Sony Corp., the maker of Bravia televisions, said it will use technology from RealD to make 3-D capable TV sets, starting next year.

Sony is licensing RealD’s stereoscopic format to show three-dimensional images on TV screens, as well as the know-how needed to make 3-D glasses, the Tokyo-based company said yesterday in a statement.

Hollywood studios are planning to release Blu-ray discs in 3-D in 2010 after enjoying record box-office sales this year that were buoyed in part by higher ticket prices for 3-D movies. Sony and RealD already work together on 3-D theater systems.

Sony American depositary receipts fell 43 cents to $28.58. The ADRs have gained 31 percent this year. Closely held RealD is based in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Many hand-carried ultrasound systems offer better access to patients when space is compromised, but cannot provide all of the advanced radiology capabilities required to perform exams in today’s demanding ultrasound environment.

Designed to meet the needs of today’s hospitals by combining portability with high-end radiology features, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the new Viamo™ laptop ultrasound system (works-in-progress), the industry’s no-compromise ultrasound system with advanced radiology capabilities, previously unavailable on hand-carried systems. Toshiba will showcase the Viamo at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, held in Chicago, Nov. 29 – Dec. 4.

The Viamo combines the portability of a laptop system with advanced radiology features to deliver outstanding image quality, enhance diagnostic confidence and improve ease of use. Developed from a radiology foundation, Toshiba’s Viamo provides the confidence to image patients at bedside, which generally requires larger, more expensive cart-based systems. When an immobile patient needs a high-end ultrasound exam, the portable Viamo laptop ultrasound is brought to the patient to improve the patient’s comfort without compromising exam quality. It is also ideal for a variety of patient exams, including traditional radiology, pediatric, emergency, OB/GYN, vascular and bariatric.

“The Viamo provides the best value in the hand-carried class by offering a feature-rich, portable system at a reasonable price point,” said Girish Hagan, vice president, Marketing, Toshiba. “With the ability to perform high-end radiology exams using a portable laptop system, Viamo rounds out Toshiba’s ultrasound product line, delivering function and value in the hand-carried segment, along with the exceptional image quality and clinical accuracy Toshiba is known for.”
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