Instructions for MiPACS Integration
MouthWatch cameras easily integrate with MiPACS. Use the MouthWatch camera to capture images of the patient and store them directly into the patient record.
Step 1 – Download the Button Capture Software
Download MouthWatch Capture ⬇ Download MouthWatch Capture
Important:
If setting up a MouthWatch Plus+, make sure to install the required driver by checking the box during installation.
If setting up a MouthWatch Plus+, make sure to install the required driver by checking the box during installation.
- Once installed, right-click the MouthWatch Capture icon in the lower right corner of your screen.
- A menu will display, left-click MiPACS.
Quick Tip:
If you don’t see the MouthWatch Capture icon, click the ^ button to expand the System Tray. You can drag and drop the icon from the expanded System Tray down to your Taskbar.
If you don’t see the MouthWatch Capture icon, click the ^ button to expand the System Tray. You can drag and drop the icon from the expanded System Tray down to your Taskbar.
Step 2 – Plug in the MouthWatch Camera
Make sure you plug the USB connector into a powered USB port. Sometimes these are located on the front or back of the computer. If your monitor has USB ports, these may not be powered.
Important:
If setting up a MouthWatch Plus+, use a USB 3.0 port.
If setting up a MouthWatch Plus+, use a USB 3.0 port.
Step 3 – Install the MiPACS Video Plugin (if needed)
- Locate MiPACSViewersetup.exe, this is usually located on the customer’s server.
- Run the installer.
- Uncheck all components except Video Plugin.
- Click Next through the prompts until installation is complete.
Note:
If you need assistance installing the MiPACS Video Plugin, we recommend reaching out directly to MiPACS Support.
If you need assistance installing the MiPACS Video Plugin, we recommend reaching out directly to MiPACS Support.
Step 4 – Configure MiPACS
- Click the Settings icon in the video plugin.
- Select the camera using UVC hardware triggering.
- Set Control Device to None.
- Set Activation / Deactivation Control as shown below.
- To begin a video exam, click the Intraoral Camera icon in the plugin.
- When the video capture window appears, press once to freeze, then press again to save. A thumbnail will appear on the right once the image is saved.
You may need to configure MiPACS administrator access to the video plugin if allowing non-administrators to change settings.
Step 5 – All Set!
You are now ready to begin capturing images directly into MiPACS.
Need Additional Help?
If you need help with setup, our support team is happy to assist.
📧 support@mouthwatch.com
💬 Live Chat: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm ET
📞 877-544-4342 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm ET)