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Optical monitor of anatomical movement and uses thereof

  • US 6,352,517 B1
  • Filed: 05/27/1999
  • Issued: 03/05/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for measuring body movement of a tissue of interest, comprising the steps of:

  • emitting radiant energy to the surface of said tissue to form a spot;

    detecting an image of the pattern of radiant energy reflected from said spot, wherein said pattern corresponds to the position of said spot relative to the source of said radiant energy; and

    determining the change in said pattern with time, wherein the change in said pattern corresponds to the change of the position of said spot relative to said source of radiant energy, wherein said change of the position of said spot relative to said source of radiant energy indicates the body movement of said tissue.

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