Advanced
Imaging Concepts has been providing Digital Pathology
Solutions to our clients since 1989. The blending of the Camera,
Microscope, Scanner, Database/Imaging software has created for a wide variety of
solutions for the Pathology Lab. AIC specializes in supplying state of the
art systems. We can assist you in moving forward toward the Virtual
Pathology Microscope. Steps taken can be as simple as upgrading older
analogue NTSC video cameras and cumbersome frame grabbers to simple high
resolution digital USB2/IEEE-1394 cameras which display the live image directly
on your computer monitor. More elaborate solutions including a Networked
version of our Image Central Database with interfaces to other systems in the
Hospital or Lab, Robotic fully motorized microscope, Slide scanners for digitizing
whole tissue mounts, TelePathology solutions for streaming live Digital
video over your intranet either in a point to point secure solution or an
IP broadcast configuration. We work with your existing equipment to meet
your current and future needs while adhering to your budget requirements.
Digital Imaging is powerful tool for today's Pathologist, yielding superior workflow over traditional methods. The Image Central software system integrated into
your laboratory will manage a digital image collection by creating a streamlined workflow for capturing, archiving, and sharing images in
presentations and reports. Common Pathology applications for images are made easy with the
Image Central software. A standard use for captured images is for
their safe storage and easy retrieval, especially for images that are used for
reference, as standards, or to create a library of interesting cases. Image
Central software pulls images directly from TWAIN Compliant cameras into a
database that can be organized according to your lab's needs. Archived images make it very easy to search through thousands of records for all liver samples,
taken with a 20x objective, stained with Masson's stain, and showing cirrhosis.
Image Central makes it an easy
task to organize and manage your images in an efficient and effective
manner.
Flexible report templates can also be constructed in MS-Word and
images sent directly to them (along with database information, notes,
annotations, microscope settings, etc) for the construction of a printed report to be appended to a
Pathology report. Links can be set up with your existing system so that
images in the Image Central database are automatically pulled into A/P reports
with a single click or Image Central can pull in information from your LIMS/HIS
system and create your finished Pathology report instantly.
Please contact AIC for a discussion of your application requirements and we can show you how to take your
Pathology Lab to the next level.
Below some of the products that are well suited to the
Pathology Laboratory.
Products for Pathology available from:
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PathScan Enabler IV
- The PathScan
Enabler IV is designed to allow scanning of whole mounted
histological samples attached to standard 1 x 3 inch coverslipped glass
slides. The PathScan Enabler IV solves low power, large field of view, high resolution imaging problems.
This fourth generation low cost histology scanner scans an area of 0.85 x 1.42 inches (21.59 x 36.14 mm), resulting in useable images up to 10,080 x 6480 pixels, uninterpolated. File size can be as large as 188 megabytes.
The system produces image files which can be saved in a variety of formats including TIFF, PICT, BMP, GIF, etc.
Compatible with PC Windows based computers. The key features are
provided by the Pathscan IV are a simple easy to use low cost histology slide scanner
with one button control, scans and saves images. Typical scan times
are under a minute, the holder accepts two 1 x 3" slides and scans at 7200 dpi resolution, 3.5 microns per pixel.
The unist runs in Single pass scan mode with 16/8 bits per color sampling rate,
Dynamic range up to 4.2 O.D, includes a Real time sharpening and automatic color correction
functions. Rapid accurate fixed focus with SilverFast Ai Studio Software
and USB2 interface. The New
Generation PathScan Enabler IV is a perfect compliment to any digital
microscope imaging workstation. |
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MediaPOINTE
- DNS250 - The DNS250 offers up to
1600 x 1200 @60Hz input resolution streaming and an output resolution of
the same high-resolution. The unit contains both an input and an output
for computer graphic devices and can connect such devices over an IP
network. The DNS250 can accommodate refresh rates up to 20 fps.
