Target identification with optical feedback signal splitter
US11406447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2277
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe of a target identification system can be extended via a first lumen of a viewing instrument, such as for illuminating an area beyond a distal end of the viewing instrument via an optical path of the viewing instrument. An optical response to the illumination of the area can be received via an optical path of the probe and can be split from other optical signals of the optical path. The optical response information can be used to identify characteristics of a target and to adjust parameters of a working instrument such as a working instrument contemporaneously using the probe.
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