TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– Reviews some of the improvements in image sensor technology that are yielding applications in the medical field.Design/methodology/approach– Discusses the characteristics and gives examples of cameras and imaging sensors used in endoscopy, microscopy, pharmaceutical label inspection and X‐radiography. Reviews some innovative camera‐based products for endoscopy, skin imaging and health monitoring.Findings– Improvements in camera resolution, miniaturisation and interfacing are widening the applications in medical imaging and enabling the development of some exciting new products addressing the needs of patients and medical staff.Originality/value– Identifies some suppliers of medical imaging devices and their applications.
VL  - 25
IS  - 4
SN  - 0260-2288
DO  - 10.1108/02602280510620079
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280510620079
AU  - Connolly Christine
ED  - GUEST SPECIALIST: Hunor Santha
PY  - 2005
Y1  - 2005/01/01
TI  - Imaging developments benefit medical applications
T2  - Sensor Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 246
EP  - 248
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -