System and method for adjusting the light output of an optoacoustic imaging system

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13341950

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A system and method for adjusting the light output of an optoacoustic imaging system. An optoacoustic imaging system includes a light source having a light output control, a probe for delivering light to a volume, the probe being associated with one or more sensors, a light path operatively connected to the first light source, the light path providing light from the first light source to the probe. To avoid unsafe fluence levels incident upon the volume of interest in a clinical setting, the light output control may be set to an initial, relatively low value. After the light source is pulsed, the light output may be measured at or near the probe at the distal end of the light path. The measured light output can used to determine whether, and how much, to change the setting of the light output control.

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SENO MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC8023 VANTAGE DRIVE SUITE 100 SAN ANTONIO TX 78230

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Clingman, Bryan Chandler, US 38 735
Schmid, Gregory San Antonio, US 27 461

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