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System and method for intraoperative detection of cancer margins using conformal filters in a dual polarization configuration

US9844334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2014
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/06113
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for distinguishing tissue types are described herein. Such devices and systems may use dual polarization, conformal filters to acquire image data from target tissues and a processor to create an image in which the contrast between tissues has been enhanced.

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