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Photoacoustic probe and photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus

US9955873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2014
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0095
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are a photoacoustic probe and photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus. The photoacoustic probe includes a light irradiation unit for irradiating first light that is used for photoacoustic imaging on an object and an indicator for providing information about whether the first light is irradiated by using the first light.

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