Quest International Announces They Will be First in US to Exhibit True 12-Bit Grayscale...

Quest International Announces They Will be First in US to Exhibit True 12-Bit
Grayscale Mammographic Images

IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest International, Inc.
(Quest) announced they will show true 12-bit, grayscale mammographic images,
utilizing an Apple Mac system, OsiriX and the Totoku, ME551i2, medical LCD
display, at the upcoming Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM),
to be held in Seattle, Washington.
Quest will be demonstrating the imaging breakthrough using the Apple Mac
Pro 8-Core workstation with two ME551i2 medical, LCD displays. The ME551i2 is
a 21.3-inch, 5 megapixel, DICOM-compliant diagnostic display. The ME551i2 is
the only display able to interface with the new 64-bit version of OsiriX, the
most advanced open-source PACS workstation DICOM viewer on the market.
The project began in early 2007 when Quest was asked about displays that
could be used with Mac systems for the medical market. Immediately, Quest's
research and development team, lead by Medical Imaging Product Manager, Herb
Berkwits, began researching the hardware and software requirements. "Our team
learned that with some software changes, the ME551i2 would be able to display
a true 12-bit image," commented Berkwits. Upon being notified by their
integrators of Quest's discovery, Apple approached the Irvine, California
based company with the idea of working together to develop a software
solution.
Quest International's Vice President Kaye Katouzian said, "Apple approached us
with interest in the project. They were looking for display solutions, and we
were happy to cooperate by supplying the ME551i2 displays they required."
"Because of our commitment to excellence in medical imaging, we were very
excited to be involved with the project," continued Katouzian.
In an effort to minimize any delays, Apple suggested that the OsiriX
software development team get involved. "Quest is pleased to be working with
the European OsiriX developers, providing technical assistance and support,
our expertise in both software and hardware engineering inspire us to look for
areas for which we can bring new technologies and benefits," said Shawn
Arshadi, President of Quest International, Inc.
"As a leading provider of Medical Displays we have worked together with
OEMs and distributors on many integration projects. To be selected to work
with both Apple and OsiriX developers from around the world is proof of the
trust industry leaders have in Quest," said Bill Greenblatt, Vice President of
Sales and Marketing at Quest International. "We are pleased to be part of the
development team responsible for this breakthrough." Greenblatt continued by
saying, "As Apple and OsiriX continue to evolve and develop medical
applications, Quest will be here to support developers and users."
About Totoku
Totoku is a leading manufacturer of high-end medical image displays and
touch panels. Founded in 1940 and in the display business since 1968, Totoku
has supplied displays for various fields and has earned high marks for its
product reliability.
About OsiriX
OsiriX provides an open-source, intuitive and user-friendly interface
tailored for physicians. The platform has been designed to support
peer-to-peer technology as an alternative to conventional Picture Archive and
Communication Systems (PACS) architecture.
About Quest
Established in 1982, Quest International, Inc., is a leading provider of
diagnostic imaging displays. Offering both off the shelf and customizable
display solutions, Quest is the North American Master Distributor of the
entire line of Totoku Medical displays. With resolutions of 1.3MP-5MP, Quest
can support all grayscale and color display requirements. In addition, Quest
is also an Value-Added Reseller of NEC Medical and Large Screen displays.
Headquartered in Irvine, California and in operation 26 years, Quest is ISO
9001:2000 registered.
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