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Method for improving fluorescence image contrast

US9784678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2005
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30024
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided an improved method for enhancing fluorescence images of an object, such as a biological tissue, by selectively eliminating or reducing unwanted fluorescence from fluorophores other than the fluorophore of interest. The method is based on the measurement of the lifetime of fluorophores while preserving information related to the fluorescence intensity of the fluorophore of interest.

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