FILTERED ASE SWEPT SOURCE FOR OCT MEDICAL IMAGING
    1.
    发明申请
    FILTERED ASE SWEPT SOURCE FOR OCT MEDICAL IMAGING 审中-公开
    过滤的ASE SWEPT来源用于OCT医学成像

    公开(公告)号:WO2011028999A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-10

    申请号:PCT/US2010/047813

    申请日:2010-09-03

    Abstract: An integrated swept wavelength optical source uses a narrowband filtered broadband signal, such as a filtered amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) signal, with an optical amplifier and tracking filter and/or self-tracking filter. This source comprises a micro optical bench, a source for generating broadband light, a first tunable Fabry Perot filter, installed on the bench, for spectrally filtering the broadband light from the broadband source to generate a narrowband tunable signal, an amplifier, installed on the bench, for amplifying the tunable signal, and possibly a second tunable Fabry Perot filter, installed on the bench, for spectrally filtering the amplified tunable signal from the amplifier. In a self-tracking arrangement, a single tunable filter both generates the narrowband signal and spectrally filters the amplified signal. In some examples, two-stage amplification is provided. The use of a single bench implementation yields a low cost high performance system.

    Abstract translation: 集成扫描波长光源使用窄带滤波的宽带信号,例如经滤波放大的自发发射(ASE)信号,具有光放大器和跟踪滤波器和/或自跟踪滤波器。 该源包括安装在工作台上的用于产生宽带光源的微型光学平台,用于产生宽带光源的第一可调谐法布里珀罗滤波器,用于对来自宽带源的宽带光进行频谱滤波以产生窄带可调信号,放大器,安装在 用于放大可调信号,以及可能的第二可调法布里珀罗滤波器,安装在工作台上,用于对来自放大器的放大的可调谐信号进行频谱滤波。 在自跟踪装置中,单个可调谐滤波器都产生窄带信号并对放大的信号进行频谱滤波。 在一些实例中,提供了两级放大。 使用单台实现产生低成本的高性能系统。

    BONDER CHUCK AND OPTICAL COMPONENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE

    公开(公告)号:WO2001067149A3

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-13

    申请号:PCT/US2001/006927

    申请日:2001-03-01

    Abstract: An optical component is adapted for pick-and-place-style installation on an optical submount (100) or bench and compatible with a chuck of a bonder (200) that picks-up the optical component, places it on the optical bench, and then typically solder bonds the optical component to the bench. In the current implementation, this optical component comprises an optical element (104), such as an optical fiber, lens, or MOEMS device, that is attached to a plastically deformable mounting structure. The optical component has a bench-attach surface (152) that is used to bond the optical component to an optical bench. Further, the optical component has a bonder chuck engagement surface (154) to which a bonder chuck attaches to manipulate the optical component, such as install it, on the optical bench.

    WIRELESS PRESSURE WIRE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED POWER
    3.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS PRESSURE WIRE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED POWER 审中-公开
    具有集成功率的无线压力线系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2013116074A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-08

    申请号:PCT/US2013/022863

    申请日:2013-01-24

    Abstract: A sensor wire system with an integrated power source and wireless transmission is provided. A sensor wire includes a distal end that is inserted into a blood vessel of a patient's body. A sensor that is mounted at the distal end of the sensor wire and an electronics unit of the distal end of the sensor wire transmit information generated by the sensor to a receiver unit outside of the patient's body wirelessly. The system further includes a power source, which in one example is mounted to the distal end of the sensor wire, that supplies power to the electronics unit. Preferably the wire body functions as an antenna for the wireless broadcasting.

    Abstract translation: 提供具有集成电源和无线传输的传感器线系统。 传感器线包括插入到患者身体的血管中的远端。 安装在传感器线的远端处的传感器和传感器线的远端的电子单元将由传感器产生的信息无线地传送到患者身体外部的接收器单元。 该系统还包括在一个示例中安装到传感器线的远端的电源,其向电子单元供电。 线体优选地用作无线广播的天线。

    REDUCING SPECTRAL NOISE IN SEMICONDUCTOR SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    REDUCING SPECTRAL NOISE IN SEMICONDUCTOR SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    减少半导体光谱系统中的光谱噪声

    公开(公告)号:WO2006091274A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-31

    申请号:PCT/US2006/000823

    申请日:2006-01-10

    Abstract: A spectroscopy system comprises a tunable semiconductor laser, such as an external cavity laser, that generates a tunable signal. A detector is provided for detecting the tunable signal after interaction with a sample. In this way, the system is able to determine the spectroscopic response of the sample by tuning the laser of the scan band and monitoring the detector's response. An integrating device, such as an integrating sphere, is interposed optically between the tunable semiconductor laser and the detector. This integrating device is used to mitigate the effects of parasitic spectral noise, such as noise that is generated by speckle or the combination of single- and multi-mode optical fibers in the transmission link between the tunable semiconductor laser and the detector.

