APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR A STRUCTURE USING SPECTRALLY-ENCODED ENDOSCOPY TECHNIQUES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ONE OR MORE OPTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
    82.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR A STRUCTURE USING SPECTRALLY-ENCODED ENDOSCOPY TECHNIQUES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ONE OR MORE OPTICAL ARRANGEMENTS 审中-公开
    用于使用光谱内切技术获得结构信息的装置和生产一个或多个光学装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007084903A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-26

    申请号:PCT/US2007060608

    申请日:2007-01-17

    Abstract: Exemplary apparatus for obtaining information for a structure can be provided. For example, the exemplary apparatus can include at least one first optical fiber arrangement which is configured to transceive at least one first electro-magnetic radiation, and can include at least one fiber. The exemplary apparatus can also include at least one second focusing arrangement in optical communication with the optical fiber arrangement. The second arrangement can be configured to focus and provide there through the first electro-magnetic radiation. Further, the exemplary apparatus can include at least one third dispersive arrangement which is configured to receive a particular radiation which is the first electro-magnetic radiation and/or the focused electro-magnetic radiation, and forward a dispersed radiation thereof to at least one section of the structure. At least one end of the fiber can be directly connected to the second focusing arrangement and/or the third dispersive arrangement. In addition, an exemplary embodiment of a method for producing an optical arrangement can be provided. For example, a first set of optical elements having a first size in a first configuration and a second set of optical elements in cooperation with the second set and having a second size in a second configuration can be provided. The first and second sets can be clamped into a third set of optical elements. The third set can be polished, and a further set of optical elements may be deposited on the polished set.

    Abstract translation: 可以提供用于获得结构信息的示例性装置。 例如,示例性装置可以包括被配置为收发至少一个第一电磁辐射的至少一个第一光纤布置,并且可以包括至少一个光纤。 示例性装置还可以包括与光纤布置光学通信的至少一个第二聚焦装置。 第二布置可以被配置成通过第一电磁辐射聚焦并提供到那里。 此外,示例性装置可以包括至少一个第三分散装置,其被配置为接收作为第一电磁辐射和/或聚焦电磁辐射的特定辐射,并将其分散的辐射转发到至少一个部分 的结构。 光纤的至少一端可以直接连接到第二聚焦装置和/或第三色散装置。 此外,可以提供用于制造光学装置的方法的示例性实施例。 例如,可以提供具有第一配置的第一尺寸的第一组光学元件和与第二组配合并具有第二配置的第二尺寸的第二组光学元件。 第一组和第二组可以夹紧到第三组光学元件中。 可以抛光第三组,并且可以在抛光组上沉积另外的一组光学元件。

    ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING IN VESSELS
    85.
    发明申请
    ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING IN VESSELS 审中-公开
    用于在血管中成像的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007022220A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-22

    申请号:PCT/US2006031905

    申请日:2006-08-16

    Abstract: Apparatus, catheter and method for obtaining information regarding a tissue structure (e.g., a blood vessel) can be provided. For example, it is possible to utilize a transceiving arrangement which includes at least one section adapted to be provided in a proximity of at least one portion of the tissue structure and in a bodily fluid, and which is adapted to transmit and receive electro-magnetic radiation. The bodily fluid may be blood, pus, necrotic debris, mucus, urine and/or fecal matter.

    Abstract translation: 可以提供用于获得关于组织结构(例如,血管)的信息的设备,导管和方法。 例如,可以利用收发装置,该收发装置包括至少一个适于设置在组织结构的至少一部分附近和体液中的部分,并且该收发装置适于发送和接收电磁 辐射。 体液可以是血液,脓液,坏死碎片,粘液,尿液和/或粪便物质。

    PROCESS, SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE ARRANGEMENT FOR MEASURING A MECHANICAL STRAIN AND ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF A SAMPLE
    86.
    发明申请
    PROCESS, SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE ARRANGEMENT FOR MEASURING A MECHANICAL STRAIN AND ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF A SAMPLE 审中-公开
    用于测量样品的机械应变和弹性性质的过程,系统和软件布置

