Press Releases
TeraRecon launches AquariusNET at
SCAR, the Symposium for Computer Applications in Radiology
San Mateo, CA--May
3, 2001: TeraRecon
announced the launch of its AquariusNET streaming 2D/3D medical imaging
server at the Symposium for Computer Applications in Radiology, in
Salt Lake City, Utah. AquariusNET provides streaming 2D and 3D capability
to existing PACS review stations and standard, networked PCs. Since
AquariusNET uses a powerful central server for processing, and multiple
thin-client applications for user interaction, it represents a cost-effective
and workflow-efficient solution to the need for 3D capability and
local image distribution. Rather than investing in expensive 3D workstations
which do not integrate well with existing clinical workflow, an imaging
facility can use AquariusNET to provide similar applications and functionality
at the same station currently used for softcopy review, and in addition
make interactive 2D and 3D images available at standard desktop PCs
connected to the local network.
"Modern imaging modalities are generating
ever-increasing numbers of slices, which require powerful workstations
for review and manipulation," said Robert Taylor, Ph.D., Executive
Vice President of TeraRecon. "However, workflow is disrupted when
different workstations are used for 2D review and 3D post-processing,
and it is often impossible to gain quick, interactive access to 2D
and 3D images from a physician's desktop PC or consultation station.
To address these needs, we have conceived AquariusNET, which streams
interactive 2D and 3D images to any networked PC, in a cost-effective
and workflow-efficient manner."
AquariusNET's patented technology concentrates
powerful 3D and 2D processing capability in a high-performance server
equipped with multiple VolumePro® real-time volume rendering
boards. This enables multiple remote 3D and 2D sessions to be hosted,
with only screen updates streamed to the clients over the network
connection. Even a simple desktop PC can be used to review and manipulate
studies with as many as 1,000 slices, since the requisite memory and
processing power are provided by the dedicated server, not the client.
"This exciting application of our patented
technology is designed to directly address specific needs of consumers
in the medical imaging marketplace today," continued Dr. Taylor. "Many
new opportunities now present themselves, such as interactive remote
consultation between physicians, where one physician controls the
3D and 2D images on the other physician's screen. Soon, it will even
be possible to e-mail an 'Active' report to a referring physician
or patient, which when opened will automatically connect to the server
to provide an interactive 3D and 2D review of the study in question,
previously prepared by the imaging facility. We are excited by these
possibilities, and continue to work closely in concert with our strategic
partners and customers to develop this progressive technology."
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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