ENDOSCOPE TIPS, SCANNED BEAM ENDOSCOPES USING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE
    1.
    发明申请
    ENDOSCOPE TIPS, SCANNED BEAM ENDOSCOPES USING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE 审中-公开
    内窥镜提示,使用其的扫描光束内窥镜及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007101181A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-21

    申请号:PCT/US2007062856

    申请日:2007-02-27

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for scanned beam endoscopes, endoscope tips, and scanned beam imagers are disclosed. In one aspect, a scanned beam endoscope includes at least one light detection element that collects light reflected from a FOV through one or more openings in the scanner of the endoscope. In another aspect, the illumination optical fiber may be positioned so that its output end is laterally positioned in relation to the scanner. In yet another aspect, the scanner is oriented to provide a non-axial FOV.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于扫描束内窥镜,内窥镜尖端和扫描光束成像器的装置和方法。 一方面,扫描光束内窥镜包括至少一个光检测元件,其通过内窥镜的扫描器中的一个或多个开口收集从FOV反射的光。 在另一方面,照明光纤可以被定位成使得其输出端相对于扫描仪横向定位。 在另一方面,扫描器被定向成提供非轴向FOV。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SELECTING AND DISPLAYING AN IMAGE WITH THE BEST FOCUS
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SELECTING AND DISPLAYING AN IMAGE WITH THE BEST FOCUS 审中-公开
    用最佳焦点选择和显示图像的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2007101187A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-10

    申请号:PCT/US2007062862

    申请日:2007-02-27

    CPC classification number: A61B1/00188

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for selecting and displaying an image with the best focus are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a field of view (FOV) using an image capture device, selecting one of the images having the best focus, and displaying the selected image on the image capture device. In another aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a FOV, dividing each of the images into a plurality of regions, and comparing corresponding regions from each of the images. The regions having the best focus are selected. A composite image is constructed formed from the regions with the best focus and the composite image is displayed. Image capture devices configured to effect the above methods are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于选择和显示具有最佳焦点的图像的方法和装置。 一方面,显示拍摄图像的方法包括使用图像拍摄装置拍摄视场(FOV)的多个图像,选择具有最佳焦点的图像之一,并且在图像拍摄上显示所选择的图像 设备。 在另一方面,一种显示拍摄图像的方法包括拍摄FOV的多个图像,将每个图像分割成多个区域,以及对来自每个图像的相应区域进行比较。 选择具有最佳焦点的区域。 从具有最佳聚焦的区域构成合成图像,并显示合成图像。 还公开了配置成实现上述方法的图像捕获装置。

    SCANNING ENDOSCOPE
    4.
    发明申请
    SCANNING ENDOSCOPE 审中-公开
    扫描内窥镜

    公开(公告)号:WO2005000110A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-16

    申请号:PCT/US2004019996

    申请日:2004-06-22

    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: 适用于刚性和柔性两种形式的扫描内窥镜,可扫描横过视场的光束,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。

    SCANNED BEAM SOURCE AND SYSTEMS USING A SCANNED BEAM SOURCE FOR PRODUCING A WAVELENGTH-COMPENSATED COMPOSITE BEAM OF LIGHT
    5.
    发明申请
    SCANNED BEAM SOURCE AND SYSTEMS USING A SCANNED BEAM SOURCE FOR PRODUCING A WAVELENGTH-COMPENSATED COMPOSITE BEAM OF LIGHT 审中-公开
    扫描束源和使用扫描束源产生波长补偿复合光束的系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2007100690A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-21

    申请号:PCT/US2007004783

    申请日:2007-02-23

    Abstract: According to embodiments, scanned beam source may include a first beam shaping optical element aligned to receive a composite beam of light carrying a plurality of wavelength components and a second beam shaping optical element aligned to receive the composite beam of light from the first beam shaping optical element and configured to modify the first plurality of wavelength components of the composite beam to a plurality of dimensions proportional to wavelength. The first beam shaping optic may be, for example, a top-hat converter. The second beam-shaping optic may be, for example, a polarization-sensitive clipping aperture, a wavelength-dependent clipping aperture, and/or an achromatic corrector.

    Abstract translation: 根据实施例,扫描光束源可以包括第一光束成形光学元件和第二光束成形光学元件,第一光束成形光学元件被对准以接收携带多个波长分量的合成光束,第二光束成形光学元件被对准以接收来自第一光束成形光学器件的合成光束 元件并且被配置成将组合光束的第一多个波长分量修改成与波长成比例的多个维度。 第一光束成形光学器件可以是例如顶帽转换器。 第二光束整形光学器件可以是例如偏振敏感的修剪光圈,取决于波长的修剪光圈和/或无色校正器。

    SCANNED BEAM IMAGERS AND ENDOSCOPES WITH POSITIONABLE LIGHT COLLECTOR
    6.
    发明申请
    SCANNED BEAM IMAGERS AND ENDOSCOPES WITH POSITIONABLE LIGHT COLLECTOR 审中-公开
    扫描光束成像器和具有可定位的集光器的内窥镜

    公开(公告)号:WO2007121423A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-25

    申请号:PCT/US2007066749

    申请日:2007-04-17

    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for scanned beam imagers and scanned beam endoscopes having a positionable light collector are disclosed. In one aspect, a scanned beam imager includes a scanned beam source operable to scan a beam across a FOV and a light collector structured to collect light affected by the FOV. The light collector is positionable relative to the beam scanned by the scanned beam source. Scanned beam endoscopes and methods of performing endoscopy are also disclosed that implement the above teachings.

    Abstract translation: 公开了具有可定位的光收集器的扫描光束成像器和扫描束内窥镜的装置和方法。 在一个方面,扫描光束成像器包括可操作以扫描横过FOV的光束的扫描光束源和被构造成收集受FOV影响的光的光收集器。 光收集器相对于由扫描光束源扫描的光束是可定位的。 还公开了扫描射束内窥镜和执行内窥镜检查的方法,其实现上述教导。

    SCANNED-BEAM IMAGER WITH PHASE OFFSET PHOTON EMISSION IMAGING
    9.
    发明申请
    SCANNED-BEAM IMAGER WITH PHASE OFFSET PHOTON EMISSION IMAGING 审中-公开
    扫描光束成像器与相位偏移光子发射成像

    公开(公告)号:WO2007108993A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-16

    申请号:PCT/US2007006194

    申请日:2007-03-12

    Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to attributing light emissions to spots a light was scanned over. In aspects, the scanned light includes light capable of increasing light emissions from at least one type of matter. A detector detects emitted light that comes from spots the light was previously scanned over. Circuitry attributes emitted light with spots within the area. Data representing light that reflects from each spot may be combined with data representing light that emits (if any) from each spot to create an image. The emitted light may be assigned a false color in the image to distinguish it from reflected light in the image. Emitted light may occur as a result of fluorescent activity. Other aspects are described in the specification.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的主题的方面涉及将光发射归因于扫描光的点。 在这些方面,扫描的光包括能够增加至少一种类型的物质的光发射的光。 检测器检测来自光先前扫描的光斑的发射光。 电路属性在区域内发光。 表示从每个点反射的光的数据可以与表示从每个点发射(如果有的话)的光的数据组合以创建图像。 发出的光可能在图像中被指定为假色,以将其与图像中的反射光区分开。 由于荧光活性,可能发生发光。 其他方面在说明书中描述。

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