    公开(公告)号:WO2006024014A3

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-19

    申请号:PCT/US2005030294

    申请日:2005-08-24

    CPC classification number: A61B5/0066 A61B5/0059 A61B5/02007

    Abstract: A system, process and software arrangement are provided to determining data associated with at least one structural change of tissue. In particular, a first optical coherence tomography ("OCT") signal which contains first information regarding the tissue at a first stress level, and a second OCT signal which contains second information regarding the tissue at a second stress level are received. The first and second information are compared to produce comparison information. The data associated with the at least one structural change is determined as a function of the comparison information and further information associated with (i) at least one known characteristics of the tissue and/or (ii) characteristics of an OCT system. Further, at least one optical coherence tomography ("OCT") signal which contains information regarding the tissue can be received, and the modulus of the tissue may be determined as a function of the received at least one OCT signal.

    Abstract translation: 提供系统,过程和软件布置以确定与组织的至少一个结构改变相关联的数据。 具体而言,接收包含关于处于第一应力水平的组织的第一信息的第一光学相干断层摄影术(“OCT”)信号,以及包含关于处于第二应力水平的组织的第二信息的第二OCT信号。 比较第一和第二信息以产生比较信息。 根据比较信息和与(i)组织的至少一个已知特征和/或(ii)OCT系统的特征相关联的其他信息来确定与至少一个结构变化相关联的数据。 此外,可以接收包含关于组织的信息的至少一个光学相干断层扫描(“OCT”)信号,并且可以根据所接收的至少一个OCT信号来确定组织的模数。

    SPECKLE REDUCTION IN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY BY PATH LENGTH ENCODED ANGULAR COMPOUNDING

    公开(公告)号:WO2004088361A3

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-14

    申请号:PCT/US2004/010152

    申请日:2004-03-31

    Abstract: Speckle, a factor reducing image quality in optical coherence tomography ("OCT"), can limit the ability to identify cellular structures that are important for the diagnosis of a variety of diseases. The present invention allows for an implementation of an angular compounding, angular compounding by path length encoding ("ACPE") for reducing speckle in OCT images. By averaging images obtained at different incident angles, with each image encoded by path length, ACPE maintains high-speed image acquisition and implements minimal modifications to OCT probe optics. ACPE images obtained from tissue phantoms and human skin in vivo demonstrate a qualitative improvement over traditional OCT and an increased signal-to-noise ratio ("SNR"). Accordingly, apparatus probe catheter, and method are provided for irradiating a sample. In particular, an interferometer (5) may forward forwarding an electromagnetic radiation (10). In addition, a sample arm may receive the electromagnetic radiation, and can include an arrangement (20) which facilitates a production of at least two radiations (30, 40) from the electromagnetic radiation so as to irradiate the sample. Such arrangement can be configured to delay a first radiation of the at least two radiations with respect to a second radiation of the at least two radiations.

    MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVES
    90.
    发明申请
    MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVES 审中-公开
    MICROSCOPE目标

    公开(公告)号:WO2004065994A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-05

    申请号:PCT/US2004/001499

    申请日:2004-01-21

    IPC: G02B

    CPC classification number: G02B21/0072 G02B21/006 G02B21/02 G02B21/33

    Abstract: A confocal microscope lens arrangement is provided. The confocal microscope lens arrangement includes a lens assembly housing which has a lens assembly, and an exterior housing including a distal end and a proximal end. The exterior housing is configured to allow the lens assembly housing to be placed therein, and translated between the proximal end and the distal end of the exterior housing to focus the lens assembly. The exterior housing has an aperture formed through a distal end thereof. The arrangement also includes an immersion media filling the volume of area between the exterior housing and the lens assembly housing.

    Abstract translation: 提供共焦显微镜透镜装置。 共焦显微镜透镜装置包括具有透镜组件的透镜组件壳体和包括远端和近端的外壳。 外部壳体被配置为允许透镜组件壳体放置在其中并且在外部壳体的近端和远端之间平移以聚焦透镜组件。 外壳具有通过其远端形成的孔。 该布置还包括填充外壳和透镜组件壳体之间的面积的浸没介质。

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