Bimodal ultrasonic probe comprising an optical device for diagnosis
US12357270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable two-mode probe to be applied against a biological tissue to be examined, the probe including an ultrasonic transducer configured to emit ultrasonic waves into the tissue and to receive ultrasonic waves reflected by the tissue, the transducer extending along a transverse axis; and at least two optodes placed on either side of the transverse axis, such that the transducer extends between the two optodes. Further, each optode includes a casing containing a light emitter configured to emit a light wave toward the tissue, and/or an optical detector configured to detect a light wave scattered by the tissue. The optodes are arranged such that at least one light emitter and at least one optical detector are placed on either side of the transducer, and at least one optical detector has a detection area formed from a semiconductor and connected to a circuit board.
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