Method and apparatus for recording microscopic images from within a living person or organism using an implantable device
US11571112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Exemplary apparatus and method can be provided. For example, using at least one light source first arrangement, it is possible to provide pulses of light to at least one portion of a biological structure. At least one detector second arrangement can be used to detect images from the portion(s) based on the pulses, and provide data based on the detection. With at least one configuration, it is possible prevent and/or reduce a movement of the apparatus within at least one anatomical body (i) is a particular surface of the apparatus, (ii) covers at least one portion of the surface, and/or (iii) extends from the surface. In addition or alternatively, with at least one computer third arrangement, it is possible to receive the data, and control a timing of at least one of activation or deactivation of at least one portion of the first arrangement based on the data.
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