SmartCeph System Requirements
Be sure that each computer running SmartCeph complies with the following system requirements. If you have any questions, or would like recommendations for your specific office setup, Please contact Ortho2 for further information.
Computers
Use these guidelines to determine the equipment and computer configuration you need to run SmartCeph. However, as recommendations and requirements can change without notice, please consult with your Ortho2 Regional Manager before making any purchases.
The following guidelines are as of August, 2019.
PC System Requirements
SmartCeph is compatible with the following Windows operating systems and computer configurations:
Operating System - Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 - Professional or Enterprise versions.
Processor - Multi-core processor.
Memory - 4 GB RAM or better.
Video - 256 MB Video RAM or graphics card or greater, Directx 9 or newer.
Resolution - 1920 x 1080 for dedicated monitors, 1600 x 900 for laptops.
Microsoft .NET Framework - Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or greater.
Mac System Requirements
SmartCeph is compatible with the following Mac operating systems and computer configurations:
Operating System - OSX.
Processor - Multi-core processor.
Memory - 2 GB RAM or greater.
Resolution - 1920 x 1080 for dedicated monitors, 1600 x 900 for laptops.
Windows OS - Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop software.
Microsoft .NET Framework - Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or greater.
Recommendations and requirements can change without notice. For the most up-to-date computer requirements and other details, refer to www.ortho2.com, or contact your Ortho2 Regional Manager.
Software
SmartCeph requires integration with Ortho2 software. Your Implementation team Phone: 800.809.0277 (8am-6pm Central Time); email: implementation@ortho2.com can help you review and update your Ortho2 system key, software properties, and licenses as needed.
Cybersecurity
The first and probably most important step in protecting computers from viruses is to install anti-virus software. Make sure that your anti-virus software includes some form of worm protection and that virus definitions are always kept up to date. Many anti-virus publishers include spyware protection as an integral part of their products. If your anti-virus software does not include spyware protection, be sure to obtain anti-spyware software and perform separate spyware scans. Another preventative measure that can be taken to protect computers from viruses is to use Internet firewalls. Most modern routers have a built-in firewall and Microsoft includes a personal firewall with updated versions of Windows. Firewalls work to block common entry points that viruses use to attach to computers and networks. Make sure that firewalls are turned on and current on software updates.
Calibration
Distance and angle measurements in SmartCeph require calibration by either a digital x-ray device with a published dots per inch (dpi) value, or by measuring the length of a known object in the image, such as a metric scale set in the x-ray plate. Image resolution and proper calibration are required to achieve accurate measurements. The factors that have the greatest effect upon the overall precision of the measurement are the accuracy of the calibration and the accuracy of the user selecting the exact two points to measure.
SmartCeph works with both direct and indirect digital imaging systems. If you use a digital X-ray machine, refer to the machine's documentation or contact the vendor to find out the "dots per inch" or DPI of the images it produces. You will use this value when setting the SmartCeph trace options, and SmartCeph will automatically calibrate each ceph it opens using this value.
If you use a twain device / scanner to convert your cephs to digital form, you will want to use something such as a millimeter scale attached to the nasal positioner, ear rod, or other location. This scale will then be a part of each image and allow you to manually calibrate each ceph in SmartCeph.
See "Calibration" for details about selecting your calibration method.
It is the responsibility of the user to properly calibrate prior to clinical measurements and to determine if the accuracy achieved is within the range required for the specific clinical procedure being performed. Perform the above calibration until you have confirmed the accuracy and are comfortable that you can measure the calibration object accurately and that the displayed results have the accuracy needed.