Development of Industry’s First Reflective HTPS TFT Liquid crystal Panels by Seiko Epson

September 1, 2010 ·  

Seiko Epson has made an announcement on release of world’s first reflective high temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT liquid crystal panels for 3LCD projectors. The new display panel supports full HD contents and it measures only 0.74 inches on the diagonal. The new panels fuse the reflective display technology with the HTPS technology, providing a device level contrast ratio of 100,000:1 or higher, and ability of providing natural looking images and rich gradations.
The main structural difference between the new panel and the conventional type is that the new panels’ reflective electrode instead of a transparent electrode on the TFT substrate. The C2 Fine technology responsible for high contrast ratio in transmissive HTPS panels has been optimized for the new reflective panels. Furthermore, Epson’s unique planarization technology has been used in order to make the reflective layer almost flat for controlling the scattering of light. Seiko Epson has already begun volume production of the new Panels.

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Toyota Motor to Install Vehicle Audible System for Prius

September 1, 2010 ·  

While majority of consumers expressing their interest for purchasing hybrid or electric vehicles (EV) for their fuel efficiency as well as their environmentally friendly features, one major issue in using such vehicles are their near silent operating engine, to such a level that a committee has been assigned to assess possible countermeasures back in July of last year. The silent operation does not only concern people with hearing or vision disabilities or such, it is a concern that has been raised by everyone. Based on these findings, Toyota Motor Company has incorporated an audible system for Prius, designed to alert pedestrians as well as others audibly to the presence of a quiet vehicle, such as hybrid cars.
The onboard device will automatically emits a synthesized sound of an electric motor when the Prius is functioning in electric mode at speed of up to 25 km/h. The aim in creating the sound is to simply alert not to annoy the individuals through rises and falls in pitch that is relative to vehicle’s speed, indicating to the pedestrian vehicle’s proximity and movement. In Japan major metropolitan cities where the noise pollution is a norm due to is congested nature, the silent vehicle may need to raise their voice before being accepted by general population.

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Release of New 60V Large Screen Touch Panel by SHARP

sept. 1, 2010 · 

Sharp unveiled a new LCD touch panel combining sharp’s UV2A and LED backlight technologies, capable of displaying video as well as still images. The user can use the accompanying pen to right characters and other type of figures on the screen, making the display to perform as a white board for presentation purposes during business meetings and lectures. Furthermore, all the entered as well as displayed data can be save and later printed out, making it an ideal feature for distributing and creating meeting minutes.
The PN-L601B features low power consumption, given the large size screen and its multitude of functionality. The new PN-L601B display will be released into the market by August 31, 2010, with planned monthly production of 500 units. There is no suggested retail price on the PN-L601B as of yet.

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CANON Unveils its Newly 120 Megapixels CMOS Image Sensor

sept-1, 2010 ·   

Canon today announced the successful development of its APS-H-size (approx. 29.2 x 20.2mm) CMOS image sensor capable of delivering an image resolution of 120 megapixels (13,280 x 9,184 pixels), making it industry’s highest level resolution for this class of CMOS sensors. The new sensor beats Canon own highest-resolution CMOS sensors of the same size which has capability of 16.1 million pixels, by 7.5 times, offering a 2.4-fold improvement in resolution. The high resolution capability was achieved through modification of the method that is employed in controlling the readout circuit timing, making it possible to achieve a maximum output speed of approximately 9.5 frames per second, supporting the continuous shooting of ultra-high-resolution images.
The new sensor also incorporates a full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) video output capability from approximately one-sixtieth-sized section of its total surface area. Furthermore, the new sensor is capable of image confirmation across a wide image area, with it Full-HD video viewing of a selected portion of the overall frame.

