the following DICOM V3.0 SOP
Classes as an SCP:
Table 1 Image Transfer SOP Class UID for Image Transfer SCP
SOP Class Name SOP Class UID
Verification 1.2.840.10008.1.1
Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model – FIND 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.1.1
Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model – MOVE 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.1.2
Study Root Query/Retrieve Model – FIND 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2.1
Study Root Query/Retrieve Model – MOVE 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2.2
MR Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.4
SC Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7
The DCserver Application Entity provides Standard Conformance to the following DICOM V3.0 SOP
Classes as an SCU:
Table 2 Image Transfer SOP UID for Image Transfer SCU

Study Root Query/Retrieve Model – FIND 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2.1
Study Root Query/Retrieve Model – MOVE 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2.2
Storage Commitment Push Model 1.2.840.10008.5.1.20.1
MR Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.4
SC Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7
GSPS Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.11.1
3.1 Association Establishment Policies

3.1.1 General
The Hitachi MRI system’s GUI allows the user to select the Application Entity to associate with for
Store, Query, Retrieve and Storage Commitment operations. The configuration file contains the
configuration parameters such as host name, port number and specific SOP Classes to negotiate
for each accessible Application Entity.
The DCserver will respond to association requests from remote AEs, however, it will only accept
associations from those remote AEs on which it has knowledge. And it will only accept those
Presentation Contexts that it is configured to support for the specific requesting AE. The AEs can
be configured to allow or deny any service on a per remote AE basis.
The DCserver Application Entity always accepts the Verification SOP Class.
The maximum length of PDU that the DCserver will receive is 65536.
3.1.2 Number of Associations

The DCserver can initiate multiple associations concurrently.
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3.1.3 Asynchronous Nature
The DCserver does not support multiple outstanding transactions.
3.1.4 Implementation Identifying Information

The DCserver Implementation Class UID is 1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.yyyymmdd. The
appended year corresponds to the date of the official Hitachi MRI system software release in which
DICOM functionality changes warrant Implementation Class UID changes. The version name is
formatted as follows:
HMC_MR_HMY_<major>_<minor>_<revision>
3.2 Association Initiation by Real World Activity

This section details the action of the DCserver SCU component as a result of user initiated activity
on the Hitachi MR console.
3.2.1 Query Request

3.2.1.1 Associated Real World Activity
The user of the Hitachi MRI system selects the “Query” operation on the user interface. Wild
card or specific information can be specified by the user for Patient Name and/or Patient ID.
Query will also be issued before a move request to verify the existence of images with a Study
or Series.
3.2.1.2 Proposed Presentation Contexts

The following table describes the Presentation Contexts that may be presented for the Query
request.
The configuration file contains 1 of the listed Abstract Syntax's.
Table 3 Presentation Context Table for Query Request

Presentation Context Table
Abstract Syntax Transfer Syntax Extended
Role
Name UID Name UID Negotiation
Verification 1.2.840.10008.1.1 Implicit VR 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Little
Endian
Patient Root 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.1.1 Implicit 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Query / Retrieve VR, Little
Model - FIND Endian
Patient Root 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.1.2 Implicit VR 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Query / Retrieve Little
Model - MOVE Endian
Study Root Query 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2.1 Implicit VR 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
/ Retrieve Model - Little
FIND Endian
Study Root Query 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2.2 Implicit 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
/ Retrieve Model - VR, Little
MOVE Endian
Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.20.1 Implicit VR 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Commitment Little
Push Model Endian
3.2.1.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model - FIND
Although this service class is presented in the association request initiated by the DCserver, it
is not actually utilized.
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3.2.1.4 SOP Specific Conformance for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model - FIND
The DCserver does not use Extended Negotiation.
The DCserver does not negotiate Relational Queries.
The Keys supported are listed below:
Table 4 Study Level Keys

Description Tag Type
Study Date (0008,0020) R
Study Time (0008,0030) R
Accession Number (0008,0050) R
Patient's Name (0010,0010) R
Patient ID (0010,0020) U
Study ID (0020,0010) R
Study Instance UID (0020,000D) U
Referring Physician's Name (0008,0090) O
Private Current Body Part (0019,157B) O
Private Current Laterality (0019,157F) O
Private Number Of Images (0019,1594) O
Table 5 Series Level Keys

Modality (0008,0060) R
Series Number (0020,0011) R
Series Instance UID (0020,000E) U
Acquisition Type (0018,0023) O
Sequence (0018,0020) O
Sequence Name (0018,0024) O
Contrast Agent (0018,0010) O
Private Series Name (0019,1552) O
Private Procedure Type (0019,126B) O
Private Section (0019,1201) O
Private TR (0019,1269) O
Private TE (0019,126A) O
Table 6 Image Level Keys

SOP Instance UID (0008,0018) U
3.2.2 Move Request

There are three methods that the user can use to initiate move requests.
The first method is a manual method. The user of the Harmony MR application selects the
source Application Entity and one or more patients, studies, and/or series within studies from
a list presented as a result of a previous Query operation of that source. The destination
Application Entity Title is also selectable on the User Interface. The user then selects the
“Send” operation on the user interface to initiate the move operation.
The second method is an automatic method. This is used to automatically transfer the output
IODs of an operation after the operation has created them. The user selects the destination
Application Entities in advance of running the operation, and then after the operation is
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completed, the IODs are sent automatically to that destination. If these are image IODs, this
occurs as soon as the images are saved to the local database. If these are GSPS IODs, this
occurs at specific triggers within the application that cause GSPSs to be captured.
The third method is also a manual method, but more similar to the automatic method. It is
used to send the current operation output images and the related GSPSs to the selected
destinations on-demand when the user invokes the transfer.
Note that, in the latter two methods, the source is not selectable by the user since they are, by
definition, push operations from the local database.

The following table describes the Presentation Contexts that may be presented for the Move
request.
Table 7 Presentation Context Table for Move Request

Role
Little
Endian
Model - FIND Endian
Model - MOVE Endian
FIND Endian
MOVE Endian
Commitment Little
Push Model Endian
3.2.2.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model - MOVE
This implementation supports transfers against the Patient Query/Retrieve Information Model
described in Section C.6.1.1 of NEMA PS3.4 Annex C using the C-MOVE SCU behavior
described in Section C.4.2.2 of NEMA PS3.4 Annex C. Although this service class is
presented in the association request initiated by the DCserver, it is not actually utilized.
3.2.2.4 SOP Specific Conformance for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model - MOVE
The DCserver supports transfers against the Study Query/Retrieve Information Model
described in Section C.6.2.1 of DICOM PS3.4 Annex C using the C-MOVE SCU behavior
described in Section C.4.2.2 of DICOM PS3.4 Annex C.
3.2.3 Store Request

The DCserver Application Entity initiates an association for C-STORE if it has received a valid
C-MOVE message from a local use of Hitachi MRI system or a remote Application Entity. The
SOP Class UID of the Information Object to be sent over the C-STORE context is used to
verify that a valid Presentation Context exists prior to issuing the C-STORE message. A
mismatch results in no message being sent but the association remains active.
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The following table describes the Presentation Contexts that may be presented for the Store
request.
Table 8 Presentation Context Table for Store Request

Role
MR Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.4 Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Little Endian
SC Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7 Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Little Endian
GSPS Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.11.1 Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Little Endian
3.2.3.3 SOP Specific Conformance for C-STORE

The DCserver Application Entity supports transfers as an SCU as described in DICOM PS3.4
Annex B.
The status returned by the accepting Application Entity is used to indicate success or failures
of the C-MOVE sub-operation which initiated the transfer. In no case is the Information Object
deleted from the local database.
Extended negotiation is not used by DCserver for this SOP Class.
The common Information Object Definitions content that are sent with the C-STORE request
are specified in Annex A of this document. In addition to this, the following attributes may also
be included for both image and GSPS IODs, except where noted:
Table 9 Additional Attributes Sent in C-STORE

