Methods, systems, and apparatus for imaging spectroscopy

    公开(公告)号:US09681798B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-20

    申请号:US14933666

    申请日:2015-11-05

    申请人: Ian W. Hunter Yi Chen

    发明人: Ian W. Hunter Yi Chen

    摘要: Imaging spectrometers can be used to generate hyperspectral images for medical diagnoses, contaminant detection, and food safety inspections, among other applications. An exemplary imaging spectrometer includes an integrated position sensing array that measures the relative positions of the interferometer components based on an interference pattern generated by illuminating the interferometer with a reference beam. Such an imaging spectrometer includes a processor that controls the interferometer component position by actuating a voice coil and several piezo-electric elements to align the components with respect to each other and to provide a desired optical path length mismatch between the interferometer arms. In some cases, the processor may use feedback and feed forward control, possibly based on the actuators' transfer functions, for more precise positioning. The processor may also implement adaptive and recursive spectral sampling to reduce the image acquisition period.

    Identification techniques and device for testing the efficacy of beauty care products and cosmetics
    5.
    发明授权
    Identification techniques and device for testing the efficacy of beauty care products and cosmetics 有权
    用于测试美容护理产品和化妆品功效的识别技术和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09265461B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US12872643

    申请日:2010-08-31

    IPC分类号: A61B5/103 A61B9/00 A61B5/00

    摘要: A method for testing the effect of a skin care product includes measuring a mechanical property of skin tissue using nonlinear stochastic system identification, applying the product to the skin, repeating the measurement of the mechanical property after the application of the product, and comparing the before and after measurements to quantify the effect of the product.Measuring the mechanical property of the skin can include placing a probe against a surface of the skin, perturbing the skin with the probe using a stochastic sequence, and measuring the response of the skin to the perturbation. Perturbing the skin can include indenting the skin with the probe, extending the skin with the probe, and sliding the probe across the skin surface. The mechanical property may be indicative of skin compliance, skin elasticity, skin stiffness, or skin damping. The mechanical property can be dependent on perturbation depth and may be measured at a plurality of anatomical locations.

    摘要翻译: 用于测试皮肤护理产品的效果的方法包括使用非线性随机系统识别来测量皮肤组织的机械性质,将产品施用于皮肤,重复产品施用后的机械性能的测量,并比较之前 并经过测量以量化产品的影响。 测量皮肤的机械性能可以包括将探针放置在皮肤表面上,使用随机序列用探针扰动皮肤,以及测量皮肤对扰动的反应。 刺激皮肤可以包括使用探针压伤皮肤,用探头延伸皮肤,并将探头滑过皮肤表面。 机械性能可以指示皮肤顺应性,皮肤弹性,皮肤刚度或皮肤阻滞。 机械性能可以取决于扰动深度,并且可以在多个解剖位置处测量。

    TIP ACTUATED DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPE
    6.
    发明申请
    TIP ACTUATED DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPE 审中-公开
    推动可切除的内窥镜

    公开(公告)号:US20150011830A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-08

    申请号:US14355490

    申请日:2011-08-25

    IPC分类号: A61B1/00 A61B1/005

    摘要: The present invention relates to an endoscope having a motorized assembly to control the distal end of an endoscope. Preferred embodiments can include disposable and reusable components. The system reduces the force need to control the tip of the endoscope and thereby reduce the risk of perforation′.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种具有控制内窥镜前端的机动组件的内窥镜。 优选实施例可以包括一次性和可重复使用的部件。 该系统减少了控制内窥镜尖端的力量,从而降低了穿孔的风险。

    Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry
    7.
    发明授权
    Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry 有权
    方法,仪器和质谱系统

    公开(公告)号:US08754371B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-17

    申请号:US13396321

    申请日:2012-02-14

    IPC分类号: H01J49/24 H01J49/28

    摘要: A miniature, low cost mass spectrometer capable of unit resolution over a mass range of 10 to 50 AMU. The mass spectrometer incorporates several features that enhance the performance of the design over comparable instruments. An efficient ion source enables relatively low power consumption without sacrificing measurement resolution. Variable geometry mechanical filters allow for variable resolution. An onboard ion pump removes the need for an external pumping source. A magnet and magnetic yoke produce magnetic field regions with different flux densities to run the ion pump and a magnetic sector mass analyzer. An onboard digital controller and power conversion circuit inside the vacuum chamber allows a large degree of flexibility over the operation of the mass spectrometer while eliminating the need for high-voltage electrical feedthroughs. The miniature mass spectrometer senses fractions of a percentage of inlet gas and returns mass spectra data to a computer.

