The
Institute's efforts focus on promoting the integration of all individuals,
including those with disabilities, into all aspects of school, work,
family, and community life. The Institute conducts research, training,
and education using a variety of strategies including distance learning
technologies.
Education and research efforts involve organizations
and individuals in all states, the Pacific Basin, Asia, South America
and Europe. Faculty and staff associated with the Institute are
uniquely prepared to promote the meaningful participation and productivity
of each member of our community. The Institute's mission is supported
through local, state, federal, and international efforts. http://www.interwork.sdsu.edu
SUNY’s
Telemedicine Program was launched in 1994 with the first ever
remote telepathology consult in Central New York and has successfully
grown over the years providing a multitude of telemedicine services
and specialty care to the rural communities. Telemedicine Services
is supported by the Department of Emergency Medicine and provides
the experiences of a Physician Director, a Program Manager and
a Technical Support Associate with a combined knowledge base of
the technology as it relates to clinical telemedicine, equipment,
peripherals and telecommunications. Upstate Medical University
has an ATM backbone infrastructure on campus that is under the
Information Management and Technology Department. www.upstate.edu/telemed/
AMD
Telemedicine, Inc. is the worldwide leading supplier of medical
devices and related peripherals used in telemedicine. With over
2000 installations in forty countries, AMD has the experience and
expertise to service all of your "connected" medical device
needs in a technologically complex world. Our staff is trained in
technologies such as network computing (Ethernets, extranets, LANs
and WANs), video conferencing and CODECS (all major suppliers),
telecom (copper - high and low bandwidth, wireless - terrestrial
and satellite), and the latest in device technologies. AMD provides
complete installation and technical support, and training and repair
services, worldwide. www.amdtelemedicine.com
In partnership with the San Diego Police Department, Shadow Bowl
organizers
at San Diego State University were given access to the to Qualcomm
Stadium,
Super Bowl XXXVII and components of the security plan. This unprecedented
access to Super Bowl, the NFL premier event, evolved the Shadow Bowl
exercise and into what, we believe, can be a starting point, or model, for
public safety in light of today's worldwide political atmosphere.
The San Diego Police Department's history of partnership with our local
business and now our local educational leaders, show how San Diego, its
business, law enforcement and now educational community have become the
leaders in public Safety planning.
Clear Channel Satellite Services located in Englewood, CO is a wholly
owned company of Clear Channel Communication Inc., NYSE: CCU,
headquartered in San Antonio, TX
Clear Channel Satellite Services provides digital audio and data satellite
distribution for the nation's top radio networks, sports teams, music
shows and syndicated programs. All C and Ku-band circuits are on multiple
satellites, delivery is via AMC-1, AMC-2, AMC-3, AMC-4, AMC-8, PAS 3, PAS
8, NSS 7, and SATMEX 5. Other satellite services include: WAN PROTECTION
SERVICES, (WAN PS) WAN CONNECT and WAN PDQ. WAN/PS provides automatic
backup connection for corporate data, voice and video network. Enabling
an alternate path for mission critical and highly valued digital transfer.
Utilizing satellite technology, WAN PS will restore network connection
within seconds without human intervention. WAN CONNECT provides a cost
effective satellite path for geographically diverse network connections to
the Internet backbone or a rooftop-to-rooftop private network, anywhere
terrestrial service is not available or not reliable. WAN PDQ facilitates
all the mentioned services via DSNG mobile communication Van or quick
deploy antennas and terminal equipment for emergencies or for interim or
permanent connectivity.
www.clearchannelsatellite.com
Medweb
has been providing distributed telemedicine solutions
since 1992 and holds the patent for web-based medical image viewing.
It's clinical information solutions are built upon public standards
such as DICOM, HL7 and Internet technologies. Medweb's robust
portfolio of reliable and secure products is designed to dramatically
improve the delivery of high-quality healthcare, reduce provider
costs, and increase profitability for medical care organizations.
