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Photoacoustic probe and photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus including same

US10226182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2014
Grant dateMar 12, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/1708
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a photoacoustic probe. The photoacoustic probe is configured to control light emitted from an optical unit by using a shutter that is switched between a state in which the shutter is opened to allow light to pass therethrough and a state in which the shutter blocks the light according to whether an inspection starts.

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