Photoacoustic probe and photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus
US9770208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus is provided. The photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus includes a movement restriction unit that selectively restricts a location movement of a user input unit that receives an input signal from a user for a light irradiation unit to irradiate light, based on a location of a contact detection unit that detects whether a probe contacts a subject to be imaged.
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