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Non-invasive detection of skin disease

US11172826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2018
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/444
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In some aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for identifying a disease in an epithelial tissue of a subject. Methods for identifying a disease in an epithelial tissue comprise the generation of a depth profile of the epithelial tissue using signals generated from the tissue by pulses of light directed towards a surface of the epithelial tissue. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides apparatuses consistent with the methods herein.

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