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Tissue-characterization system and method

  • US 8,147,423 B2
  • Filed: 03/01/2007
  • Issued: 04/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A measurement system for use in characterizing a tissue, the system comprising:

  • i. a probe adapted for operating in either a scan mode or a measure mode, said probe comprising;

    a) a sensing module comprising one or more sensors and configured and operable to measure one or more parameters indicative of one or more states of the tissue; and

    b) an attachment module configured and operable to provide attachment between the probe and tissue under measurements during the probe operation in the scan mode and the measure mode;

    ii. a control unit configured and operative to identify a degree of attachment between the probe and the tissue and selectively operate the probe in either one of the scan and measure modes; and

    iii. a vacuum system configured and operable to selectively provide a first vacuum level during the scan mode and a second vacuum level during the measure mode.

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