Side-scan infrared imaging devices
US9655501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J2005/0077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Infrared imaging devices are provided which are configured to implement side-scan infrared imaging for, e.g., medical applications. For example, an imaging device includes a ring-shaped detector element comprising a circular array of infrared detectors configured to detect thermal infrared radiation, and a focusing element configured to focus incident infrared radiation towards the circular array of infrared detectors. The imaging device can be an ingestible imaging device (e.g., swallowable camera) or the imaging device can be implemented as part of an endoscope device, for example.
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