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The technology is in the field of medical diagnostic systems, specifically in tomography.
Current tomography devices use X-ray, gamma-ray, magnetic resonance, or similar irradiation to help detect pathological or physical anomalies within the human body, anomalies that cannot be seen by the naked eye. These devices are complex, expensive, and, unless substantial precautions are taken, can cause side effects to both the receiver as well as the administrator of the tomography procedure.
However, the technology is based on the use of light irradiation of the human body to achieve the same aim. It consists of: (a) a method based on the light permeability and absorption characteristics of the human body tissue to detect pathological anomalies within the body; and (b) a light irradiation, scanning and detection device therefore, and the equipment to record, analyze and interpret the output signals emanating from the irradiated human body tissue, in a readable form.
The technology is relatively simple and cheap, and is expected to have no side effects.
The technology has been demonstrated with the use of a simulation device, and the design and production of a prototype device for medical diagnostic application is being completed, requiring about 1 more year in development and testing.
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