Probe for neural recording and optical spectroscopic interrogation
US9192314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/227
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In various embodiments, a probe includes at least one shank, optical components disposed within the shank for transmitting light into a sample and collecting light from the sample, and electrical components disposed within the shank for recording an electrical signal from the sample. In certain embodiments, a method includes collecting light from the sample using a first shank of the probe, recording an electrical signal from the sample using a second shank of the probe, and analyzing the collected light and the electrical signal.
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