The K2M converter translates input images, BMP, JPEG or DICOM  files to the  JPEG2000 with DICOM frame format.  It is a stand-alone device connected to the host via USB2.0 interface.

K2M accepts 8, 12 and 16 bits grayscale and color images, what is used to be the standard in the medical industry. Both hardware and software are based on cutting-edge technology. K2M accelerates the compression time and delivers images with superior quality.

Embedded systems based on DSP, FPGA and ASIC technologies are used in the medical industry for processing the images from CT, MR, CR and other devices.

The K2M is compliant with JPEG2000 specifications  ISO/IEC 15444-1 and 15444-6.

This device reduces the file size of the medical images, PACS archive systems and supports the practical telemedicine.

Compression time depends on the size of the image and compression ratio. For example, a 512x512, 16bits grayscale image can be compressed during 150ms.

K2 advantages:

• Much smaller files at the same quality level

• Much better quality at same file size

• Preserves sharp edges (no blurring around letters)

• Enables acceptable compression factors up to 100:1 for complex photos and 300:1 for simple color documents

• Compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader/Writer (Portable Document Format version 1.5 and newer), which can create small, high quality PDF files

• Able to include security features: image authenticity proof, invisible watermark (invisible signature), intellectual rights control and management

• Enables multilayer and multi-page images

• Supported input file formats: BMP (color and grayscale), JPEG and DCM (DICOM)

• Supported JPEG2000 output file types: JPM, JP2, .JPC, PDF and PDF/A (single or multiple-page format) for Acrobat 7.0

• Prepared for LAN configuration