Description Tag Comment
Window Center (0028,1050) Not sent for GSPS IODs.
Window Width (0028,1051) Not sent for GSPS IODs.
Referenced Image Sequence (0008,1140) Refers to the planning image related to this
image. Inclusion is conditional on
configuration.
Not sent for GSPS IODs.
> Referenced SOP Class UID (0008,1150)
> Referenced SOP Instance UID (0008,1155)
Referenced Study Sequence (0008,1110) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
Request Attributes Sequence (0040,0275) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
> Requested Procedure ID (0040,1001)
> Scheduled Procedure Step ID (0040,0009)
> Scheduled Procedure Step (0040,0007)
Description
> Scheduled Protocol Code (0040,0008)
Sequence
Code Value (0008,0100)
Coding Scheme Designator (0008,0102)
Coding Scheme Version (0008,0103)
Code Meaning (0008,0104)
Performed Procedure Step ID (0040,0253) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
Performed Procedure Step Start (0040,0244) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
Date
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Performed Procedure Step Start (0040,0245) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
Time
Performed Procedure Step (0040,0254) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
Description
Performed Protocol Code (0040,0260) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
Sequence Currently this can only be included if the
performed protocols are the same as the
scheduled protocols and the configuration is
set to copy the value from the MWL to the
MPPS.
Procedure Code Sequence (0008,1032) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
> Code Value (0008,0100)
> Coding Scheme Designator (0008,0102)
> Coding Scheme Version (0008,0103)
> Code Meaning (0008,0104)
Referenced Study Component (0008,1111) If MPPS is used, this information is included.
Sequence
3.2.4 Storage Commitment Request

There are two events that may cause a Storage Commitment association request to occur. If the
application is so configured, the Storage Commitment request may be made automatically after
successful completion of a move operation from the local AE to a remote AE. Alternatively, the
user may select a set of patients, studies, or series from a previous query request and manually
request Storage Commitment for these items from a selectable AE (if more than one Storage
Commitment AE is configured).

The following table describes the Presentation Contexts that may be presented for the Storage
Commitment request.
Table 10 Presentation Context Table for Storage Commitment Request

Role
Little
Endian
Model - FIND Endian
Model - MOVE Endian
FIND Endian
MOVE Endian
Commitment Little
Push Model Endian
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3.2.4.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Storage Commitment Push Model
The mechanisms available to get DCserver to transfer SOP Instances are described in Section
3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3.
3.2.4.3.1 Operations
Storage commitment requests are generated under the conditions described in Section 3.2.4.1.
DCserver can request storage commitment for any SOP Instance in the local database.
The Transaction UID is applicable for the duration of the transaction, and there is no specific time
limit imposed on receipt of the storage commitment result. In a case that the result is not received
within a timeout period, the user will be informed and may cancel the request. This will not result in
a cancel request to the Storage Commitment SCP, but will cause the result to be ignored if it is
received in the future. In case the user chooses to retry and the result is not received within a
configured lifetime the request is discarded on next startup of the system and any further response
to this request will be ignored.
DCserver does not perform extended negotiation for these SOP Classes and does not perform any
validation of outgoing DICOM datasets. DCserver does not support the optional Storage Media
File-Set ID and UID attributes in the storage commitment request.
3.2.4.3.2 Notifications
DCserver does not delete SOP Instances regardless of the storage commitment result. Hitachi MRI
system may not allow a user with normal permissions to delete data sets that have not been
committed (depending on the security features installed on the system and user role).
Messages to the system’s application log file (local7.info) are generated for unsuccessful storage
commitment results.
3.3 Association Acceptance by Real World Activity

DCserver is association acceptance on the basis of Called Application Entity Title, Calling
Application Entity Title and SOP Class UID matching.
3.3.1 Verification Association Request

3.3.1.1 Associated Real-World Activity
The DCserver receives an association request for verification service from a remote AE.
3.3.1.2 Presentation Context Table

The following table lists the possible Presentation Contexts. The Application Entity
configuration file specifies which of these Presentation Contexts are actually used in a specific
configuration.
Table 11 Accepted Presentation Contexts Table for Verification Association Request

Role
Verification 1.2.840.10008.1.1 Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCP None
Little Endian
3.3.1.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Verification

The DCserver Application Entity conforms to the DICOM Verification Service Class as an SCP.
Extended negotiation is not supported.
A single response is generated for the request. If the association is successfully negotiated, a
success status code of 0x0000 is always returned.
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3.3.1.4 Presentation Context Acceptance Criterion
The DCserver always accepts the Verification SOP Class. The possible Presentation Contexts
are listed in section 3.3.1.2.
3.3.1.5 Transfer Syntax Selection Policies

The DCserver supports only the default DICOM Little-endian Transfer Syntax.
3.3.2 Query Association Request

The DCserver searches the attached database for the requested Information Objects
described in the C-FIND identifier and returns a response for each match.

configuration.
Table 12 Presentation Context Table for Query Association Request

Role
Patient Root 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.1.1 Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCP None
Query / Retrieve Little Endian
Model - FIND
Study Root 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2.1 Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCP None
Query / Retrieve Little Endian
Model - FIND
3.3.2.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model - FIND
The DCserver Application Entity conforms to the DICOM Patient Root Query/Retrieve Service
Class as an SCP for the Abstract Syntax's listed in the table in section 3.3.2.2. It accepts as
search keys all attributes from Patient, Study and Series level, see Patient Root
Query/Retrieve Information Model for the entire set of attributes.
The following tables define the accepted search keys.
Table 13 Patient Level Keys for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model

Patient ID (0010,0020) R
Table 14 Study Level Keys for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model

Study ID (0020,0010) R
Table 15 Series Level Keys for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model

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Table 16 Image Level Keys for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model
A response is returned for each match found in the attached database.
Note. Due to insertion criteria on Patient Name and Patient ID there could be situations where
duplicates of both Patient ID and Study Instance UID’s provided; for the case where
duplicated Study Instance UID’s are provided duplicated entities contain exactly same
information.
Possible response status values are:
Table 17 Response Status for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model FIND Request
Refused Out of resources A700
Failed Unable to Process C000
Cancel Terminated due to Cancel Request FE00
Success Matching completed 0000
Pending Matches are continuing FF00
The attribute 0x00000902 contains a descriptive message to explain error returns.
3.3.2.4 SOP Specific Conformance for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model - FIND
The DCserver Application Entity conforms to the DICOM Study Root Query/Retrieve Service
Class as an SCP for the Abstract Syntax's listed in the table in section 3.3.2.2. It accepts as
search keys all attributes from Study and Series level, see Study Root Query/Retrieve
Information Model for the entire set of attributes.
Table 18 Study Level Keys for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model

Patient ID (0010,0020) R
Study ID (0020,0010) R
Table 19 Series Level Keys for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model

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Table 20 Image Level Keys for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model

A response is returned for each match found in the attached database.
Note. Due to insertion criteria on Patient Name and Patient ID there could be situations where
duplicates of both Patient ID and Study Instance UID’s provided; for the case where
duplicated Study Instance UID’s are provided duplicated entities contain exactly same
information.
Table 21 Response Status for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model FIND Request
Success matching completed 0000

The DCserver accepts SOP Class contexts if they are configured in the Application Entity
configuration file. The possible Presentation Contexts are listed in section 3.3.2.2.

3.3.3 Move Association Request

The DCserver initiates an association to the destination Application Entity specified in the C-
MOVE command message. The DCserver then extracts the requested Information Objects
described in the C-MOVE identifier from the attached database and performs C-STORE
operations on the destination association.

configuration.
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Table 22 Presentation Context Table for Move Association Request
Role
Patient Root 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.1. Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1. SCP None
Query / Retrieve 2 Little Endian 2
Model - MOVE
Study Root 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.2.2. Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1. SCP None
Query / Retrieve 2 Little Endian 2
Model - MOVE
3.3.3.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model - MOVE
The DCserver Application Entity conforms to the DICOM Patient Root Query/Retrieve Service
Class as an SCP for the Abstract Syntax's listed in the table in section 3.3.3.2.
A response is returned for each Information Object sent to the destination Application Entity
Table 23 Response Status for Patient Root Query/Retrieve Model MOVE Request
Move Destination Unknown A801
Success sub-operations completed 0000
Warning sub-operations completed, 1 or more B000
failures
3.3.3.4 SOP Specific Conformance for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model - MOVE
The DCserver Application Entity conforms to the DICOM Study Root Query/Retrieve Service
Class as an SCP for the Abstract Syntax's listed in the table in section 3.3.3.2.
A response is returned for each Information Object sent to the destination Application Entity.
Table 24 Response Status for Study Root Query/Retrieve Model MOVE Request
Move Destination Unknown A801
Warning sub-operations completed, 1 or more B000
failures

The DCserver accepts SOP Class contexts if they are configured in the Application Entity
configuration file. The possible Presentation Contexts are listed in section 3.3.3.2.

