Sony launches new telehealth camera system at Australian Healthcare Week

Sony Australia and New Zealand today announced it will officially launch its new telehealth camera system at its stand (number 45) during Australian Healthcare Week from 25-27 Marchat the Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh, New South Wales.

 

The new Sony telehealth camera system has evolved out of the success of the first Sony telehealth camera system, currently in use at over 270 medical and clinical facilities across Australia. Simple to set up and operate, the camera produces high quality video and audio, enabling unparalleled remote diagnosis and consultation.

 

The new telehealth camera system from Sony has been designed in close consultation with medical professionals who utilise a range of telehealth systems on a daily basis. The new model incorporates several improved features and benefits.

 

Main benefits of the new Sony telehealth camera system

·       Security and Privacy

The Sony telehealth camera utilises a proven Sony security network camera that allows only authorised users to access the system. This gives the healthcare professional at the patient’s side total control of the system and ensures privacy.

 

·       Cost effective and easy to install

As an integrated “all in one” solution, the Sony telehealth camera system greatly reduces installation time and overall cost.

 

·       Simplicity of use

The Sony telehealth camera system incorporates single button operation, making it easy for healthcare professionals to operate under any conditions. There is no additional training required for healthcare professionals at the patient’s side.

 

·       Powerful optical zoom and high quality image resolution

The Sony telehealth camera system has a powerful 36x optical zoom that allows the healthcare professional or specialist to easily and efficiently view the area of interest and effectively assist with diagnosis.

 

·       Versatile integration

The Sony telehealth camera system has been primarily designed to operate as a standalone system. It can also be easily integrated with existing videoconference equipment.

 

In addition to the new telehealth camera system, the Sony stand at Australian Healthcare Week will also be highlighting the company’s capabilities in mobile and modular healthcare solutions. This includes building vehicles that provide mobile preventive treatments (including mammography, TB and diabetic), mobile specialised treatments (including MRI, PET/CT, surgery, CT and Cath-Lab)and full mobile disaster management (including complete mobile hospitals). Sony will also have its patient touchscreen infotainment solution, on display for visitors to interact with as installed at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

 

Telehealth is one of the fastest growing areas in healthcare. With its focus on providing medical advice, health and medical education over distance, it plays an important role in critical and emergency healthcare today, especially in remote or rural areas.

 

For more information on the new Sony telehealth camera system go to: pro.sony.com.au/telehealth and pro.sony.co.nz/telehealth

 

For more information on Australian Healthcare Week go to: www.austhealthweek.com.au

 

About Sony Healthcare Solutions: As hospitals and medical facilities move towards higher technical requirements and connectivity, Sony’s expertise in the areas of imaging, recording and printing, as well as manufacturing a large range of AV and IT products enables its Healthcare Solutions Division to offer solutions in a variety of medical applications including:

·       HD and 3D image capture, recording and monitoring

·       LCD and OLED medical-graded monitors used in diagnostic and surgical applications

·       Telehealth solution using the Sony developed telehealth camera system for remote consultation

·       Patient Infotainment combining entertainment and clinical records at the patient bedside

 

Product Information: For further Sony Healthcare Solutions product information contact the Sony Healthcare group on +61 2 9887 0514 (Australia) or +64 9 361 8302 (NZ), email medical.au@ap.sony.comor go to: http://pro.sony.com.au/medical

 

About Sony: With a diverse portfolio of businesses across electronics, music, film, gaming and telecommunications, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the world’s largest technology and entertainment company. Sony Australia Limited and Sony New Zealand Limited are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Sony Corporation of Japan, a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Committed to producing innovative and quality electronic products, the range includes BRAVIA TVs, Cyber-shot digital cameras, Handycam camcorders, α digital SLR cameras, Walkman MP3 players as well as HD professional broadcast equipment. For more information on Sony Australia, visit www.sony.com.au or for New Zealand visit www.sony.co.nz