Skin optical characterization device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8346347
APP PUB NO 20070060819A1
SERIAL NO

11522124

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The present invention is generally directed to dermatological devices and methods in which one or more skin characteristics, such as the melanin index, are determined by analyzing radiation backscattered from a skin region illuminated by at least one, and preferably, two or more wavelengths, e.g., in a range of about 600 nm to about 900 nm. In many embodiments, the radiation is coupled to the skin via a waveguide, and an optical sensor is employed to ascertain contact between the waveguide (e.g., a waveguide surface adapted for contact with the skin) and the skin.

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PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC15 NETWORK DRIVE BURLINGTON MA 01803

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Altshuler, Gregory Lincoln, US 30 1489
Wang, Guangming Bedford, US 22 456
Zenzie, Henry Dover, US 11 522

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