Video Head Impulse Test

SYNAPSYS VHIT

Inventis SYNAPSYS Video Head Impulse Test
Inventis SYNAPSYS VHIT Remote Camera System
Inventis SYNAPSYS VHIT evaluation of the vestibular system
Video Head Impulse Test

SYNAPSYS VHIT

SYNAPSYS VHIT is a unique system that represents a fundamental step forward in the evaluation of the vestibular system. It does not require the patient to wear any goggles: all results are obtained from the analysis of the patient's head and eye movements, recorded from a remote camera.

SYNAPSYS VHIT is the only system on the market that allows testing of children as young as 3 months of age. Tight-fitting masks are not tolerated by infants, and this remote camera system allows easy testing of newborns and children of all ages.

SEPARATE ANALYSIS OF EACH SEMICIRCULAR CANALS

With SYNAPSYS VHIT, investigating all 6 high-frequency semicircular canals, as well as analyzing the strategy of generating saccades (overt and covert), has never been easier and faster. Thanks to video and audio prompts during the examination, the software guides and assists the operator in executing the maneuvers accurately.
By detecting the direction of the patient's head movements, the system automatically identifies the investigated plane (horizontal, vertical RALP, or vertical LARP), enabling the operator to conduct the entire examination without ever moving away from the patient. Discover a new level of simplicity and efficiency in vestibular assessment with SYNAPSYS VHIT.

NON-INVASIVE TEST FOR THE PATIENT

The SYNAPSYS VHIT system uses a unique technology that makes it very easy to use: a camera is positioned 1 meter far from the patient and frames his face, while the doctor performs the maneuvers on his head. Unlike other VHIT systems, the SYNAPSYS VHIT does not require the patient to wear a mask, thus increasing his comfort and reducing the artifacts introduced by involuntary movements of the mask.
Thanks to the automatic identification of the examined canal and the visual indications provided by the software, it has never been so easy and fast to obtain correct stimulation.

ANALYZE EACH CANAL AT A GLANCE

The SYNAPSYS VHIT test is simple and fast (takes less than 5 minutes) and offers valuable information on the functioning of semicircular canals; it also describes the saccadic phenomena.

The SYNAPSYS VHIT system software simultaneously analyzes head and eye movements, monitors the quality of maneuvers and provides immediate results for each canal during acquisition.

IDEAL TO COMPLETE YOUR VESTIBULAR ANALYSIS

SYNAPSYS VHIT is available in 2 scalable software versions:

  • VHIT Basic, for the analysis of the lateral canals only
  • VHIT Plus, for the analysis of all the six canals

Complementary to the VNG examination, the SYNAPSYS VHIT analyses each semi-circular canal at high frequencies. It can therefore detect pathologies that could not be detected with the traditional VNG examination.

NEW FEATURES

The new SYNAPSYS VHIT features a USB 3.0 camera with a native resolution of 1456 x 1088 pixels and equipped with an advanced daylight filter, ensuring outstanding image quality and optimal performance in various lighting conditions.
The removal of the motors, together with the new camera and the new lens with a focal length of 20 mm, has introduced an increased depth of field, from 1-2 cm to approximately 10 cm, which ensures greater precision when adjusting eye framing and improved diagnostic accuracy.  
Finally, the device stand has been redesigned, allowing the operator to adjust its height from 71 to 107 cm using just one hand. 

Inventis Synapsys VHIT simple and fast
Innovative
Remote Camera System
No goggles nor any kind of other device has to be placed on patient’s head.
Suitable for all needs
Test patients of all ages
The only system that allows to test children and infants as young as 3 months old.
Simple and fast
5 maneuvers per canal
No calibration required, test all the 6 semi-circular canals in less than 5 minutes.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
  • Remote camera
  • Motor-free: no device movements needed for camera framed area adjustments
  • Height adjustment through monopod
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
  • Analysis of VOR (Vestibulo-Ocular reflex), overt and covert saccades
  • Canalogram Ulmer and results table
  • Voice messages
  • Video recording and playback for each maneuver
REQUIRED SOFTWARE VHIT software is installed as module in Maestro software: possibility to manage patients’ data in a unique database, store and print exam reports.
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
  • Type: CMOS Mono
  • Max Resolution: 1456 x 1088 pixels (cropped to 752 x 400 pixels)
  • Pixel size: 3.45 x 3.45 μm
  • Sensor class: 1/3”
  • Shutter type: Global
TIMINGS
  • Max used Frame rate: 100 fps
  • Exposure time: 2.4 ms
CAMERA PROPERTIES
  • Focal length: 20 mm / 0.787 in.
  • Field of vision (total): 6.8° (Horizontal), 5.2 ° (Vertical)
CAMERA CONTROLS
  • Gain control: automatic
  • Exposure control: manual (fixed)
COMPUTER INTERFACE
  • Connection: through USB port
  • USB cable length: 3 m / 118.1 in.
POWER SUPPLY
  • Power supply: 12V DC – 1A, through an external medical grade 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz power
  • Power supply cord length: 5m / 196.85 in.
MECHANICS
  • Device Size: 40 x 10 x 30 cm / 15.7 x 3.9 x 11.8 in.
  • Device Weight: 2 kg / 4.4 lb (cable excluded)
  • Monopod Size: adjustable in the range between 710-1070 mm / 27.9-42.1 in.
  • Monopod Weight: 4 kg / 8.8 lb
ILLUMINATION
  • Image acquisition provided under illumination by a grid of 7x8 IR LEDs
  • IR LEDs peak wavelength: 830 nm
  • Power per LED: 70mW/sr
PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • CPU: Intel® i5, 6th generation or above, 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics card: with at least 256 Mb of dedicated memory
  • USB connection: At least 1 USB 3.0 port
  • Operating System: Windows 10-64 bits and Windows 11
FREIGHT PACKING
  • Size (WxDxH): 80 x 40 x 20 cm / 31.5 x 15.7 x 7.9 in.
  • Gross weight: approx. 9.5 kg / 20.9 lb

 

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