Visualization apparatus for vein
US9522240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/427
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A visualization apparatus for the vein according to the present disclosure includes a near-infrared ray irradiating unit for irradiating near-infrared rays below the skin of a target area, an infrared camera unit for photographing the target area, an image processing unit for receiving and processing image information of a portion below the skin of the target area, photographed by the infrared camera unit, and providing the processed image information to a display device, and a display device located near the target area to display the image information provided from the image processing unit.
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