Medical imaging probe with rotary encoder
US9357923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2034 |
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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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