    摘要翻译: 一种小型,低成本的质谱仪,能够在10至50 AMU的质量范围内进行单位分辨率。 质谱仪结合了几个功能,可以提高设计的性能,而不是可比较的仪器。 高效的离子源能够在不牺牲测量分辨率的情况下实现相对较低的功耗。 可变几何机械滤镜允许可变分辨率。 机载离子泵不需要外部泵浦源。 磁轭和磁轭产生具有不同磁通密度的磁场区域以运行离子泵和磁性扇区质量分析器。 真空室内的数字控制器和电源转换电路允许在质谱仪的操作上具有很大的灵活性,同时不需要高压电气馈通。 微型质谱仪感测入口气体百分比的分数,并将质谱数据返回到计算机。

    Electric generator
    8.
    发明授权
    Electric generator 有权
    发电机

    公开(公告)号:US08362660B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12590496

    申请日:2009-11-09

    申请人: Ian W. Hunter

    发明人: Ian W. Hunter

    IPC分类号: H02K7/06 H02K33/00 H02K35/00

    摘要: An electric generator device includes a magnetic stator assembly, opposed coils, and a rotary-to-linear converter (e.g., cam). The coils are configured to reciprocate relative to the magnetic stator assembly or to linearly translate in a common direction relative to the magnetic stator assembly. The coils are coupled to the cam and, upon rotary or linear motion of the cam, reciprocate or linearly translate relative to the magnetic stator assembly. The reciprocation or linear translation of the coils creates an electric current flowing through the coils, which may then be harvested.

    摘要翻译: 发电机装置包括磁定子组件,相对的线圈和旋转到线性转换器(例如,凸轮)。 线圈构造成相对于磁性定子组件往复运动,或者相对于磁性定子组件沿共同的方向线性平移。 线圈联接到凸轮,并且在凸轮的旋转或线性运动时,相对于磁性定子组件往复运动或线性平移。 线圈的往复或线性平移产生流过线圈的电流,然后可以采集线圈。

    INJECTION METHODS USING A SERVO-CONTROLLED NEEDLE-FREE INJECTOR
    9.
    发明申请
    INJECTION METHODS USING A SERVO-CONTROLLED NEEDLE-FREE INJECTOR 有权
    使用伺服控制无针注射器的注射方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120089114A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-12

    申请号:US13269421

    申请日:2011-10-07

    IPC分类号: A61M5/31 A61M5/307

    摘要: A method for injecting a substance through a biological body surface includes providing a needle-free transdermal transport device configured to inject the substance through the surface. The substance is injected into the biological body with the transport device while a parameter of the injection is sensed and a servo-controller is used to dynamically adjust at least one injection characteristic based on the sensed parameter. The substance is injected for (i) a first time period during which a first portion of a volume of the substance is injected at a first injection pressure, and (ii) a second time period during which a remainder of the volume of the substance is injected at a second injection pressure. A viscosity of the substance may be determined, and a pressure calculated for injecting the substance based on the viscosity. The substance may be injected with the transport device by using the calculated pressure.

    摘要翻译: 通过生物体表面注入物质的方法包括提供构造成通过所述表面注入物质的无针透皮输送装置。 当感测到注射的参数并且使用伺服控制器基于所感测的参数来动态地调整至少一个喷射特性时,将物质与输送装置一起注入生物体。 注射物质(i)在第一时间段期间,以第一注射压力注射物质的体积的第一部分,以及(ii)第二时间段,其中物质的剩余体积为 在第二注射压力下注射。 可以确定物质的粘度,并计算基于粘度注入物质的压力。 物质可以通过使用计算的压力与输送装置一起注入。

    CONTROLLED NEEDLE-FREE TRANSPORT
    10.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLED NEEDLE-FREE TRANSPORT 有权
    控制无需运输

    公开(公告)号:US20110257626A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-20

    申请号:US12906525

    申请日:2010-10-18

    IPC分类号: A61M37/00 H01F7/00

    摘要: A needle-free transdermal transport device for transferring a substance across a surface of a biological body includes a reservoir for storing the substance, a nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir and a controllable electromagnetic actuator in communication with the reservoir. The actuator, referred to as a Lorentz force actuator, includes a stationary magnet assembly and a moving coil assembly. The coil assembly moves a piston having an end portion positioned within the reservoir. The actuator receives an electrical input and generates in response a corresponding force acting on the piston and causing a needle-free transfer of the substance between the reservoir and the biological body. The magnitude, direction and duration of the force are dynamically controlled (e.g., servo-controlled) by the electrical input and can be altered during the course of an actuation cycle. Beneficially, the actuator can be moved in different directions according to the electrical input.

    摘要翻译: 用于将物质转移到生物体的表面上的无针透皮传送装置包括用于储存物质的储存器,与储存器流体连通的喷嘴和与储存器连通的可控电磁致动器。 称为洛伦兹力致动器的致动器包括固定磁体组件和移动线圈组件。 线圈组件移动具有位于储存器内的端部的活塞。 致动器接收电输入并且响应于相应的力产生作用在活塞上的相应的力并导致物质在储存器和生物体之间的无针转移。 力的大小,方向和持续时间由电输入动态控制(例如,伺服控制),并且可以在致动循环的过程中改变。 有利地,致动器可以根据电气输入沿不同方向移动。