Medical device including scanned beam unit with operational control features
US7925333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of controlling a medical device is provided. The method includes generating a beam of radiation using a radiation source assembly. The beam of radiation is directed toward a distal end of the medical device using an optical fiber. The beam of radiation is directed onto an area of interest by scanning the reflector in a scanning pattern, the reflector receiving the beam of radiation from the optical fiber. Radiation is collected from the area of interest using a collector to generate a signal for use in producing a viewable image. A loss of scan condition of the reflector is detected automatically by a control system.
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