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Noninvasive analyzer sample probe interface method and apparatus

  • US 7,519,406 B2
  • Filed: 04/27/2005
  • Issued: 04/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for noninvasive estimation of a tissue sample property, comprising the steps of:

  • providing an analyzer, wherein said analyzer comprises;

    a sample probe coupled to said analyzer, said sample probe being movable with respect to said analyzer, and said sample probe having a tip;

    displacing at least a portion of said tissue sample with said sample probe;

    collecting a set of time serial spectral data of said tissue sample at least during said step of displacing;

    selecting a sub-set of said set of spectra, wherein sampling precision is enhanced; and

    estimating said tissue sample property using said sub-set.

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