Antares

SONOLINE
StellarPlus TM
Performance Package
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Technology Evolution

High
Driven by medical profession
Functionality
Low

Large Miniaturization Small

Driven by computer industry
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Size & Functionality in Ultrasound Systems

Smaller, Highly Portable
 Upgradeability
 Functionality
 Image Quality

Large, Less Portable Small, Extreme Portability

 Upgradeability  Upgradeability
 Functionality  Functionality
 Image Quality  Image Quality
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High-Density Design

 Highly Integrated – Lower Power Consumption

 Shorter Signal Paths – Higher Processing Speeds
 Fewer Interconnections – Increased Reliability
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SONOLINE Antares
New Level of
Expandable
Detail, Spatial
Array of
and Contrast
Performance
Resolution
Advances

Enhance Maximize
Productivity Ergonomic
Comfort

Technology Foundations
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Diagnostic Precision

The Power of Confidence

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Diagnostic Precision

 Precision Up-Sampling
 Maximum Information Signal Acquisition
(MISA) Beamformation
 GigaProcessing Technology
 Core Acoustic Performance
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Precision Up-Sampling

RF Signal
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Precision Up-Sampling

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Amplitude Sampling

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Time Sampling

RF Digitization
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Precision Up-Sampling

Digital Photocopy
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Precision Up-Sampling
Amplitude Sampling

Conventional Sampling
Time Sampling
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Maximum Information
Signal Acquisition
- MISA Beamformation
 High-Density Active Aperture
 Channel-per-Signal Architecture

Extract the Maximum

Ultrasound Information
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MISA Beamformation –
High-Density Active Aperture

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L=35mm L=35mm

Conventional Active Aperture High-Density Active Aperture

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MISA Beamformation –
Channel-per-Signal Architecture
Multiplex
ing

2*N Signals N
System
Channels

Conventional Architecture
Multiple Signals per Channel
2*N Signals

2*N
System
Channels

Channel-per-Signal Architecture
One-to-One Channel-per-Signal Matching
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GigaProcessing Technology

 Intelligent/Adaptive Digital Algorithms

 Cutting Edge Hardware and Software
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Precision Up-Sampling,
MISA Beamformation and
GigaProcessing Technology

• Purer Signal

• Superb Contrast and Spatial Resolution

• Higher Frame Rates
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Core Acoustic Performance

• New Generation Multi-D™ Array Transducers
• Wideband MultiHertz® Multiple Frequency
Imaging
• Virtual Format Imaging
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Multi-D Array
™

TransducerTechnology

Beamformation Along Elevation Plane

 Precise Slice Thickness Control
 Exceptional Near-, Mid- and Far- Field
Detail and Contrast Resolution.
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New Generation
Multi-D Array
™

TransducerTechnology
 Advanced Composite Ceramics
 New Matching-Layer Materials
 Sophisticated Switching Circuits

• Higher Bandwidth
• Deeper Penetration
• Reduced Reverberation Artifacts
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Wideband MultiHertz®
Multiple Frequency Imaging
B-Mode CD Spectral Harmonic
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Virtual Format Imaging

Expand Structural Information

 Steer Image
 Expand Image to Trapezoid Format
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Virtual Format Imaging

Steer Right
Linear
Steer Left
Trapezoid
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TEQ
The Technology Migration
Sequoia
to
Antares
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Technology Migration
Antares Release 2.0

Tissue Equalization Technology

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Patient files

DIMAQ-IP Functionality
Review studies

•Fast compression & decompression

•Fast transmission of patient files

Removable Media

Connectivity: Embedded DICOM format

PACS,
KinetDx, Crescendo™ MultiDimensional
USB Port Image Processor
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Antares System Strengths - Radiology

 Excellent imaging and Doppler performance meet or
exceed all clinical requirements
 Acoustic innovation (VFX13-5, CH6-2, PH4-1)
 Advanced image processing technologies
 Computer processing power

For Internal Use Only

Multi-D Array Transducer Hanafy Lens
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Antares System Strengths

 SieScape™ and Color* SieScape™ panoramic imaging

 Virtual format imaging to extend field-of-view on all linear

transducers

*Color SieScape imaging is not yet commercially available

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Antares System Strengths - OB/Gyn