Combined with high resolution digital camera systems from AIC the DNS250
provides the core for an efficient and easy to use TelePathology
system. Proprietary encoding assures secure transmission of live
video over your intranet, combined with progressive scan computer output,
the system provides superb resolution. Please contact AIC for
further information. |
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MediaPOINTE
- DMR200 - The DMR200 offers up to
1600 x 1200 @60Hz input resolution and an output resolution for streaming
of 1024x768 @ 30fps. Provides the ability to simultaneously view
live video from microscope slides with colleagues throughout your
organization, ranging from people down the hall, on another floor, in a
different building, or in a completely different location. All by
using your own internal intranet. Provides for 1500 hours of
recording time with local playback, download, and network streaming
functions. Combined with high resolution digital camera
systems from AIC the DMR200 provides the core for an efficient and easy to
use TelePathology system. Need to confer with colleagues regarding a
sample under the microscope? Need to discuss a slide with a specialist,
but they are at another location hundreds of miles away? The DMR200 is the
perfect solution with its ability to simultaneously record and stream any
format source in standard MPEG-4 format from composite video to UXGA at
high frame rates with Audio. Please contact AIC for further
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Rivulet
Communications, Inc. - The IES-100
supports one real-time data flow and was designed with the enterprise in
mind. Rivulet technology enables IP networks to
replace T-1 private lines, move medical video around hospital networks,
support videoconferences with lower latency and higher resolution,
Telepathology applications can be configured to an enterprises specific
needs. Rivulet's sophisticated suite of
algorithms guarantee real-time delivery of packets with zero packet loss due
to router queue overflow. Hospitals and
Pharmaceuticals can have colleagues at various locations all view the same
slide on the microscope in real time. An operation in the OR can be monitored
in real time from distant locations over standard IP networks. Proprietary
encoding assures secure transmission of live video over your intranet the system provides superb resolution.
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JenOptik - The ProgRes
C3 from JENOPTIK. Incorporating Sony's ICX252AQ 1/2" Interline Transfer Color CCD with
a 2080 x 1542 pixel array, with 3.45" x 3.45" pixels with on-chip
color-mosaic-mask (RGB Bayer pattern) and Sony's HyperHad microlenses.
The 3.3 million square pixel CCD sensor delivers highly detailed and sharp
color images. The ProgRes® C3 is an easy to operate high-resolution digital camera for
microscopy. Sophisticated technology combined with easy handling
makes it a reliable and highly productive tool for Pathology Labs.
With electronic shutter exposure times from 0.2ms up to 180s, 12 bit A/D
conversion for 4096 distinct shades per color channel allowing recording
of low contrast specimens, and an IEEE 1394 6 pin interface which provides
for a single cable solution the ProgRes® C3 redefines what users should
expect from economically priced cameras. From image capture and color
adjustment up to image storing: the cameras TWAIN software provides
helpful tools that allow you to capture the best possible images. |
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JenOptik - The ProgRes
C5 from
JENOPTIK. Incorporating Sony's ICX282AQ 2/3" Interline Transfer Color CCD with
a 2580 x 1944 pixel array, with 3.4" x 3.4" pixels with on-chip
color-mosaic-mask (RGB Bayer pattern) and Sony's HyperHad microlenses.
The 5 million square pixel CCD sensor delivers highly detailed and sharp
color images. The ProgRes® C5 is an easy to operate high-resolution digital camera for
microscopy. Sophisticated technology combined with easy handling
makes it a reliable and highly productive tool for Pathology Labs.
With electronic shutter exposure times from 0.2ms up to 180s, 12 bit A/D
conversion for 4096 distinct shades per color channel allowing recording
of low contrast specimens, and an IEEE 1394 6 pin interface which provides
for a single cable solution. From image capture and color
adjustment to image archiving: the camera's TWAIN software provides
helpful tools that allow you to capture the best possible images |
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JenOptik - The ProgRes
CF from
JENOPTIK provides the Highest Image Quality in Color.
Optimized for applications in exacting routine and research tasks.
Providing outstanding color reproduction by utilizing Sony's best 2/3"
ICX285AQ sensor CD sensor with a 1.4 megapixel array. The
image data with each color channel digitized in 12 Bits, a combination
of Analog and Digital gain, and excellent electronics guarantee
optimal images for analysis and documentation in microscopy. The
fast live image enables expeditious and smooth operation. The camera
is designed to fit into any Laboratory. With IEEE1394 Firewire
and standard C-Mount each microscope camera easily connects to any
computer and microscope in the lab. The ProgRes® Capture Pro software suite
included with the camera makes camera control even for the inexperienced user straightforward and simple.
ProgRes® cameras can be integrated
in third party image archiving and image analysis software by means of the
included Capture Basic TWAIN PlugIn or the available Software Development
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JenOptik - The ProgRes
CFcool from
JENOPTIK. The cooled microscope camera ProgRes® CFcool is
perfectly suited for demanding imaging applications. Providing outstanding color reproduction
by utilizing
Sony's best 2/3" ICX285AQ sensor CD sensor with a 1.4 megapixel
array. Brilliant electronics and analog gain guarantee the high
dynamic range that lets ProgRes® CFcool cope with the high demands
in low-light contrast methods in microscopy. The image data are
digitized directly at the sensor with 14Bit per color channel.
