Laser system with illumination control
US11980350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods for identifying a target during an endoscopic procedure are disclosed. An endoscopic target identification system includes an endoscope having an endoscopic illumination source, an optical fiber insertable through a working channel of the endoscope and coupled to a non-endoscopic illumination source different from the endoscopic illumination source, and a controller. The controller can send a control signal to the non-endoscopic illumination source to emit a diagnostic beam through the optical fiber when the at least one endoscopic illumination source changes from a first mode to a second mode. The second mode has a lower amount of illumination than the first mode. The controller can determine a composition of a target based on the diagnostic beam incident on the target and light from the diagnostic beam being reflected from the target.
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