Medweb solutions are in use by physicians, radiology groups, hospitals,
and universities around the world. www.medweb.com
Established
in Taunton, UK in 1995 TeleMedic Systems is a dynamic company
setting standards in the development and provision of affordable
and practical telemedicine solutions. During the development stage
of VitalLink 1200 various steps were encountered: In 1996 successful
live transmissions of vital signs from an aircraft to a Doctor
on the ground were carried out and in 1998 VitalLink was on board
the Virgin Challenger Around the World Balloon attempt as well
as utilized at the Mount Everest Base Camp for Emergency use during
the climbing season. www.telemedics.com
It
is our mission to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment
to excellence in all that we do. Our goal is to offer quality care
and programs that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations
and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible
manner. www.sharp.com
PointSource
Technologies, LLC is a leader in real time detection of pathogens
in the environment. Our detector system is under development and
is in a field test for the detection of microorganisms in potable
water. The product can be used to detect naturally occurring microorganisms
or to detect attacks by bioterrorists. www.pointsourcetech.com
MindTel
was established as a limited liability company (LLC) in Syracuse,
New York in May 1997 to commercialize intelligent communication
products for healthcare, education, and recreation. An initial
focus is the development of hardware and software products that
can be deployed cost effectively so that computer users with disabilities
can more effectively express themselves through the Internet and
the World Wide Web. The hardware products include sensors, transducers,
and computer interface modules; the associated NeatTools software
comprises a highly versatile visual programming environment for
interfacing hardware and software modules. Another focus for MindTel
is to develop Web-based educational software and low-cost science-exploration
kits for K-12 educational applications. MindTel is also actively
engaged in consulting activities in telemedicine and Web-based
communication systems. MindTel was formed under the auspices of
a) the CASE Center (Computer Applications and Software Engineering),
a New York State Center for Advanced Technology based at Syracuse
University. www.mindtel.com
Wave
Three develops software for real-time collaboration and communication
over computer networks. The Company’s initial product set,
TeraMedia®, is an industry leader in combining extensive collaboration
tools with integrated IP Voice and Video communications for Apple
Macintosh computers. The Session™ collaboration suite was
developed for the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems.
www.wave3software.com
MITAC
is a consortium comprised of partners from government, academic
institutions and industry that have a commercial interest in products
and technology related to telemedicine, medical informatics and
medical technology. www.meditac.com
RTI
is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative,
multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With
a worldwide staff of more than 2,050 people, RTI is active in health
and medicine, environmental protection, technology commercialization,
education, and decision support systems. Universities in North Carolina
founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and
centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park. For more information,
please visit www.rti.org
TANDBERG
is a leading global provider of collaborative communication solutions.
The company designs, develops and manufactures videoconferencing
systems and management software. TANDBERGs Architecture for the
Collaborative-Communications Enterprise (ACE) the industrys first
solution architecture that embraces open standards, promotes multi-vendor
interoperability, and leverages existing network infrastructure
allows customers to develop strategic, comprehensive and fully
integrated Web, voice and video collaborative solutions. www.tandbergusa.com
Denver
Health, formerly known as Denver General Hospital, integrates acute
hospital and emergency care with public and community health and
includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center, Denver ' s 911
emergency medical response system, Denver Health Paramedic Division,
10 family health centers, 13 school-based health clinics, the Rocky
Mountain Poison and Drug Center, NurseLine, Correctional Care, Denver
CARES, Denver Public Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, Rocky Mountain
Center for Medical Response to Terrorism, Mass Casualties and Epidemics
and the Denver Health Foundation. www.dha.org
Alion
Science and Technology is a 100% employee-owned research and development
company providing technology services to primarily high-level
defense and government agency customers. Building on more than
65 years of experience, Alion employee owners are experts in defense
operational support, information technology, wireless communication,
industrial solutions, explosive science, chemical technology,
and transport technology. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has
more than 1,600 employees at major offices and laboratories in
35 cities worldwide. www.alionscience.com
Global
Communications Solutions, Inc. (GCS), is a supplier of satellite,
wireless and terrestrial products and turnkey systems solutions
to U.S. and International, military, government and commercial enterprises.
