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Abstract

Embodiments of this invention include systems and methods for creating and using an image-based databases. Individual data files can be parsed and combined to form a new database, or to add data to an existing database, even when the original database has been destroyed or rendered inaccessible. A database can be generated or assembled by information located within the tags in headers of the data files. Since the information needed to create the database is contained within the tag of a header in the data file itself, the system is capable of adding data of a different format from the existing database records, or data that contains different fields, simply by parsing the data file. Furthermore the database and the data it contains is consistent with the data files used to create it. The result is a database methodology that is reliable, expandable, easily searched, and accurate. The database and associated methods have particular uses in the medical field, but may be used to store any type of data.

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First Claim