Non-contact optical system, computer-accessible medium and method for measurement at least one mechanical property of tissue using coherent speckle technique(s)
US9351642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/02007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments of apparatus and method for determining at least one material property of an anatomical structure can be provided. According to one exemplary embodiment, it is possible to apply at least one first coherent radiation to at least one portion of the anatomical structure, and receive at least one second coherent radiation from such portion(s). The first and second coherent radiations can be associated with one another. In addition, it is possible to determine the material property based on the second coherent radiation(s). Such determination can be performed without (i) any portion of an apparatus performing the procedure causing an induction of at least one mechanical deformation on or in the anatomical structure, and/or (ii) any mechanical deformation on or in the anatomical structure.
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