Two-photon endoscopic scanning assembly for inflammatory disease detection
US9389184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0011
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endscopic imaging device is described that achieves longitudinal axis (z-axis) scanning into a tissue or sample, using a piezoelectric microactuator. In some configurations, additional lateral (xy-plane) scanning is also achieved, to allow for the creation of full three-dimensional imaging, ex vivo or in vivo. The techniques may be used to image and diagnosis allergic rhinitis and eosinophilic esophagitis in tissue.
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