The Hoso-Bunka Foundation held the presentation ceremony for
the 28th HBF Prize Awards in Tokyo on June 20th, 2002. The awards
are a major annual event of the foundation.
Among four awards for technological development was that given
for the development of the Hi-Vision (HDTV) New Super-HARP Camera
by the NHK Science and Technical Research Laboratories, and
the several electrical companies.
This camera is characterized by a HARP Image Pickup Tube which
achieves higher sensitivity and picture quality. The camera
catches clear images even under a light of only 0.3 luxes, which
is equal to the moonlight level on the surface of the earth.
The camera with its innovative tube will be used not only for
reporting breaking news at night and TV science programs, but
also for a variety of non-broadcasting uses including medical
care, bio technology and many science fields.
For instance, in x-ray images of coronary arteries, conventional
angiography allows you to view only relatively thick arteries
of a diameter of 1 mm. But by employing the new Super-HARP technology,
you can take a detailed look at much finer vessels of 100 microns
or less in diameter.
The ability to observe microvascular changes should allow for
earlier diagnosis of heart problems, cancers, cerebrovascular
and other diseases. It will also aid in more precise treatments.
The HDTV New Super-Harp Camera is ultra-sensitive and of higher
picture quality. This camera will make a great contribution
in medical care and other science fields, as well as in the
broadcasting industry.
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