LASER SWEPT SOURCE WITH CONTROLLED MODE LOCKING FOR OCT MEDICAL IMAGING
    1.
    发明申请
    LASER SWEPT SOURCE WITH CONTROLLED MODE LOCKING FOR OCT MEDICAL IMAGING 审中-公开
    激光切割源与控制模式锁定用于OCT医学成像

    公开(公告)号:WO2012092290A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:PCT/US2011/067413

    申请日:2011-12-27

    Abstract: An optical coherence analysis system uses a laser swept source that is constrained to operate in a mode locked condition. This is accomplished by synchronously changing the laser cavity's gain and/or phase based on the round trip travel time of light in the cavity. Many high-speed wavelength swept laser sources emit pulses synchronized with the round trip time of the cavity as part of a nonlinear optical frequency red shifting process. Stable pulsation is associated with smooth tuning and low relative intensity noise. Addition of mode- locking methods to this class of lasers can control and stabilize these lasers to a low clock jitter and RIN state, and in specific cases allow long - to - short wavelength tuning in addition to the usual short - to - long (red shifting). The laser may comprise a SOA (410), a tunable Fabry- Perot - Filter (412) as one reflector and an Output coupler (405) in an optical fiber (406) to adjust the cavity lenght.

    Abstract translation: 光学相干分析系统使用被限制在模式锁定状态下操作的激光扫描源。 这是通过基于腔中光的往返行进时间同步改变激光腔的增益和/或相来实现的。 许多高速波长扫描激光源发射与腔的往返时间同步的脉冲,作为非线性光频红移方法的一部分。 稳定的脉动与平滑调谐和低相对强度噪声相关。 将这种类型的激光器添加锁模方法可以将这些激光器控制和稳定在低时钟抖动和RIN状态,并且在特定情况下,除了通常的短到长(红色)之外还允许长波长到短波长的调谐 移)。 激光器可以包括SOA(410),作为一个反射器的可调谐法布里 - 珀罗滤光片(412)和用于调节空腔长度的光纤(406)中的输出耦合器(405)。

    INTEGRATED SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    集成光谱系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2005038418A2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-28

    申请号:PCT/US2004/034691

    申请日:2004-10-13

    CPC classification number: G01J3/36 G01J3/0256 G01J3/10 G01J3/26 G01N21/255

    Abstract: Integrated spectroscopy systems are disclosed. In some examples, integrated tunable detectors, using one or multiple Fabry-Perot tunable filters, are provided. Other examples use integrated tunable sources. The tunable source combines one or multiple diodes, such as superluminescent light emitting diodes (SLED), and a Fabry Perot tunable filter or etalon. The advantages associated with the use of the tunable etalon are that it can be small, relatively low power consumption device. For example, newer microelectrical mechanical system (MEMS) implementations of these devices make them the size of a chip. This increases their robustness and also their performance. In some examples, an isolator, amplifier, and/or reference system is further provided integrated.

    Abstract translation: 公开了集成光谱系统。 在一些示例中,提供了使用一个或多个法布里 - 珀罗可调谐滤波器的集成可调谐检测器。 其他示例使用集成的可调源。 可调光源结合了一个或多个二极管,例如超发光发光二极管(SLED)以及法布里珀罗可调谐滤波器或标准具。 与可调式标准具的使用相关的优点是它可以是小型的,功耗相对较低的设备。 例如,这些器件的新型微电子机械系统(MEMS)实现使它们成为芯片的尺寸。 这增加了他们的健壮性和他们的表现。 在一些示例中,进一步提供集成的隔离器,放大器和/或参考系统。

    MECHANICALLY BALANCED OPTICAL MEMBRANE DEVICE FOR ORIENTATION INSENSITIVITY
    4.
    发明申请
    MECHANICALLY BALANCED OPTICAL MEMBRANE DEVICE FOR ORIENTATION INSENSITIVITY 审中-公开
    用于定向灵敏度的机械平衡光学膜装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2013170056A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-14

    申请号:PCT/US2013/040384

    申请日:2013-05-09

    CPC classification number: G02B26/001 G02B26/0825

    Abstract: An optical membrane device comprises a substrate, at least one support block on a surface of the substrate, and at least one plate. A torsion beam supports the plate above the substrate on the support block. The optical membrane device also includes an optical membrane structure supported by the plate above the substrate and at least one electrode on the substrate underneath the plate. In one implementation, the optical membrane device further comprises a tether for coupling the optical membrane structure to the plate. The tether extends between the optical membrane structure and the plate. In another implementation, the substrate of the optical membrane device has an optical port through the substrate directly below the optical membrane structure. The plate is substantially balanced around the torsion beam to minimize a sensitivity to orientation in a gravitational field.

