Planar Introduces First Medically Certified 4-Megapixel Color Diagnostic Imaging Display; New 2-, 3- and 5- Megapixel Grayscale, 2- and 3- Megapixel Color Round out New Dome(R) EX Line.CHICAGO -- Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :PLNR), a worldwide leader in flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time systems, today unveiled the Dome(R) EX line, which includes the first 4-megapixel color diagnostic display medically certified for the healthcare field. Designed for use in areas such as radiology, cardiology, nuclear medicine (NM), positron emission Positron emission is a type of beta decay, sometimes referred to as "beta plus" (β+). In beta plus decay, a proton is converted, via the weak force, to a neutron, a positron (also known as the "beta plus particle", the antimatter counterpart of an electron), tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT PET/CT Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography ), dermatology and the OR, Planar's Dome E4c features a widescreen, 16:9 format that simplifies comparison studies by eliminating the image split associated with dual-head monitors, providing more screen space for multiple images. The Dome E4c, along with the other color displays in the Dome EX line (Dome E2c and E3c), enhances visualization of various color modalities, 2-D color imaging, image fusion, and 3-D imaging. "Planar's innovative EX line of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color displays satisfies a true market need," said David Kurzynski, senior vice president of engineering at Emageon, a provider of advanced visualization software for diagnostic imaging. "Through our combined efforts this year, Emageon and Planar have delivered high performance advanced visualization using the OpenGL graphics standard. The Dome EX line naturally extends these benefits to color medical displays." The Dome E4c can display more than 90 percent of a computed radiography radiography: see X ray. (CR) image without the need to scale it down and also can show 15 full-size 512 x 512 color and grayscale In computing, a grayscale or greyscale digital image is an image in which the value of each pixel is a single sample. Displayed images of this sort are typically composed of shades of gray, varying from black at the weakest intensity to white at the strongest, though in images at the same time, dramatically increasing productivity when viewing large datasets and studies with multiple series. New Color and Grayscale Displays Complete Dome EX Line Planar is also introducing the new Dome EX line with color and grayscale displays in 2- and 3-megapixel resolutions, as well as a new 5-megapixel grayscale display. The Dome EX line offers faster performance for smoother image rotation and higher brightness and contrast ratios for better, more vivid representation of grayscale and color images. The new color displays are ideal for use in a distributed PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. environment for areas ranging from radiology and cardiology, to dermatology and applications in the OR. The new grayscale displays in the Dome EX line (Dome E2, E3 and E5) have been designed for the most demanding diagnostic applications including CT, magnetic resonance magnetic resonance, in physics and chemistry, phenomenon produced by simultaneously applying a steady magnetic field and electromagnetic radiation (usually radio waves) to a sample of atoms and then adjusting the frequency of the radiation and the strength of the (MR), ultrasound, CR, digital radiography digital radiography Imaging A format for producing x-rays in which film used to produce conventional x-ray images is replaced with more sensitive sensitive electronics; DXRs produce images with1⁄2 (DR), NM, digitized film and mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her . Planar's Dome EX line of DICOM-calibrated diagnostic imaging displays features Planar's advanced Dome DA4 hardware architecture, enabling the use of select, commercially available graphics controllers for open standards support. Open standards, such as OpenGL and DirectX, provide the capability to perform texture mapping, volumetric volumetric /vol·u·met·ric/ (vol?u-met´rik) pertaining to or accompanied by measurement in volumes. vol·u·met·ric adj. Of or relating to measurement by volume. rendering and other powerful visualization functions often used in interactive 2-D and 3-D medical viewing applications. "Surgeons and diagnostic physicians have been looking forward to the expanded scope and larger viewing areas promised by the wide-format 16:9 aspect ratio monitor prototypes," said Katherine Shariq, industry manager of healthcare and life sciences information technologies at Frost & Sullivan. "Planar's introduction of a wide-format monitor will be a welcome addition to the market and will complement Planar's already broad product line." Planar's Dome EX line is compatible with Dome CXtra(TM) and Dome Dashboard(TM) software. Dome CXtra software monitors and controls DICOM (medical, standard) DICOM - (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) A standard developed by ACR-NEMA (American College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) for communications between medical imaging devices. calibration of Dome displays using data from the Planar RightLight(TM) integrated photometer Photometer An instrument used for making measurements of light, or electromagnetic radiation, in the visible range. In general, photometers may be divided into two classifications: laboratory photometers, which are usually fixed in position and yield results . Dome Dashboard is a console application which enables PACS administrators and IT managers to centrally manage, control and report on their entire line of Dome medical imaging displays. Planar's new Dome EX line features the following attributes and benefits: Dome E4c --Widescreen, 16:9 format with 4-megapixel resolution; DICOM calibration for grayscale images --1786 unique shades of gray --330 cd/m2 typical brightness --600:1 contrast ratio Dome E3c --3-megapixel resolution; DICOM calibration for grayscale images --1786 unique shades of gray --400 cd/m2 typical brightness --400:1 contrast ratio Dome E2c --2-megapixel resolution; DICOM calibration for grayscale images --1786 unique shades of gray --500 cd/m2 typical brightness --600:1 contrast ratio Dome E5 --5-megapixel resolution; DICOM-calibrated grayscale images --3061 unique shades of gray --600:1 contrast ratio --850 cd/m2 operating brightness Dome E3 --3-megapixel resolution; DICOM-calibrated grayscale images --3061 unique shades of gray --700:1 contrast ratio --800 cd/m2 operating brightness Dome E2 --2-megapixel resolution; DICOM-calibrated grayscale images --3061 unique shades of gray --600:1 contrast ratio --900 cd/m2 operating brightness The Dome E3 is currently available through online and direct resellers and through Planar's PACS software partners. The Dome E2 will be available in the beginning of December with the remaining products to follow in early 2006. The Dome EX line will be showcased publicly for the first time at the RSNA RSNA Radiological Society of North America, Inc. RSNA Robust Security Network Association 2005 show in Chicago, Nov. 27 - 29, at Planar's booth #8308. Please visit the booth or contact Camille Wheatley, at 213-438-8753 or cwheatley@golinharris.com, if you are interested in speaking with a Planar representative at the show. About Planar Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a leading provider of flat-panel display hardware and software solutions for demanding medical, retailing, industrial and commercial applications. Hospitals, shopping centers, banks and businesses of all sizes use Planar display technology to help connect people, information and ideas. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com. |
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