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TomTec Imaging introduces 4D Cardio-View Ultrasound powered by VolumePro.
SAN MATEO - February 19, 2001 - TomTec Imaging Introduces 4D Cardio-View Ultrasound Powered by VolumePro®.
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
TeraRecon is a fast-growing, privately-held company with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and branch offices in Concord, MA, and Tokyo, Japan. The company's core technology group is built on diverse expertise in extremely high performance application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, as well as advanced software engineering expertise and operational experience in the medical imaging industry and other related markets. The company's product line includes hardware solutions for CT reconstruction with unprecedented speed, targeted at modality vendors, as well as supporting technology and products for the entire range of imaging applications from acquisition, to review, distribution and archiving. Its Real Time Visualization division, recently acquired from Mitsubishi Electric, has established itself as a world leader in providing proprietary, patented real-time 3D imaging solutions for medical, geophysical, scientific, and research applications.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and estimates about the industry in which TeraRecon operates, the estimated impact of certain technological advances, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions. It is important to note that the company's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements.
Contact:
TeraRecon Inc.
(650) 372.1100
www.terarecon.com
Motoaki Saito, M.D. President and CEO
motoaki@terarecon.com
Robert Taylor, Executive Vice President
taylor@terarecon.com
Steve Sandy, VP of Marketing
sandy@terarecon.com
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