公开(公告)号：US08362345B1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US13034078

申请日：2011-02-24

申请人： Brad Rice

发明人： Brad Rice

IPC分类号： G10D3/00

CPC分类号： G10D1/00 ,  G10G5/00

摘要： Musical instrument accessories are provided that can include a substantially planar board at least partially complimenting the rear face of the musical instrument. A portion of the board can define at least one substantially planar leg coupled to the board and moveable between at least two positions with respect to the board, the first position wherein the leg is received within the board to complete the board, and the second position wherein the leg is extended from the board to form a support for the musical instrument. The accessory can also include one or more adhesion elements along one side of the board. Methods for supporting a musical instrument are provided that can include adhering the board to a rear face of a musical instrument, storing the musical instrument in a case with the leg in the first position, and supporting the musical instrument with the leg in the second position.

摘要翻译： 提供乐器配件，其可以包括至少部分地补充乐器的后表面的基本上平面的板。 板的一部分可以限定至少一个基本上平面的腿，其耦合到板并且可在相对于板的至少两个位置之间移动，第一位置，其中腿被接收在板内以完成板，并且第二位置 其中所述腿从所述板延伸以形成用于所述乐器的支撑件。 附件还可以包括沿着板的一侧的一个或多个粘附元件。 提供了一种用于支撑乐器的方法，其可以包括将所述板粘附到乐器的后表面，将乐器存储在具有所述第一位置的所述乐器的壳体中，并且将所述乐器支撑在所述第二位置 。

公开(公告)号：US07474399B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-06

申请号：US11434606

申请日：2006-05-15

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01K9/00

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A dual illumination system is disclosed for use with an imaging apparatus. The imaging apparatus defines a light-tight imaging compartment with an interior wall having a view port extending into the imaging compartment. This view port enables data acquisition of a biological specimen contained in the imaging compartment. The dual illumination system includes a first illumination assembly configured to direct structured light onto a first side of the specimen to enable structured light and surface topography measurements thereof. A second illumination assembly then directs light at the specimen wherein diffused fluorescent light emanates from a surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen. The combination of structured light imaging and fluorescence imaging enables 3D diffuse tomographic reconstructions of fluorescent probe location and concentration.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种与成像装置一起使用的双照明系统。 成像装置限定了具有内壁的不透光成像室，该内壁具有延伸到成像室中的视口。 该视图端口能够对包含在成像室中的生物样本进行数据采集。 双照明系统包括第一照明组件，其被配置为将结构化光引导到样本的第一侧上，以使其能够进行结构化的光和表面形貌测量。 第二照明组件然后引导样品的光，其中扩散的荧光从其表面发出，以通过视口接收，以获取样本的荧光数据。 结构光成像和荧光成像的结合使得能够进行荧光探针位置和浓度的3D漫射层析成像重建。

公开(公告)号：US07177024B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US11155078

申请日：2005-06-17

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： G01J3/30 ,  G01N21/25

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  A01K1/031 ,  A61M16/104 ,  A61M16/18 ,  A61M16/202 ,  A61M2016/0039 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A macroscopic fluorescence illumination assembly is provided for use with an a imaging apparatus with a light-tight imaging compartment. The imaging apparatus includes an interior wall defining a view port extending into the imaging compartment to enable viewing of a specimen contained therein. The illumination assembly includes a specimen support surface sized and dimensioned for receipt in the imaging compartment, and oriented to face toward the view port of the imaging apparatus. The support surface is substantially opaque and defines a window portion that enables the passage of light there through. The window portion is selectively sized and dimensioned such that the specimen, when supported atop the support surface, can be positioned and seated over the window portion in a manner forming a light-tight seal substantially there between. The illumination assembly further includes an excitation light source, and a bundle of fiber optic strands having proximal ends thereof in optical communication with the light source. The distal ends of the strands terminate proximate the window portion of the support surface. The distal ends each emit a respective beam of light originating from the light source which are then collectively directed toward the window portion and into a bottom side of the specimen wherein the diffused light passes there through and exits a topside thereof for receipt through the view port to view the fluorescence of the specimen.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于与具有不透光成像室的成像装置一起使用的宏观荧光照明组件。 该成像设备包括限定了一个视图端口的内壁，该视图端口延伸到成像室中以使得能够观察其中包含的标本。 照明组件包括尺寸和尺寸适于接收在成像室中的样本支撑表面，并且被定向成面向成像设备的视口。 支撑表面基本上是不透明的，并且限定了能够使光通过的窗口部分。 窗口部分被选择性地定尺寸和尺寸使得当被支撑在支撑表面上方时，样本可以以基本上在其之间形成不透光密封的方式被定位和安置在窗口部分上。 照明组件还包括激发光源，以及一束光纤束，其光纤束的近端与光源光学连通。 股线的末端终止于支撑表面的窗口部分。 远端各自发出源自光源的相应光束，然后将它们共同指向窗口部分并进入样本的底侧，其中漫射光通过其并穿过其顶侧并通过观察端口接收 以观察样品的荧光。

