Fiber Optic Probe For Quantitative Optical Spectroscopy
Description of Invention:
The present disclosure describes a fiber optic probe assembly and methods of using said probe assembly for both medical diagnostic and industrial applications. This novel device consists of a single light delivery source in combination with an array of light detector fibers. In use, the assembly has the ability to simultaneously acquire data from a variety of source/detector separations. The entire data set is then in a convenient format, for use with an appropriate mathematical model of light transport, to deduce optical properties of the sample under test. The properties may be associated with the technique known as "optical biopsy" for diagnostic purposes. Industrial applications where a turbid mixture requires analysis can also employ the disclosed device and methods. Examples of some industrial uses would be manufacturing processes associated with pharmacology, food processing, and emulsion technology.
Inventors:
AJ Durkin S Matchette M Ediger (FDA)
Patent Status:
DHHS Reference No. E-079-1998/0 Licensing Status: This technology is no longer available for licensing.
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