A New Level of Excellence Unveiled at RSNA 2009: Financial News

Introducing the Latest Innovations and Enhanced Imaging Technology from Virtual Imaging and Canon U.S.A. for Premier Diagnostic Imaging

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon U.S.A, Inc. company, will introduce the latest imaging solutions and additions to its RadPRO® product line at the 2009 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA 2009) Annual Meeting in Chicago November 29 – December 3 (Hall B, booth # 8339). Offering new clinical opportunities help to enhance workflow and patient care with its premier line of imaging solutions, the RadPRO product line will provide multiple options that emphasize advanced imaging technology and performance in today’s field of radiology.

“At this year’s RSNA, we will be introducing a wide range of new products and features designed to enhance patient care, increase efficiencies and reduce costs for multiple radiography markets,” said Tim Martinson, president, Virtual Imaging. “Bringing together our innovative technology and clinical expertise to expand our premier line of imaging systems will enhance our excellence in diagnostic imaging for years to come.”

Featured products from the RadPRO product line will be introduced at RSNA 2009, including:

RadPRO Mobile C-arm
This system offers superb mobile surgical C-arm performance including high image quality, flexible configurations and unique cooling system for prolonged operation. Perform longer procedures with confidence knowing inconvenient disruptions are a thing of the past. Unique dual cooling and dual power engineering options allow the user to focus on the procedure instead of if the system will overheat. Leverage the power and versatility of the RadPRO C-arm family in the ER, OR, ICU or pain management clinic for optimal patient care.
RadPRO ELITE Overhead Radiography System
The RadPRO Elite Radiography System offers three robust radiographic configurations that support exam efficiency needed by today’s high volume hospital imaging departments. Equipped with a high frequency generator, four-way float table, chest unit and overhead X-ray support, this modern system provides precision positioning with speed and effortless movements. Technologists can easily capture and deliver high quality digital images from any angle integrating this flexible system with multiple digital detector solutions from Canon.
RadPRO URS (Universal Radiography System) with Dynamic DR Sensor
The RadPRO URS increases its capabilities for 2010 with purpose. Integrated with Canon’s next generation flat panel technology, this compact powerhouse provides technicians with a dual purpose solution for dynamic and static imaging in one system.
CYPHER Print Server
Helping to render high quality DICOM images on paper, the CYPHER print server is an easy to use print solution that is able to receive images from any DICOM compliant modality with a Print SCU capability. The images received can be printed to a Canon imagePRESS C1+ digital printing solution for non-diagnostic purposes such as sharing information with patients, referring physicians and insurance companies and saving copies in patient files. CYPHER can handle multiple, simultaneous associations and can log the network exchange for the purpose of analysis. It also provides gamma and contrast image value adjustment for each individual printer.
FluoroPRO RF Digital Imaging Upgrade
Virtual Imaging will showcase its much anticipated FluoroPRO® software release with a fresh user interface and added features for its Desktop Acquisition Viewer. The system is a new concept in digital imaging for today’s Radiographic and Fluoroscopic (RF) systems, providing a flexible and inexpensive solution, without sacrificing features and performance. Similar systems are bound by rigid, inflexible software and hardware standards. FluoroPRO breaks away from these limits with a streamlined, software-based solution that evolves through simple software upgrades that eliminate the cost of proprietary image processing hardware.

In addition, these powerful solutions can be an economical alternative for healthcare providers seeking to optimize efficiency with today’s economy. Virtual Imaging’s new line of imaging solutions are designed to enable technologists to change today’s clinical applications without compromising the delivery of healthcare to patients.

About Virtual Imaging

Virtual Imaging, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Combining unmatched experience, extensive resources and broad business functions, Virtual Imaging collaborates with large complex hospital and government organizations as well as imaging centers and private physician offices to support them in becoming efficient, high-performance healthcare providers and professionals. Recently, Virtual Imaging has broadened its capabilities and solutions to channel the same business acumen to veterinary practices and organizational groups for the better treatment and care of animals. We assist in the advancement of our clients forward, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, with our commitment to provide products and services for diagnostic equipment, imaging solutions, and digital flat panel technology. Virtual Imaging is able to combine the necessary expertise, skills and technologies that will allow healthcare providers to better diagnose and treat conditions and diseases sooner. Learn more at www.virtualimaging-fl.com

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ - News), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S. based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office