Providing High Sensitivity and Broad Dynamic Range, the CCD sensor is
enclosed by a hermetically sealed capsule, which has been flushed with
nitrogen. The cooling of the sensor is done with a peltier element,
a heat sink and a fan, in addition the uniques shape of the housing
provides a method to keep the heat generating electronics away from the
sensor. The ProgRes® CFcool can expose images up to 5
minutes and digitizes with 14bit per color channel. The ProgRes® Capture Pro software suite
included with the camera makes camera control even for the inexperienced user straightforward and simple.
ProgRes® cameras can be integrated
in third party image archiving and image analysis software by means of the
included Capture Basic TWAIN PlugIn or the available Software Development
Kit (SDK). |
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JenOptik - The ProgRes
CFscan from
JENOPTIK. The cooled and Microscanning technology of the ProgRes®
CFscan is perfectly suited for demanding imaging
applications. Providing outstanding color reproduction by utilizing
Sony's best 2/3" ICX285AQ sensor CD sensor with a 1.4 megapixel
array. Brilliant electronics and analog gain guarantee the high
dynamic range that lets ProgRes® CFscan cope with the high demands
in low-light contrast methods in microscopy. Where smallest
structures have to be reproduced in full detail, the microscope camera
ProgRes®CFscan with 12.5 megapixel capability provides excellent
resolution for informative image documentation and image analysis.
The Microscanning 1.4 megapixel cooled CCD color sensor is enclosed
by a nitogen-flushed capsule with a Peltier element, heat sink and fan to
cool the sensor. The excellent electronics including analogue gain
and 14 Bit digitization stand for best image quality in microscopy and
macroscopy. The ProgRes® Capture Pro software suite
included with the camera makes camera control even for the inexperienced user straightforward and simple.
ProgRes® cameras can be integrated
in third party image archiving and image analysis software by means of the
included Capture Basic TWAIN PlugIn or the available Software Development
Kit (SDK). |
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JenOptik - The ProgRes
C14plus from Jenoptik. The cooled 2/3" c-mount CCD utilizing JenOptik's well
proven Microscanning technique the basic resolution of the 1.4 megapixel
(1360x1024) Sony ICX285AQ CCD is increased up to 12.1 megapixels
(4080x3072) - utilizing CCSS (color co-site sampling) for real
image information, true RGB colors, no interpolation. This is the
Ultimate Pathology Camera! This, the latest
model in the successful ProgRes series, is based on the technical know-how
of the well-proven ProgRes 3012 camera. The continuous development process
finally has resulted in an easy to handle digital microscopy camera that satisfies
all demands from the microscopist's point of view. Nine programmable
resolutions offer the appropriate frame size for all possible
applications. The CCD sensor is sealed dust- and airtight and cooled by a
two-step cooling mechanism: a combination of peltier cooling and an
additional fan together with sophisticated capturing software allow for
integration times up to 10 minutes. This makes the ProgRes C14plus the ideal
tool for all low-light applications. The dynamic range of 66dB with a
color depth of 42bits RGB registers brilliant images with the finest
detail and color nuances. A fast live-image, automatic exposure and easy
white balancing are just a few of the ProgRes C14plus's software features that
facilitate your everyday work. From image capture and color adjustment up
to image storing: the camera software provides helpful tools that allow
you to capture the best possible images. |
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Lumenera - The NEW INFINITY
2-1 1.4 megapixel CCD digital camera is a versatile
solution for clinical, life science, materials science, and educational
professionals working under low light conditions. With 1392x1040
resolution and on-board processing, the INFINITY2-1 delivers
outstanding image quality for a wide variety of scientific applications.
Live video preview provides for real-time focus. INFINITY2-1 auto
exposure and auto white balance controls efficiently captures your optimal
image. An intuitive user application, INFINITY
CAPTURE, provides camera controls while full
integration to popular third-party imaging applications is available
through our TWAIN drivers. The USB 2.0 digital interface ensures a simple
plug and play installation and one standard cable minimizes camera
clutter. INFINITY2-1 is supported by an experienced team of
technical support and imaging experts. Now Available -- Camera
Comparison Chart and the Full
Line Brochure! |
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Lumenera - The NEW INFINITY
2-2 digital CCD color or monochrome camera offers excellent
sensitivity and high resolution. This is an ideal camera for brightfield,
darkfield, and DIC imaging applications where higher resolution archiving
and a wide dynamic range are routinely required. With 1616X1216 resolution
and on-board processing, the INFINITY2-2 delivers outstanding
image quality for a wide variety of scientific applications. Live video
preview provides for real-time focus while auto exposure and auto white
balance efficiently captures your optimal image. An intuitive user
application, INFINITY CAPTURE,
provides camera controls while full integration to popular
third-party imaging applications is available through our TWAIN drivers.