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Development of a Hybrid Transmission Technology Capable of Transmitting Data and Power via a Single Cable by SONY

sept.-1, 2010 ·   

Sony has made an announcement today on development of a “single wire interface technology” facilitating transmission of both internal data as well as power supply with a single cable that will result in improved design flexibility and reliability with mobile devices with movable mechanisms, through streamlining internal wiring of a mobile devices via single cable (copper wire). Up to now, the video, audio and control signals as well as the power transmission is done over several dozen cables such as hinges or rotating parts, not to mention the multitude of extra wiring to accommodate today’s full featured mobile devices with high resolution displays.
Sony’s new technology is capable of bi-directional transmission of several types of signals including video, audio as well as control signals through use of time division duplex and multiplex. Additionally, the DC power is supplied on the same signal cable. Sony’s unique encoding technology with DC balance is capable of transmitting both DC power supply and high speed data within a limited frequency bandwidth. To achieve a practical implementation of this new technology, Sony has teamed up with ROHM Co., Ltd for the joint development and technical validation for the analog portion of the test chip, where Sony will grant ROHM a license for IP of digital portion of this new technology, for development of a single chip that includes both the analog and digital portions

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Release of Industry First LED Ceiling Lights for Home Lighting by SHARP

sept.-1, 2010 ·

Sharp has introduced six new models of LED Ceiling lights into the Japanese market. The new lights are industry first LED ceiling lights, using company’s proprietary diffusion technology. Featuring a thin design that bears only 43 mm at its thickest part at just 8 mm at its thinnest, The new lights comes with adjustable color functions and dimmer function, combine for a total of 110 different levels of color and brightness.
The new lights comes with Eco functions allowing energy savings of up to 65%, these are the Eco Light Rhythm (DL-C501V/C301V/C302V models),Eco Dimmer function and Eco Sensor function (on all 6 models). Lumen flux ranges from 2350 to 5100 lumens depending on the model. The new lights will hit the Japanese market by September 17th, 2010, with estimated monthly production of 5,000 units. No pricing has been set for these new LED lights as of yet.

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Release of New FinePix REAL 3D W3 by FUJIFILM

sept.-1, 2010 ·

Following the release of FinePix REAL 3D System back in July of last year, as world’s first high-quality 3D imaging system not requiring any special glasses to view the 3D images, Fujifilm introduces yet another model of 3D digital camera within its FinePix product line-up. The new FinePix REAL 3D W3 comes with advance 3D modes for interval 3D shooting as well as Parallax Control, a 3D Tuning function, where the camera can automatically adjusts parallax in 3D Auto mode for an optimal sense of depth. The new camera bears the same number of pixels (10 megapixels) as the previous model as well as 1/2.3-inch CCD x2.
Furthermore, the new camera comes with 34MB internal memory and compatible with SD/SDHC memory card. It comes with Fujinon 3X optical zoom lens, F3.7 (Wide)-F4.2 (Telephoto). Oh, yes, the camera will allow it users to view pictures in 3D on its specially designed built-in display and also be printed on specially manufactured 3D paper. The new camera also incorporates the HD 3D video camera to capture 3D movies, where it can be viewed on any 3D TVs. The Fujifilm also provide 3D printing services soon after the release of the camera.

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50" Multi-Media Video Glasses with 4GB Memory

The Zetronix 50" Multi-Media Virtual Video Glasses simulates a 50” television screen allowing you to watch anything you want in privacy. The picture is displayed right in front of your eyes as a virtual big screen. The effect is that you feel as though you are watching a 50" flat screen television, from 2 meters away, in a dark room. The Multi-Media Virtual Video Glasses come with a video processor built into the glasses with 4GB of built-in memory.  Only with the Zetronix z260MM-Vision you can upload your favorite TV Shows, Movies, Music Videos, Photos and MP3 files possibilities are endless. With a built in Micro SD card slot, you can plug it in for up to 32GB of space. Literally hundreds of hours of video or or hunderds of movies right at your very fingertips. With a built in 500mA battery the glasses can entertain you with or without any devices connected. Virtual Video Glasses can also be connected to any type of DVD Player, Video Game System, iPod Video* and virtually any device that has a video signal output. The glasses include adaptors which will allow you to connect the glasses to an iPod Video through the headphone jack, a portable DVD player via the composite or RCA jacks and to your video game console through the RCA jack. The Zetronix 50” Multi-Media Virtual Video Glasses are fully equipped with Surround Sound Speaker headphones that play crystal clear movie theater sound anytime you desire. The Zetronix 50" Multi-Media Virtual Video Glasses are great for nighttime viewing as well. Watch anything you want in bed at night without disturbing those around you. Just watch the videos or pictures from the built in memory, or just put the glasses on, connect them to any video device and enjoy your favorite show or play your favorite video game. It’s that simple. GREAT FOR GAMES TOO! The Zetronix 50" Multi-Media Virtual Video Glasses are also perfect for family trips, no matter how you choose to travel. Whether you are traveling on a plane, train, bus or in the car, the Zetronix Multi-Media Video Glasses will whisk you away to the magical fantasy land of movies with the movie theater experience you crave. The glasses are a great way to keep children entertained while at the same time not disturbing the driver! Great for all ages! The Zetronix 50" Multi-Media Virtual Video Glasses are great for Dentists! Our glasses allow your customers to enjoy entertaining television or movies, played from the built in memory on the glasses or connect through an iPod or any type of DVD player, while they are receiving treatment. The Zetronix 50” Multi-Media Virtual Video Glasses even come with a plastic cover that prevents backslash from getting in your patients’ eyes.

