Linked scanner imaging system and method
    11.
    发明授权
    Linked scanner imaging system and method 有权
    链接扫描仪成像系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06583772B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-24

    申请号:US09129739

    申请日:1998-08-05

    CPC classification number: G02B27/017

    Abstract: A device for image transmission includes a first scanner at a first location and a second scanner at a second location, with an optical fiber linking the scanners. The first scanner scans the first location and couples light from the first location to the optical fiber. The fiber transmits the light to the second location where the second scanner constructs an image of the second location from the light. The two scanners are synchronized so that the constructed image corresponds directly to the scanned scene. The second scanner may be part of a retinal scanner, so that the image is formed directly on the user's retina. In another embodiment, the each of the scanners acts as a transceiver so that imaging is bi-directional.

    Abstract translation: 用于图像传输的装置包括在第一位置处的第一扫描器和在第二位置处的第二扫描器,其中光纤连接扫描器。 第一扫描仪扫描第一位置并将来自第一位置的光耦合到光纤。 光纤将光传输到第二位置,其中第二扫描器从光构造第二位置的图像。 两个扫描仪同步,使得构造的图像直接对应于扫描的场景。 第二扫描器可以是视网膜扫描器的一部分,使得图像直接形成在用户的视网膜上。 在另一个实施例中,每个扫描器用作收发器,使得成像是双向的。

    Scanning endoscope
    13.
    发明授权
    Scanning endoscope 有权
    扫描内窥镜

    公开(公告)号:US07448995B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-11

    申请号:US10873540

    申请日:2004-06-21

    Abstract: A scanning endoscope, amenable to both rigid and flexible forms, scans a beam of light across a field-of-view, collects light scattered from the scanned beam, detects the scattered light, and produces an image. The endoscope may comprise one or more bodies housing a controller, light sources, and detectors; and a separable tip housing the scanning mechanism. The light sources may include laser emitters that combine their outputs into a polychromatic beam. Light may be emitted in ultraviolet or infrared wavelengths to produce a hyperspectral image. The detectors may be housed distally or at a proximal location with gathered light being transmitted thereto via optical fibers. A plurality of scanning elements may be combined to produce a stereoscopic image or other imaging modalities. The endoscope may include a lubricant delivery system to ease passage through body cavities and reduce trauma to the patient. The imaging components are especially compact, being comprised in some embodiments of a MEMS scanner and optical fibers, lending themselves to interstitial placement between other tip features such as working channels, irrigation ports, etc.

    Abstract translation: 一种适用于刚性和柔性两种形式的扫描内窥镜,可扫描横过视野的光束,收集从扫描光束散射的光,检测散射光,并产生图像。 内窥镜可以包括容纳控制器,光源和检测器的一个或多个主体; 以及容纳扫描机构的可分离的尖端。 光源可以包括将其输出组合成多色光束的激光发射器。 光可以以紫外或红外波长发射以产生高光谱图像。 检测器可以向远侧容纳或在近端位置容纳聚光,经由光纤传输到其上。 可以组合多个扫描元件以产生立体图像或其它成像模态。 内窥镜可以包括润滑剂输送系统以便于通过体腔的通道并减少对患者的创伤。 成像组件特别紧凑,包括在MEMS扫描仪和光纤的一些实施例中,借助它们在诸如工作通道,冲洗口等的其它尖端特征之间的间隙放置。

    Apparatus for remotely imaging a region
    14.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for remotely imaging a region 有权
    用于远程成像区域的装置

    公开(公告)号:US07190329B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-13

    申请号:US10601921

    申请日:2003-06-20

    CPC classification number: G02B27/017

    Abstract: A device for image transmission includes a first scanner at a first location and a second scanner at a second location, with an optical fiber linking the scanners. The first scanner scans the first location and couples light from the first location to the optical fiber. The fiber transmits the light to the second location where the second scanner constructs an image of the second location from the light. The two scanners are synchronized so that the constructed image corresponds directly to the scanned scene. The second scanner may be part of a retinal scanner, so that the image is formed directly on the user's retina. In another embodiment, the each of the scanners acts as a transceiver so that imaging is bi-directional.

    Abstract translation: 用于图像传输的装置包括在第一位置处的第一扫描器和在第二位置处的第二扫描器,其中光纤连接扫描器。 第一扫描仪扫描第一位置并将来自第一位置的光耦合到光纤。 光纤将光传输到第二位置,其中第二扫描器从光构造第二位置的图像。 两个扫描仪同步,使得构造的图像直接对应于扫描的场景。 第二扫描器可以是视网膜扫描器的一部分,使得图像直接形成在用户的视网膜上。 在另一个实施例中,每个扫描器用作收发器,使得成像是双向的。

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