Multispectral imaging method and apparatus

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1999

OSTI ID:872373

Sandison, David R ^[1]; Platzbecker, Mark R ^[2]; Vargo, Timothy D ^[2]; Lockhart, Randal R ^[3]; Descour, Michael R ^[4]; Richards-Kortum, Rebecca ^[5]

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1. Moriarty, NM
2. Albuquerque, NM
3. Lorain, OH
4. Tucson, AZ
5. Austin, TX

A multispectral imaging method and apparatus 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

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
• Patent Number(s): US 5920399
• OSTI ID: 872373
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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