Imaging apparatus

Details Imaging apparatus Imaging apparatus

2004-12-14

2010-10-05

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S476000, C250S330000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07809429

ABSTRACT:
To improve usability. This invention provides an imaging apparatus that operates in a first mode to image a subject as an imaging target and in a second mode to image an inside of a body as an imaging target. This imaging apparatus comprises: an irradiation means for irradiating a body with near-infrared light of a prescribed luminance level; a filter means comprising a color filter array with color pixels for performing color dispersion on visible light reflected by a subject and a near-infrared light pixel for allowing near-infrared light to pass therethrough as a unit; and an exposure time adjustment means for adjusting exposure time of a solid imaging element for performing photoelectric conversion on dispersed light and pattern near-infrared light.

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U.S. Appl. No. 10/546,038, Aug. 17, 2005, Sato.

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