SANTA BARBARA, CA – October 2004 –Optronics®, the leader in developing easy-to-use high performance digital imaging solutions for microscopy, announces the release of DVMR-office, an innovative digital medical recorder designed to capture streaming video and digital image files directly to a CD or user defined database.

The DVMR-office has been recognized as a break-through in medical grade imaging technology. It incorporates the stable and reliable Linux® operating system. The implementation of the Linux kernel allows the DVMR-office to utilize its memory and resources effectively, which results in extraordinary reliability and speed in transferring image and video data directly to a CD. Image information is simultaneously delivered to a user defined database and passed through to ancillary monitors or peripheral imaging hardware in the doctors office or operating room environment.

Operating the DVMR-office is simple and straightforward. Utilizing any standard video monitor, the operator gains hassle-free control of the DVMR-office through its simple and intuitive navigation icons.

Optronics will distribute DVMR-office through their microsurgical sales and marketing channel, ImagingPlanet® and its network of highly qualified regional surgical microscope resellers who serve the needs of neurosurgeons and ophthalmologists worldwide.

Optronics has been producing innovative imaging products for surgical microscopy for over a decade. The DVMR-office represents another advancement in technology from the leading manufacturer in digital microscope imaging.

Imaging professionals interested in digital imaging for microsurgical and Ophthalmology applications are encouraged to visit Optronics online at: Optronics.com or ImagingPlanet.com

Contact:

Richard Crandall
Marketing Manager
Optronics | ImagingPlanet
800-796-8909 x. 3980
rcrandall@optronics.com
http://www.dvmr.com
175 Cremona Dr .
Goleta , CA 93117

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