公开(公告)号：US20060203243A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11434605

申请日：2006-05-15

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： G01N21/64

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A fluorescence illumination system is provided for use with an imaging apparatus that defines a light-tight imaging compartment. The fluorescence illumination system includes a trans-illumination component configured to direct excitation light into a first surface of the specimen wherein diffused light emanates from a second surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen. Further, the fluorescence illumination system includes an epi-illumination component configured to direct excitation light onto a third surface of the specimen wherein the diffused light exits the third surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen.

公开(公告)号：US09800929B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US13529040

申请日：2012-06-21

申请人： Romulo Pontual ,  Sui-Ky Ringo Ling ,  Raynold M. Kahn ,  Robert G. Arsenault ,  Gordon H. Chen ,  Luke J. Crook ,  Jean Dumouchel ,  Hugh Rothman ,  Brad Rice

发明人： Romulo Pontual ,  Sui-Ky Ringo Ling ,  Raynold M. Kahn ,  Robert G. Arsenault ,  Gordon H. Chen ,  Luke J. Crook ,  Jean Dumouchel ,  Hugh Rothman ,  Brad Rice

IPC分类号： G06F3/00 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/845

CPC分类号： H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/8456

摘要： A system and method for generating television recommendations includes a viewer tracking module that tracks viewer events to form a viewer tracking log. A recommendation module that determines a timeslot, generates a timeslot viewing profile based on the timeslot. The viewer tracking log corresponds to television programs watched previously at the user device during the timeslot. The recommendation module compares the timeslot viewing profile with available content for the timeslot and generates a content recommendation list.

公开(公告)号：US07466418B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11670376

申请日：2007-02-01

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： G01J3/30 ,  G01N21/25

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  A01K1/031 ,  A61M16/104 ,  A61M16/18 ,  A61M16/202 ,  A61M2016/0039 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A macroscopic fluorescence illumination assembly is provided for use with an imaging apparatus with a light-tight imaging compartment. The imaging apparatus includes an interior wall defining a view port extending into the imaging compartment to enable viewing of a specimen contained therein. The illumination assembly includes a specimen support surface facing toward the view port of the imaging apparatus. The support surface defines a window portion that enables the passage of light there through. The window portion is selectively sized and dimensioned such that the specimen, when supported atop the support surface, can be positioned and seated over the window portion in a manner forming a light-tight seal substantially there between.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种宏观荧光照明组件，用于与具有不透光成像室的成像装置一起使用。 该成像设备包括限定了一个视图端口的内壁，该视图端口延伸到成像室中以使得能够观察其中容纳的样本。 照明组件包括面向成像设备的视口的样本支撑表面。 支撑表面限定了能够使光通过的窗口部分。 窗口部分被选择性地定尺寸和尺寸使得当被支撑在支撑表面上方时，样本可以以基本上在其之间形成不透光密封的方式被定位和安置在窗口部分上。

公开(公告)号：US20060203244A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11434606

申请日：2006-05-15

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： G01N21/25

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A dual illumination system is disclosed for use with an imaging apparatus. The imaging apparatus defines a light-tight imaging compartment with an interior wall having a view port extending into the imaging compartment. This view port enables data acquisition of a biological specimen contained in the imaging compartment. The dual illumination system includes a first illumination assembly configured to direct structured light onto a first side of the specimen to enable structured light and surface topography measurements thereof. A second illumination assembly then directs light at the specimen wherein diffused fluorescent light emanates from a surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen. The combination of structured light imaging and fluorescence imaging enables 3D diffuse tomographic reconstructions of fluorescent probe location and concentration.

