U-Systems, Inc. Announces Technology Licensing Agreement with Siemens Healthcare

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- U-Systems, Inc., the innovative leader in dedicated breast ultrasound systems, today announced a technology licensing agreement with the Ultrasound Business Unit of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Mountain View, California. The U-Systems' somo-VIEWer(TM)* advanced workstation for Automated Breast Ultrasound has been licensed for use with Siemens' ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS)** recently introduced at RSNA 2008. This will allow physicians to obtain the comprehensive 3D view of the breast volume which features U-Systems' intuitive anatomical coronal plane not available with conventional ultrasound systems.

"This license agreement will increase the adoption of Automated Breast Ultrasound systems for women's healthcare clinics wanting the most advanced imaging technologies," said Ron Ho, President and CEO of U-Systems. "Women's healthcare and breast imaging is strategic to both U-Systems and Siemens. We see significant advantages in leveraging Siemens' marketing and ultrasound expertise with our advanced development competencies and look forward to this partnership."

source: Marketwatch