Summary

Recommendation ITU-T F.780.3 describes the use cases and technical requirements of an ultra-high-definition (UHD) teleconsulting system. UHD teleconsulting system is an important application of UHD display technology and the information and communication technology (ICT) in the medical field, under the background of unbalanced medical resources, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can realize the optimal allocation of medical resources and benefit people in areas with less developed medical resources.

It recommends the framework, functional requirements, and performance requirements of a UHD teleconsulting system which are the necessary hardware and software foundations for teleconsultation.

Finally, the Recommendation also provides two application cases of the UHD teleconsulting system in Appendix I, including the roles of different participants, as well as the teleconsultation process.

This Recommendation is suitable for the development, construction, and evaluation of the UHD teleconsulting system in different countries and regions.