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US6370422B1

Fiber-optic confocal imaging apparatus and methods of use

University of Texas System

Abstract

An apparatus and methods for fiber optic confocal imaging systems. A plurality of fibers are in communication with a scan system that controllably deflects incident radiation into the fibers in a raster pattern. An index matching agent reduces specular reflections from the fibers.

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Rebecca Richards-Kortum
Priority date
March 19, 1998
Filing date
March 19, 1999
Grant date
April 09, 2002
Publication date
April 09, 2002
Language
en
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