Patent ID: 9198578
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A61B,G01J,G01N,G06T

Abstract:
1. A method for obtaining spectral image data from a target in vivo comprising the steps of: generating a beam of light; dispersing said light beam with a dispersing element; tuning a spatial light modulator; separating said dispersed light beam into at least one spectrum using the spatial light modulator; illuminating said target with said at least one spectrum, wherein said at least one spectrum subsequently reflects off of said target as at least one reflected light beam; collecting said at least one reflected light beam; directing said at least one collected reflected light beam to a detector adapted to capture at least one spectral image data triggering said detector for collecting said at least one reflected light beam; forming a hyperspectral image from said at least one spectral image data; and, displaying said hyperspectral image on a display device, wherein said detector comprises a plurality of pixels and said step of forming a hyperspectral image comprises the steps of: