Installation guide

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Baby Explorer software application is designed to capture data from an ultrasound
machine and process the data to provide a 3D volume rendering of a baby months before it
is born. Images can be acquired in either parallel or fan motion directly from a
conventional ultrasound system.
This installation guide describes how to install the Baby Explorer application and
configure the standard options. It is intended to be used by service personnel who have a
working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. Please consult the
appropriate Microsoft documentation before using this guide if you are not familiar with
Microsoft® Windows® operating systems.
Workstation Requirements
The Baby Explorer application can run on a standard personal computer with an installed
video device. Table 1-1 lists the minimum and recommended workstation requirements. A
workstation that is intended to be used in a clinical environment should meet the
recommended requirements.
It is important to note that these requirements are only a guideline. Each installation will
have different requirements based on the number of images being viewed, as well as other
considerations, such as the operating system services which may be running in the
background. To avoid system overload caused by resource contention, we recommend you
do not install any other graphic intensive applications on the workstation.
WARNING: Use only workstations that have the proper electrical certification.