The group's principal activity is to develop and market soft tissue ultrasound scanner that is used for wound care and other medical applications. Ultrasound scanner produces an image of the skin and underlying tissue. These images can be printed, stored as bitmap files or e-mailed to an off-site diagnostic center for interpretation or archiving. The scanner system is comprised of a desktop PC like housing, which includes a proprietary board, a separate monitor, keyboard and interchangeable hand-held probes. The scanner technology has applications in wound detection, burn assessment, product testing, dermatology and women's health. The group takes patents in the United States, Australia and South Africa.