GCS offers fully integrated telecommunications solutions with all
the necessary services for almost any communications requirement
no matter how big or small. GCS also offers complete line of satellite
communications products and systems, videoconferencing products
and systems, corporate and rural telephony cellular products and
systems, switching & radio products, and performs related research
and development. We also provide wide range of complete turnkey
communications services including space segment, leased turnkey
communications systems, installation & training, and operations
& maintenance. www.globalcoms.com
Founded
in 1998, LightPointe designs and manufactures carrier-class optical
transmission equipment using free-space optical technology that
delivers high-speed communications solutions to service providers
faster and more cost-effectively than traditional fiber-optic cable.
www.lightpointe.com
Established in 1986, MedAire offers
fully integrated health and security
solutions including remote medical emergency assistance services through
its
hospital-based, Global Response Center, as well as related training and
education programs, specialized resources such as medical and security
kits
and a network of international-standard medical clinics in Asia. MedAire
provides services to commercial airlines throughout the world, corporate
flight departments, government agencies, military, maritime operators, and
international business travelers and expatriates. MedAire can be found on
the Internet at www.medaire.com.
Rapid Epidemic Detection & Delineation/Multi-Matrix Assessment & Data,
located at the Virginia Bio-Technology Research Park, develops
environmental monitoring components and biosensors; our core technology is
based on the science of acrylate polymers, and our knowledge of polymer
behavior. Our components and sensors are developed to integrate into
existing technologies to form a rapid delineation response system to
identify, both quantitatively and qualitatively, pathogens and
contaminants that pose health hazards to human and animal populations, as
well as agricultural interest.
www.reddmmad.com
Founded in 1999, VivoMetrics is a privately held company that provides
continuous ambulatory monitoring products and services for the collection,
analysis and reporting of patient-specific physiologic data. The
company's offerings, based on proprietary, field-tested technologies,
have the potential to change the way clinical research is conducted and
medicine is practiced. On the Net:
www.vivometrics.com
The Telemedicine Center at East Carolina University demonstrated
telecommunications capability to the Biothreat Control and Command Center
during the Shadow Bowl readiness-drill. The Center used a Tandberg
videoconferencing system with state of the art encryption technology,
called Advanced Encryption Standard, for
security. The Tandberg system's video endpoints can detect and flag
attempts to gain unauthorized access. The ECU Telemedicine Center
at the Brody School of Medicine is at the forefront of reengineering
medical practice and education. The Center is maintaining and growing
active telemedicine services and distance education programs. Since our
inception in 1992, we have conducted nearly 8,000 telemedicine sessions in
32 clinical specialties, making ECU globally recognized as a leader in
telemedicine. Our network has also supported over 10,000 distance learning
and continuing medical education activities. The ECU Bridge provides
vital connections between points of need and global medical resources
utilizing POTS, ISDN, T-1, microwave, satellite, wireless and IP
technologies. Protocols are in place for connectivity to every site in the
database- including IP addresses, telecom capabilities, and hardware
descriptions.
www.telemed.med.ecu.edu
Telehealth Research and Development - East Carolina University
David Balch has recently been named the Director of Telehealth Research
and Development at East Carolina University. Prior to this
appointment, Mr. Balch served as the Director of the Telemedicine Center
and Director of the Center for Health Sciences Communication at East
Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North
Carolina. David started the Telemedicine Center at East Carolina
University (ECU) in 1991 and initiated the Telemedicine Project for the
North Carolina Information Highway in 1994. Since that time, he has led
an expert team in the development of several innovations in
telemedicine. ECU developed the first customized telemedicine space
(Telemedicine Practice Suite) for physicians, and a highly integrated
telemedicine network (The Bridge), which works in any telecom network in
the world. He was co-founder of Telemedicine Technologies Company and
led the development of the international Telemedicine Training Center at
ECU, which provides hands-on training in all aspects of telemedicine. He
is part of an external review team for NASA Telemedicine and NASA
Commercial Space Center. He worked with DARPA on the Strong Angel project
for RIMPAC 2000 and is currently working with a multidisciplinary team
developing biosensors and collaborative Web tools for next generation
telemedicine systems. Mr. Balch is principal co-investigator for a
$4.6 million contract with the National Library of Medicine/National
Institutes of Health to study biomedical applications over Next Generation
Internet. Mr. Balch has led the formation of the Global Telehealth
Resource Center to assist organizations in the delivery of medical aid
during humanitarian crisis. In addition, Mr. Balch is founder and
producer of the annual Distributed Medical Intelligence Conference. He
has 25 years experience in communications and media development and has
produced interactive educational programs and network television shows for
Nickelodeon, Showtime, and PBS. Mr. Balch is Board Member and Chair of
the Task Force for Homeland Security for the American Telemedicine
Association and a U. S. representative on the international G7/G8 working
group on Telehealth.
