Methods for imaging the anatomy with an anatomically secured scanner assembly
US8273015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for viewing a portion of a patient's anatomy that comprises placing a scanner assembly including an oscillating reflector in the anatomy, securing the scanner assembly to an anatomical structure, scanning the anatomy with the scanner assembly secured to the anatomical structure, collecting radiation returned from the scanned anatomy, and generating a displayable image of the anatomy.
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