Multispectral imaging method and apparatus

Patent · Tue Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 1999

OSTI ID:6168230

Sandison, D R; Platzbecker, M R; Vargo, T D; Lockhart, R R; Descour, M R; Richards-Kortum, R

A multispectral imaging method and apparatus are described which are adapted for use in determining material properties, especially properties characteristic of abnormal non-dermal cells. A target is illuminated with a narrow band light beam. The target expresses light in response to the excitation. The expressed light is collected and the target's response at specific response wavelengths to specific excitation wavelengths is measured. From the measured multispectral response the target's properties can be determined. A sealed, remote probe and robust components can be used for cervical imaging. 5 figs.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5920399; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 8-820298
• OSTI ID: 6168230
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 18 Mar 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANIMAL CELLS
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IMAGE SCANNERS
BODY
ORGANS
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