www.ecu.edu
SPAWAR
Systems Center San Diego
The Advanced Technology Transition Business Area of the Command and
Control Department of SSC, in collaboration with SDSU, Cal(IT)2, and
MindTel, supported the efforts of ShadowBowl 2003.
SPAWAR
Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR)
CEPAR's mission is to integrate the medical preparedness and response of
the
entire Johns Hopkins Institution, to ensure a robust operational
capability,
and to facilitate regional integration with City, State, Federal and
Military response agencies. Principal healthcare elements of The Johns
Hopkins Institution include 3 major hospitals, 21 off-site medical
practice
clinics throughout Maryland, the Home Care Group, and Schools of Medicine,
Nursing and Public Health. Additional goals include the development of a
planning and response model able to be adapted for other academic center
disaster response systems, and the development of an academic program in
medical disaster preparedness. The development of CEPAR is a
collaborative
effort between Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins University / Applied
Physics Laboratory.
www.hopkins-cepar.org
SUNREYES, Inc. is a leading visualization service provider and network
management firm. The company specializes in managing local centers and
in connecting these centers to a global network. The company provides
new ways for people to view designs, improve medical diagnostics, explore
geophysical data, and implement manufacturing systems and entertainment
systems.
The University of South Alabama Health System, from its beginning, has
played a central role in Mobile's medical history, and today continues
this long tradition of excellence in medical care. Comprised of the USA
Hospitals, and the private practice of academic physicians affiliated with
the USA College of Medicine, the USA Health System provides patients with
many unique and innovative services.
Mr. Carl Taylor, Interim Director for the University of South Alabama
Office of Emerging Health Technologies, was one of the leaders in the
organization and development of this project. Mr. Taylor was physically
located in San Diego during this mock exercise and managed each of the
seven
Telemedicine sites who participated across the U.S. Located on the campus
of the University of South Alabama OEHT Idea Labwas USA Trauma Surgeon,
Dr.
Richard Gonzalez. Dr. Gonzalez is the Director of Trauma Services and
Surgical Critical Care at the University of South Alabama Department of
Surgery. Dr. Gonzalez offered his medical expertise for patients who
participated in this event whom experienced a traumatic injury. Dr.
Gonzalez used WAVE3 Session Software, an Internet Application Software for
Telemedicine and provided live, real-time advice to the patient.
The Office of Telemedicine of the University of Virginia Health System
serves as the hub of a 40 site telehealth network in the Commonwealth of
Virginia, with additional connectivity to other domestic and international
telemedicine partners. Using a variety of telecommunications technologies
(primarily through H.323 and H.320 video protocols), we provide
consultative and educational services linking patients with U. Va
clinicians representing more than 25 specialties and subspecialties.
Services are provided on an elective or an emergency basis, both in real
time and in store and forward modes. We offer broadcast continuing medical
education programs for physicians and other health professionals. Since
1997, we have facilitated more than 5200 clinical encounters and thousands
of hours of health professional and patient education. For more
information, call 434-924-5470 or visit us at
www.telemed.virginia.edu
Walsh Analytics is an Operations Research-based company that applies
quantitative methods and processes to provide decision makers evaluation
and assessments of their operational processes. Quantitative methods
include process analysis and metrics development. For ShadowBowl, Walsh
Analytics provided the Concept of Operations, with Observations and
Lessons Learned.
