Operator's Manual

Chapter 9 Other features of the Tempus Pro
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 184
Note
Moving video is intended to give the Response Centre the ability to see the patient moving
or to see around the patient’s environment. Users should remember that the resolution and
quality of the received video stream will not be the same as they see on the screen of the
Tempus Pro due to the effects of the video being compressed during transmission. This
effect is lessened when the image being filmed is more stable or has less activity in it.
Therefore, in order to ensure the received video is good quality, Users should try to move
the camera slowly. If rapid movement of the camera is necessary then the received image
is likely to have a temporarily lower level of resolution (will appear “blocky”) while the
camera is being moved around, this effect will reduce once the camera movement is
reduced.
Note
The overall image quality and resolution of the camera is greater for still pictures than
moving video. If the Response Centre require an image with a reasonable level of detail
(such as a close-up image) then a still photo would probably be more suitable.
Note
Unlike still photos, moving video images are not stored on either the Tempus or at the
Response Centre. They are “real-time” images only.
9.4.1 Annotation of digital pictures
Images transmitted from the Tempus Pro can be altered using the software at the Response Centre. The
altered image can then be sent back to the Tempus Pro to act as a support in the remote diagnostic
procedure i.e. the physician can send pictures back that can be used to confirm exactly the issue being
examined or discussed, thus avoiding the danger of misunderstanding verbal descriptions.
Images can be amended using the following tools:
 Addition of text
 Addition of circles
 Addition of lines and arrows
 Addition of free-form lines
 Selection of colours for added graphics
Camera & Video Options Menu
Press these
buttons to take a
still photo, toggle
the backlight on
and off, and
transmit video
The real time
vital signs
readings are
displayed here
If video is being
transmitted this
icon will be
shown
Data must be
connected to
transmit video