Virtual display size 50" Virtual Screen Resolution 320x240 QVGA Color depth 24-bit input Viewing Angle 32° diagonal Built In Flash 4GB with up to 32GB (Micro SD Card) Video Support AVI, VOB, RM and MPEG Music Support MP3, WMA Photo Support JPEG Video input format NTSC/PAL/SECAM automatic selection Audio Double-channel stereo Power supply 480m Ah rechargeable Li-Ion ( Built-In ) battery duration Up to 5 hours Power adapter 5V DC / 500mAh (optional) Power consumption < 450mWa Net weight 3.5OZ Color selections Black Power supply 500m Ah rechargeable Li-Ion ( Built-In ) battery duration 2 - 4 hours Power consumption < 450mWa Net weight 3.5OZ Color selections Black

1 Year  Replacment Warranty This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Zetronix product which was purchased from Zetronix for, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commerical purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Zetronix product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in accordance with the documentation provided for a period of twelve (12) month following your receipt of the product from Zetronix. During this twelve (12) month period, users may return Zetronix product(s) for warranty service only for the following reason(s): Product material defect. Product defect. Inability of installation due to CD material defect. The warranty does not apply nor is exclusive to: The damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident or alteration of the product(s).. If your Zetronix product(s) should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or replace if necessary, without charge to you. If you must ship or mail the product to Zetronix for warranty service, you must prepay all shipping & handling costs and assume all risks of loss or damage in transit. Zetronix will NOT accept products for warranty service for the follwing reasons: any opened items unless defective and/or damage to the item(s) due to shipping. You must obtain a shipment damage report from your shipper and submit to Zetronix before obtain RMA number if you must return the product for warranty service. Before you return the item, you must obtain an RMA number from Zetronix.Com Items returned to us with out an RMA number will be returned back to sender with out the package being opened or isnpected. Note: You MUST obtain a RMA number from Zetronix buy pressing on RMA link under information box in the right hand side of the webpage of www.zetronix.com or click on the link. Address and RMA number along with istructions will be e-mail to you after the RMA form is filled out and sent. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ZETRONIX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ZETRONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR PROFIT OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES (EVEN IF ZETRONIX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES). ALL LIABILITY BY ZETRONIX HEREUNDER IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO ANY AMOUNTS PAID TO ZETRONIX FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCT. The following returned merchandised conditions will be rejected by ZETRONIX: 1. shipment without RMA #, detail contact information, problem descriptions 2. merchandise has been damaged, scratched, disassembled, misused, or any other damages from transportation, handling, or nature causes. 3. Dispute transactions. All materials on this site are © Copyright of Zetronix 2003-2008 All rights reserved. This site is the property of Zetronix.Com, Zetronix Corp and is protected by current U.S. and International copyright laws

z260MM-Vision Video Glasses Soft Cloth Carry Bag 2 USB Video / File Trasfer Cable Rubber Removable Light Blocker A/C Travel Charger 3.5mm Video/Audio Y Cable ( For Portable DVD Players) 3.5mm 4 Connection iPod Video / Zune / MP4 Players / Phones Video Cable Female Compsite RCA Cables ( For DVD Playes, Cable Boxes, Wii, Xbox & Xbox 360, PS1, PS2, PS3, any other video device with RCA Connections)