CRI is a leading provider of rugged and repackaged Commercial Off the
Shelf (RCOTS) systems to defense, government, and industrial customers
worldwide. Our product line includes standard and custom designed systems
ranging from laptops to supercomputers, servers, storage systems,
displays, and peripherals. The MobilEye rugged mobile Tandberg video
conferencing system and the MobilNose fast gas chromatograph analysis
tool are ideal for first responders. Learn about CRI and its products at
www.rsi-cri.com.
Ambient Control Systems is an industry leader in the development and
deployment of battery-free uninterruptible power systems for remote sensor
networks. Ambient's patented energy management technology can power
remote sensors for over 20 years without batteries and with virtually no
maintenance under a wide range of severe environmental conditions
including extreme temperatures, pressure gradients and shock. Ambient's
proprietary photovoltaic technology harvests energy from a wide range of
light conditions and stores the energy in a robust, non-battery based
medium, such as supercaps or ultracaps. Ambient's energy management
technology can be integrated with a wide variety of sensor and
communication systems to provide for long-term, reliable operation.
Ambient recently launched its FireALERT system which detects oncoming
wildfires, communicates the GPS coordinates/address to a command station
or handheld device and can activate a suppression system of gel or foam
over a structure and its perimeter. The system has on-board processing to
minimize false alarms and is IP addressable for web enabled command and
control. Ambient is currently working with a number of Homeland Security
and Military organizations to deploy its technology for perimeter
security, early warning systems and persistent surveillance.
www.ambientalert.com
The
Institute's efforts focus on promoting the integration of all individuals,
including those with disabilities, into all aspects of school, work,
family, and community life. The Institute conducts research, training,
and education using a variety of strategies including distance learning
technologies. 
SUNY’s
Telemedicine Program was launched in 1994 with the first ever
remote telepathology consult in Central New York and has successfully
grown over the years providing a multitude of telemedicine services
and specialty care to the rural communities. Telemedicine Services
is supported by the Department of Emergency Medicine and provides
the experiences of a Physician Director, a Program Manager and
a Technical Support Associate with a combined knowledge base of
the technology as it relates to clinical telemedicine, equipment,
peripherals and telecommunications. Upstate Medical University
has an ATM backbone infrastructure on campus that is under the
Information Management and Technology Department.
AMD
Telemedicine, Inc. is the worldwide leading supplier of medical
devices and related peripherals used in telemedicine. With over
2000 installations in forty countries, AMD has the experience and
expertise to service all of your "connected" medical device
needs in a technologically complex world. Our staff is trained in
technologies such as network computing (Ethernets, extranets, LANs
and WANs), video conferencing and CODECS (all major suppliers),
telecom (copper - high and low bandwidth, wireless - terrestrial
and satellite), and the latest in device technologies. AMD provides
complete installation and technical support, and training and repair
services, worldwide. 
In partnership with the San Diego Police Department, Shadow Bowl
organizers
at San Diego State University were given access to the to Qualcomm
Stadium,
Super Bowl XXXVII and components of the security plan. This unprecedented
access to Super Bowl, the NFL premier event, evolved the Shadow Bowl
exercise and into what, we believe, can be a starting point, or model, for
public safety in light of today's worldwide political atmosphere.
Medweb
has been providing distributed telemedicine solutions
since 1992 and holds the patent for web-based medical image viewing.
It's clinical information solutions are built upon public standards
such as DICOM, HL7 and Internet technologies. Medweb's robust
portfolio of reliable and secure products is designed to dramatically
improve the delivery of high-quality healthcare, reduce provider
costs, and increase profitability for medical care organizations.
Medweb solutions are in use by physicians, radiology groups, hospitals,
and universities around the world. 
Established
in Taunton, UK in 1995 TeleMedic Systems is a dynamic company
setting standards in the development and provision of affordable
and practical telemedicine solutions. During the development stage
of VitalLink 1200 various steps were encountered: In 1996 successful
live transmissions of vital signs from an aircraft to a Doctor
on the ground were carried out and in 1998 VitalLink was on board
the Virgin Challenger Around the World Balloon attempt as well
as utilized at the Mount Everest Base Camp for Emergency use during
the climbing season. 
It
is our mission to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment
to excellence in all that we do. Our goal is to offer quality care
and programs that set community standards, exceed patients' expectations
and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible
manner.
