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Abstract

A remote interactive fax imaging system is disclosed. Stored data, including graphic data, is converted to fax format and transmitted to a remote site. The transmitted image includes machine-readable identification data for identifying the underlying database, and a blank dedicated comment field. At the remote site, a user reviews the faxed image and enters annotations within the dedicated field. The annotated image is faxed back to the originating site. At the originating site, the identifying data is read to associate the annotated image with the original underlying database. The dedicated field area of the return image is added into the data base, thereby forming a complete, annotated record without degrading the original data. The disclosed apparatus and methodology are especially useful, for example, for timely over-reading of electrocardiograph data by a physician at a location remote from the patient.

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First Claim