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Fluorescence lifetime spectrometer (FLS) and methods of detecting diseased tissues

US8068898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2002
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/6417
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to method and apparatus for collection of the complete fluorescence emission spectrum and the transient decay of a selected spectral band simultaneously with data acquisition times of less that one second. This invention is useful for studying human tissues and cells in vivo.

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