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Multi-mode internal imaging

  • US 7,881,773 B2
  • Filed: 07/12/2006
  • Issued: 02/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/01/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for providing multiple types of imaging data for an internal portion of an object, the system comprising:

  • a light imaging system for providing light data related to light emitted from a light source located inside the object, the light imaging system including;

    an imaging chamber comprising an interior cavitya first light seal disposed on an exterior wall thereof, anda camera configured to capture the light data from the object while the object is in the interior cavity;

    a second imaging system configured to provide imaging data for the internal portion of the object and having a receiving area that allows the internal portion to be imaged while the object is in the receiving area; and

    an object handling system adapted to transfer the object between the interior cavity of the light imaging system and the receiving area of the second imaging system, wherein the object handling system is configured to move the object within the interior cavity of the imaging chamber when the imaging chamber is sealed in a light tight manner, wherein the object handling system includes;

    a portable stage that is adapted to support the object,a manipulator configured to move the stage between the interior cavity of the light imaging system and the receiving area of the second imaging system, anda second light seal disposed on said manipulator and configured to interface with the first light seal on the exterior wall of the light imaging system to produce a substantially light tight seal between the interior cavity of the light imaging system and the space outside the light imaging system while the stage is within the interior cavity.

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