The USB 2.0 digital interface ensures a simple plug and play installation
and one standard cable minimizes camera clutter. INFINITY2-2
is supported by an experienced team of technical support and imaging
experts. Now Available -- Camera
Comparison Chart and the Full
Line Brochure! |
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Lumenera - The NEW INFINITY
2-3 digital CCD color camera offers excellent sensitivity
and high resolution. This is an ideal camera for brightfield, darkfield,
and DIC imaging applications where higher resolution archiving and a wide
dynamic range are routinely required. With 2080 x 1536 resolution and
on-board processing, the INFINITY2-3 delivers outstanding image
quality for a wide variety of scientific applications. Live video
preview provides for real-time focus while auto exposure and auto white
balance efficiently captures your optimal image. An intuitive user
application, INFINITY CAPTURE,
provides camera controls while full integration to popular
third-party imaging applications is available through our TWAIN drivers.
The USB 2.0 digital interface ensures a simple plug and play installation
and one standard cable minimizes camera clutter. INFINITY2-3
is supported by an experienced team of technical support and imaging
experts. Now Available -- Camera
Comparison Chart and the Full
Line Brochure! |
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Lumenera - The NEW INFINITY
4-11 digital Large Format CCD camera is based on the
Kodak KAI-11002 progressive scan CCD sensor. With 4008 x 2672, 9m
square pixels and matching the field of view of a 35mm camera with a
43.3mm diagonal, while boasting superior color reproduction, this
camera is ideal for high-end scientific, industrial, medical,
ophthalmic and life science applications. The camera's adaptability to varying resolution and frame rate requirements, combined
with low noise performance and 8 or 12-bit pixel data mode, make the
INFINITY4-11 an ideal camera for both live and fixed cell
imaging. Live video preview allows for real-time focus, while auto
exposure and auto/manual white balance efficiently capture your optimal
image all through the included INFINITY
CAPTURE software package. Available in both color and monochrome versions. Advanced
camera control is available through a Software Developer's Kit, while
TWAIN and DIRECTX drivers ensure integration and compatibility with a
variety of 3rd party software applications. Now Available -- Camera
Comparison Chart and the Full
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Optronics - MicroCastHD - 1920x1080p 3-chip color CCD
Microcast® HD is the first full high-definition medical grade camera system that offers a 2-megapixel, progressive scan image at 60 frames per second. This small remote head c-mount digital camera houses state-of-the-art 3CCD image sensors and sophisticated embedded software technology designed to deliver unsurpassed resolution and color fidelity in real-time, automatically, in a variety of microscope imaging applications.
Microcast HD has the performance to adapt quickly to changing conditions in all types of cinemicrography and photomicrography applications including microsurgery. A simple press of a button provides access to a rich user experience that is strightforward and simple. No complicated menus or ambiguous controls. Microcast HD delivers the ultimate cinematic microscope visualization experience.