公开(公告)号：US20050219535A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US11155078

申请日：2005-06-17

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： A01K1/03 ,  A22B3/00 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/10 ,  A61M16/18 ,  A61M16/20 ,  G01N21/64

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  A01K1/031 ,  A61M16/104 ,  A61M16/18 ,  A61M16/202 ,  A61M2016/0039 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A macroscopic fluorescence illumination assembly is provided for use with an imaging apparatus with a light-tight imaging compartment. The imaging apparatus includes an interior wall defining a view port extending into the imaging compartment to enable viewing of a specimen contained therein. The illumination assembly includes a specimen support surface sized and dimensioned for receipt in the imaging compartment, and oriented to face toward the view port of the imaging apparatus. The support surface is substantially opaque and defines a window portion that enables the passage of light there through. The window portion is selectively sized and dimensioned such that the specimen, when supported atop the support surface, can be positioned and seated over the window portion in a manner forming a light-tight seal substantially there between. The illumination assembly further includes an excitation light source, and a bundle of fiber optic strands having proximal ends thereof in optical communication with the light source. The distal ends of the strands terminate proximate the window portion of the support surface. The distal ends each emit a respective beam of light originating from the light source which are then collectively directed toward the window portion and into a bottom side of the specimen wherein the diffused light passes there through and exits a topside thereof for receipt through the view port to view the fluorescence of the specimen.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种宏观荧光照明组件，用于与具有不透光成像室的成像装置一起使用。 该成像设备包括限定了一个视图端口的内壁，该视图端口延伸到成像室中以使得能够观察其中容纳的样本。 照明组件包括尺寸和尺寸适于接收在成像室中的样本支撑表面，并且被定向成面向成像设备的视口。 支撑表面基本上是不透明的，并且限定了能够使光通过的窗口部分。 窗口部分被选择性地定尺寸和尺寸使得当被支撑在支撑表面上方时，样本可以以基本上在其之间形成不透光密封的方式被定位和安置在窗口部分上。 照明组件还包括激发光源，以及一束光纤束，其光纤束的近端与光源光学连通。 股线的末端终止于支撑表面的窗口部分。 远端各自发出源自光源的相应光束，然后将它们共同指向窗口部分并进入样本的底侧，其中漫射光通过其并穿过其顶侧并通过观察端口接收 以观察样品的荧光。

公开(公告)号：US07474398B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-06

申请号：US11434605

申请日：2006-05-15

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： G01J3/30 ,  G01N21/25

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A fluorescence illumination system is provided for use with an imaging apparatus that defines a light-tight imaging compartment. The fluorescence illumination system includes a trans-illumination component configured to direct excitation light into a first surface of the specimen wherein diffused light emanates from a second surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen. Further, the fluorescence illumination system includes an epi-illumination component configured to direct excitation light onto a third surface of the specimen wherein the diffused light exits the third surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen.

摘要翻译： 荧光照明系统被提供用于与定义不透光成像室的成像装置一起使用。 荧光照明系统包括反射照明部件，其被配置为将激发光引导到样品的第一表面，其中散射光从其第二表面发出，以通过视口接收，以获取样品的荧光数据。 此外，荧光照明系统包括被配置为将激发光引导到样本的第三表面上的外照明部件，其中扩散的光离开其第三表面以通过视口接收以获取样本的荧光数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070127118A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11670376

申请日：2007-02-01

申请人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

发明人： David Nilson ,  Brad Rice ,  Tamara Troy

IPC分类号： G02B21/06

CPC分类号： G01N21/6456 ,  A01K1/031 ,  A61M16/104 ,  A61M16/18 ,  A61M16/202 ,  A61M2016/0039 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2201/0826

摘要： A macroscopic fluorescence illumination assembly is provided for use with an imaging apparatus with a light-tight imaging compartment. The imaging apparatus includes an interior wall defining a view port extending into the imaging compartment to enable viewing of a specimen contained therein. The illumination assembly includes a specimen support surface facing toward the view port of the imaging apparatus. The support surface defines a window portion that enables the passage of light there through. The window portion is selectively sized and dimensioned such that the specimen, when supported atop the support surface, can be positioned and seated over the window portion in a manner forming a light-tight seal substantially there between.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种宏观荧光照明组件，用于与具有不透光成像室的成像装置一起使用。 该成像设备包括限定了一个视图端口的内壁，该视图端口延伸到成像室中以使得能够观察其中容纳的样本。 照明组件包括面向成像设备的视口的样本支撑表面。 支撑表面限定了能够使光通过的窗口部分。 窗口部分被选择性地定尺寸和尺寸使得当被支撑在支撑表面上方时，样本可以以基本上在其之间形成不透光密封的方式被定位和安置在窗口部分上。