Abstract
This research service analyses the front end digital capture of imaging, in other words the detector technology and the encompassing trends associated with digital capture that would propel the radiology sector to surge ahead of other modalities in the future.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- Principles of Digital Radiography; Computed Radiography; and Direct
Radiography
- Principles of Digital Radiography
- Computed Radiography--An Overview
- Direct Radiography--An Overview
2 TECHNOLOGY FACTOR ADOPTION ANALYSIS
- Image Processing and Image Quality Aspects
- Processing of Images
- Image Quality Aspects
- Drivers and Challenges
- Technology- and Industry-Based Drivers
- Technology- and Industry-Based Challenges
- Analysis and Trends
- Current and Future Trends--A Snapshot
- A Basic SWOT Analysis for the DR Technology
- Analyst Insights and Strategies
3 DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY VENDORS AND PRODUCTS
- Vendor Offerings--Tier 1
- Distortion-Free Images Using Detector Combinations--USA
- Excellent Ergonomics Combined with Brilliant Technology to Facilitate Departmental Processes--USA
- High Throughput; High Volume; Low-Cost Detector to Offer Productivity Boost--USA
- Air-Cooled Detector Systems to Find Varied Clinical Applications--USA
- A New Multipurpose Digital Radiography System to Offer Efficiency and Productivity Boost--USA
- Vendor Offerings--Tier 2
- Workflow Enhancement Achieved through Low-Cost Detector Technology--USA
- Multifunctional Single Detector Technology to Alleviate Analog Concerns--USA
4 KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS
- US Patents and European Patents
- US Patents--Digital Radiography
- European Patents--Digital Radiography
- Key Contacts and Glossary
- Key Contacts--Corporates and Universities
- Glossary of Medical Imaging Technologies
5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database tables
- Total Healthcare Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total Cancer Incidence--World (2002 to 2012)
- Incidence of Brain Cancer--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total Number of Hospitals--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total Number of Physicians--World (2002 to 2012)






















