Tutorial Two: Digital Imaging

List some of the ways that digital images are stored transferred and manipulated using information technology. Hardware USB – Universal serial bus Power supply – responsible for supplying power to your computer RAM – Random access memory- physical memory of a computer Sound card – Computer expansion card that enables input and output of audio signals to/from a computer Graphics card – generates and outputs the images to display Compact disc- Storage device for digital data Key board Mouse Printer Microphone hard drive Software Office suites – word processor, excel Video games Device drivers – to control printers, mouse, monitors ect. Test ware – for testing hardware Adobe Photoshop Audio software – Audacity Internet explorer Examples of digital imaging to provide information and recording http://www.carletonsportsmed.com/Digital_multimedia/digital_multimedia.htm This is a link to a web page provided for people to see or buy the technology needed to do arthroscopy this is an awesome link to see how digital imaging being utilised in medicine, and to see just how advanced digital imaging has become. These images will be useful to look back on in the future to see advances in medicine. Taking a photo of a clients physical condition (ie. abnormalities of structure) to provide information regarding the condition and keeping a record of it so they can compare with future progress. Youtube is used by people around the world with different medical conditions as a way of sharing information with others about their experiences with the conditions they have. Not only is the video created but if you scroll down under the video people leave comments about their experiences and knowledge around the same or similar conditions so they share information with one another through the video and discussion. Here are a few links that you can follow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzftMcvplTc&feature=related, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbgUjmeC-4o

“A new technology is rarely superior to an old one in every feature” Pluses Minuses Digital ·          Small in size ·          Cheaper than film ·          Perceived better/usefulness ·          Software to edit photos at home ·          Large storage and can delete photos (memory card) ·          Poor image quality compared to film ·          Consumers power faster than film ·          Data photos could last forever if not lost ·          Not convenient to share images unless printed Film ·          Film displays a better image, is easier to project onto big screen ·          Considered more professional ·          Lower power cost ·          Prints should last decades if looked after ·          Easy to share images ·          Large in size which can be difficulty ·          More expensive

Given the prevalence of image capturing and distribution using IT, what ethical issues may arise with their use? Privacy/copyright Facebook/newspaper/magazines/websites Integrity of image Authenticity, film provides greater security over digital cameras. Digital film can be modified using software (fake passports) special software (San Disk) can be used to determine alteration to an original image

Briefly discuss some of the ways that digital images could, or are, being used in occupational therapy practice Pamphlets given to clients with pictures of correct techniques or information about conditions which include photographs showing the correct techniques. Digital images can be used as visual aids to remind clients what different objects are. Digital images can be used with clients to aid with memory such as matching words to images. http://www.glencare.com/activities/93 This site shows occupational therapists using photography as a leisure activity, a meaningful occupation in which they can further develop several other area’s for example sharing photos with others online working on social interaction, working on the computer can develop computing skills and discussing with the client different ideas can help with communication.