Press Releases
TeraRecon, TomTec Imaging introduces
4D Cardio-View Ultrasound powered by VolumePro
San Mateo, CA--February
19, 2001: TomTec
Imaging Systems GmbH, a worldwide leader in Three-and Dynamic-Three-Dimensional
ultrasound technologies (3D / 4D Ultrasound), is introducing 4D Cardio-View,
its new real-time Ultrasound product. 4D Cardio-View is powered by
VolumePro® technology from the Real Time Visualization division
of TeraRecon Inc. TeraRecon recently acquired the Real Time Visualization
division from Mitsubishi Electric. The VolumePro® integrated
hardware and software solution provides real time 3D volume rendering
capability to standard computer systems.
TomTec's 4D Cardio-View is a very versatile,
real-time, 3D-ultrasound processing and analysis tool. It is designed
for the immediate display and evaluation of dynamic-three-dimensional
ultrasound images. The technology is applicable for most commercially
available 3D acquisition methods such as transesophageal echocardiography
(TEE) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) as well as cardiac
freehand acquisition.
Imaging ultrasound data in 3D dramatically
improves the display and comprehension of anatomy and function. Real
time rendering is applied to these data which allows for clinical
information to be accessed and manipulated in real time. The ability
to access and manipulate vast amounts of data increases not only the
amount of data to be visualized but improves the quality of diagnostic
information. Real time rendering allows the user to analyze, display,
and diagnose anatomical structures without any time delay. 4D Cardio-View
is available for stand-alone Windows NT workstations or as an add-on
option for existing TomTec 3D workstations.
"4D Cardio-View product family is TomTec's
solution for its customers with the need for faster and easier access
to the benefits of three-dimensional ultrasound data. Also, this new
technology is tailored to address new requirements like OR applications
in Cardiology where fast access to clinically relevant data is essential",
states Frank Schlau, TomTec's VP of sales and marketing.
Bernhard Mumm, CTO and President adds, "For
us, the excitement of these new improvements is tremendous. With the
real-time product family we, once again, put TomTec at the forefront
of new technologies and at the same time have a solution for the clinically
oriented user."
VolumePro® is the world's first 3D
real-time volume rendering technology targeted to enable immediate
diagnosis of increasing amounts of 3D / 4D volume data for medical
applications. VolumePro® is already used extensively by manufacturers
of CT and MR scanners and 3D workstations to improve interactivity,
clarity of image, and ease of manipulation of large volumes. Ultrasound
manufacturers are increasingly employing VolumePro® technology
for 3D and 4D imaging requirements.
Jamie Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer of
TeraRecon observed, "The availability of true 3D and 4D ultrasound
solutions will dramatically increase the value of Ultrasound applications
in Cardiology, Obstetrics and a host of other clinical applications.
With this announcement, TomTec has continued its lead in practical,
cost effective solutions for advanced visualization in Ultrasound."
About TomTec
TomTec headquarters are located in Munich
Germany. TomTec's international operations include offices in Japan,
Singapore and three regional offices in the USA. TomTec maintains
close working relationships with many leading universities and ultrasound
manufactures worldwide. With a large installed base of approximately
500 3D-ultrasound systems TomTec holds a leadership position in 3D
ultrasound. TomTec's product line encompasses a wide range of 3D-ultrasound
technology for acquisition, analysis and reconstruction. The product
line is applicable to the fields of adult and pediatric cardiology
as well as OB/GYN, radiology, and vascular. For more information,
please contact; Frank Schlau at TomTec Imaging Systems, GmbH - Munich,
Germany, +49-89-32175-500 (fschlau@tomtec.de) or visit our website
at http://www.tomtec.de.
About TeraRecon, Inc.
TeraRecon, Inc. is a technology-driven provider of advanced 3D imaging
systems for medical and other visualization applications, with solutions
based on its unique and patented image processing technologies. The
company has developed a leading portfolio of products that advance
the performance, quality, functionality, and integration of image
processing and 3D visualization systems. Founded in 1997, TeraRecon
has developed a unique family of powerful processors that are used
in its real-time diagnostic workstations, enterprise-wide 3D imaging
servers using thin-client PCs, color Doppler ultrasound systems, mini
gamma cameras, high performance reconstruction engines, and real-time
volume rendering hardware engines. TeraRecon is a fast growing, privately
held company with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and branch offices
in Concord, MA; Tokyo, Japan; Osaka, Japan; and Trondheim, Norway.
Contact:
TeraRecon, Inc.
Robert Taylor, Ph.D.
COO & Executive VP
650.372.1100
taylor@terarecon.com
www.terarecon.com
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