Photoacoustic Imaging – Landscape Analysis
Mar 24, 2014
Photoacoustic Imaging (optoacoustic imaging) is an imaging technology based on the photoacoustic effect, and can be used for obtaining images of structures in turbid environments. This report aims to map out the patent landscape associated with Photoacoustic Imaging. This includes finding the major patent holders, geographical distribution of patents, top sub-technologies based on classification codes, sub-technology visualization using topic maps, as well as determining the patent transactions to obtain the key buyers and sellers in this technology area
