dicomuid

Generate DICOM globally unique identifier

Syntax

uid = dicomuid

Description

uid = dicomuid returns a new DICOM globally unique identifier, uid. The function generates a unique value each time it is called. Two calls to dicomuid always return different values.

Examples

Generate DICOM Globally Unique Identifier

Generate a new DICOM globally unique identifier uid.

uid = dicomuid

uid = 
'1.3.6.1.4.1.9590.100.1.2.351696976011078532723666208590228528750'

Output Arguments

uid — DICOM globally unique identifier

character vector

DICOM globally unique identifier, returned as a character vector.

Data Types: char

Extended Capabilities

Thread-Based Environment

Run code in the background using MATLAB® backgroundPool or accelerate code with Parallel Computing Toolbox™ ThreadPool.

This function fully supports thread-based environments. For more information, see Run MATLAB Functions in Thread-Based Environment.

Version History

Introduced before R2006a

R2024b: Support for thread-based environments

dicomuid now supports thread-based environments.