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3.3.4 Storage Association Request
The DCserver receives an association request for storage service from a remote AE.
The DCserver stores image Information Object Instances received on the accepted
association into the database of the Hitachi MRI system.

configuration.
Table 25 Presentation Context Table for Store Association Request

Role
MR Image 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1. Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCP None
Storage 4 Little Endian
SC Image 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1. Implicit VR, 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCP None
Storage 7 Little Endian
3.3.4.3 SOP Specific Conformance for SOP Class Storage

The DCserver Application Entity conforms to the DICOM Storage Service Class as an SCP for
the Abstract Syntax's listed in the table in section 3.3.4.2 at conformance level 2. Storage
Conformance level 2 requires the Application Entity to retain all Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3
attributes. Annex A of this document specifies the attributes retained from the Storage SOP
Class Information Objects listed in section 3.3.4.2.
The received Information Object Instance is stored in a database until the user of Hitachi MRI
system causes the data to be deleted. The Hitachi MRI system’s GUI application accesses
the stored data for display.
Private attributes which are not recognized as valid Hitachi MRI system’s private attribute sets
are discarded.
A response is returned for each Information Object received from the Storage SCU.
Table 26 Response Status for Storage Request

Failed Identifier does not match SOP Class A900
Unable to Process C001
Annex B of this document describes the validations and coercion performed on incoming
Information Objects. Failure of a validation results in the return of status C001 in the C-
STORE response message.

The DCserver accepts Storage SOP Class Presentation Contexts if they are configured in the
Application Entity configuration file. The possible Presentation Contexts are listed in section
3.3.4.2.
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3.3.5 Storage Commitment Association Request
The DCserver receives an association request from a Storage Commitment SCP that did not
respond to a Storage Commitment request from the DCserver on the original association.

configuration.
Table 27 Presentation Contexts Accepted for Storage Commitment Association Request

Role
Storage
1.2.840.10008.5.1.20. DICOM Implicit VR SCU/SCP Role
Commitment Push 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU
1 Little Endian Selection
Model
3.3.5.3 SOP Specific Conformance for SOP Class - Storage Commitment Push as SCU
3.3.5.3.1 Operations
A single response is returned for the Storage Commitment response from the Storage
Commitment SCP.
Table 28 Response Status for Storage Commitment Response Processing

Success Operation completed 0x0000
Fail Unable to Process 0x0110
Identifier does not match SOP Class 0x0118
In the case where the user of the Hitachi MRI system cancels a Storage Commitment request
due to a long delay in the response or due to lifetime limit, a subsequent response from the
Storage Commitment SCP will not result in the series being marked as committed.
3.3.5.3.2 Notifications
DCserver generates a storage commitment result once it has updated, successfully or not, the
database records for the SOP Instance(s) that were committed.
In the case where the user of the Hitachi MRI system cancels a Storage Commitment request
due to a long delay in the response or due to lifetime limit, a subsequent response from the
Storage Commitment SCP will not result in a notification to the Hitachi MR system.
DCserver does not support the optional Storage Media File-Set ID and UID attributes nor the
optional Retrieve AETitle attribute in the storage commitment result.

The DCserver accepts Storage Commitment SOP Class Presentation Contexts if they are
configured in the Application Entity configuration file. The possible Presentation Contexts are
listed in section 3.3.5.2.
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4. Print Application Entity Specifications
The Hitachi MRI system’s DICOM Print capability (HCserver) consists of only a SCU component. The
SCU portion originates associations for printing operations.
The HCserver Application Entity provides Standard Conformance to the following DICOM V3.0 SOP
Classes as an SCU:
Table 29 Print Management Meta SOP Class UID

Basic Grayscale Print Management Meta 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.9
Presentation LUT SOP 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.23

4.1.1 General
The Hitachi MRI User Interface supports more than one DICOM capable imager. The HCserver
configuration file contains the configuration parameters such as host name, port number and AE
title for that Application Entity.
The HCserver maintains a separate association with each DICOM SCP. It releases the
association with the DICOM SCP if no operation is done on the association in a selected time
period.

The HCserver is capable of initiating multiple associations concurrently. There is no real limit on
the number of associations that can be originated. There will be one association opened for each
configured SCP.

The HCserver does not support multiple outstanding transactions.

The HCserver Implementation Class UID is 1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.2.yyyymmdd. The
appended year corresponds to the date of the official Hitachi MRI system software release in which
DICOM Print functionality changes warrant Implementation Class UID changes. The version name
is formatted as follows:
HMC_MR_PRN_<major_minor_revision>

This section details the action of the HCserver as a result of user initiated activity on the Hitachi MRI
User Interface.
4.2.1 Print Request

The user of the Hitachi MRI Application selects the “Print” operation on the user interface, or
has enabled automatic or programmed filming for an operation.

The following table describes the Presentation Contexts that may be presented for the Print
request.
The configuration file contains 1 of the listed Abstract Syntax's.
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Table 30 Presentation Context Table for Print Request
Role
Basic Grayscale 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.9 Implicit VR, Little 1.2.840.10008.1.2 SCU None
Print Endian
Management
Meta
Basic Grayscale 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.9 Explicit VR, Little 1.2.840.10008.1.2.1 SCU None
Print Endian
Management
Meta
Basic Grayscale 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.9 Explicit VR, Big 1.2.840.10008.1.2.2 SCU None
Print Endian
Management
Meta
4.2.1.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Basic Grayscale Print Management Meta
The HCserver supports the following mandatory SOP classes which are defined under the
Basic Grayscale Print Management Meta SOP Class:
Table 31 Print Management SOP Class UID

Basic Film Session 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.1
Basic Film Box 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.2
Basic Grayscale Image Box 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.4
Printer 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.16
The HCserver supports the following mandatory and optional SOP class attributes and DIMSE
services for the Basic Grayscale Print Management Meta SOP Class.
Table 32 Print Management DIMSE Services

SOP Class DIMSE Optional Attribute Tag
Service
Basic Film Session SOP Class N-CREATE Number of Copies (2000,0010)
Print Priority (2000,0020)
Medium Type (2000,0030)
Film Destination (2000,0040)
Film Session Label (2000,0050)
Memory Allocation (2000,0060)
Basic Film Box SOP Class N-CREATE Image Display Format (2010,0010)
Referenced Film Session (2010,0500)
Sequence
>Referenced SOP Class UID (0008,1150)
>Referenced SOP Instance UID (0008,1155)
Referenced Presentation LUT (2050,0500)
Sequence
>Referenced SOP Class UID (0008,1150)
>Referenced SOP Instance UID (0008,1155)
Film Orientation (2010,0040)
Film Size ID (2010,0050)
Magnification Type (2010,0060)
Max Density (2010,0130)
Configuration Information (2010,0150)
Smoothing Type (2010,0080)
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Border Density (2010,0100)
Empty Image Density (2010,0110)
Min Density (2010,0120)
Trim (2010,0140)
Illumination (2010,015E)
Reflected Ambient Light (2010,0160)
N-ACTION
N-DELETE
Basic Grayscale Image Box N-SET Image Position (2020,0010)
SOP Class Polarity (2020,0020)
Magnification type (2010,0060)
Smoothing type (2010,0080)
Requested Image Size (2020,0030)
Basic Grayscale Image Sequence (2020,0110)
>Samples Per Pixel (0028,0002)
>Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004)
>Rows (0028,0010)
>Columns (0028,0011)
>Pixel Aspect Ratio (0028,0034)
>Bits Allocated (0028,0100)
>Bits Stored (0028,0101)
>High Bit (0028,0102)
>Pixel Representation (0028,0103)
>Pixel Data (7FE0,0010)
Printer SOP Class N-EVENT- Printer Status Info (2110,0020)
REPORT
N-GET Printer Status (2110,0010)
Printer Status Info2 (2110,0020)
Printer Name (2110,0030)
Manufacturer (0008,0070)
Manufacturer Model Name (0008,1090)
Device Serial Number (0018,1000)
Software Versions (0018,1020)
4.2.1.4 SOP Specific Conformance for Presentation LUT SOP

The hcserver supports the following SOP class attributes and DIMSE services for the Presentation
LUT SOP Class.
Table 33 Presentation LUT DIMSE Services
SOP Class DIMSE Optional Attribute Tag
Service
Basic Presentation LUT SOP Class N-CREATE Presentation LUT Sequence (2050,0010)
>LUT Descriptor (0028,3002)
>LUT Explanation (0028,3003)
>LUT Data (0028,3006)
Presentation LUT Shape (2050,0020)
N-DELETE

The HCserver does not accept association requests.
2
The HCserver supports mapping of these status messages to generic messages to allow a uniform, consistent message
to its clients. The Hitachi MRI’s GUI application then represents these messages uniformly to its users regardless of
printer being supported.
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5. Modality Worklist Application Entity Specifications
5.1 SOP Class Conformance

The MWL Component of the Hitachi MRI system is capable of providing Standard Conformance to the
following DICOM V3.0 SOP Classes as SCU:
Table 34 Modality Worklist SOP Class UID

Modality Worklist Information Model -
1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.31
FIND

5.2.1 General
When MWL Component issues a request to retrieve a Modality Worklist, it initiates an Association
to the Modality Worklist SCP. MWL Component assumes the maximum PDU length to be 16384
bytes.