 Unsurpassed imaging and Doppler performance for a
complete and confident diagnosis
 Acoustic innovation (CH6-2, PH4-1, VFX9-4)
 Advanced image processing technologies
 Computer processing power

Multi-D Array Transducer Hanafy Lens

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Antares System Strengths

 SieScape™ and Color* SieScape™ panoramic imaging

 Virtual format imaging to extend field-of-view on all linear

transducers

*Color SieScape imaging is not yet commercially available

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Antares System Strengths - Vascular

 Unsurpassed 2D imaging and color and spectral Doppler
performance in one system for a complete and confident
diagnosis
 Acoustic innovation (VFX9-4, PH4-1)
 Advanced image processing technologies
 Computer processing power

Palmar Arteries
For Internal Use Only
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Diagnostic Precision – Standard Features

 Tissue harmonic imaging for all transducers
 Improves contrast resolution with reduced noise and clutter
 Increased penetration for CH6-2 and PH4-1 transducers
 Extends clinical utility for most common applications
 Increased velocity scales for duplex Doppler
 Allows more accurate measurement of high velocity flow

Tissue Harmonic Imaging

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Diagnostic Precision – Available Options

 SieClear™ multi-view spatial compounding*
 Enhances contrast resolution and improves border detection
 Reduces artifacts
 Supports all imaging modes including color Doppler and
Tissue Harmonic Imaging
 Available on all linear and curved array transducers to
address a broad range of applications
*SieClear compounding is not yet commercially available

SieClear compounding
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Diagnostic Precision– Available Options

 TEQ™ ultrasound technology*
 Reduces time spent optimizing the image
 Allows sonographer to focus on patient
 Improves consistency and quality of exam
 Technology migrated from ACUSON Sequoia™ ultrasound
system
*TEQ technology is not yet commercially available

TEQ™ ultrasound technology

PosteriorTEQ™Non-uniform
tibial ultrasound
vein gaintechnology
with uniform setting
gain setting
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Diagnostic Precision – Available Options

 P10-4 neonatal transducer*
 Optimized for neonatal head and pediatric abdominal imaging
 13mm footprint for easy access
 Ergonomically optimized microCase™ transducer
miniaturization technology with SupleFlex™ transducer cable
for patient and operator comfort
*The P10-4 is not yet commercially available
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DIMAQ-IP – Available Options

 3-Scape™ real-time 3D imaging*
 View imaging planes not accessible with routine techniques
 Surface rendering and multiplanar reformatting
 Qualitative volume rendering
 Available in 2D and Power Doppler
 Real-time manipulation of the 3D volume set
*3-Scape imaging is not yet commercially available

3-Scape™ Real-Time 3D Imaging

Carotid Artery
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4D
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Future Antares System Developments

NEW fourSight™ 4D imaging technology*
3D/4D imaging without any compromise in 2D image
quality
*fourSight 4D imaging is available for sale but not yet available for delivery

For Internal Use Only

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New Advanced 3D Transducer!

Solid State Drive – Unique to Siemens

 High speed volume acquisition

 Solid State drive technology
– reliable, low vibration
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MultiHertz 4D Transducers: Ergonomics*

 Lighter
 Smaller
BEST
 Ergonomic
 Faster

*SMS designafairs
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Fish at 8 volumes/s on Antares

C Plane
Full volume rendering view

Acquisition Plane

Sagittal Plane

4D orientation marker, unique to Siemens

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Baby hand at 8 volumes/sec on Antares

VOI volume rendering, Hand and Fingers

Display unique to Siemens to facilitate Baby face rendering

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Baby yawning – real time on Antares

*Investigational; Not Commercially Available

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DIMAQ-IP – Available Options

 Color SieScape™ panoramic imaging*
 Adds power Doppler flow information to extended field-of-
view imaging
 Provides more complete presentation of tissue and
vascularity
 Aids in orientation and display of vascular anatomy
 50% improvement in computational speed
*Color SieScape imaging is not yet commercially available
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ErgoDynamic Design – Standard Features

 Reduction in keystrokes for multiple functions helps to

reduce repetitive stress injury
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StellarPlus Performance Package

Providing significant advancements in

image quality, workflow and
connectivity and the foundation for
advanced image processing
technologies.
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Workflow Control

Simply Smarter Operation

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User Interface Evolution

syngo®
On-Board Help
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User Interface Evolution

