ROBUST GOGGLES FOR ALL-ROUND BETTER VIEW

BUG (BCF Universal Goggles) are available in three versions:

  • BUG ultrasound goggles
  • Mono BUG ultrasound goggles
  • LCD BUG ultrasound goggles

The BUG and Mono BUG versions use the latest OLED technology to deliver the highest quality image.

Mono BUG has been specifically designed for the small number of people who have difficulties seeing a single image with a binocular design. Mono BUG is available with optic for the left or right eye.

The LCD BUG uses LCD technology. The new LCD BUGs are more affordable and provide a softer, more familiar image.

The LCD BUG has a softer image which I prefer.  They give more differentiation of echogenic grading allowing more detail to be seen.  When I first used them I thought they were going to be more expensive but to get a better image at a lower price I was astonished.

John Dawson, Willows Veterinary Group, Cheshire
July 2010

 

Benefits

Designed specifically for use with Easi-Scan and Duo-Scan , portable ultrasound scanners, BCF Universal Goggles (BUG) set a new standard in viewing musculoskeletal and fertility ultrasound  images from cows, horses, sheep, deer and goats. Rugged and reliable, BUG devices combine unprecedented display performance with excellent peripheral vision, providing an all-round better view.

IMPROVED VIEWING
BUG devices allow you to see the ultrasound image right in front of your eyes. Versions are available for binocular and monocular viewing. BUG devices have high contrast and brightness that has been optimized for the grey scale imaging of an ultrasound scanner.

INCREASED SAFETY
BUG devices sit on your head in a way that allows you to keep your peripheral vision while scanning. This allows you to be aware of what is going on with the animal and your surroundings, which minimises the risk of you being hurt while scanning.

ROBUST
Designed for use in the field, BUG devices are tough and reliable. As well as being dust and splash-proof (IP65 sealed) they can also be used over a wide temperature range.

COMFORT
BUG devices are lightweight and headband mounted which means they can be worn for long periods of time without causing strain. The headband is very flexible and easily adjusted for different users. The side pivot allows the eye pieces to be adjusted up and down for different users or while you are not scanning.

May I take this opportunity to congratulate BCF on the new BUG. When I used them for the first time, my initial reaction was WOW! They are superb. The clarity of imaging is outstanding but what is amazing is their clarity even in bright sunlight. They are so light and comfortable and are a joy to use. The arrival of the bugs has been like a breath of fresh air

Richard Wakefield
Nov'09

The goggles give crisp, superior image and a fantastic resolution. They are very comfortable to wear with no safety issues.

Charles Marwood, BVM & S, MRCVS, Clyde Veterinary Group, Scotland

Using technology which seems to genuinely have been designed with cattle farm conditions in mind, rather than medical compromises is a real bonus. The options now available with the high resolution 'BUGS' goggles have moved bovine ultrasound on a step. However, more than anything, I have been refreshed by a company which seems to remember that good service is paramount in a challenging economic climate. Time always seems to be short in cattle practice and a helpful voice at the end of the phone to sort problems out promptly has been impressive.

Jonathan M E Statham  MA VetMB CertCHP MRCVS
Date: Jan 09

 

Specifications

 

BUG

Mono BUG

LCD BUG

Display size

12.78 mm x 9 mm

12.78 mm x 9 mm

4.8 mm X 3.6 mm

Pixel resolution

SVGA 800x600

SVGA 800x600

QVGA 320 X 240

Luminance

850cd/m2

850cd/m2

180cd / m2

Contrast Ratio

> 300:1

> 300:1

70:1

Temperature range

-40F to +131F/

 -40ºC to +40ºC

-40F to +131F          

-40ºC to +40ºC

+14F to +104F

-10ºC to +40ºC

Weight

230g/0.6 lb

230g/0.6 lb

230g/ 0.6 lb

Enclosure (IP65 sealed)

YES

YES

YES

Configuration

Binocular

Monocular, left or right eye versions

Binocular

OLED technology

YES

YES

NO

Scanner compatibility

Easi-Scan, Duo-Scan

Easi-Scan, Duo-Scan

Easi-Scan, Duo-Scan

BCF Technology is the market leader in the in the development and production of “real time” ultrasound pregnancy scanners for most animal species. One of the main benefits of BCF’s scanners is versatility and ergonomics of viewing devices. BCF have now developed a full range of viewing devices.

Technology explained

Luminance describes how bright the image is. The higher the number of candela per squre meter (cd/m2) the brighter the image.

Contract ration shows the difference between black and white, the larger the contract ratio the more defined the image and better differentiation between grey shades.

Enclosure IP65 sealed allows you to use the imaging equipment in dusty and wet environment.

OLED Technology used in Mono BUG and BUG. OLED technology, used in some BUGs, gives a brighter, sharper image. These drain far less power and are a much greener technology. Each element of the display emits light rather than acting as a shutter of external light source. It is based in bioluminescence, the natural chemical reaction that occurs when a firefly glows or deep-sea fish give off coloured light.

Think of OLED display as a techno-sandwich. An organic compound made of carbon provides the filling, and the two conductors are the bread. When electricity passes through these conductors, bright light is emitted producing colours and a picture. 

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