MWL Component can initiate multiple associations concurrently. The maximum number of
Associations which can be initiated is service user configurable. When MWL Component has
retrieved a Modality Worklist from a Modality Worklist SCP, MWL Component releases the
Association to the Modality Worklist SCP.

MWL Component will allow only one pending C-FIND request per Association. Therefore, MWL
Component will not support asynchronous operations and will not perform asynchronous window
negotiation.

The format of the MWL Component Implementation Class UID is
1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.2. <yyyymmdd>.
The format of the version name is HMC_MR_MWL_<major>_<minor>_<revision>.

This section details the action of the MWL Component as a result of user initiated activity on the
Hitachi MRI User Interface.
5.3.1 Modality Worklist Retrieval Request

When the user of the Hitachi MRI issues a request to retrieve a Modality Worklist, MWL
Component initiates an Association to the Modality Worklist SCP. The Hitachi MRI User
Interface also issues a request automatically in order to retrieve a specific Worklist when the
user starts scheduled procedures.
5.3.1.2 Proposed Presentation Context

The following table describes the Presentation Contexts that are presented for the FIND
request.
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Table 35 Presentation Context Table for Establishing Modality Worklist Association
Role
Modality Worklist Implicit VR Little Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2
1.2.840.1000
Information Model - Explicit VR Little Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2.1 SCU None
8.5.1.4.31
FIND Explicit VR Big Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2.2
5.3.1.3 SOP Specific Conformance for Modality Worklist Information Model - FIND
The MWL Component supports the following search keys as SCU.
Table 36 Search Keys for Modality Worklist Information Model - FIND

Attribute Name Tag Type
Scheduled Station AE Title (0040, 0001) R
Scheduled Procedure Step Start Date (0040, 0002) R
Modality (0008, 0060) R
Patient ID (0010, 0020) R
Accession Number (0008, 0050) O
Return keys supported by the MWL Component are listed in Annex C of this document. The
following return keys are copied to MR Image IOD which is generated by the Hitachi MRI
system.
Table 37 Return Keys copied to MR Image IOD

Worklist MR Image IOD
DICOM Tag Parameter Name DICOM Tag Parameter Name
(0008,0050) Accession Number (0008,0050) Accession Number
(0008,0090) Referring Physician’s (0008,0090) Referring Physician’s Name
Name
(0010,0010) Patient Name (0010,0010) Patient Name
(0010,0020) Patient ID (0010,0020) Patient ID
(0010,0030) Patient Birth Date (0010,0030) Patient Birth Date
(0010,0040) Patient Sex (0010,0040) Patient Sex
(0010,1010) Patient Age (0010,1010) Patient Age
(0010,1030) Patient Weight (0010,1030) Patient Weight
(0010,4000) Patient Comment (0010,4000) Patient Comment
(0020,000D) Study Instance UID (0020,000D) Study Instance UID
(0032,1060) Requested Procedure (0008,1030) Study Description
Description
(0040,0002) Scheduled Procedure (0008,0020) Study Date
Step Start Date
(0040,0003) Scheduled Procedure (0008,0030) Study Time
Step Start Time
(0040,0006) Scheduled Performing (0008,1050) Performing Physician’s Name
Physician Name

The MWL Component does not accept association requests.
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6. MPPS Entity Specifications
The MPPS Component of the Hitachi MRI system is capable of providing Standard Conformance to
the following DICOM V3.0 SOP Classes as SCU:
Table 38 Modality Worklist SOP Class UID

Modality Performed Procedure Step 1.2.840.10008.3.1.2.3.3

6.1.1 General
MPPS Component initiates an Association to the MPPS SCP in response to a user of Hitachi MRI
system request to create or update an MPPS or to an automatic creation of an caused by initiation
of image creation. When MPPS Component has created or set an MPPS to the MPPS SCP, MPPS
Component releases the Association to the MPPS SCP.

MPPS Component can initiate multiple associations concurrently. The maximum number of
Associations which can be initiated is service user configurable.

The MPPS Component will allow only one pending request on an Association (being it N-CREATE
or N-SET). Therefore, MPPS Component will not support DICOM asynchronous operations and
will not perform asynchronous window negotiation.

The format of the MPPS Component Implementation Class UID is
1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.2. <yyyymmdd>.
The format of the version name is HMC_MR_PPS_<major>_<minor>_<revision>.

This section details the action of the MPPS Component as a result of user initiated activity on the
Hitachi MRI User Interface.
6.2.1 MPPS Association Request

When the user of the Hitachi MRI system issues a request to create or update an MPPS,
MPPS Component initiates an Association to the MPPS SCP.
The Hitachi MRI system issues a request automatically in order to create an MPPS when the
user starts scheduled procedures. The Hitachi MRI system also issues a request
automatically in order to update an MPPS when the user finishes the scheduled procedures.
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6.2.1.2 Proposed Presentation Context
The following table lists the Presentation Contexts offered to the MPPS SCP at the time the
Association is established. The MPPS Component does not negotiate SCU/SCP Role
Selection and assumes SCU.
Table 39 Presentation Context Table for Establishing MPPS Association

Role
Modality Performed Implicit VR Little Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2
1.2.840.1000
Procedure Step Explicit VR Little Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2.1 SCU None
8.3.1.2.3.3
Model Explicit VR Big Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2.2
6.2.1.3 SOP Specific Conformance for MPPS Model - FIND

MPPS Component supports attributes in the Annex C. Modality Worklist attributes copied to
MPPS SOP Instance are specified in Annex E.

The MPPS Component does not accept association requests.
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7. Media Storage Application Entity Specification
The ARserver Application Entity provides Standard Conformance to DICOM Interchange option of
the Media Storage Service Class. The Application Profiles and Roles are listed in the following table:
Table 40 Application Profiles Supported
Application Profiles Supported Real World Activity Role Service
Class
Option
STD-CTMR-MOD23 and STD-CTMR-DVD- Initialize Media FSC Interchange
RAM Update Media FSU Interchange
Display Directory FSR Interchange
Copy to Local FSR Interchange
Storage
STD-CTMR-CD Write to CD-R FSC Interchange
[MOD and DVD]

The ARserver will detect existence of a DICOM file-set in a media when is inserted in the drive.
When the ARserver cannot find a DICOM file-set (DICOMDIR), it will notify Hitachi MRI system’s
GUI application.
The ARserver on initialize will format and update the media with empty DICOM file-set (DICOMDIR).
The ARserver will support MOD 2.3GB, MOD 2.6GB, DVD-RAM4.7GB and DVD-RAM9.4GB media
type as long as the media is formatted according to DICOM specification in PS 3.12.
The ARserver will support copy to local storage or update of SOP instances from/to the media for
the SOP Class UID listed in table below.
[CD-R]
The ARserver writes DICOM file-set (single DICOMDIR and zero or more DICOM files) to CD-R
media. The ARserver supports CD-R 640MB and CD-R 700MB.
Table 41 SOP Classes Supported
Application Profiles SOP Class Name SOP Class UID

STD-CTMR-MOD23 and MR Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.4
STD-CTMR-DVD-RAM SC Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7
Folder Routine 1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.3
Task Card 1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.2
Routine 1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.1
STD-CTMR-CD MR Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.4
SC Image Storage 1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7
Folder Routine 1.2.392.200036.9123.100.12.11.3
Table 42 Transfer Syntaxes Supported for reading of SOP instances
Transfer Syntax Name Transfer Syntax UID
Implicit VR Little Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2

Explicit VR Little Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2.1
Explicit VR Big Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2.2
Table 43 Transfer Syntaxes Supported for storage of SOP instances
Transfer Syntax Name Transfer Syntax UID
Explicit VR Little Endian 1.2.840.10008.1.2.1
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7.1 File Meta Information for the Application Entity
Application AE title is set as following:
HITACHIx – where x is an index that represents device number associated with installed device
7.2 Real World Activities for this Application Entity

