Diagnostic Imaging Display System

Planar Systems, Inc. (Beaverton, OR, USA), a developer of flat-panel display systems, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Dome E4c, the first 4-megapixel color display medically certified for the viewing of diagnostic images. Part of Planar's recently introduced Dome EX line, the system has a16:9 display format, and provides considerably more screen space and the ability to show 15 full-size 512 x 512 images on one screen.

The display supports an open architecture design that allows users to gain access to state-of-the-art graphics standards, such as OpenGL and DirectX, providing the capability of two-dimensional (2D) color imaging, image fusion, high-speed 3D, and volumetric rendering for navigation and visualization functionality. Furthermore, the open architecture enables faster display performance and integration of future standard enhancements.

"A single 4-megapixel display replaces a traditional dual monitor set-up,” noted Rodney Hawkins, vice president of product management at Amicas (Boston, MA, USA), a developer of radiology and medical image and information management systems. "This helps simplify tasks such as comparing studies and eliminates the bezel associated with dual-head monitors. The result is more screen space for multiple images in any layout desired.”

Unlike commercially available displays, the Dome E4c has been tested and certified to ensure it meets the standards for diagnostic imaging and medical devices. A critical difference is that standard commercial displays contain a palette of only 256 shades of gray, compared to this system, with a palette of 1786 shades of gray, providing an excellent image representation.



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