Autofluorescence detection and imaging of bladder cancer realized through a cystoscope
US7257437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/313
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Near infrared imaging using elastic light scattering and tissue autofluorescence and utilizing interior examination techniques and equipment are explored for medical applications. The approach involves imaging using cross-polarized elastic light scattering and/or tissue autofluorescence in the Near Infra-Red (NIR) coupled with image processing and inter-image operations to differentiate human tissue components.
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