Miniaturized photoacoustic imaging apparatus including a rotatable reflector
US9351705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reflection-mode photoacoustic endoscope includes a light source configured to emit a light pulse, a signal detection or transmission unit configured to detect or emit an ultrasonic pulse, and a rotatable reflector. The rotatable reflector is configured to reflect at least one of the light pulse and the ultrasonic pulse into a target area of an object, and reflect a response signal to the signal detection unit. The response signal is one of a photoacoustic wave generated by the object responsive to the light pulse and an ultrasonic pulse echo generated by the object responsive to the ultrasonic pulse.
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