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KDDI and TeraRecon Launch Japan's First Cloud-Based, Medical Real-Time 3D Imaging Solution

August 14, 2012 - KDDI Corporation and TeraRecon, Inc. (Head office: California, USA; President and CEO: Robert Taylor) announced the launch of a cloud-based, real-time 3D imaging solution for medical institutions. The cloud-based service is the first in Japan to offer real-time 3D medical image processing and viewing capabilities to the medical industry.

By combining TeraRecon's large-scale 3D medical imaging delivery solution with the KDDI Cloud Platform Service, and by connecting servers over a fast and secure network, the solution is able to provide real-time processing equivalent to that of an on-site server.

As customers, medical institutions can introduce the system with minimal initial investment. In addition, the secure, high-quality network enables 3D medical images to be viewed and processed on a variety of devices, including personal computers, tablets and smartphones. The use of a cloud platform significantly reduces the workload that medical institutions need to undertake for system operation and maintenance.

Prior to launching the solution, a demonstration trial to assess practical use was conducted in cooperation with Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital in Saitama prefecture, from December 2011 to March 2012. Data for approximately 2,000 3D medical images was sent to the cloud for analysis and processing, and the results were provided with a processing speed and operability equivalent to that of an on-site server system. In addition, the ability to remotely view images using KDDI's Closed Remote Gateway, a WiMAX-based closed-area remote access service that provides a secure remote access environment without connecting to the Internet, was highly evaluated for its usefulness in situations such as emergencies.

*3D medical images are three-dimensional visualizations constructed from two-dimensional images taken with X-ray CT (computer tomography) or MRI equipment, which provides detailed cross-sectional views of the patient's anatomy.

1. Features

• Cloud-based service eliminates costly initial investment in medical equipment and management costs
• Reduces workload for system operation and maintenance by enabling tasks such as system upgrades to be performed on the platform
• Enables access to a private cloud platform using specialized equipment over a high-quality and secure network line
• Enables viewing of 3D medical images on various types of devices from outside the hospital

System Diagram of the Service

2. Service Start Date

August 3, 2012
 

1. Overview of TeraRecon, Inc.

2. System Diagram of 3D Medical Image Production

Two-dimensional images output from CT or MRI equipment are rendered as three-dimensional images on a 3D medical image server.

For more information, please contact KDDI America at marketing@kddia.com or call us at 1-866-348-3370 to speak to a salesperson.
 

About KDDI America
KDDI America is the U.S. division of the KDDI Group of companies, a Fortune Global 500 company and leading provider of international telecommunications and colocation facilities around the world. KDDI America provides high-quality network solutions to clients with telecommunication needs throughout Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. KDDI Group is a pioneer and innovator in the Ethernet world, being the first telecom provider to provide switched Ethernet services between Asia and the United States. It is also a leading provider in international data centers and value-added services through its group company, TELEHOUSE, in the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information about KDDI America, please visit www.kddia.com.