Patent ID: 7616987
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A microprobe that is capable of using an incident and reflected radiation ray for three-dimensional (3-D) bio-imaging, said microprobe comprising: a hollow body closed at one end and having an aperture at an opposite end; a 3-D free space micromirror; a first focusing lens and second focusing lens; a gradient index (GRIN) lens; a beam director; wherein the beam director is arranged at the aperture end of the hollow body and is adapted to direct at least a part of the incident ray into the hollow body via the aperture; wherein within said hollow body is the first focusing lens and the micromirror arranged respectively from the aperture, such that the distance between the first focusing lens and the micromirror allows for the incident ray to be directed onto the micromirror; and wherein the GRIN lens is arranged between the second focusing lens and the micromirror and wherein the GRIN lens allows for the incident ray to be directed onto the micromirror.