How hard is it to trasfer movies from my computer to these video glasses? It is very easy, all you do is plug the glasses in to your Computer with the supplied USB Cable. Your PC or MAC will automatically open the glasses as a new external drive. All you do is copy and past or drag and drop your movies/video files/MP3s to the external drive and that's it. Will the product work in my iPhone, iPod or Nano? Yes this product will work with all apple product, an additional cable is necessary and is sold as an extra accessory for $24.99 you will see it once you add this item to your cart and can also be found in the Video Glasses Accessories Page or added during checkout. Would this item work with my Cable Box ? Yes the z230VG comes with everything needed to connect to your Cable Box, DVD Player, Xbox, Xbox360, PS1, PS2, PS3, Zune, iPod Video 30/60GB and more.

by David Johnson Date Added: Thursday 13 May, 2010 Love the glasses, love how they tilt to adjust to my face. Also love how I can just load up some movies on my SD card or glasses and just take them with out having to worry about taking anything else. Would definitely buy from again. Bought my 1st paid of eBay and they sucked, had to return them and buy these. Much better I am very happy with these... Rating: [5 of 5 Stars]

by Brian Adlmen Date Added: Tuesday 03 February, 2009 I LOVE THESE GLASSES!! I bought 1 first for my son, he was obsessed with them had to try them, after that it was all over! I have a few DVDs and alot of shows loaded on them their great for travel or pretty much using them any time. A+++++ More then a dozen of my coworkers purchased them already and love them!.. Rating: [5 of 5 Stars]

by Adam Suellentrop | Producer Date Added: Sunday 22 August, 2010 When NYC-based event design and production agency, Barkley Kalpak Associates, were developing a conference save the date targeting top executives on behalf of their client, the team faced a major challenge. How to break through the clutter with these highly in demand business leaders and get them to look at the invitation? The Answer: Make sure it’s the only thing they see! BKA shut out surrounding distractions and brought the event experience to life via an interactive save the date with Zetronix video glasses. The glasses featured a preloaded BKA-designed video featuring highlights about the host company and the event. The glasses were delivered in a sleek, custom faux leather box that featured removable casings to hold glasses accessories as well as an engraved save the date card. .. Rating: [5 of 5 Stars]

by Emily Helfrich Date Added: Saturday 21 February, 2009 Just got these a few days ago. They are really nice. Picture is pretty darn good. More than what I expected. Can purchase more than 1 micro sd card and load them up. Take an entire library anywhere. Would buy them again.. Rating: [5 of 5 Stars]

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Fujitsu Unveils LTO-5, the Next Generation Space Saving Tape Drives

sept.-1, 2010 ·   

Fujitsu made an upgrade to its ETERNUS LT20, LT40 and LT60 tape libraries by introducing LTO-5, the next generation of LTO tape drives. With introduction of LTO-5 the ETERNUS LT models will be capable of higher speed of reading or writing on tape, while reducing the required number of media slots, resulting in a cost reduction for storing data due to its large capacities. The upgrade will provide up to 3 TB of storage, helping client with much smaller system with more capacity on less tape.
Overall, the new technology is expected to cut down spending on media by around 63 percent, according to Fujitsu. The LTO-5 offers a throughput, expanded speed matching and increased data buffer size. In regard to security the LTO-5 features WORM (Write Once, Read Many) and encryption capability.

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Development of High Performance 8-bit Microcontrollers with Embedded Flash Memory

sept.-1, 2010 ·   

Fujitsu Semiconductor Asia has launched a new series of 8-bit microcontrollers with built-in analog comparator and operational amplifier. The development of 32-pin MB95430H series is a response to growing demand for 8-bit microcontrollers for small system control that posses embedded comparator as well as amplifier function, especially within Asian markets. The new microcontrollers are targeted to be used in home appliances and industrial equipment such as induction induction cookers, power tools and auto-testers. The new series of microcontroller, includes a one-wire on-chip debug module which uses only one pin on the microcontroller for debugging purposes, as well as high-precision CR oscillation circuit as system clock source in reducing the external components for customer’s development when necessary.
The new MB95430H series come with four comparators and one operational amplifier, which can be applied to various high-speed samples, alarm circuits, auto-control circuits and measurement techniques, as well as quick sensors, power supply voltage supervisor circuit to name a few. The embedded high performance flash memory Development of High Performance 8-bit Microcontrollers with Embedded Flash Memorycan be re-written 100,000 times with guarantee of holding data for 20 years, additionally; it comes with flash security function that protects client’s software from being read by unauthorized external programmers. The samples of the new series are currently available, with volume shipping to begin in October 2010.

