Q4) What are the major competing models?
In fact, we confidently assume there is no exact competing models for
SONOACE Pico. SONOACE Pico is the first affordable and portable ultrasound
system for general imaging and OB/GYN. Competitors portable color
systems are dedicated to cardiac imaging and their price range are over USD
40,000. Small sized color systems of price range USD 20,000 are rather sorted as
hand-carried and feature more dedicated specifications for emergency use.
Q5) What is the quality of 2D, Doppler, and 3D imaging?
SONOACE Pico realizes 64 channel digital image processing by synthetic aperture
and provides clear 2D image quality high sensitive color Doppler imaging
that is comparable to SA 6000C MT. SONOACE Pico adopts same platform as
128 BW for free hand style 3D imaging.
Q6) Does SONOACE Pico support cardiac software package?
Yes, SONOACE Pico provides good contrast image for cardiology with microconvex
probe (C2-4ES). For cardiac package, SONOACE Pico supports ECG
and measure software that is comparable to that of SA 9900.
Q7) Will SONOACE Pico have veterinary version?
SONOACE Pico will not include any software for veterinary at its first release.
However, we have plan to expand SONOACE Pico for veterinary version in
the future.
Q8) Does SONOACE Pico support battery power?
No, SONOACE Pico does not support battery power. Only A/C power supply
is available.
Q9) How can the users store and review the images?
SONOACE Pico provides built-in SonoView Lite software for digital image
management. With the SonoView Lite, ultrasound images can be archived and
retrieved. Images can be exported to CD-rom, Magneto Optical disk, and
floppy diskette by external connection. Also, ultrasound images in SONOACE
Pico system can be transferred to PCs where SonoView Pro is installed. Users
can perform the same image management with SonoView Pro on their PCs.
Q10) When will SONOACE Pico start its first shipment?
We expect the first shipment in March, 2003. However, there is possibility of
delay for final check of the system performance and stability. We will announce
in advance if any delay occurs.
T he portable color ultrasound system, SONOACE Pico was released at the SUOG (International Society of Ultrasound in OB/GYN) meeting in New York, November 3-7, 2002. At the exhibition, SONOACE Pico showed some demo images of abdominal, OB/GYN, cardiac, and small parts. Read on more to learn about the SONOACE Pico.