Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and devices that may be used to extract spatial frequency information. In one embodiment, the invention provides an instrument configured to extract data using a two-dimensional (2D) Hilbert transform technique, and providing spatial frequency information from a sample. In another embodiment, the invention provides a spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) device adapted for demodulation using two or less imaging frames.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to optical devices and methods of extracting optical properties, and depth and fluorescence information for visualizing samples. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a multi-frequency synthesis and extraction (MSE) method for quantitative tissue imaging. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method of obtaining optical properties and depth information by illuminating a sample with binary square wave patterns of light, wherein a series of spatial frequency components are simultaneously attenuated and can be extracted. In another embodiment, the present invention provides an optical imaging apparatus comprising a Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (SFDI) device modified to condense frequency information content into a single charged coupled device (CCD) frame, multi-pixel and/or single-pixel sensor using frequency-synthesized patterns.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and devices that may be used to extract spatial frequency information. In one embodiment, the invention provides an instrument configured to extract data using a two-dimensional (2D) Hilbert transform technique, and providing spatial frequency information from a sample. In another embodiment, the invention provides a spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) device adapted for demodulation using two or less imaging frames.
Abstract:
Frequent monitoring of early-stage burns is necessary for deciding optimal treatment and management. Superficial-partial thickness and deep-partial thickness burns, while visually similar, differ dramatically in terms of clinical treatment and are known to progress in severity over time. The disclosed method uses spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) far noninvasively mapping quantitative changes in chromophore and optical properties that may be an indicative of burn wound severity. A controlled protocol of graded burn severity is developed and applied to 17 rats. SFDI data is acquired at multiple near-infrared wavelengths over a course of 3 h. Burn severity is verified using hematoxylin and eosin histology. Changes in water concentration (edema), deoxygenated hemoglobin concentration, and optical scattering (tissue denaturation) are statistically significant measures, which are used to differentiate superficial partial-thickness burns from deep-partial thickness burns.