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UNIQUE 2 image processing software

Increase contrast and reduce noise
 

UNIQUE 2 image processing software increases contrast and reduces noise and artifacts to improve visualization of subtle anatomic details. It delivers superb images through customized parameters and automatic presets that are tuned to the patient type (adult, child or infant, slim or obese) and the requirements of the examination. It harmonizes contrast levels, optimizing images in both heavily exposed and barely exposed areas. With gray scale adjustment, lesions become more conspicuous, even when located in areas that are classically hidden or obscured. 

Demonstrated dose reduction in clinical studies

54.7% [1] greater contrast

 

UNIQUE 2 enhances contrast by up to 54.7% [1] in pediatric hand images. 

17.3% [2] less noise


In abdominal areas, phantom measurements showed a noise reduction of up to 17.3% [2].

100% [3] improvement in background consistency


In pediatric images, UNIQUE 2 improves the consistency of the background area by 100%.[3]

16.8%
improvement in actionable lung nodule detection.


When combined with Philips Bone Suppression software, UNIQUE 2 improves actionable lung nodule detection by 16.8%.[4]

Features

Improved Pediatric diagnostic image quality

Improved diagnostic image quality


UNIQUE 2 offers you extended flexibility to adjust image contrast. In pediatric hand images, UNIQUE 2 enhances contrast by up to 54.7% [1]. It also features a novel noise reduction algorithm. In abdominal areas, phantom measurements showed a noise reduction of up to 17.3% [2]. Specific anatomical structures can be selectively enhanced to increase detail visualization and support diagnostic confidence.

UNIQUE 2 fast easy parameters adjustments

Fast, easy image adjustments


With a next generation interface and vastly improved image processing functions, image processing parameters can be individually tailored to the personal demands of each radiologist. All adjustments become instantly visible, in excellent quality, on the 2MP monitor. Once created, any custom-made parameter set is automatically applied in daily routine, speeding the exam.

UNIQUE 2 personalized control

Personalized control


UNIQUE 2 automatically indicates, with a green mark, those areas requiring contrast adjustment. However, you can manipulate this to suit your patient’s need. Using the ‘ranger’ tool, just point to a certain area or structure and place your own mark(s), thereby including it in the medical image processing.

UNIQUE 2 optimizes clinical information

Optimized representation of clinical information


UNIQUE 2 optimizes information from the clinical image, independent of the patient’s body size or exam type. For example, it provides a more balanced image impression across patients by improving the consistency of the background area. For pediatric knee images, this improvement is up to 100%.[3] Tailored processing presets are automatically available for each patient and examination type.

UNIQUE 2 and Bone Suppression

Versatile bone suppression

 

UNIQUE 2 works in conjunction with Philips Bone Suppression software [4] as an option to help remove bone structures from chest images for an unobstructed view of soft tissue. This clear view can help ensure you have a more accurate, confident image interpretation. It improves actionable lung nodule detection by up to 16.8% [5].

UNIQUE 2 integrated across Philips X-ray systems

Integration across systems


UNIQUE 2 is seamlessly integrated into the Eleva platform. The similar image processing algorithms at work in our premium systems can be found in most DXR systems. Quality X-ray images can be viewed and evaluated from any suitable monitor, offering extended flexibility. 

UNIQUE 2 allows automatic image stitching

Automatic image stitching


UNIQUE 2’s image processing is applied not only to the two or three single images that are acquired, but also to the entire composite image. As a result, the composite image is beautifully harmonized. There are no stitching artifacts visible and from top to bottom you’ll see nothing but a well-balanced image.

Radiography 7300 C smart X-ray workflow

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Footnotes
 

[1] Compared to UNIQUE on previous release of Philips DigitalDiagnost – Results of phantom measurements. The effect of noise reduction depends on tissue type.
[2] Compared to UNIQUE on previous release of Philips DigitalDiagnost – Highest values were obtained on pediatric hand images. Results for other examinations vary.
[3] Compared to UNIQUE on previous release of Philips DigitalDiagnost – improves by up to 96.7% within one image, by up to 100% across different images. Results depend on the examination type.
[4] Riverain Technologies' ClearRead Bone Suppression.
[5] Freedman M, et.al. Improved detection of lung nodules with novel software that suppresses the rib and clavicle shadows on chest radiographs. Radiology 2011.
[6] See 15 more patients/day, save 8 hrs. overtime/week, and avoid approx. 28 retakes/week (compared to the previous release of DigitalDiagnost and based on 100 patients per day. Actual results in other cases may vary)

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