Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Key Innovations in Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Devices - Medical and Diagnostic Imaging TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE)- Medical and Diagnostic Imaging TOE" report to their offering.

In this issue of Medical and Diagnostic Imaging TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE), four medical imaging innovations are profiled, along with IP analyses, and a snapshot of the patent landscape. For each of the technologies - high-frequency ultrasound imaging, breast-specific magnetic resonance imaging, image-guided procedure, and elastography - patent filing trends and a list of key patents in the space are provided. Further, to capture innovation activity in the respective areas, innovations are profiled in each technology area.

Medical and Diagnostic Imaging TOE's mission is to analyze and report new and emerging technologies; advances in R&D, product development and regulatory matters specifically related to the areas of CT, MRI, NM, PET, Ultrasound and X-ray. In addition, relevant developments in fusion technologies, functional imaging technology, interventional cardiology and image guided surgery and healthcare IT related areas such as PACS, medical information storage, and disaster recovery/business continuance will also be covered.

Medical devices and imaging technology and innovation research covers cutting-edge global developments in medical devices and imaging sectors such as biosensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, microtechnologies, nanotechnologies, assistive technologies and imaging technologies and platforms.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Image-guided Procedures

- Innovation Spotlight: Hologic Inc.

- Image-Guided Surgery

2. Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging

- Innovation Spotlight: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

- Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

3. Ultra-high Frequency Ultrasound Imaging

- Innovation Spotlight: FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc.

- Ultra-high Frequency Ultrasound

4. Elastography

- Innovation Spotlight: Hitachi Aloka

- Elastography

- Industry Contacts

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9vdvm/analysis_of_key.