LG Electronics is accelerating its entry into the business-to-business (B2B) medical monitor market with the launch of a new diagnostic monitor that has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The company announced on August 12 that it has expanded its lineup of medical monitors with the release of the 40-inch diagnostic monitor (model 40HT513D) recently approved by the FDA.
The new monitor features a 21:9 aspect ratio curved IPS black panel with a resolution of 5120×2160. It delivers a total of 11 megapixels (MP), allowing users to perform tasks that previously required three 3-megapixel monitors on a single screen.
In medical settings, professionals often need to compare and analyze original and past images, such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), alongside electronic medical records (EMR). The traditional setup, which involves multiple monitors, can be cumbersome as medical staff must switch between screens, and the borders between monitors can disrupt image review.
To address this issue, LG Electronics has implemented a '3PBP (3 Picture By Picture)' feature that divides a single screen into three sections, allowing different image sources to be displayed simultaneously. This enables medical staff to compare multiple images at a glance without needing to switch screens, reducing eye movement and the disconnection between displays during the review process.
The usability of the new monitor has been validated in real medical environments. Professor Jeong Seung-eun, the head of the Department of Radiology at Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital and president of the Korean Society of Radiology, stated that after using the monitor for about seven weeks, "The bezel-less wide monitor allowed for more efficient viewing of multiple screens. There was no disconnection due to borders between screens, and the curved display provided a high-quality reading environment."
The monitor also includes features designed to enhance work efficiency. It has a built-in KVM switch that allows users to control two PCs with a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse, enabling seamless switching between PCs by simply moving the mouse cursor. Files can also be transferred between different PCs using a drag-and-drop method.
Significant attention has been given to image quality management, a critical aspect of medical monitors. The monitor is equipped with a detachable calibration sensor that precisely manages brightness and contrast. The sensor can be stored inside the monitor during regular use and taken out for calibration or performance measurement when needed.
In addition to hardware improvements, LG Electronics has enhanced software features that support medical image interpretation. The 'Focus View' mode highlights the area of interest for medical staff without requiring separate image magnification, while the 'Pathology Mode' adjusts resolution and color to provide clearer visibility of pathological structures, such as cells.
Hospitals can also manage multiple monitors simultaneously. Using LG's proprietary software, 'LG Calibration Studio Medical,' hospitals can conduct quality management tests according to various standards and remotely check results from a central server. If any anomalies are detected, notifications are sent to administrators for prompt action.
LG Electronics' expansion of its diagnostic monitor lineup is part of a strategy to target the medical field as a new B2B display market. Medical monitors require high resolution, color accuracy, and brightness and contrast management for precise image interpretation, distinguishing them from standard monitors. Additionally, diagnostic products must meet country-specific certifications and specialized functions for medical environments, enhancing their competitiveness.
The company plans to enhance its competitiveness in the related market by combining display technology with software tailored for medical settings. LG aims to provide comprehensive solutions that encompass everything from image interpretation to quality management, thereby expanding its B2B customer engagement.
Lee Chung-hwan, vice president of LG Electronics' Display Business Division, stated, "We will continue to strengthen our lineup of FDA-approved diagnostic monitors to provide differentiated customer experiences based on our overwhelming display technology in the B2B medical monitor sector."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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