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Device and method for imaging the ear using optical coherence tomography

US8115934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2008
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B2290/65
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of forming an image of tissue. The method includes non-invasively inserting a fiber-based device into a patient's ear canal and acquiring OCT data from ear tissue while the fiber-based device is in the ear canal. The method also includes converting the OCT data into at least one image.

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