How many images can I fit on a CD?
Images are stored in a highly compressed format and the average document size is around 35K. When using AutoSCAN in "TIF" mode, you can fit approximately 12500 images per CD or around 90,000 per DVD. When using "Signature" mode, the average document size increases to around 60k (7000 per CD or 56000 per DVD).

How much space do I need on my server?
20GB of free space is sufficient for a 500 episode/day practice to have 4 years worth of on-line images.

How good is the Image quality?
As a general rule, AutoSCAN produces documents of slightly better quality than "Fine Mode" Fax images (220-250dpi). This is a trade off between storage space and optimum image quality.

What barcode formats are supported?
Support for Codabar, Code39 and Code 25 (interleaved 2 of 5) are available with the system. Code 128 may be available in the future at additional cost.

What happens when there is a barcode read failure?
AutoSCAN has a very simple manager for failed decodes.
AutoSCAN will report any failed barcodes as "problems." The user clicks the "Fix Problems" button and the failed image(s) are displayed on the screen one after another giving the user an opportunity to manually enter the correct number.

What Scanners are supported?
Although AutoSCAN will support virtually any TWAIN interface, at the present time we recommend the Canon DR Models: in particular, the DR-3060 or DR-3080.

What Operating Systems are supported?
AutoSCAN will run on Windows NT4 (not recommended), Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Windows ME/98/95 are not supported.

How long will it take to scan a days work?
At the cyclic rate, a 500 episode per day practice could reasonably expect to scan the days work in less than 35 minutes.

In the real world, batches of requests would be scanned at, or before, data entry time. This adds a few minutes per batch for the data entry staff spreading the load over the whole day.

Do I still have to keep the original request forms after they have been scanned?
No. AutoSCAN will make it possible to discard request forms after scanning. AutoSCAN complies with the HIC's "Notice of Information Technology (IT) Standards under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999" in all facets relating to software. However, the practice must demonstrate that all aspects are complied with before paper copies can be discarded.

You will need a Health E-Signature Authority (HeSA) Location certificate from www.hesa.com.au.

How long will it take to find and display an image on my Lab terminal?
Generally, less than 1 second. Even very old computers will be able to display images in less than 5 seconds.

Can I access the Images from our IntraNet pages?
Yes. AutoSCAN's Web interface utility allows casual access to images (by reference/episode number) from any Web browser. The web interface is customisable and allows integration with any system capable of calling web pages.

Can I prevent images from being viewed by certain staff?
Yes. AutoSCAN has the ability to apply group level Windows Domain security to on-line images.