Light pipe illumination system and method
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1. A handheld scanning device comprising:
- a grip section;
a body section;
a first light pipe comprising a light transmissive material terminating in an angled tip;
a second light pipe comprising a light transmissive material terminating in a square tip; and
a first and second ring illuminator that are aligned with the first and second light pipe wherein at least one of the first or second light pipes are removably mounted to the body section.
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Abstract
Systems and methods provide for illuminating a subject using a light pipe that transmits light from a source. A method includes providing a light pipe, the light pipe defining an inner lumen through which the image sensor views the subject; providing a light source in alignment with a proximal portion of the light pipe; and using the light source, projecting a light into the light pipe and through the light pipe, the light pipe including a distal portion for providing a high-angle bright field illumination pattern on the subject with a first portion of the light and for reflecting a second portion of the light for providing a low-angle dark field illumination pattern on the subject.
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10 Claims
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1. A handheld scanning device comprising:
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a grip section; a body section; a first light pipe comprising a light transmissive material terminating in an angled tip; a second light pipe comprising a light transmissive material terminating in a square tip; and a first and second ring illuminator that are aligned with the first and second light pipe wherein at least one of the first or second light pipes are removably mounted to the body section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. The handheld scanner of clam 1 wherein the square tip is configured to generate bright field illumination on an area of interest.
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