Cornerstone
A lightweight JavaScript library for displaying medical images in web browsers using HTML5 canvas.
What is Cornerstone?
Cornerstone Core is a lightweight JavaScript library that enables the display of medical images in web browsers using the HTML5 canvas element. It solves the problem of integrating interactive medical imaging into web applications by providing a high-performance, flexible rendering engine that supports various image formats and protocols. The library acts as a foundational component for building more complex medical imaging platforms.
Developers and organizations building web-based medical imaging applications, such as radiology viewers, telehealth platforms, or research tools. It is particularly suited for those needing a customizable, browser-agnostic solution for displaying medical images.
Developers choose Cornerstone Core for its minimalistic, agnostic design that avoids locking them into specific image formats or interaction paradigms. Its plugin-based architecture allows integration with diverse image sources, while its focus on performance and cross-browser compatibility makes it a reliable foundation for scalable medical imaging solutions.
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[Deprecated] Use Cornerstone3D Instead https://cornerstonejs.org/
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