Another Trend -
One Borrow
Philosophy
PC -
Keyboard
Key Elements
Newfor Every
solution:
Function
syngo
Integrate Display,
Operator & Controls
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syngo Unites Operator Interaction with the

Control Panel and the Display

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- Clear Data Structure
- Intuitive Functionality
- Logical Operation
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syngo
 Anticipates Exam Step Sequences
 Adapts to the Workflow
 Reduced Operator Training
 All syngo-speaking systems operate the same

What Windows® did to Computer User Interface,

syngo will do for Medical Imaging
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On-Board Help
 Tool Tips
 Access to eManual
- On-Board User Guide
 Remote
Diagnostics
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ErgoDynamic Design

Form Follows Function

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Workflow Control – Standard Features*

 New Programmable Annotation feature
 User customizable to meet specific needs and save time
 Addition of annotations, measurements and pictograms for:
 Fetal echo, neonatal head, pediatric, pelvic, penile, prostate
 Improved measurement labeling
 Automatic calculation of ICA/CCA
 Automatic hard disk management
 User customizable to delete exams after print or archive
 Twelve-time reduction in time to CD archive
 Control panel overlay
 For easy training

*These new features are not yet commercially available.

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Easy Access Environment

Improved Mobility
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ErgoDynamic Design
Allows the Operator to
Minimize Repetitive
Movements in the two
Primary Work-Zones:

Extended Reach
Work-Zone
Natural Reach
Work-Zone
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Easy Access Environment –

System
 Proper workstation-operator-
patient relationship
 Standing-sitting heights
 Tilt & swivel monitor
 Footrest
 Reduced Heat & Noise
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Easy Access Environment –

Control Panel

Re-Positional Wrist
Support HomeBase Layout
Operator
Height
Adjust

Proper Control Position and Hand Support

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Easy Access Environment –

Transducers
 Reduce Weight and Strain
 microCase™ Transducers
 SuppleFlex Transducer Cables
 Easy Access Transducer Ports
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Improved Mobility

 Micropositioning
 Easy to Maneuver
 Central Braking System
 Small Footprint
 Lightweight
 Easy to see over during
transport
ErgoDynamic Design
Focuses on the Operator
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SONOLIN
Antares
User Interface
MISA Evolution
Beamformation
Easy
Image
A New Access
and Environment
Data
Dimension
GigaProcessing Management
in Ultrasound
syngoTechnology
Improved
Image
Core Acoustic
On-Board
Mobility
Processing
Performance
Help
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Siemens Medical
Solutions that help
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Normal Kidney
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30 Week Fetus
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1 cm

Palmar Tendon and Arteries - Transverse

VFX 13-5
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Abnormal Carotid Bulb

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Liver Lesion with CT

Acquired at National University Hospital - Singapore

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Liver Metastasis
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Renal Power Doppler

Acquired at National University Hospital - Singapore

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16 Week Fetal Kidney

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Breast Mass
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Breast Mass

Power Mode
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Breast Fibroadenoma and Fibrometaplasia

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Breast Fibroadenoma
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Thick-walled Gallbladder
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16 Week Fetal Vasculature

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Renal Calculus
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ICA Stenosis
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Testicular Lymphoma

SieScape® Panoramic Imaging

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ICA Stenosis
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Breast Mass
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Complex Thyroid Mass

Virtual Format Imaging

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Gallbladder Stones & Sludge

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CFV and Saphenous Clot

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Fetal Four Chamber Heart

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Pyelonephrosis
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Breast Mass

SieScape® Panoramic Imaging

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16 Week Fetal Bowel-Liver-Lung

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Calcified Liver Abscess

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Carotid Artery with Intimal Thickening

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Normal Kidney

Power Mode
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Liver Adenoma

Virtual Format Imaging

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Testicular Mass
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Jugular Vein Valve

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Testicular Edema
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Testicular Flow
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22 Week Fetus – Limb Vasculature

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Complex Thyroid Mass

SieScape® Panoramic Imaging

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Testicular Lymphoma
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Calf Muscles
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Thyroid Mass
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Thryoid Nodule
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Biopsy Proven Breast Fibrometaplasia

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Adnexal Scrotal Mass

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2nd Trimester Fetal Spine

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Sagittal Uterus
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Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst

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Sagittal Thyroid

Virtual Format Imaging

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Siemens Medical
Solutions that help