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3D Head-Mounted Display
Puts Endoscope's Images in Surgeon's Sightline
It's still awaiting FDA approval, but Sony's head-mounted endoscopic monitor, which wraps around the eyes and shows video so it appears at the size
of a virtual movie screen, looks like something your surgeons will love. A gap
at the bottom of the device lets the wearer view both the images inside the
head-mounted monitor as well as the actual areas of surgery with the smallest of eye movements. The 1280 x 720p resolution panels offer 3D imaging if
the scope is so equipped, as well as picture-in-picture and image management capabilities. The external image processing unit accommodates 2
cable-connected wearable monitors, enabling an assistant's view. Sony
introduced the product in Japan in August.
sony.com/medical
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