Nov 25, 2010 10:42 GMT  ·  By

Dedicated monitors used for medical purposes are among the most advanced display solutions available on the market, this also being the case with the new 10 MegaPixel Coronis Fusion 10MP display system from Barco, that delivers both a huge desktop space (30 inches) and a set of features that makes it particularly suitable for radiology applications. The new 10MP Coronis incorporates advanced IPS WideView LCD technology, which renders grayscale images with very good brightness and contrast, dark blacks and good geometry, while also providing good-quality view from any angle. To maximize efficiency and reduce eye fatigue, the Coronis Fusion 10MP adopts the seamless 'Fusion' architecture that was first introduced with Barco's successful Coronis Fusion 6MP DL color display system. This advanced design offers radiologists the freedom to organize their 30-inch workspace just the way they want to: either as two seamless 5-MegaPixel displays, or one wide-screen 10 MegaPixel display, allowing them to compare prior and current mammography images without the annoyance of a central bezel, or to review X-ray chest images or 40 full-resolution CT/MR images with enhanced diagnostic precision on a single screen. To assure consistency and maximize display lifetime, the Coronis Fusion 10MP incorporates a system of multiple backlight and temperature monitoring sensors that work seamlessly with the Ambient Light Compensation sensor and the patented I-Guard front sensor to optimize the display for the most stable and efficient performance. “With its 4096 x 2560 resolution, the new 10 MegaPixel Coronis display system is the perfect imaging companion for a wide variety of high-resolution grayscale studies including chest, bone and breast images,” Geert Carrein, Market Director for Barco's Medical Imaging division, explains. “The system continues the legacy of proven Coronis benefits such as intervention-free DICOM compliance, luminance uniformity and ambient light compensation, while introducing a new proprietary innovation called 'SmoothGray'.” “SmoothGray presents grayscale images with an ultra-precise palette of Just Noticeable Differences that are perfectly adapted to the sensitivity of the human eye. This makes it easier to detect subtle image details, such as pulmonary nodules or pneumothoraces,” concluded Mr. Carrein. The product will become commercially available in Q1 of 2011, but no pricing details have been provided thus far.