Scanned beam imagers and endoscopes utilizing multiple light collectors
US7476197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for scanned beam imagers and scanned beam endoscopes that utilize multiple light collectors are disclosed. In one aspect, a scanned beam imager is disclosed. The scanned beam imager includes a scanned beam source operable to scan a beam onto a region of interest of an object. The scanned beam imager further includes a first light collector structured to collect light reflected from the region of interest and a second light collector positionable relative to the scanning tip. The second light collector structured to collect light transmitted through the region of interest.
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