The long-term objective of the Pandora project is to provide radiology departments with a quick and economical way of producing diagnostic films of very high image quality which are archivally. permanent and which are viewable by transmitted light in color or black-and- white, using innovative proprietary technology. The combination of characteristics of the Pandora system will make it particularly attractive in radiology departments of small hospitals and clinics.
The specific aim of this phase of the project is to take the Pandora system from the proof-of-concept stage, where it is now, to the stage where field test models are built and placed for clinical tests. To do that, the project will be taken through the product development steps of detailed product definition, system design, construction of laboratory prototype apparatus, product design engineering, and construction of product-like field test models. In field tests, the objectives will be determination of clinical adequacy, observation of changes in clinical activities owing to the new capabilities which the Pandora system will provide, and demonstration of commercial viability by showing clinical utility and professional acceptance.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
2R44CA052314-02
Application #
3506787
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SSS (B5))
Project Start
1990-08-01
Project End
1995-02-28
Budget Start
1993-03-15
Budget End
1994-02-28
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Opton, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Boulder
State
CO
Country
United States
Zip Code
80303