Medical imaging probe with rotary encoder
US8712506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides minimally invasive imaging probe having an optical encoder integrated therewith for accurately measuring or estimating the rotational velocity near the distal end of the medical device, such as an imaging probe which undergoes rotational movement during scanning of surrounding tissue in bodily lumens and cavities.
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