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Release of 23-INCH LED-BACKLIT MultiSync LCD Monitor by NEC Display

sept.-1, 2010 ·

NEC Display released its brand new 23-inch desktop Led-backlit MultiSync E231W LCD monitor targeted at business clients. With its advance features, the new E231W monitor allows it user to open several applications simultaneously, plus its fully-ergonomic design includes 110mm height adjustment, tilt, swivel as well as pivot for ease of use. The new monitor offers reduced power consumption as well as reduced heat generation, and an ambient light sensor for detecting external light source for adjusting the display’s brightness. 

The new E231W comes with its ECO friendly feature, the Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) capable of switching to a lower power mode or automatically powering down altogether when the monitor is on but not in use. The new monitor features 1920 x 1280 full HD resolutions, 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, full connectivity with DispalyPort, VGA and DVI inputs, multi-directional OSD NaViKey, NaViSet administration software for centralized control to name a few. This new monitor will be available in August 2010, with an estimated price tag of $299.

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Development of New technology for Self-encrypting Disk Drives in Improving Data Security and Leakage by TOSHIBA

sept.-1, 2010 ·

Security of your stored data is not limited to client PCs and removable storage devices; it also includes document images that are stored on the hard disk drives in copier as well as printer systems. In ensuring data security at this level, Toshiba has developed a new data security technology. Toshiba’s new “Wipe Technology” has been designed to ensure improved data security and reduce the risk of data leakage that are associated with document image data stored on copier and printer systems. Wipe comes with new capabilities such as world’s first ability for sensitive user data to be securely erased in an event when a system is powered off or when a SED HDD is removed from the system. This feature can also be used for erasing user data prior to returning a leased system, system disposal or re-purposing the system.
Toshiba’s Wipe technology can be used to set data invalidation attributes for multiple data ranges. Attributes includes, data encryption and secure invalidation on power cycle, and data encryption and preservation on power cycle

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Launch of Supercomputer for Use in development of Drugs for Treatment of Cancer Relapse and Metastasis

sept. 1, 2010 ·  

Fujitsu and University of Tokyo have successfully built a supercomputer that can be used for development of anticancer drugs. The built of the supercomputer would enable the researchers to device supercomputer simulations in designing basic structures for antibody drugs, paving the way for development of 3rd generation antibody drugs with fewer side effects. There type of drugs is expected to treat types of cancers with a high incidence rate in Japan, including cancers of the lung, colon, stomach, liver, pancreas, prostate and breast, as well as the advanced staged cancers that have relapsed or undergone metastasis. For the first time ever, the new research will use molecular dynamics to design artificial antibody drugs. This is done by simulating interaction between antigens (protein) that are part of a cancer cells and antibodies (proteins). In comparison to traditional IT-based drug development simulations which is through observing the interactions between simpler molecules and proteins, new method required approximately 10 times the quantity of calculations, which has led the researchers to use supercomputer, capable of performing large amount of calculations in a shorter time. Through use of supercomputer, researchers are aiming to design antibodies in a matter of a few months, shortening the design process which would have required at least 3 to 4 years.
The new supercomputer is a cluster of 300 PRIMERGY BX922 S2 blade server nodes, where each node features 2 Intel Xeon X5650 processors, allowing a total of 600 CPUs and a theoretical peak performance of 38.3 teraflops, where each teraflop translate to one trillion floating point operations per second. The inter-node communications is equipped with an InfiniBand QDR network interface capable of data transfer of 4Gb/s, while permitting a high-speed parallel calculations. In respect to storage the system is equipped with 5 ETERNUS DX80 disk array units with an effective RAID6 capacity of 1 petabyte.