7.2.1 Real World Activity : Initialize Media
The ARserver acts as an FSC using the interchange option when requested to initialize media.
7.2.1.1 Application Profiles for the RWA : Initialize Media

For the list of application profiles that invoke this AE for the Initialize Media, see the table
named “Application Profiles Supported” in section 7.
7.2.2 Real World Activity : Directory Listing

The ARserver acts as an FSR using the interchange option when requested to provide a directory
listing.
When the ARserver is requested to provide a directory listing, it will read the DICOM file-set
(DICOMDIR) and display the record entries according to the user query. The ARserver will only
return records that match the Hitachi MR application query.
7.2.2.1 Application Profiles for the RWA : Directory Listing

For the list of application profiles that invoke this AE for the Directory Listing, see the table
7.2.3 Real World Activity : Copy to Local Storage

The ARserver acts as an FSR using the interchange option when copying from the media to local
storage.
The ARserver will copy any SOP instance selected from a media directory list from the media to
local storage upon request. The copy request is in a form of user query. The ARserver will only copy
any SOP instance that matches the user query to local storage.
7.2.3.1 Application Profiles for the RWA : Copy to Local Storage

For the list of application profiles that invoke this AE for the Copy to Local Storage, see the
table named “Application Profiles Supported” in section 7.
7.2.4 Real World Activity : Update Media

The ARserver acts as an FSU using the interchange option when requested to update a media.
The ARserver will take the select list of SOP instances and eliminate any SOP instance not
belonging to the SOP Class listed in the table named “SOP Classes Supported” in section 7. The
remaining SOP instances are written to the media.
7.2.4.1 Application Profiles for the RWA : Update Media

For the list of application profiles that invoke this AE for the Update Media, see the table
7.2.5 Real World Activity : Write to CD-R

The ARserver acts as an FSC using the interchange option when requested to archive a Patient
data to CD-R media.
The ARserver will take the select list of SOP instances and eliminate any SOP instance not
belonging to the SOP Class listed in the table named “SOP Classes Supported” in section 7. The
remaining SOP instances are written to the media.
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7.2.5.1 Application Profiles for the RWA : Write to CD-R
For the list of application profiles that invoke this AE for the Write to CD-R, see the table
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8. Communication Profiles
8.1 Supported Communication Stacks (Parts 8,9)

The TCP/IP Network Communication Support as defined in DICOM Part 8 is supported.
8.1.1 OSI Stack

The OSI stack is not supported.
8.1.2 TCP/IP Stack

8.1.2.1 API
The DCserver, HCserver, MWL Component and MPPS Component use Berkeley style
sockets.
8.1.2.2 Physical Media Support

The Hitachi MRI system supports a single 10 base-T/100 base-TX Ethernet connection.
The DCserver, HCserver, MWL Component and MPPS Component are not dependent on the
physical medium used for the TCP/IP network other than its effect on performance. This
feature is a result of using the SUN-OS Unix operating system in the Hitachi MRI system.
8.1.3 Point-to-Point Stack

Not supported.
9. Extensions/Specialization's/Privatization's
9.1 Standard/Extended/Specialized/Private SOPs

Not applicable.
9.2 Private Transfer Syntax’s

Not applicable.
9.3 SOP Class Extension

9.3.1 DCserver SOP Class Extension
The supported SOP classes have been extended to provide support for private attributes.
9.3.2 HCserver SOP Class Extension

Not applicable.
9.3.3 MWL Component SOP Class Extension

Not applicable.
9.3.4 MPPS Component SOP Class Extension

Not applicable.
9.3.5 ARserver SOP Class Extension

The supported SOP classes have been extended to provide support for private attributes.
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10. Security Profiles
10.1 Image Transfer and Storage Commitment Security Profile

DCserver provides conformance to the following Security Profiles defined in PS3.15.
10.1.1 Basic TLS Secure Transport Connection Profile

DCserver accepts and initiates TLS connections from/to an AE Title when is configured to do so.
As an Association Acceptor, DCserver always asks for the Association Requestor's certificate when
security is enabled, if this is set and a valid certificate is not presented, the TLS connection request
is denied.
If during an exchange of DICOM data, DCserver detects message tampering through an integrity
check failure, the Association is aborted. The provider reason will be REASON-NOT-SPECIFIED as
defined by DICOM in PS3.8; an implementation-specific reason may be used in a future version of
DCserver.
DCserver supports the following features of the Basic TLS Secure Transport Profile:
- support for the profile can be enabled or disabled for each DICOM SCU instantiation
- TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA and TLS_RSA_WITH_NULL_SHA cipher suites
- X.509 certificate in PEM format
- private key in PEM format
- certificates of trusted CAs in PEM format
10.2 Print security profile

HCserver provides conformance to the following Security Profiles defined in PS3.15.

HCserver supports the following features of the Basic TLS Secure Transport Profile:
- support for the profile can be enabled or disabled for each DICOM SCU instantiation
10.3 MWL security profile

MWL Component provides conformance to the following Security Profiles defined in PS3.15.

The MWL Component supports the following features of the Basic TLS Secure Transport Profile:
- support for the profile can be enabled or disabled
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10.4 MPPS security profile
MPPS Component provides conformance to the following Security Profiles defined in PS3.15.

MPPS Component supports the following features of the Basic TLS Secure Transport Profile:
- support for the profile can be enabled or disabled
10.5 Media security profile

ARserver provides conformance to the following Security Profiles defined in PS3.15.
10.5.1 Basic DICOM Media Security Profile

ARserver supports the following features of the Basic DICOM Media Security Profile:
- support for the profile can be enabled or disabled in the configuration file
- Encapsulation of a DICOM File in a Secure DICOM File by below methods
- Enveloped-data content type of the Cryptographic Message Syntax defined in RFC 2630
- Triple-DES content-encryption
- RSA [ RFC 2313] for the key transport of Triple-DES content-encryption keys.
- SHA-1 digest algorithm
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11. Configuration
11.1 AE Title/Presentation Address Mapping

The DCserver, HCserver, MWL Component and MPPS Component Application Entity maps
Application Entity Titles to host names and port numbers via lookups in the configuration file. The IP
address for a host name is determined using standard UNIX system calls. The configuration file also
supports the use of IP addresses in place of host names.
11.2 Configurable Parameters

DCserver, HCserver, MWL Component, MPPS Component and ARserver have the following
configurable pamamenters. Modifications to these configurations, however, should be limited to
appropriate Hitachi Medical Corporation, Hitachi Medical Systems America, or other Hitachi Medical
Systems authorized servicing personnel.
11.2.1 DICOM Image Transfer and Storage Commitment Configurations

• AE title, host name, IP address, alias, description and port number of the DCserver
• AE title, host name, IP address, alias, description and port number of remote AEs
• SOP Classes supported by the DCserver as an SCU and an SCP
• SOP Classes supported by remote AEs as an SCU and an SCP
• TCP/IP connection timeout
• Number of associations
• Dynamic range of image pixel data (12bit or 16bit range)
• Bits Stored and High Bit for when dynamic range of image pixel data is set to 12
• String for Contrast Agent (0018,0010) for the case when Contrast Agent is not used
• If private attributes are imported and exported
• If Referenced Image SOP Sequence (0008,1140) is transferred or not
• If parameters for scan and image post-processing are imported and exported as part of private
attributes
• The timeout to wait for a Storage Commitment response
• The lifetime for Storage Commitment responses
• Enable/disable Security Profile
• Cipher suites for the secure communications
11.2.2 DICOM Print Configurations

• AE title, host name and IP address of the HCserver
• Model name, AE title, IP address and port number of imagers/spoolers
• The final destination imager’s model name for each spoolers
• Minimam density and Maximum density
• Supported media types and media sizes
• Number of copies
11.2.3 Modality Worklist Configurations

• AE title, host name and IP address of the MWL Component
• AE title, host name, IP address and port number of the MWL SCP
11.2.4 MPPS Configurations

• AE title, host name and IP address of the MPPS Component
• AE title, host name, IP address and port number of the MPPS SCP
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11.2.5 Media Storage Configurations

