Abstract
This research service provides a technology assessment of near infrared spectroscopy and the current trends in this particular sector. It also covers some of the latest technologies that have revolutionized the particular field as of today and also technologies that would rule the roost in the years to come, and offers strategic recommendations to the reader.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Segmentation
- Scope
- Methodology
- Technology Overview
- Introduction to NIRS
- Key Application Areas and Terminology
2 TECHNOLOGY FACTOR ADOPTION ANALYSIS
- Technology Primer
- Moisture Analysis
- Measurement of Tissue Oxygenation
- Optical Topography
- Diffuse Optical Imaging (DOI)
- Technology Trends
- Varied Medical Applications
- Analysis of Food Quality
- Using NIR Dyes
- Technology Drivers and Barriers
- Drivers of NIRS Technology
- Challenges Faced by NIRS Technology
- Disadvantages of Other Imaging Techniques and Key Considerations
3 TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS
- Technology Innovations in the Corporate Sector
- Innovative Fixed Filter Design for NIR Sensors--USA
- Novel Surface Mapping System from Hitachi--Japan
- Tissue Oxygenation Monitor for Trauma Patients--USA
- Monitoring Changes in Regional Blood Oxygen Saturation--USA
- Reusable Sensors Keep Operating Costs Down--Japan
- TechEn' s Innovative Real-Time NIRS Systems--USA
- Using Absolute Cerebral Oximetry During Surgery-USA
- Helping Companies Better Utilize NIRS Technology--Canada
- Using NIRS to Measure Pulp Brightness and Lignin Content--USA
- Comprehensive Environment for Imaging Data Analysis--USA
- Technology Innovations in Universities and Academia
- Using NIRS Data to Model Human Brain Function-USA
- Obtaining Neurofeedback to Improve Human Cognitive Performance--Austria
- Assessing Brain Development in Infants--USA
- Novel Imaging Tool to Detect Breast Cancer--USA
- Using NIRS for Skin Research--USA
- Discovering a Neural Signature of Bilingualism--USA
- Assessing Speech Perception and Language Development in Infants--USA
- Measuring Brain Oxygen During Heart Surgery--USA
- Bioanalytical Applications of NIR Dyes--USA
- Scientists Develop an NIRS Data Acquisition Device--China
- Assessing Fruit Quality with NIRS--Australia
4 IMPORTANT PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS
- Patents
- Industry Patents
- Academia Patents
- Key Industry Participants
- Corporate Contacts
- Academic Contacts
5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database Tables
- Number of Hospitals (2002-2012)
- Number of Hospital Beds (2002-2012)
- Government Healthcare Expenditure (2002-2012)
- Private Healthcare Expenditure (2002-2012)
- Number of Nurses (2002-2012)