    Abstract translation: 光谱系统包括可调谐半导体激光器,例如外腔激光器,其产生可调信号。 提供了一种检测器,用于在与样品相互作用后检测可调信号。 以这种方式,该系统能够通过调谐扫描带的激光并监测检测器的响应来确定样品的光谱响应。 诸如积分球的积分装置被光学地插入在可调半导体激光器和检测器之间。 该集成装置用于减轻寄生光谱噪声的影响,例如由可调谐半导体激光器和检测器之间的传输链路中的斑点或单模和多模光纤的组合产生的噪声。

    INTEGRATED BALANCED OPTICAL DETECTOR SYSTEM WITH AMPLIFIER FOR OCT IMAGING
    7.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED BALANCED OPTICAL DETECTOR SYSTEM WITH AMPLIFIER FOR OCT IMAGING 审中-公开
    用于OCT成像的集成平衡光学检测器系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2012091957A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:PCT/US2011/065394

    申请日:2011-12-16

    Abstract: An optical detector system comprises a hermetic optoelectronic package, an optical bench installed within the optoelectronic package, a balanced detector system installed on the optical bench. The balanced detector system includes at least two optical detectors that receive interference signals. An electronic amplifier system installed within the optoelectronic package amplifies an output of at least two optical detectors. Also disclosed is an integrated optical coherence tomography system. Embodiments are provided in which the amplifiers, typically transimpedance amplifiers, are closely integrated with the optical detectors that detect the interference signals from the interferometer. Further embodiments are provided in which the interferometer but also preferably its detectors are integrated together on a common optical bench. Systems that have little or no optical fiber can thus be implemented.

    Abstract translation: 光学检测器系统包括密封光电子封装,安装在光电封装内的光学平台,安装在光学平台上的平衡检测器系统。 平衡检测器系统包括至少两个接收干扰信号的光学检测器。 安装在光电封装内的电子放大器系统放大至少两个光学检测器的输出。 还公开了一种集成的光学相干断层摄影系统。 提供了实施例,其中放大器,通常是跨阻放大器,与检测来自干涉仪的干扰信号的光学检测器紧密集成。 提供了其它实施例,其中干涉仪还优选地其检测器在公共光学台上集成在一起。 因此可以实现具有很少或不具有光纤的系统。

    OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY USING ROLLING SHUTTER OPTICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS
    8.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY USING ROLLING SHUTTER OPTICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS 审中-公开
    光学开关阵列使用滚动开关光学开关元件

    公开(公告)号:WO2001065302A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-07

    申请号:PCT/US2001/040252

    申请日:2001-03-05

    Abstract: An optical switch device includes a rolling shutter or membrane attached at one of its edges to a substrate near an optical port in the substrate. The rolling shutter can assume one of two states. In a first closed state, the membrane is uncoiled onto the substrate over the port such that light directed at the port impinges on the shutter. In a second open state, the membrane is rolled up away from the port such that light directed at the port impinges on the port. In one embodiment, a mirror is formed on the membrane such that when the membrane is in the closed state over the substrate, light directed at the port is reflected by the mirror. In one configuration, the optical port includes a hole or aperture such that light passed through the port without interference. The device can include a latch electrode the far end of the membrane such that when it is rolled out, it can be held in position by a latching voltage applied across the latch electrode and the substrate. Slits can be formed in the membrane to keep the mirror flat by relieving strain in the membrane and to allow gases in proximity to the device to pass through the membrane as it is activated. The shutter can include dimples to minimize the area of contact between the membrane and the substrate to reduce the probability of the two sticking together. The attachment edge of the membrane can be made shorter than its width to reduce distortions in the membrane to keep the mirror flat. A raised annular rim can be provided around the port such that when the shutter is held down over the port it is pulled taut and flat over the rim. This feature is also used to maintain flatness in the mirror. The switch device can be used as part of an array of optical switches.

    Abstract translation: 一种光学开关装置包括将其一个边缘附接到衬底附近的光学端口的基板的卷帘门或薄膜。 滚动快门可以采取两种状态之一。 在第一关闭状态下,膜在端口上展开到基板上,使得指向端口的光照射在快门上。 在第二打开状态下,膜从端口卷起,使得指向端口的光照射在端口上。 在一个实施例中,在膜上形成反射镜,使得当膜在衬底上处于关闭状态时,指向端口的光被反射镜反射。 在一种配置中,光学端口包括孔或孔,使得光通过端口而不受干扰。 该装置可以包括位于膜的远端的闩锁电极,使得当其被推出时,其可以通过施加在闩锁电极和基板上的锁存电压而保持就位。 可以在膜中形成狭缝,以通过减轻膜中的应变来保持反射镜平坦,并允许邻近装置的气体在被激活时通过膜。 快门可以包括凹坑以最小化膜和基底之间的接触面积,以减少两者粘在一起的可能性。 膜的附着边缘可以比其宽度短,以减少膜中的变形,以保持镜子平坦。 可以围绕端口设置凸起的环形边缘,使得当快门被按压在端口上时,其被拉紧并在边缘上平坦。 此功能也用于保持镜子的平整度。 开关器件可用作光开关阵列的一部分。

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