Optronics innovative high-definition progressive scan 3CCD architecture and high-pixel count of the Microcast HD ensures a life-like 16:9 wide field of view. Images created with the 1920 x1080p 60 standard are capable of emulating 3D views because of their higher depth perception and color contrast. This type of high-performance imaging enables the investigator or surgeon to accurately broadcast and document their eyepiece experience like never before. This makes the Microcast HD an ideal camera for for microsurgery and pathology applications. Stunning lifelike color images can be viewed on a variety of 1920 x 1080p displays and recorded using a variety of HD recording appliances. Microcast HD is extremely easy-to-use and offers the Optronics® signature human interface providing intuitive and simple on-screen menus that every staff member can use with very little training. Microcast HD is controlled using either a tactile remote control keypad interface or programmable head buttons conveniently located on the lightweight low-profile camera head. To minimize weight and mass on the microscope, the Microcast HD remote camera head weighs less than 9 oz. A 3m or 10m removable interconnect cable connects the head to the camera control unit. This enables the camera control unit to be routed away from the microscope optics. The Microcast HD cable connections utilize rugged connectors that make connecting and removing cables simple without having to worry about small pins bending or breaking. The camera mounts easily on your
microscope with a C-mount adapter and is the perfect choice for all your
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Optronics - MicroFire
1600 x 1200 single chip 7.4 x 7.4 micron square pixels is an easy
to use versatile 2-Megapixel color microscope camera which delivers
exceptional image detail and dynamic range in both brightfield and
fluorescence images. Fluorescent and brightfield images captured
effortlessly in RGB color or monochrome. The system is Direct-X Powered
and has a hardware accelerated video display which gives you full
resolution, full screen preview. Supplied with both a TWAIN Compatible
driver and Optronic's exclusive PictureFrame imaging software application
which is a comprehensive image processing suite. The FireWire standard
provides plug and play connectivity for a desktop or laptop computer with
data transfer at 400 Megabits per second. The camera mounts easily on your
microscope with a C-mount adapter and is the perfect choice for all your
imaging applications. |
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QImaging - MicroPublisher
RTV - The cameras are available as
Monochrome or Color in 3.3 MegaPixel or 5.0 MegaPixel configurations with
FireWireTM IEEE 1394 interface and come with QCapture Software
for high speed performance preview and capture functions. QImaging cameras
will operate on both Windows™ and Mac™ based
systems. A Software development kit is available for easy interfacing with
custom software. QImaging cameras are compatible with a large selection of
life science and industrial software for microscope, machine vision and
video streaming applications. MicroPublisher
RTV cameras provide high resolution still color images for publication or
documentation in brightfield and fluorescence clinical, life science and
graphic animation applications with video like, full field of view frame
rates of up to 30fps for faster focusing. Full
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Toshiba - IK-TF5
- 3-CCD Progressive scan RGB VGA camera. This compact one piece camera
with 1/3" sensors is ideally designed to capture high
resolution color images and output directly to a computer monitor or
projector. Image-jitter is eliminated through the use of
Progressive Scan CCDs and the standard VGA output. Drive large
Plasma or LCD screens without the need for a computer. Ideal for
Hospital Conference rooms, high resolution Direct Digital, fast and easy
to setup no computer required. The IK-TF5 also has a Partial Scan mode
that can output 180 frames per second for high speed events common in
machine vision applications. |
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Toshiba - IK-TF9
- 3-CCD RGB Progressive scan camera with 2048x1536 resolution
with 4.65 micron square pixels. The IK-TF9C camera is designed for easy integration into any machine vision system that requires high resolution and precision color definition. This new 3-chip, color CCD camera is one of the smallest and lightest 3CCD color cameras available making it a perfect solution for
Pathology systems that require the precision and high color fidelity that only 3CCD technology can achieve.
This compact one piece camera is ideally designed to capture high resolution
true color images in which image-jitter is eliminated through the use of Progressive Scan
CCDs. Proprietary prism block assures accurate
alignment of all three sensors for the life of the camera. Camera
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Toshiba - IK-TU51
- Toshiba's first 3-CCD RGB Progressive scan remote head camera offered with digital output and a choice of 1/3 inch or 1/2 inch image
sensors. With LVDS Digital and Analog outputs, Toshiba's advanced expertise in miniature 3CCD prism technology enables the smallest, lightest 3CCD color camera systems available today. It is ideal for
applications such as Pathology where precision color is critical.
Utilizing 6 vector color processing and frame memory for continuous
integration, with high sensitivity makes this camera an ideal choice for
microscopy and other imaging applications. Compatible with standard
frame grabbers from a variety of manufactures, contact AIC for further information. |
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VisTek
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The VIP320
and VIP3200 Series Tabletop Vibration Isolation Platforms are passive,
mechanical and robust. They do not require compressed air, or complicated
algorithms associated with semi or fully active, piezzo electric vibration
control systems. The products are small, efficient and maintenance free while maintaining
complete system integrity. The VIP300 Series consists of standard,
rectangular shaped platforms with 3 or 4 VIB320 bearings for isolating
microscopes and other sensitive instruments. The VIP3200 Series are custom
shaped vibration isolation platforms designed for a specific microscope brand
and model number. All the products provide Exceptional
six degrees-of-freedom isolation. Tangential, and secant compliance. and
Fast settling times. The Horizontal Isolation provided by a horizontal,
non-linear spring results in isolation that is constant and independent of the
frequency and amplitude of the input vibrations. As a result, the horizontal
spring filter whites out or filters out a broad band of input frequencies and
insures a constant level of vibration transmission reduction. With Vertical
Isolation accomplished via Broadband filtering with substantially non-linear
spring filters.
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