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NEC Display Unveils a New 43-inch Bar-Type Display for Digital Signage Market

August 9, 2010 · Filed Under Trendy Products 

NEC Display Solution of America has introduced a new 43-inch bar-type LCD display. The X431BT is a new addition to company’s X Series LCD display, specially designed to offer digital signage solution to the businesses that do not have an environment for standard-size screens, such as transportation facilities, quick-service restaurants and retail stores. Furthermore, the new X431BT extends the messaging options through DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D connectivity. The bar-type display can be used for various type of content, which include menu boards, scrolling text as well as advertisement for new promotions. To further accommodate client with displaying information in different modes, the new X431BT can be set in Picture in Picture (PIP), Picture on Picture (POP) and side-by-side modes, where the two contents can be displayed simultaneously in any of these modes through either maintaining one aspect ratio or by evenly stretching both images to fill each half of the screen.
The new X431BT comes with 1920 x 480 native resolution and contrast ratio of 3000:1 as well as 500 cd/m2 brightness (700 cd/m2 maximum brightness). The new X431BT can be set in landscape and portrait orientation. The new display comes with advance thermal protection and sealed panel designed for protecting display in less than optimal environments. The X431BT comes with enhanced video wall capabilities, including TileMatrix (up to 10 x10), TileComp, copy function and individual or group ID functions. The new display is ENERGY STAR 5.0 and is TAA compliant. The estimated retail price for the new X431BT is $3,799.

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World’s first new ecology mail system “Handy Eco Mail”

sept.-1, 2010 ·   

“Handy Eco Mail” is simply a mail packing system using tape and address label directly on a pamphlet instead of using envelop or vinyl for packing the pamphlet. When the pamphlet gets through the “Handy Eco Mail”, it automatically closes the open side of the pamphlet with tape. Oh did I forget; the user has to place the address label by hand which company claims this would eliminate any needs for using envelop. The tape that has been used in “Handy Eco Mail” features a weak bonding characteristic allowing it to be easily removed without damaging the surface of the pamphlet, but at the same time it does not come off easily since it is made of Japanese paper (WASHI). “Handy Eco Mail” has been already used for company newsletter and a direct mail. “Handy Eco Mail” is developed by Tomei Engineering for the purpose of reducing waste. According to the company use of “Handy Eco Mail” will contribute in reduction of waste from one-tenth to one-twentieth. The maximum fitting thickness is 8 mm for up to A4 size making it difficult to be used for thicker magazine and like, and it comes with a hefty price tag of 840000 yen. Well, I really don’t see the ROI on this little gadget, but I assume for a company that sends a lot of pamphlets on a daily bases, the “Handy Eco Mail” is a heavenly solution. Also, why on earth the address labeling couldn’t have been included as an automated function in “Handy Eco Mail”. This would have probably added some merit to this one and only machine in the world. Well, as I always say, you can’t stop progress.

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iPhone app a threat to the stethoscope

The iPhone could soon replace the doctors' best friend, the traditional stethoscope, thanks to a free application created by a University College London [ Images ] researcher.

Peter Bentley invented the 'iStethoscope' application which monitors heartbeat through sensors in the iPhone as just a bit of fun.

And, more than three million doctors across the world are signing up for the free application.

"Everybody is very excited about the potential of the adoption of mobile phone technology into the medical workplace, and rightly so. Smartphones are incredibly powerful devices packed full of sensors, cameras, high-quality microphones with amazing displays."

 "They are capable of saving lives, saving money and improving healthcare in a dramatic fashion, and we carry these massively powerful computers in our pockets," the British media quoted Bentley as saying.

While he said that he had originally invented it as a fun toy, experts in the medical field have said the software is a major advance in medical technology which has saved lives and enabled doctors in remote areas to access expertise.

In fact, in the future, it could be possible for people to conduct their own ultrasounds or monitor blood pressure through smartphones, say the experts.

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No Bones about it - new iPhone stethoscope app is putting sci-fi medical technology into practice

THE sci-fi medical technology of Star Trek's Dr Bones McCoy is even closer to reality, with a new iPhone stethoscope app that doctors are already using to save lives in Britain.

The Daily Mail reports today that more than three million doctors have downloaded an iPhone app which is replacing the stethoscope in UK hospitals.

The iStethoscope app was originally created by Peter Bentley at University College as a gimmick  but now more than 500 users a day are downloading the free version of the app to their iPhones.

To use the app, the iPhone is pressed against the chest where its built-in microphone is able to pick up on the heart's beat.

The user then shakes the iPhone to hear the last eight seconds of recording and see a phonocardiograph display and a spectrogram. The diagrams can then be emailed to a specialist.

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