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12. Support of Extended Character Sets
Extended character sets are not supported.
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Annex A
This annex details the common Information Object Definitions content transmitted and /or stored by
the DCserver Application Entity. They contain Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 attributes for conformance
to Storage Conformance level 2 defined in DICOM Part 3, Information Object Definitions PS3.3.
The table numbers in this annex match those in DICOM Part 3, Information Object Definitions PS3.3.
A.1 Common Modules

Table A-1 Patient Module Attributes
Patient's Name 0010,0010 2
Patient ID 0010,0020 2
Patient's Birth Date 0010,0030 2
Patient's Sex 0010,0040 2
Patient Comments 0010,4000 3
Table A-2 General Study Module Attributes

Study Instance UID 0020,000D 1
Study Date 0008,0020 2
Study Time 0008,0030 2
Referring Physician's Name 0008,0090 2
Study ID 0020,0010 2
Accession Number 0008,0050 2
Study Description 0008,1030 3
Table A-3 Patient Study Module Attributes

Patient's Age 0010,1010 3
Patient's Weight 0010,1030 3
Table A-4 General Series Module Attributes

Modality 0008,0060 1
Series Instance UID 0020,000E 1
Series Number 0020,0011 2
Laterality 0020,0060 2C
Series Date 0008,0021 3
Series Time 0008,0031 3
Performing Physicians’ Name 0008,1050 3
Protocol Name 0018,1030 3
Series Description 0008,103E 3
Operators' Name 0008,1070 3
Body Part Examined 0018,0015 3
Patient Position 0018,5100 2C
Table A-5 Frame Of Reference Module Attributes

Frame of Reference UID 0020,0052 1
Position Reference Indicator 0020,1040 2
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Table A-6 General Equipment Module Attributes
Manufacturer 0008,0070 2
Institution Name 0008,0080 3
Station Name 0008,1010 3
Institutional Department Name 0008,1040 3
Manufacturer's Model Name 0008,1090 3
Device Serial Number 0018,1000 3
Software Versions 0018,1020 3
Table A-7 General Image Module Attributes

Image Number 0020,0013 2
Patient Orientation 0020,0020 2C
Image Date 0008,0023 2C
Image Time 0008,0033 2C
Image Type 0008,0008 3
Acquisition Number 0020,0012 3
Acquisition Date 0008,0022 3
Acquisition Time 0008,0032 3
Image Comments 0020,4000 3
Table A-8 Image Plane Module Attributes

Pixel Spacing 0028,0030 1
Image Orientation (Patient) 0020,0037 1
Image Position (Patient) 0020,0032 1
Slice Thickness 0018,0050 2
Slice Location 0020,1041 3
Table A-9 Image Pixel Module Attributes

Samples per Pixel 0028,0002 1
Photometric Interpretation 0028,0004 1
Rows 0028,0010 1
Columns 0028,0011 1
Bits Allocated 0028,0100 1
Bits Stored 0028,0101 1
High Bit 0028,0102 1
Pixel Representation 0028,0103 1
Pixel Data 7FE0,0010 1
Planar Configuration 0028,0006 1C
Pixel Aspect Ratio 0028,0034 1C
Smallest Image Pixel Value 0028,0106 3
Largest Image Pixel Value 0028,0107 3
Table A-10 Contrast/Bolus Module Attributes

Contrast/Bolus Agent 0018,0010 2
Contrast/Bolus Start Time 0018,1042 3
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A.2 MR Storage IOD
Table A-11 MR Image Module Attributes
Image Type 0008,0008 1
Samples per Pixel 0028,0002 1
Photometric Interpretation 0028,0004 1
Bits Allocated 0028,0100 1
Scanning Sequence 0018,0020 1
Sequence Variant 0018,0021 1
Scan Options 0018,0022 2
MR Acquisition Type 0018,0023 2
Repetition Time 0018,0080 2C
Echo Time 0018,0081 2
Echo Train Length 0018,0091 2
Inversion Time 0018,0082 2C
Trigger Time 0018,1060 2C
Sequence Name 0018,0024 3
Angio Flag 0018,0025 3
Number of Averages 0018,0083 3
Imaging Frequency 0018,0084 3
Imaged Nucleus 0018,0085 3
Echo Number 0018,0086 3
Magnetic Field Strength 0018,0087 3
Spacing Between Slices 0018,0088 3
Number of Phase Encoding Steps 0018,0089 3
Percent Sampling 0018,0093 3
Percent Phase Field of View 0018,0094 3
Nominal Interval 0018,1062 3
Heart Rate 0018,1088 3
Reconstruction Diameter 0018,1100 3
Receiving Coil 0018,1250 3
Acquisition Matrix 0018,1310 3
Phase Encoding Direction 0018,1312 3
Flip Angle 0018,1314 3
Cardiac Number of Images 0018,1090 3
A.3 SC Storage IOD

Table A-12 SC Image Module Attributes
Conversion Type 0008,0064 1
A.4 GSPS Storage IOD

Table A-13 Presentation Series Module Attributes
Modality 0008,0060 1
Table A-14 Presentation State Module Attributes

Instance Number 0020,0013 1
Presentation Label 0070,0080 1
Presentation Description 0070,0081 2
Presentation Creation Date 0070,0082 1
Presentation Creation Time 0070,0083 1
Presentation Creator’s Name 0070,0084 2
Referenced Series Sequence 0008,1115 1
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>Series Instance UID 0020,000E 1C
>Referenced Image Sequence 0008,1140 1C
>>Referenced SOP Class UID 0008,1150 1C
>>Referenced SOP Instance UID 0008,1155 1C
Table A-15 Overlay Plane Module Attributes

Overlay Rows 60xx,0010 1
Overlay Columns 60xx,0011 1
Overlay Type 60xx,0040 1
Overlay Origin 60xx,0050 1
Overlay Bits Allocated 60xx,0100 1
Overlay Bit Position 60xx,0102 1
Overlay Data 60xx,3000 1C
Table A-16 Overlay/Curve Activation Module Attributes

Overlay Activation Layer 60xx,1001 2C
Table A-17 Displayed Area Module Attributes

Displayed Area Selection Sequence 0070,005A 1
>Displayed Area Top Left Hand Corner 0070,0052 1
>Displayed Area Bottom Right Hand Corner 0070,0053 1
>Presentation Size Mode 0070,0100 1
>Presentation Pixel Spacing 0070,0101 1C
>Presentation Pixel Magnification Ratio 0070,0103 1C
Table A-18 Graphic Annotation Module Attributes

Graphic Annotation Sequence 0070,0001 1
>Graphic Layer 0070,0002 1
>Text Object Sequence 0070,0008 1C
>>Anchor Point Annotation Units 0070,0004 1C
>>Unformatted Text Value 0070,0006 1
>>Anchor Point 0070,0014 1C
>>Anchor Point Visibility 0070,0015 1C
>Graphic Object Sequence 0070,0009 1C
>>Graphic Annotation Units 0070,0005 1
>>Graphic Dimensions 0070,0020 1
>>Number of Graphic Points 0070,0021 1
>>Graphic Data 0070,0022 1
>>Graphic Type 0070,0023 1
>>Graphic Filled 0070,0024 1C
Table A-19 Spatial Transformation Module Attributes

Image Rotation 0070,0042 1
Image Horizontal Flip 0070,0041 1
Table A-20 Graphic Layer Module Attributes

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Graphic Layer Sequence 0070,0060 1
>Graphic Layer 0070,0002 1
>Graphic Layer Order 0070,0062 1
>Graphic Layer Recommended Display RGB Value 0070,0067 3
>Graphic Layer Description 0070,0068 3
Table A-21 Softcopy VOI LUT Module Attributes

Softcopy VOI LUT Sequence 0028,3110 1
>VOI LUT Sequence 0028,3010 1C
>>LUT Descriptor 0028,3002 1C
>>LUT Data 0028,3006 1C
>Window Center 0028,1050 1C
>Window Width 0028,1051 1C
Table A-22 Softcopy Presentation LUT Module Attributes

Presentation LUT Shape 2050,0020 1C
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Annex B
This Annex describes the coercions and validity checks performed on Information Objects being
imported via DCserver. It also describes the insertion criteria at each level of the Hitachi MR stored
hierarchy.
B.1 Validity Checks

