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A Pathologist-centric Imaging Solution

The Autopsy Laboratory of the Future


Imaging Unit

At the heart of the system is an industrial videocamera (A). The camera is capable of 12x optical magnification, which allows it to zoom in on minute details that would be impossible to discern with the naked eye. Its resolution is 0.44 megapixels, which is sufficient to produce very clear images in conjunction with the p ow e rful optical zoom. The camera is mounted on an elbow-type swing arm similar to those used in operating theaters, and protected by an enclosure that includes maneuvering handles, a 5.6? TFT/LCD color monitor, and six thumb-operated control buttons on a flat, washable keypad (C). These controls allow the user to conveniently toggle between manual and automatic focus, zoom in and out, and save the current image. The color monitor (B) mounted on top of the camera enclosure allows the pathologist to easily check the field of view, without turning away from the subject to look at the main control terminal. The handles of the control unit are readily removed for cleaning/sterilization.

Control Terminal

The main control terminal is a state-of-thea rt Point Of Care (POC) unit with a 17? color touch-screen XGA - LCD in a splashproof, dust-proof enclosure that complies with the IP NEMA 4 protection standard.
A 40GB hard drive is built-in for easy storage and retrieval of images. In addition, a CD burner is provided as a standard feature for removal of images for security or legal investigation procedures.

Supports for control terminal

Floor support The control terminal can be either table mounted or installed on a mobile floor unit for easily positioning whenever needed.

 

Support for imaging unit

To fulfill the wide range of different installation requirements, Milestone has developed several types of swing arm supports.

Ceiling support
Can be mounted on the ceiling over the autopsy table for unobstructed operation.

Mobile support
This mobile floor unit can be easily positioned in the examination area through its unique stand design. The low center of gravity of the system guarantees high degree of stability. Ideal for positioning a single MacroVIEW D at different workstations, at C.S.I. sites or at sites of Disaster Victim Identification.

 

Operation of the MacroVIEW D is Simple as 1-2-3


Start a new case file Scan with bar code or enter case data by keyboard.
MacroVIEW D program automatically opens.

Capture a digital image of the requisition form An useful feature to exclude potential mismatch errors when manually entering the case?s data. Ideal documentation for Quality Assurance purposes.

Position the imaging unit along the x-y-z axis, zoom in/zoom out in either automatic or manual focus mode and press ?save?. Capture real size, close up images in rapid sequence (2?). Images are usually saved in JPEG format (only 100-200 Kb/ each image), while TIFF, BMP, TGA, FPX are also readily available. Each image is saved with documentation data (time, date, zoom position) for further processing. Saved images appear as thumbnail on the right side of the screen.

Create a library of images simply, rapidly and economically. These images when stored on a central server, are available to all authorized users just by entering the case number. Integrated case report MacroVIEW D?s ability to store high-quality macroscopic images at low cost for immediate use offers an improved method for generating useful case reports, with relevant images integrated into the body of the report.