Multimode, multispectral imaging system
First Claim
1. A multispectral imaging apparatus for non-invasive monitoring of a body organ in vivo comprising:
- a) a plurality of radiation sensor devices for detecting radiation from a scene of said body organ wherein each respective sensor detects a range of wavelengths falling within a spectral band selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet, visible, near infrared, midwave infrared, and longwave infrared radiation and generating a signal corresponding thereto;
b) an image processor unit having a plurality of dedicated input ports formed thereon for connecting with respective ones of said sensors, said image processor unit being operable to simultaneously receive data from at least two of said sensors from at least two dissimilar spectral bands wherein at least one of the spectral band is ultraviolet, and process said signals generated by said sensors and convert said signals to imagery data related to said scene of said organ;
c) a multimedia controller electrically connected to the image processor unit for receiving said imagery data therefrom and displaying an image of said scene.
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Abstract
A multispectral imaging system for generating imagery from a broad range of electromagnetic radiation. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises an image processor unit having a plurality of dedicated inputs formed thereon, each of which connectable to a respective one of a plurality of sensors wherein each sensor is designed to detect wavelengths emanating from a specific spectral region. The image processor unit receives data from a respective sensor, processes such data, and generates an output that is fed to a multimedia controller and computer, the latter being designed to either digitally store, display or provide a printout of the imaging data. In a preferred embodiment, the multimedia controller computer is further designed to transfer such imagery data to a variety of data links to users interfacing with the imaging system. The system may further be modified to accommodate endoscopic sensors for use in procedures related thereto.
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1. A multispectral imaging apparatus for non-invasive monitoring of a body organ in vivo comprising:
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a) a plurality of radiation sensor devices for detecting radiation from a scene of said body organ wherein each respective sensor detects a range of wavelengths falling within a spectral band selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet, visible, near infrared, midwave infrared, and longwave infrared radiation and generating a signal corresponding thereto; b) an image processor unit having a plurality of dedicated input ports formed thereon for connecting with respective ones of said sensors, said image processor unit being operable to simultaneously receive data from at least two of said sensors from at least two dissimilar spectral bands wherein at least one of the spectral band is ultraviolet, and process said signals generated by said sensors and convert said signals to imagery data related to said scene of said organ; c) a multimedia controller electrically connected to the image processor unit for receiving said imagery data therefrom and displaying an image of said scene. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for non-invasively generating images of a scene of a body organ in vivo comprising the steps:
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a) detecting radiation reflected from said scene of said body organ by at least two of a plurality of sensors wherein one of said sensors is designed to detect ultraviolet radiation and the respective other sensor is designed to detect a wavelength falling within a specific spectral band selected from the group consisting of visible, near infrared, midwave infrared, and longwave infrared radiation; b) generating first and second signals corresponding to said reflected radiation detected by at least two of said plurality of sensors; c) fusing said first and second signals to produce a resultant signal; d) processing and converting said resultant signal to medical image data related to said scene of said organ; and e) generating a visual image of said scene of said organ from medical image data. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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