Terahertz scanning system for an intravascular space
US10568519B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a terahertz imaging system for imaging a lumen of a human, such as an intravascular space. A system may include a catheter and a terahertz transceiver device coupled to the catheter. The terahertz transceiver device may be operative to output terahertz radiation through a lumen of a human and to receive reflection signals based on the terahertz radiation. A power source may be coupled to the terahertz transceiver device. The system may further include a controller in communication with the terahertz transceiver device. The controller is operative to obtain an image of the lumen based on the reflection signals.
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