Light source device and imaging system
US11278183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2310/0264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
[Object] To provide a light source device and imaging system capable of issuing a warning to a user in accordance with an actual deterioration state of a light source.[Solution] The light source device includes: at least one light source; a light monitor unit that detects emitted light emitted from the light source; a light source drive unit that controls a drive current or an applied voltage of the light source such that a detection value detected by the light monitor unit indicates a predetermined target value; and a warning unit that performs a primary warning when the drive current or the applied voltage of the light source reaches a predetermined reference value, and performs a predetermined process on a basis of a deterioration level of the light source after the primary warning is performed.
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