PointSource
Technologies, LLC is a leader in real time detection of pathogens
in the environment. Our detector system is under development and
is in a field test for the detection of microorganisms in potable
water. The product can be used to detect naturally occurring microorganisms
or to detect attacks by bioterrorists.
MindTel
was established as a limited liability company (LLC) in Syracuse,
New York in May 1997 to commercialize intelligent communication
products for healthcare, education, and recreation. An initial
focus is the development of hardware and software products that
can be deployed cost effectively so that computer users with disabilities
can more effectively express themselves through the Internet and
the World Wide Web. The hardware products include sensors, transducers,
and computer interface modules; the associated NeatTools software
comprises a highly versatile visual programming environment for
interfacing hardware and software modules. Another focus for MindTel
is to develop Web-based educational software and low-cost science-exploration
kits for K-12 educational applications. MindTel is also actively
engaged in consulting activities in telemedicine and Web-based
communication systems. MindTel was formed under the auspices of
a) the CASE Center (Computer Applications and Software Engineering),
a New York State Center for Advanced Technology based at Syracuse
University.
Wave
Three develops software for real-time collaboration and communication
over computer networks. The Company’s initial product set,
TeraMedia®, is an industry leader in combining extensive collaboration
tools with integrated IP Voice and Video communications for Apple
Macintosh computers. The Session™ collaboration suite was
developed for the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems.
MITAC
is a consortium comprised of partners from government, academic
institutions and industry that have a commercial interest in products
and technology related to telemedicine, medical informatics and
medical technology.
RTI
is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative,
multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With
a worldwide staff of more than 2,050 people, RTI is active in health
and medicine, environmental protection, technology commercialization,
education, and decision support systems. Universities in North Carolina
founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and
centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park. For more information,
please visit 
TANDBERG
is a leading global provider of collaborative communication solutions.
The company designs, develops and manufactures videoconferencing
systems and management software. TANDBERGs Architecture for the
Collaborative-Communications Enterprise (ACE) the industrys first
solution architecture that embraces open standards, promotes multi-vendor
interoperability, and leverages existing network infrastructure
allows customers to develop strategic, comprehensive and fully
integrated Web, voice and video collaborative solutions.
Denver
Health, formerly known as Denver General Hospital, integrates acute
hospital and emergency care with public and community health and
includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Trauma Center, Denver ' s 911
emergency medical response system, Denver Health Paramedic Division,
10 family health centers, 13 school-based health clinics, the Rocky
Mountain Poison and Drug Center, NurseLine, Correctional Care, Denver
CARES, Denver Public Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, Rocky Mountain
Center for Medical Response to Terrorism, Mass Casualties and Epidemics
and the Denver Health Foundation. 
Alion
Science and Technology is a 100% employee-owned research and development
company providing technology services to primarily high-level
defense and government agency customers. Building on more than
65 years of experience, Alion employee owners are experts in defense
operational support, information technology, wireless communication,
industrial solutions, explosive science, chemical technology,
and transport technology. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has
more than 1,600 employees at major offices and laboratories in
35 cities worldwide.
Global
Communications Solutions, Inc. (GCS), is a supplier of satellite,
wireless and terrestrial products and turnkey systems solutions
to U.S. and International, military, government and commercial enterprises.
GCS offers fully integrated telecommunications solutions with all
the necessary services for almost any communications requirement
no matter how big or small. GCS also offers complete line of satellite
communications products and systems, videoconferencing products
and systems, corporate and rural telephony cellular products and
systems, switching & radio products, and performs related research
and development. We also provide wide range of complete turnkey
communications services including space segment, leased turnkey
communications systems, installation & training, and operations
& maintenance. 
Founded
in 1998, LightPointe designs and manufactures carrier-class optical
transmission equipment using free-space optical technology that
delivers high-speed communications solutions to service providers
faster and more cost-effectively than traditional fiber-optic cable.
