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Abstract: Considering the trend of using mobile devices for 3D medical image viewing, we constructed a cloud service system for 3D medical image processing using mobile devices. A multi-plane 3D display system was built that allows user to see and interact with 3D image via multiple mobile devices. 3D images are constructed by stacking continuous 2D image data other than the traditional 3D object. The cooperation of mobile devices brings out a special feature, cascaded view, which has a property that cutting faces of different mobile devices are concerned. Considering user experience, bookmark and annotation functions were provided for user to return to specific cutting face state and make note on it as picture archiving and communication system (PACS). We made a service prototype using computed tomography image as resource of 3D image for proof of service. Methodology of Service experience Engineering (SEE) was applied to test the satisfaction of users. Results show that both doctors and patients are satisfied with our prototype of 3D medical image processing systems. Conclusions are suggested that the proposed 3D medical image processing systems could be helpful for future healthcare.