    Abstract translation: 光学膜装置包括基底,在基底表面上的至少一个支撑块和至少一个板。 扭力梁将支撑块上的基板上方的板支撑。 光学膜装置还包括由基板上方的板支撑的光学膜结构和在板下方的基板上的至少一个电极。 在一个实施方式中,光学膜装置还包括用于将光学膜结构耦合到板的系绳。 系绳在光学膜结构和板之间延伸。 在另一实施方式中,光学膜装置的基板具有通过光学膜结构正下方的基板的光学端口。 该板在扭转梁周围基本平衡,以最小化对重力场中的取向的敏感性。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPECTRAL STITCHING OF TUNABLE SEMICONDUCTOR SOURCES
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPECTRAL STITCHING OF TUNABLE SEMICONDUCTOR SOURCES 审中-公开
    用于光电耦合半导体源的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2006039155A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-13

    申请号:PCT/US2005/033714

    申请日:2005-09-20

    CPC classification number: G01J3/10

    Abstract: A multi semiconductor source tunable spectroscopy system has two or more semiconductor sources for generating tunable optical signals that are tunable over different spectral bands. The system enables the combination of these tunable signals to form an output signal that is tunable over a combined band including these individual spectral bands of the separate semiconductor sources. The system further compensates for spectral roll-off associated with the semiconductor sources. Specifically, near the limits of the semiconductor sources spectral bands, the power in the tunable signal tends to degrade or decrease. The system compensates for this roll-off using drive current control, attenuators, or electronic compensation.

    Abstract translation: 多半导体源可调谐光谱系统具有用于产生可调谐光信号的两个或更多个半导体源,其可调谐的不同光谱带。 该系统使得这些可调谐信号的组合能够形成可在包括单独半导体源的这些单个频谱带的组合频带上调谐的输出信号。 该系统进一步补偿与半导体源相关联的光谱滚降。 具体来说,在半导体源光谱带的极限附近,可调信号的功率趋于降低或降低。 该系统使用驱动电流控制,衰减器或电子补偿来补偿此滚降。

    SHEATH WITH OPTICALLY INTERROGATABLE SENSORS
    7.
    发明申请
    SHEATH WITH OPTICALLY INTERROGATABLE SENSORS 审中-公开
    带光学可传感器的传感器

    公开(公告)号:WO2014093263A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:PCT/US2013/073968

    申请日:2013-12-10

    Abstract: An intravascular sensor system including an array of pressure and/or temperature sensors for detecting pressure and/temperature. In one example, the sensors are interrogated with an optical catheter. In this example, the swept source is able to acquire both image and pressure/temperature data of a patients vessel or artery. In another example, the intravascular pressure sensor system has a sheath embedded with pressure sensors in the sheath wall. Other examples include the process of making and using the intravascular pressure sensor system.

    Abstract translation: 包括用于检测压力和/温度的压力和/或温度传感器阵列的血管内传感器系统。 在一个示例中,用光学导管询问传感器。 在该示例中,扫掠源能够获取患者血管或动脉的图像和压力/温度数据。 在另一个实例中,血管内压力传感器系统具有在护壁内嵌有压力传感器的护套。 其他实例包括制造和使用血管内压力传感器系统的过程。

    INTEGRATED OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:WO2012091958A3

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:PCT/US2011/065397

    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.

    ERASABLE TAGGANT DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL VALIDATION METHOD AND SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    ERASABLE TAGGANT DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL VALIDATION METHOD AND SYSTEM 审中-公开
    可擦除标签分配渠道验证方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2005114152A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-01

    申请号:PCT/US2005/016888

    申请日:2005-05-12

    Abstract: To address counterfeit problems, for example, we propose a secure, flexible, and cost-effective authentication solution that can be integrated into conventional distribution logistic systems. The proposed solution for product authentication and distribution channel validation comprises three major components: 1) machine-readable Raman-active chemical taggant; 2) a taggant reader/eraser; and 3) erasable taggants. The proposed solution is to control and validate the distribution channel by authenticating the origin of products. Authentication is accomplished by verification of distinct taggants associated with the article, such as on its label, along with other product distribution information in optical, spatial-encoding indicia, such as a barcode. The taggant information is used to identify, validate, and distinguish the origin of the source of the articles, such as goods or products. The taggant material is thereafter rendered unreadable by modifying the taggants to make obtaining the encoded information unfeasible, thereby controlling the taggants' lifecycle.

    Abstract translation: 例如,为了解决假冒问题,我们提出一种可以集成到传统分销物流系统中的安全,灵活,经济有效的认证解决方案。 提出的产品认证和分销渠道验证解决方案包括三个主要组成部分:1)机器可读拉曼活性化学品标签; 2)标签阅读器/橡皮擦; 和3)可擦除标签。 提出的解决方案是通过认证产品的来源来控制和验证分销渠道。 验证是通过与诸如条形码之类的光学,空间编码标记中的其他产品分发信息的验证与文章相关联的不同标签(例如其标签)来完成的。 标签信息用于识别,验证和区分物品的来源,例如货物或产品。 随后,通过修改标签,使得标签材料变得不可读,从而获得编码信息不可行,从而控制标签的生命周期。

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