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Title: Optoelectronic system and apparatus for connection to biological systems

Abstract

The present invention relates to a biological probe structure, as well as apparatuses, systems, and methods employing this structure. In particular embodiments, the structure includes a hermetically sealed unit configured to receive and transmit one or more optical signals. Furthermore, the structure can be implanted subcutaneously and interrogated externally. In this manner, a minimally invasive method can be employed to detect, treat, and/or assess the biological target. Additional methods and systems are also provided.

Inventors:
;
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1425935
Patent Number(s):
9907496
Application Number:
14/314,176
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2014 Jun 25
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Citation Formats

Okandan, Murat, and Nielson, Gregory N. Optoelectronic system and apparatus for connection to biological systems. United States: N. p., 2018. Web.
Okandan, Murat, & Nielson, Gregory N. Optoelectronic system and apparatus for connection to biological systems. United States.
Okandan, Murat, and Nielson, Gregory N. Tue . "Optoelectronic system and apparatus for connection to biological systems". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1425935.
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