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Readable probe array for in vivo use

  • US 8,140,148 B2
  • Filed: 01/09/2007
  • Issued: 03/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/20/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A body-insertable apparatus comprising:

  • an excitation source capable of generating radiation;

    at least one probe disposed in a path of said radiation, said probe having an affinity to an analyte and situated in the apparatus to contact the analyte and receive the generated radiation at a same time;

    a detector for detecting the optical properties of said probe, said detector also for converting optical signals representative of the detected optical properties to electrical signals; and

    a housing adapted for reaching an area of interest within a body,wherein said excitation source, said probe, and said detector are disposed in said housing.

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