Fluorescence imaging system
US5986271A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/042
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluorescent imaging system provides an illuminated image of an object that has been subjected to a fluorescent dye, as well as a fluorescence image of the object. Thus, highlighted fluorescent portions of the object are viewed in context with the surrounding environment of the object being viewed. The imaging system includes an optical system which separates illumination light reflected from the object from fluorescence light radiating from the object and provides illuminated and fluorescence images of the object.
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