Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) - Technology Assessment

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Segmentation
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Technology Overview
  • Introduction to NIRS
  • Key Application Areas and Terminology

2 TECHNOLOGY FACTOR ADOPTION ANALYSIS

• Technology Primer
  • Moisture Analysis
  • Measurement of Tissue Oxygenation
  • Optical Topography
  • Diffuse Optical Imaging (DOI)
• Technology Trends
  • Varied Medical Applications
  • Analysis of Food Quality
  • Using NIR Dyes
• Technology Drivers and Barriers
  • Drivers of NIRS Technology
  • Challenges Faced by NIRS Technology
  • Disadvantages of Other Imaging Techniques and Key Considerations

3 TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

• Technology Innovations in the Corporate Sector
  • Innovative Fixed Filter Design for NIR Sensors--USA
  • Novel Surface Mapping System from Hitachi--Japan
  • Tissue Oxygenation Monitor for Trauma Patients--USA
  • Monitoring Changes in Regional Blood Oxygen Saturation--USA
  • Reusable Sensors Keep Operating Costs Down--Japan
  • TechEn' s Innovative Real-Time NIRS Systems--USA
  • Using Absolute Cerebral Oximetry During Surgery-USA
  • Helping Companies Better Utilize NIRS Technology--Canada
  • Using NIRS to Measure Pulp Brightness and Lignin Content--USA
  • Comprehensive Environment for Imaging Data Analysis--USA
• Technology Innovations in Universities and Academia
  • Using NIRS Data to Model Human Brain Function-USA
  • Obtaining Neurofeedback to Improve Human Cognitive Performance--Austria
  • Assessing Brain Development in Infants--USA
  • Novel Imaging Tool to Detect Breast Cancer--USA
  • Using NIRS for Skin Research--USA
  • Discovering a Neural Signature of Bilingualism--USA
  • Assessing Speech Perception and Language Development in Infants--USA
  • Measuring Brain Oxygen During Heart Surgery--USA
  • Bioanalytical Applications of NIR Dyes--USA
  • Scientists Develop an NIRS Data Acquisition Device--China
  • Assessing Fruit Quality with NIRS--Australia

4 IMPORTANT PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS

• Patents
  • Industry Patents
  • Academia Patents
• Key Industry Participants
  • Corporate Contacts
  • Academic Contacts

5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Number of Hospitals (2002-2012)
  • Number of Hospital Beds (2002-2012)
  • Government Healthcare Expenditure (2002-2012)
  • Private Healthcare Expenditure (2002-2012)
  • Number of Nurses (2002-2012)