Tissue-characterization system and method
US8147423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6834
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A measurement system and method are provided for use in characterizing a tissue. The system comprises a probe adapted for operating in either a scan mode or a measure mode, and a control unit for operating the probe. The probe comprises a sensing module for measuring one or more parameters indicative of one or more states of the tissue; and an attachment module configured and operable to enable selective operation of the probe in either one of the scan mode and the measure modes. The control unit is configured and operative to selectively operate the probe in either one of the scan and measure modes.
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