Patent ID: 8199189
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. An imaging device designed with the intent of visualizing subcutaneous structures in a body of a recipient, comprising: a) at least one light emitting source illuminating a selected area of body surface, underlying tissue and subcutaneous structures, b) at least one camera enabled detection system recording an image of said illuminated subcutaneous structures, c) at least one display means rendering a recorded image of the illuminated subcutaneous structures, wherein the display is an integrated part of the device, and wherein said display is on a surface of the device facing away from the body surface of the recipient d) said device being adapted to be placed directly upon the recipient, e) wherein said at least one light source is embedded in a strap or a hinged flap attached to said device, and/or said at least one light source rests at a distance from the body surface, wherein said distance is provided for by a membrane, and/or wherein the at least one light source provides for trans-illumination.