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2MP Color Display System

Barco, Kortrijk, Belgium, announces an upgrade to its 2MP color display system. One of the major advances of the upgraded system is its new display controller, which brings enhanced performance, optimized 3-D capabilities and compatibility with the latest workstation technology.

Other enhancements include a new, high-quality 2MP display and increased user-flexibility. Through these innovations, Barco's upgraded 2MP display system continues to meet the increasing demand of medical professionals for color and 3-D imaging applications.

Color Coronis 2MP, Barco's 2MP medical color display system, now comes with a high-performance display controller, designed to support 3-D PACS. The Color Coronis display controller is based on the PCI-Express architecture, which maximizes the display system's image download performance and provides compatibility with the latest PC technology.

In addition, Barco's Color Coronis display controller brings faster and smoother 3-D operations, with support for OpenGL 1.5 and Microsoft DirectX 9.0 standards. As a result, Color Coronis 2MP is ready for the latest 3-D CT, MR and PET applications.

Also included in the upgrade of Barco's Color Coronis 2MP display system is a new 21.3-inch color display, featuring in-plane switching (IPS) technology. IPS provides enhanced viewing angle characteristics, making it easier for additional viewers to aid in the diagnosis from different positions.

Barco's Color Coronis 2MP display system also includes a front-mounted color I-guard sensor that constantly monitors image quality and DICOM compliance. The collected viewing performance data is transparently processed and logged with Barco's MediCal softcopy QA software. All this technology is brought together in Barco's integrated product intelligence (PIN) concept, which ensures worry-free diagnostic reading and image distribution.

Visit www.barco.com for more information.




Subcutaneous Safety Needle

Luther Needlesafe Products Inc., Costa Mesa, Calif., introduces a safety needle set that is used to infuse medication into patients subcutaneously.

Subcutaneous needle sets are used primarily in hospitals and in home care to infuse insulin, hormone therapies and general hydration therapies.

The Sub-Q set is easy to position and insert because the needle within the set is short. By design, the Sub-Q helps eliminate patient trauma and offers increased patient comfort.

Following infusion, the needle at the proximal end of the set, when removed, simply retracts and is captured inside a protective plastic chamber.

The sterile needle set is made of a non-DEHP transparent tubing, so it contains no plasticizers and the injection site is clearly visible. The product is currently available in 27 gauge x 7 mm needle with attached .020-inch ID x 0.80-inch OD 42-inch tube set, with a priming volume of 0.2 ml. The sets are individually packaged 50 units/box.

Visit www.lutherresearch.com for more information.




 X-Ray Detectors

Imaging Dynamics Company Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, announces the launch of a new line of CCD digital X-ray detectors aimed at very large and cost-sensitive market segments. Adapted from imaging technology introduced in the Xplorer™ series, the new Xaminer™ product series will provide high-quality systems and detectors, with a range of specifications and prices.

The new IDC Xaminer™ product series is designed specifically for large, cost-sensitive markets like China, India, Brazil and many countries that require the high patient throughput of digital radiography, with competitive levels of image quality and dose efficiency.

The modular design of the new Xaminer™ product line can also be configured for specific imaging markets, such as chiropractic and veterinary, each with their unique requirements for cost and product specifications.

The new Xaminer™ product line is scheduled for launch in September and will be distributed through new and existing original equipment manufacturer partners.

Visit www.imagingdynamics.com for more information.




Feeding X-Ray's Need for Speed

Fujfilm Medical Systems USA, Stamford, Conn., announces that the XG5000, already currently capable of processing up to 165 (for 8x10 sizes only) images per hour, now has the capacity to improve throughput by up to 20 percent. By employing Fuji's new Fast Scan reading mode, what is already a fast cassette-based digital X-ray system will now enable facilities to process 14x14 and 14x17 exams at the rates of 140 and 122 images per hour, respectively.

The combination of the XG5000's Fast Scan reading mode and Flex UI software employed on the Fuji's Flash IIP technologist console enable facilities requiring higher throughput to satisfy those needs for their high volume X-ray departments. The fast scan mode permits the reader to scan the imaging plate (IP) more quickly, while the Flex UI software allows users to customize the Flash IIP interface according to their preferences.

The sophisticated design and engineering, merging the throughput of the XG5000 with the image processing of the Flash IIP, create a higher productivity unit that was designed to grow with the evolution of new technology. With the Flash IIP console functioning as the "brains" behind Fuji computed radiography systems, users are able to maximize system performance by easily updating software or adding new features, as hardware and networking solutions evolve. 

Visit www.fujimed.com for more information.




Complete WLAN Solution Suite

Bluesocket Inc., Burlington, Mass., announces the launch of a new product family, BlueSecure, that includes new access points that require zero-configuration, and centralized radiofrequency (RF) sensor. With these new products, Bluesocket is able to expand its reach and offer a complete wireless local area network (WLAN) solution to enterprises. 

The complete product set meets trust boundary requirements, including secure guest access, universal authentication, granular user role and policy enforcement, co-existence with heterogeneous environments, intrusion detection and auto-quarantine and IDS/IPS for the RF infrastructure. These features are delivered across four networking layers: user, RF, access and management.

A complete IDS/IPS system made up of centralized sensors, distributed sensors and AP/sensor combos is available only from Bluesocket for a customized solution.

Visit www.bluesocket.com for more information.

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