Medical Instrumentation Utilizing Narrowband Imaging

Abstract

An illumination source comprised of individual light emitting diodes (LEDs) specifically formed to operate at wavelengths associated with the absorption spectrum of certain biomolecule(s) of interest present in the region of the body being examined. Advantageously, LEDs may be configured to generate a high intensity, narrowband beam that is well-suited for these medical imaging purposes where the ability to provide a proper diagnosis relies on the ability to create a high contrast image for review by the medical professionals. The inventive illumination source may also include a conventional white light source that is used as before for general observation purposes, with the one or more narrowband LEDs activated when there is a need to create a high contrast image of a particular ROI.

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