A device that is a component of a computed tomography (CT) system and which is designed to receive and transmit data both on-line and off-line. It is typically located at a site remote from the operator's console. It differs from the operator console in that it does not contain the controls for the direct operation of the CT system. It is configured to provide the capability to further process, manipulate and/or view patient images and information collected from the CT system and possibly other related x-ray based imaging systems.