1. Invalid or missing orientation vector values (0x00200037) results in rejection of MR Information
Objects. These vectors are considered invalid if their angle is more than one half of one degree
than 90 degrees or if their vectors are not or cannot be coerced to values where their dot product is
accurate to less than 10-6.
2. A missing Photo Interpretation attribute (0x00280004) results in rejection of any modality
Information Object.
3. Photo Interpretation values (0x00280004) other than MONOCHROME1, MONOCHROME2 result
in rejection of MR Information objects.
4. Missing Bits Allocated, Bits Used and High Bit attributes result in rejection of any modality
Information Object.
B.2 Coercions
1. Patient orientation value (0x00200020) is coerced based on the orientation vector value
(0x00200037) for MR Information Objects.
2. Image orientation value (0x00200037) is a set of orthogonal vectors. If their dot product is not
accurate to less than 10-6 and their angle is within one half of one degree of 90 degrees, the
vectors will be modified to make them accurately orthogonal (i.e. to a point where their dot product
is accurate to less than 10-6.)
3. If Pixel Padding Value (0x00280120) is present, the pixel values are adjusted accordingly.
4. Pixel data overlay bits are masked out, i.e. when overlays are embedded in upper bits of allocated
pixel data.
B.3 Insertion Criteria

Patient Patient ID (0010,0020)
Patient Patient Name (0010,0010)
Study Study Instance UID (0020,000D)
Series Series Instance UID (0020,000E)
Image SOP Instance UID (0008,0018)
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Annex C
This annex details the actual Return keys for Modality Worklist Information Model -FIND request.
Table C-1 Return Keys for Modality Worklist Information Model - FIND
Specific Character Set 0008,0005 1C
Scheduled Procedure Step Sequence 0040,0100 1
>Scheduled Station AE Title 0040,0001 1
>Scheduled Procedure Step Start Date 0040,0002 1
>Scheduled Procedure Step Start Time 0040,0003 1
>Scheduled Procedure Step End Date 0040,0004 3
>Scheduled Procedure Step End Time 0040,0005 3
>Modality 0008,0060 1
>Scheduled Performing Physician Name 0040,0006 2
>Scheduled Procedure Step Description 0040,0007 1C
>Scheduled Station Name 0040,0010 2
>Scheduled Procedure Step Location 0040,0011 2
>Scheduled Protocol Code Sequence 0040,0008 1C
>>Code Value 0008,0100 1C
>>Coding Scheme Designator 0008,0102 1C
>>Coding Scheme Version 0008,0103 3
>>Code Meaning 0008,0104 3
>Pre-Medication 0040,0012 2C
>Scheduled Procedure Step ID 0040,0009 1
>Requested Contrast Agent 0032,1070 2C
>Scheduled Procedure Step Status 0040,0020 3
>Comments on the Scheduled Procedure Step 0040,0400 3
Requested Procedure ID 0040,1001 1
Requested Procedure Description 0032,1060 1C
Requested Procedure Code Sequence 0032,1064 1C
>Code Value 0008,0100 1C
>Coding Scheme Designator 0008,0102 1C
>Coding Scheme Version 0008,0103 3
>Code Meaning 0008,0104 3
Study Instance UID 0020,000D 1
Referenced Study Sequence 0008,1110 2
>Referenced SOP Class UID 0008,1150 1C
>Referenced SOP Instance UID 0008,1155 1C
Requested Procedure Priority 0040,1003 2
Patient Transport Arrangements 0040,1004 2
Reason For Requested Procedure 0040,1002 3
Requested Procedure Comments 0040,1400 3
Requested Procedure Location 0040,1005 3
Confidentiality Code 0040,1008 3
Reporting Priority 0040,1009 3
Names of Intended Recipients of Results 0040,1010 3
Accession Number 0008,0050 2
Requesting Physician 0032,1032 2
Referring Physician's Name 0008,0090 2
Reason for the Imaging Service Request 0040,2001 3
Imaging Service Request Comments 0040,2400 3
Requesting Service 0032,1033 3
Issuing Date of Imaging Service Request 0040,2004 3
Issuing Time of Imaging Service Request 0040,2005 3
Placer Order Number / Imaging Service Request 0040,2016 3
Filler Order Number / Imaging Service Request 0040,2017 3
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Order Entered By … 0040,2008 3
Order Enterer's Location 0040,2009 3
Order Callback Phone Number 0040,2010 3
Admission ID 0038,0010 2
Issuer of Admission ID 0038,0011 3
Institution Name 0008,0080 3
Institution Address 0008,0081 3
Institution Code Sequence 0008,0082 3
>Code Value 0008,0100 3
>Coding Scheme Designator 0008,0102 3
Current Patient Location 0038,0300 2
Visit Status ID 0038,0008 3
Patient's Institution Residence 0038,0400 3
Visit Comments 0038,4000 3
Referenced Patient Sequence 0008,1120 2
>Referenced SOP Class UID 0008,1150 2
>Referenced SOP Instance UID 0008,1155 2
Referring Physician's Address 0008,0092 3
Referring Physician's Phone Numbers 0008,0094 3
Admitting Diagnosis Description 0008,1080 3
Admitting Diagnosis Code Sequence 0008,1084 3
>Code Value 0008,0100 3
Route of Admissions 0038,0016 3
Admitting Date 0038,0020 3
Admitting Time 0038,0021 3
Referenced Visit Sequence 0008,1125 3
Referenced Patient Alias Sequence 0038,0004 3
Patient Name 0010,0010 1
Patient ID 0010,0020 1
Issuer of Patient ID 0010,0021 3
Other Patient Ids 0010,1000 3
Other Patient Names 0010,1001 3
Patient's Birth Name 0010,1005 3
Patient's Mother's Birth Name 0010,1060 3
Medical Record Locator 0010,1090 3
Patient's Birth Date 0010,0030 2
Patient's Sex 0010,0040 2
Patient's Weight 0010,1030 2
Confidentiality Constraint on Patient Data 0040,3001 2
Patient's Age 0010,1010 3
Patient's Occupation 0010,2180 3
Patient's Birth Time 0010,0032 3
Patient's Insurance Plan Code Sequence 0010,0050 3
>Code Value 0008,0100 3
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Patient's Size 0010,1020 3
Patient's Address 0010,1040 3
Military Rank 0010,1080 3
Branch of Service 0010,1081 3
Country of Residence 0010,2150 3
Region of Residence 0010,2152 3
Patient's Telephone Numbers 0010,2154 3
Ethnic Group 0010,2160 3
Patient's Religious Preference 0010,21F0 3
Patient Comments 0010,4000 3
Patient State 0038,0500 2
Pregnancy Status 0010,21C0 2
Medical Alerts 0010,2000 2
Contrast Allergies 0010,2110 2
Special Needs 0038,0050 2
Smoking Status 0010,21A0 3
Additional Patient History 0010,21B0 3
Last Menstrual Date 0010,21D0 3
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Annex D
This annex details attributes for Modality Performed Procedure Step N-CREATE and N-SET request.
Table D-1 MPPS SOP Class N-CREATE, N-SET and Final State Attributes
Attribute Name Tag Req. Type Req. Type Req. Type
N-CREATE N-SET Final State
(SCU/SCP) (SCU/SCP)
Performed Procedure Step Relationship
Scheduled Step Attribute (0040,0270) 1/1 Not allowed

Sequence
>Study Instance UID (0020,000D) 1/1 Not allowed
>Referenced Study Sequence (0008,1110) 2/2 Not allowed
>>Referenced SOP Class (0008,1150) 1C/1 Not allowed
UID (Required if
Sequence Item is
present)
>>Referenced SOP Instance (0008,1155) 1C/1 Not allowed
UID (Required if
Sequence Item is
present)
>Accession Number (0008,0050) 2/2 Not allowed
>Placer Order (0040,2016) 3/3 Not allowed
Number/Imaging Service
Request
>Filler Order Number/Imaging (0040,2017) 3/3 Not allowed
Service Request
>Requested Procedure ID (0040,1001) 2/2 Not allowed
>Requested Procedure (0032,1060) 2/2 Not allowed
Description
>Scheduled Procedure Step (0040,0009) 2/2 Not allowed
ID
>Scheduled Procedure Step (0040,0007) 2/2 Not allowed
Description
>Scheduled Protocol Code (0040,0008) 2/2 Not allowed
Sequence
>>Code Value (0008,0100) 1C/1 Not allowed
(Required if
Sequence Item is
present)
>>Coding Scheme (0008,0102) 1C/1 Not allowed
designator (Required if
Sequence Item is
present)
>>Coding Scheme Version (0008,0103) 3/3 Not allowed
>>Code Meaning (0008,0104) 3/3 Not allowed
Patient's Name (0010,0010) 2/2 Not allowed
Patient ID (0010,0020) 2/2 Not allowed
Patient's Birth Date (0010,0030) 2/2 Not allowed
Patient's Sex (0010,0040) 2/2 Not allowed
Referenced Patient (0008,1120) 2/2 Not allowed
Sequence
>Referenced SOP Class UID (0008,1150) 1C/1 Not allowed
(Required if
Sequence Item is
present)
>Referenced Instance UID (0008,1155) 1C/1 Not allowed
(Required if
Sequence Item is
present)
Performed Procedure Step Information
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Performed Procedure Step ID (0040,0253) 1/1 Not allowed
Performed Station AE Title (0040,0241) 1/1 Not allowed
Performed Station Name (0040,0242) 2/2 Not allowed
Performed Location (0040,0243) 2/2 Not allowed
Performed Procedure Step (0040,0244) 1/1 Not allowed
Start Date
Performed Procedure Step (0040,0245) 1/1 Not allowed
Start Time
Performed Procedure Step (0040,0252) 1/1 3/1

