2D scanning videokymography system for analyzing vibration of vocal-fold mucosa, and method of analyzing vibration of vocal-fold mucosa using the same
US9808195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0661
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a 2D scanning videokymography system for analyzing a vibration of vocal-fold mucosa, including: a laryngoscope for observing vocal folds; a light source for illuminating the vocal folds; a video camera for recording and storing images observed through the laryngoscope; a computer incorporating an image capture unit for converting a video signal transmitted from the video camera into a digital image signal, a storage unit for storing the digital image signal, a control unit for analyzing the image signal of the storage unit and displaying the analysis results on a monitor, and analysis software for analyzing the image signal of the storage unit; and a monitor for displaying a captured image and analysis results.
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