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Synchronization of illumination source and sensor for improved visualization of subcutaneous structures

US8649848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force · US

Inventors

Robert L. Crane · Dayton, US
Michael P. Buchin · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 11, 2006
Grant date	Feb 11, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 15, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B5/742
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and method are described for synchronizing a pulsed source of the near infrared illumination used in visualizing subcutaneous structures with the background illumination normally extant in medical treatment settings that allow both enhanced image acquisition and use of higher power pulsed infrared illumination sources.

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