公开(公告)号：EP1713540A2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-25

申请号：EP04786668.6

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： MACKINNON, Nicholas, B. ,  STANGE, Ulrich

IPC: A61N5/06

CPC classification number: A61N5/062 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0646 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61N5/0601 ,  A61N2005/002

Abstract: Computer-controlled illumination systems that can be used to select a variety of wavelengths of light and intensities of such wavelengths suitable for the activation of various kinds of photodynamic drugs, for various types of phototherapy. If desired, the systems can work interactively with a measurement system to measure the quantity of some types of photodynamic drugs present in a tissue.

公开(公告)号：EP1709476A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-11

申请号：EP04786669.4

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： MACKINNON, Nicholas, B. ,  STANGE, Ulrich

IPC: G02B23/26

CPC classification number: G01N21/6456 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/227 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G02B23/2461 ,  G02B23/2469 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: The apparatus and methods herein provide quantitatively controllable light sources and expanded dynamic range endoscopy systems that can improve the quality of images and the ability of users to distinguish desired features when viewing tissues by providing methods and apparatus that improve the dynamic range of images from endoscopes, in particular for example with endoscopes that have dynamic range limited because of small image sensors and small pixel electron well capacity, and other optical system constraints. The apparatus and methods herein, for example, combine light sources with quantitatively variable spectral output and quantitatively variable wavelength dependent intensity distribution with image sensors and controllers to create an expanded dynamic range endoscopy system. By digitally combining illumination data from the digitally controllable light source with the digital image data from the image sensor the system synthesizes expanded dynamic range images whose dynamic range exceeds the dynamic range of the image sensor alone thus providing greatly enhanced information content in the acquired images.

公开(公告)号：EP1709475A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-11

申请号：EP04786670.2

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： STANGE, Ulrich ,  MACKINNON, Nicholas, B.

IPC: G02B23/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B5/045 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B27/0018 ,  G02F1/1347 ,  G02F2201/16 ,  G02F2203/02 ,  G02F2203/12

Abstract: Illumination exposure control systems comprising reflective pixelated spatial light modulators that reflect substantially all of the light impinging on them into at least two different light paths. At least one of the light paths acts as a propagating light path and transmits the light beam out of the lighting system. At least one other light path acts as a non-propagating light path and prevents the light beam from being transmitted out the system. The illumination exposure control systems provide high speed of exposure actuation and precision control of exposure duration and frequency or exposure sequences.

公开(公告)号：EP1287681A2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-05

申请号：EP01933514.0

申请日：2001-05-17

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： MACKINNON, Nicholas, B. ,  STANGE, Ulrich

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/6088 ,  H04N1/60 ,  H04N1/62

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and the like for measuring, encoding and displaying of object color for digital imaging, to control the apparent color of an item under different lighting or display conditions. The present invention helps provide accurate color for such items, both on the internet and in other situations, and can, if desired, determine whether a display screen is accurately displaying the color and also correct the image on the screen if it is not accurate. Also, probes suitable for taking accurate measurements of the intrinsic color characteristics, or intrinsic wavelength-dependent response, of an object, and software or databases that provide information for a variety of lighting situations and light sources.

公开(公告)号：EP1360438B1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-22

申请号：EP02711690.4

申请日：2002-02-01

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： MACKINNON, Nicholas, B. ,  MACAULAY, Calum, E. ,  STANGE, Ulrich

IPC: F21S8/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/029 ,  A61N5/0616 ,  A61N5/062 ,  F21S10/02 ,  F21W2131/406 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B41/3922

Abstract: Lighting systems comprising a spectrum former upstream from a reflective pixelated spatial light modulator (reflective SLM), the SLM reflecting substantially all of the light in the spectrum into at least two different light paths, that do not reflect back to the light source or the spectrum former. At least one of the light paths acts as a projection light path and transmits desired light out of the lighting system. The lighting systems provide virtually any desired color(s) and intensity(s) of light, and avoid overheating problems by deflecting unwanted light and other electromagnetic radiation out of the system or to a heat management syste. The systems can be part of another system, a luminaire, or any other suitable light source. The systems can provide virtually any desired light, from the light seen at the break of morning to specialized light for treating cancer or psoriasis, and may change color and intensity at speeds that are perceptually instantaneous.

公开(公告)号：EP1360438A2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-12

申请号：EP02711690.4

申请日：2002-02-01

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： MACKINNON, Nicholas, B. ,  MACAULAY, Calum, E. ,  STANGE, Ulrich

IPC: F21S8/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/029 ,  A61N5/0616 ,  A61N5/062 ,  F21S10/02 ,  F21W2131/406 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B41/3922

Abstract: Lighting systems comprising a spectrum former upstream from a reflective pixelated spatial light modulator (reflective SLM), the SLM reflecting substantially all of the light in the spectrum into at least two different light paths, that do not reflect back to the light source or the spectrum former. At least one of the light paths acts as a projection light path and transmits desired light out of the lighting system. The lighting systems provide virtually any desired color(s) and intensity(s) of light, and avoid overheating problems by deflecting unwanted light and other electromagnetic radiation out of the system or to a heat management syste. The systems can be part of another system, a luminaire, or any other suitable light source. The systems can provide virtually any desired light, from the light seen at the break of morning to specialized light for treating cancer or psoriasis, and may change color and intensity at speeds that are perceptually instantaneous.

Abstract translation: 照明系统，其包括光谱前上游的反射像素化空间光调制器（反射SLM），所述SLM基本上反射所有的光在光谱分为至少两个不同的光路，并没有反映回光源或光谱 前者。 的光路中的至少一个用作投影光路并发送期望的光出的照明系统的。所述的照明系统可以在几乎任何期望的颜色（一个或多个）和光的强度（S），和通过偏转不想要的光避免过热的问题 和其他电磁辐射出系统或到热管理系统，该系统可以是另一个系统，照明装置，或者任何其他合适的光源的一部分。 系统可以提供几乎任何所需的光，从上午的休息，以专业的光用于治疗癌症或牛皮癣看到了曙光，并可能在速度改变颜色和强度都在感知瞬间。

公开(公告)号：EP1709474A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-11

申请号：EP04786667.8

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： MACKINNON, Nicholas, B. ,  STANGE, Ulrich

IPC: G02B23/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  G02B23/2423 ,  G02B23/2446

Abstract: Color endoscopes, light sources and endoscopy systems, etc., that have good dynamic range and/or resolution while reducing the size and cost of the endoscopes. The endoscopes achieve this, in part, by using a black and white (grayscale or monochromatic) sensor at the tip of the endoscope instead of a color sensor. The endoscope uses a light system that precisely and specifically illuminates the tissue one color at time, captures the image in grayscale, then uses a computer to associate the image with the color. Certain aspects of the invention apply to imaging systems in addition to endoscopes.

公开(公告)号：EP1709405A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-11

申请号：EP04786680.1

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Tidal Photonics, Inc.

Inventor： MACKINNON, Nicholas, B. ,  STANGE, Ulrich

IPC: G01J3/10

CPC classification number: G01J1/32 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J2003/1282 ,  G01J2003/1286 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N2021/3155

Abstract: The apparatus and methods herein provide light sources and spectral measurement systems that can improve the quality of images and the ability of users to distinguish desired features when making spectroscopy measurements by providing methods and apparatus that can improve the dynamic range of data from spectral measurement systems.