Established in 1986, MedAire offers
fully integrated health and security
solutions including remote medical emergency assistance services through
its
hospital-based, Global Response Center, as well as related training and
education programs, specialized resources such as medical and security
kits
and a network of international-standard medical clinics in Asia. MedAire
provides services to commercial airlines throughout the world, corporate
flight departments, government agencies, military, maritime operators, and
international business travelers and expatriates. MedAire can be found on
the Internet at 
Rapid Epidemic Detection & Delineation/Multi-Matrix Assessment & Data,
located at the Virginia Bio-Technology Research Park, develops
environmental monitoring components and biosensors; our core technology is
based on the science of acrylate polymers, and our knowledge of polymer
behavior. Our components and sensors are developed to integrate into
existing technologies to form a rapid delineation response system to
identify, both quantitatively and qualitatively, pathogens and
contaminants that pose health hazards to human and animal populations, as
well as agricultural interest.
Founded in 1999, VivoMetrics is a privately held company that provides
continuous ambulatory monitoring products and services for the collection,
analysis and reporting of patient-specific physiologic data. The
company's offerings, based on proprietary, field-tested technologies,
have the potential to change the way clinical research is conducted and
medicine is practiced. On the Net:
Telehealth Research and Development - East Carolina University
SPAWAR
Systems Center San Diego
Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR)
SUNREYES, Inc. is a leading visualization service provider and network
management firm. The company specializes in managing local centers and
in connecting these centers to a global network. The company provides
new ways for people to view designs, improve medical diagnostics, explore
geophysical data, and implement manufacturing systems and entertainment
systems.
The University of South Alabama Health System, from its beginning, has
played a central role in Mobile's medical history, and today continues
this long tradition of excellence in medical care. Comprised of the USA
Hospitals, and the private practice of academic physicians affiliated with
the USA College of Medicine, the USA Health System provides patients with
many unique and innovative services.
The Office of Telemedicine of the University of Virginia Health System
serves as the hub of a 40 site telehealth network in the Commonwealth of
Virginia, with additional connectivity to other domestic and international
telemedicine partners. Using a variety of telecommunications technologies
(primarily through H.323 and H.320 video protocols), we provide
consultative and educational services linking patients with U. Va
clinicians representing more than 25 specialties and subspecialties.
Services are provided on an elective or an emergency basis, both in real
time and in store and forward modes. We offer broadcast continuing medical
education programs for physicians and other health professionals. Since
1997, we have facilitated more than 5200 clinical encounters and thousands
of hours of health professional and patient education. For more
information, call 434-924-5470 or visit us at
Walsh Analytics is an Operations Research-based company that applies
quantitative methods and processes to provide decision makers evaluation
and assessments of their operational processes. Quantitative methods
include process analysis and metrics development. For ShadowBowl, Walsh
Analytics provided the Concept of Operations, with Observations and
Lessons Learned.
CRI is a leading provider of rugged and repackaged Commercial Off the
Shelf (RCOTS) systems to defense, government, and industrial customers
worldwide. Our product line includes standard and custom designed systems
ranging from laptops to supercomputers, servers, storage systems,
displays, and peripherals. The MobilEye rugged mobile Tandberg video
conferencing system and the MobilNose fast gas chromatograph analysis
tool are ideal for first responders. Learn about CRI and its products at
Ambient Control Systems is an industry leader in the development and
deployment of battery-free uninterruptible power systems for remote sensor
networks. Ambient's patented energy management technology can power
remote sensors for over 20 years without batteries and with virtually no
maintenance under a wide range of severe environmental conditions
including extreme temperatures, pressure gradients and shock. Ambient's
proprietary photovoltaic technology harvests energy from a wide range of
light conditions and stores the energy in a robust, non-battery based
medium, such as supercaps or ultracaps. Ambient's energy management
technology can be integrated with a wide variety of sensor and
communication systems to provide for long-term, reliable operation.
Ambient recently launched its FireALERT system which detects oncoming
wildfires, communicates the GPS coordinates/address to a command station
or handheld device and can activate a suppression system of gel or foam
over a structure and its perimeter. The system has on-board processing to
minimize false alarms and is IP addressable for web enabled command and
control. Ambient is currently working with a number of Homeland Security
and Military organizations to deploy its technology for perimeter
security, early warning systems and persistent surveillance.