Based on frequency of questions we compose the current FAQ list. If you need more or different information please feel free to contact us directly.

Artemis systems are "Apochromatic"...but what does Chromatic Abberation mean?

In optics, chromatic aberration (CA, also called achromatism or chromatic distortion) is a type of distortion in which there is a failure of a lens to focus all colors to the same convergence point. It occurs because lenses have a different refractive index for different wavelengths of light (the dispersion of the lens). The refractive index decreases with increasing wavelength.

Chromatic aberration manifests itself as "fringes" of color along boundaries that separate dark and bright parts of the image, because each color in the optical spectrum cannot be focused at a single common point. Since the focal length f of a lens is dependent on the refractive index n, different wavelengths of light will be focused on different positions.

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Why is absence of Chromatic Abberation important for Broadspectrum Vision Systems?

Because O2view's Artemis Systems are Broadspectrum (400 - 1000 nm) and in this way combining Color and Fluorescent Images, the influence of the Chromatic Abberation in these systems would be unacceptable. Only "Super Achromatic Systems" can deliver a combined sharp Image for Medical Purposes.

What does pixel to pixel alignment mean?

Pixel to pixel alignment of sensors means that every pixel of the sensor is looking at exactly the same place in the image. The maximum deviation we allow is a difference of 1/5 of the pixel size....meaning 1 micrometer. Currently we are the only company in the world manufacturing and delivering this level of accuracy (certified in qualification papers per camera). Because our positioning and gluing process does support this accuracy, your camera is for the lifetime suited to handle FIGS procedures as no other camera can.

Breaking news: O2view finishes ArteMIS handheld camera design ! All (pre-)Clinical research (Minimally invasive + Open surgery), can now be performed with one system. Camera system very well received at the EMIM 2011.

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December 2009: O2view has received the ISO-EN 13485 certification for Broadspectrum Intra Operative medical devices : Download EN ISO 13485 Certificate [496 KB]

Download the latest Artemis Application Customizer instruction: artemis-customizer.pdf [1.344 KB]

Download latest Technology Brochure: Artemis Technology explained [800 KB]