Status
Performed Procedure Step (0040,0254) 2/2 3/2
Description
Performed Procedure Type (0040,0255) 2/2 3/2
Description
Procedure Code (0008,1032) 2/2 3/2
Sequence
>Code Value (0008,0100) 1C/1 1C/1
(Required if (Required if
Sequence Item is Sequence Item is
present) present)
>Coding Scheme Designator (0008,0102) 1C/1 1C/1
present) present)
>Coding Scheme Version (0008,0103) 3/3 3/3
>Code Meaning (0008,0104) 3/3 3/3
Performed Procedure Step (0040,0250) 2/2 3/1 1
End Date
Performed Procedure Step (0040,0251) 2/2 3/1 1
End Time
Image Acquisition Results
Modality (0008,0060) 1/1 Not allowed

Study ID (0020,0010) 2/2 Not allowed
Performed Protocol Code (0040,0260) 2/2 3/2
Sequence
>Code Value (0008,0100) 1C/1 1C/1
present) present)
>Coding Scheme Designator (0008,0102) 1C/1 1C/1
present) present)
>Coding Scheme Version (0008,0103) 3/3 3/3
>Code Meaning (0008,0104) 3/3 3/3
Performed Series (0040,0340) 2/2 3/1 1
Sequence
>Performing Physician’s (0008,1050) 2C/2 2C/2 2
Name (Required if (Required if
present) present)
>Protocol Name (0018,1030) 1C/1 1C/1 1
present) present)
>Operator’s Name (0008,1070) 2C/2 2C/2 2
present) present)
>Series Instance UID (0020,000E) 1C/1 1C/1 1
present) present)
>Series Description (0008,103E) 2C/2 2C/2 2
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present) present)
>Retrieve AE Title (0008,0054) 2C/2 2C/2 2
present) present)
>Referenced Image Sequence (0008,1140) 2C/2 2C/2
present) present)
>>Referenced SOP Class (0008,1150) 1C/1 1C/1
UID (Required if (Required if
present) present)
>>Referenced SOP Instance (0008,1155) 1C/1 1C/1
UID (Required if (Required if
present) present)
>Referenced Standalone SOP (0040,0220) 2C/2 2C/2
Instance Sequence (Required if (Required if
present) present)
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Annex E
The following table specifies Modality Worklist return keys copied to MR Image IOD and/or MPPS
IOD that are generated by the Hitachi MRI system.
Table E-1 MWL Return Keys Copied to MR Image IOD and MPPS IOD
Worklist MR Image IOD MPPS
DICOM Tag Attribute Name DICOM Tag Attribute Name DICOM Tag Attribute Name
(0008,0050) Accession (0008,0050) Accession (0008,0050) Accession
Number Number Number
(0008,0090) Referring (0008,0090) Referring
Physician’s Name Physician’s - -
Name
(0010,0010) Patient Name (0010,0010) Patient Name (0010,0010) Patient Name
(0010,0020) Patient ID (0010,0020) Patient ID (0010,0020) Patient ID
(0010,0030) Patient Birth Date (0010,0030) Patient Birth Date (0010,0030) Patient Birth Date
(0010,0040) Patient Sex (0010,0040) Patient Sex (0010,0040) Patient Sex
(0010,1010) Patient Age (0010,1010) Patient Age - -
(0010,1030) Patient Weight (0010,1030) Patient Weight - -
(0010,4000) Patient Comment (0010,4000) Patient Comment - -
(0020,000D) Study Instance (0020,000D) Study Instance (0020,000D) Study Instance
UID UID UID
(0032,1060) Requested (0008,1030) Study Description (0032,1060) Requested
Procedure Procedure
Description Description
(0040,0002) Scheduled (0008,0020) Study Date
Procedure Step - -
Start Date
(0040,0003) Scheduled (0008,0030) Study Time
Procedure Step - -
Start Time
(0040,0006) Scheduled (0008,0015) Performing
Performing Physicians - -
Physician Name
(0008,1110) Referenced Study (0008,1110) Referenced
- -
Sequence Study Sequence
(0040,2016) Placer Order (0040,2016) Placer Order
Number / Imaging Number /
- -
Service Request Imaging Service
Request
(0040,2017) Filler Order (0040,2017) Filler Order
Number / Imaging Number /
- -
Service Request Imaging Service
Request
(0040,1001) Requested (0040,1001) Requested
- -
Procedure ID Procedure ID
(0040,0009) Scheduled (0040,0009) Scheduled
Procedure Step - - Procedure Step
ID ID
Procedure Step - - Procedure Step
Description Description
Protocol Code - - Protocol Code
Sequence Sequence
(0008,1120) Referenced (0008,1120) Referenced
- -
Patient Sequence Patient Sequence
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MR Imaging System

Model AIRIS / AIRIS-II / AIRIS Mate / Aperto / Altaire / AIRIS Elite

DICOM Conformance Statement

Revisio Date Change Description

2 08/19/99 Added Window Center and Window Width

3 12/26/00 Added Altaire

4 05/23/01 Added Print Management and

5 07/16/01 Corrected Implementation Class UID and

6 01/30/02 Added Aperto

7 (This is not a published revision.)

8 11/18/03 Corrected Presentation Context Table for

9 12/19/03 Added MPPS feature.

10 05/25/04 Added AIRIS Elite.

11 05/12/05 Added Aperto.

12 06/01/05 Modified Aperto to Aperto Series.

13 09/16/05 Added AIRIS.

14 06/23/06 Added GSPS SCU feature.

3. Image Transfer Application Entity Specifications ···············································10

4. Print Application Entity Specifications ·································································24

5. Modality Worklist Application Entity Specifications ···········································27

6. MPPS Entity Specifications ····················································································29

7. Media Storage Application Entity Specification···················································31

8. Communication Profiles ·························································································34

10. Security Profiles ·····································································································35

11. Configuration ···········································································································37

12. Support of Extended Character Sets·····································································39

1.1 Purpose of this Document

1.2 Related Documents

1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations

2.1 Image Transfer and Storage Commitment

Once it has a configuration, DCserver is capable of:

2.1.1 Application Data Flow Diagram

Figure 1 Image Transfer Implementation Model

Update Store Sub-

2.1.2 Functional Definitions of Application Entities

2.1.3 Sequencing of Real-World Activities

2.2.1 Application Data Flow Diagram

Figure 2 Print Management Implementation Model

2.2.2 Functional Definitions of Application Entities

2.2.3 Sequencing of Real-World Activities

2.3 Basic Worklist Management

2.3.1 Application Data Flow Diagram

2.3.2 Functional Definitions of Application Entities

1. Specify the AE Title of the Modality Worklist SCU (MWL Component)

2.4.1 Application Data Flow Diagram

Figure 4 MPPS Implementation Model

MPPS Component initiates N-CREATE or N-SET requests to a remote DICOM AE (Modality

2.4.2 Functional Definitions of Application Entities

1. Provides the AE Title of the MPPS SCU (MPPS Component)

2.5 Media Storage

2.5.1 Application Data Flow Diagram

Figure 5 Media Storage Management Implementation Model

2.5.2 Functional Definitions of Application Entities

2.5.3 Sequencing of Real-World Activities

2.5.4 File Meta Information Options

Table 2 Image Transfer SOP UID for Image Transfer SCU

3.1 Association Establishment Policies

3.1.2 Number of Associations

3.1.4 Implementation Identifying Information

3.2 Association Initiation by Real World Activity