Canon And Virtual Imaging Reduce Common Grid-Related Artifacts And Misalignment Errors
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Posted on September 6, 2016 at 9:14:01 AM
Canon And Virtual Imaging Reduce Common Grid-Related Artifacts And Misalignment Errors
New Optional Scatter Correction Feature of CXDI Control Software NE Eliminates the Need to Use An Anti-Scatter Grid During Certain Types of X-ray Examinations
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Grid misalignments and grid-related artifacts may result in repeat exposures, which can lengthen exam times and decrease productivity. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and Virtual Imaging, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., have announced a new optional "grid-free" imaging feature of CXDI Control Software NE. Eliminating the need to use an anti-scatter grid during certain types of X-ray examinations, this Scatter Control feature can help provide several key benefits for both healthcare professionals and their patients as compared to imaging with the grid, including increased productivity and patient comfort, all without compromising image quality.
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Productivity and Patient Comfort
The Scatter Correction feature eliminates the need to use an anti-scatter grid during certain types of X-ray examinations, which streamlines workflow for technologists and makes positioning more comfortable for patients, as compared to using the detector with a grid. Eliminating the need to align the grid can help shorten exam times and increase productivity.
Image Quality
Included as an option with CXDI Control Software NE, the Scatter Correction feature improves the contrast of images taken without a grid to a level similar to images taken with a grid. Where a grid physically reduces scatter and thereby improves the contrast, the software emulates this process. The result is an image with scatter and contrast similar to results achieved when taking the same image with the same CXDI detector and a grid, but with the benefit of not having to use a grid.
"Providing the ease of use and outstanding image quality customers have come to expect from Canon, this new optional feature can help healthcare professionals say goodbye to grid misalignments," said Tsuneo Imai, vice president and general manager, Healthcare Solutions Division, Business Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. and president, Virtual Imaging, Inc. "As compared to imaging with the grid, grid-free imaging means eliminating the need to align the grid, as well as more comfortable positioning for the patient, making this new Scatter Correction feature a real win-win for technologists and patients alike."
For more information about radiology solutions from Virtual Imaging and Canon, visit usa.canon.com/dr.
About Virtual Imaging, Inc.
Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon company, combines unmatched experience, extensive resources and broad business functions. Virtual Imaging collaborates with large complex hospitals, imaging centers, private physician offices and government organizations to support them in becoming efficient, high-performance healthcare providers and professionals with the latest in digital radiography technology. We assist in the forward advancement of our clients, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, with our commitment to providing products and services for diagnostic equipment, imaging solutions, and digital flat panel technology. In addition to healthcare organizations, Virtual Imaging also provides solutions to the U.S. veterinary sector and to the security industry - a field deployable radiography system for military use and a full-body security screening system to help address the security needs of jails, prisons and other high security environments.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
** Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Availability and specifications subject to change without notice.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Document No. MK-0293
Canon U.S.A. website:
http://www.usa.canon.com
For sales information/customer support:
1-800-970-7227
drsales@cusa.canon.com
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Canon U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Editorial Contact: Kim Tucker, Canon U.S.A., Inc., 631-330-4605, kitucker@cusa.canon.com
Web Site: http://www.usa.canon.com
New Optional Scatter Correction Feature of CXDI Control Software NE Eliminates the Need to Use An Anti-Scatter Grid During Certain Types of X-ray Examinations
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Grid misalignments and grid-related artifacts may result in repeat exposures, which can lengthen exam times and decrease productivity. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and Virtual Imaging, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., have announced a new optional "grid-free" imaging feature of CXDI Control Software NE. Eliminating the need to use an anti-scatter grid during certain types of X-ray examinations, this Scatter Control feature can help provide several key benefits for both healthcare professionals and their patients as compared to imaging with the grid, including increased productivity and patient comfort, all without compromising image quality.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160119/323578LOGO
Productivity and Patient Comfort
The Scatter Correction feature eliminates the need to use an anti-scatter grid during certain types of X-ray examinations, which streamlines workflow for technologists and makes positioning more comfortable for patients, as compared to using the detector with a grid. Eliminating the need to align the grid can help shorten exam times and increase productivity.
Image Quality
Included as an option with CXDI Control Software NE, the Scatter Correction feature improves the contrast of images taken without a grid to a level similar to images taken with a grid. Where a grid physically reduces scatter and thereby improves the contrast, the software emulates this process. The result is an image with scatter and contrast similar to results achieved when taking the same image with the same CXDI detector and a grid, but with the benefit of not having to use a grid.
"Providing the ease of use and outstanding image quality customers have come to expect from Canon, this new optional feature can help healthcare professionals say goodbye to grid misalignments," said Tsuneo Imai, vice president and general manager, Healthcare Solutions Division, Business Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. and president, Virtual Imaging, Inc. "As compared to imaging with the grid, grid-free imaging means eliminating the need to align the grid, as well as more comfortable positioning for the patient, making this new Scatter Correction feature a real win-win for technologists and patients alike."
For more information about radiology solutions from Virtual Imaging and Canon, visit usa.canon.com/dr.
About Virtual Imaging, Inc.
Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon company, combines unmatched experience, extensive resources and broad business functions. Virtual Imaging collaborates with large complex hospitals, imaging centers, private physician offices and government organizations to support them in becoming efficient, high-performance healthcare providers and professionals with the latest in digital radiography technology. We assist in the forward advancement of our clients, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, with our commitment to providing products and services for diagnostic equipment, imaging solutions, and digital flat panel technology. In addition to healthcare organizations, Virtual Imaging also provides solutions to the U.S. veterinary sector and to the security industry - a field deployable radiography system for military use and a full-body security screening system to help address the security needs of jails, prisons and other high security environments.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
** Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Availability and specifications subject to change without notice.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Document No. MK-0293
Canon U.S.A. website:
http://www.usa.canon.com
For sales information/customer support:
1-800-970-7227
drsales@cusa.canon.com
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160119/323578LOGO
SOURCE Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160119/323578LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160119/323578LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Editorial Contact: Kim Tucker, Canon U.S.A., Inc., 631-330-4605, kitucker@cusa.canon.com
Web Site: http://www.usa.canon.com