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Fluorescence biopsy specimen imager and methods

US10379048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2016
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging device is described that uses multiple cameras to image a biological sample on a turntable bathed in white light or fluorescing due to a systemically administered dye. Fluorescence farther away from an excitation light source can be compensated upon determining a 3-D position of portions of the sample. The turntable is turned and tilted in order to take enough images to prepare an animation of the sample. In a graphical user interface, the animation can be stopped, zoomed, and tilted per a user's gesture, touch, tablet-tilting, or other commands. The image manipulation can be with touch gestures entered using a sterilizable or disposable touch pen.

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