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Multi-wavelength diagnostic imager

US8838211B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2009
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2210/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is a multi-wavelength diagnostic imager. In one embodiment, the present invention includes an apparatus and method for noninvasive evaluation of a target versus a non-target, comprising: one or more light sources having at least one emission spectra directed at the target wherein the position, orientation and intensity of light sources is varied to control near-surface reflectance and are directed at less than the entire target; and one or more detectors positioned to capture light reflected from the target into two or more spatial images of the target at two or more times, wherein the spatial images are used to distinguish between the target and the non-target.

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