Medical imaging device and method

US9039618B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9039618-B2
Application numberUS-62615703-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 24, 2003
Priority dateJul 24, 2003
Publication dateMay 26, 2015
Grant dateMay 26, 2015

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An imaging system uses sensors to traverse an external portion of an object to generate a three dimensional image of the object.

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What is claimed: 1. An imaging system, comprising: a first imaging device for imaging an external surface of an object to be imaged; a second imaging device for imaging internal features of the object to be imaged; and a processor operatively connected to the first imaging device and to the second imaging device, the processor to combine images from the first imaging device and the second imaging device to create a three dimensional image of the external and internal features…

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What does patent US9039618B2 cover?
An imaging system uses sensors to traverse an external portion of an object to generate a three dimensional image of the object.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
De La Rosa Jose Angel, Lebron Edgardo R, Hewlett Packard Development Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B5/1077. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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