公开(公告)号：US06517484B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09514168

申请日：2000-02-28

申请人： Peter J. Wilk ,  Robert C. Stirbl

发明人： Peter J. Wilk ,  Robert C. Stirbl

IPC分类号： A61B800

CPC分类号： A61B8/58 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/4455 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/483 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  G01S7/5205 ,  G01S7/52068 ,  G01S15/8925 ,  G01S15/8993

摘要： An ultrasonic medical imaging system comprises a calibration system, a transducer position determination system and an image formation system. The calibration system adjusts the remaining two systems and is part of the overall medical imaging system. A position determination system may discretely determine positions of sensors or sensor arrays considered as rigid bodies, or may continuously determine a shape of a flexible essentially two-dimensional body or mat in which the sensors or sensor arrays are embedded. The position determination system may be internal to a mechanical skeleton or armature joining the transducers or transducer arrays, internal to a two-dimensional body in which the transducers or arrays are embedded, or external to such systems. An image formation system may comprise a flat video screen interposed between a subject and an observer or a flexible video screen conforming to an outer surface of a subject, the screens employed in conjunction with a pair of goggles utilizing synchronized stereoscopic shutters. A self-contained pair of stereoscopic imaging goggles may also be utilized. The image formation system also comprises means to determine a position of a screen with respect to a subject and an observer where a screen is utilized, and an observer and a subject where a screen is not utilized. A common feature of imaging systems in accordance with the present invention is an ability to simulate a direct natural viewing of internal features of a subject.

摘要翻译： 超声波医疗成像系统包括校准系统，换能器位置确定系统和图像形成系统。 校准系统调整剩余的两个系统，并且是整个医疗成像系统的一部分。 位置确定系统可以离散地确定被认为是刚体的传感器或传感器阵列的位置，或者可以连续地确定嵌入传感器或传感器阵列的柔性基本二维体或垫的形状。 位置确定系统可以在连接换能器或换能器阵列的机械骨架或衔铁的内部，所述换能器或换能器阵列在其中嵌入换能器或阵列的二维体内部或者在该系统外部。 图像形成系统可以包括插入在对象和观察者之间的平面视频屏幕或者符合被摄体的外表面的柔性视频屏幕，结合使用同步的立体快门的一对护目镜使用的屏幕。 还可以使用独立的一对立体成像护目镜。 图像形成系统还包括用于确定屏幕相对于被摄体和使用屏幕的观察者的位置以及不使用屏幕的观察者和对象的装置。 根据本发明的成像系统的共同特征是能够模拟对象的内部特征的直接自然观看。

公开(公告)号：US5878285A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-02

申请号：US98165

申请日：1993-07-28

申请人： Peter J. Wilk ,  Robert C. Stirbl

发明人： Peter J. Wilk ,  Robert C. Stirbl

IPC分类号： G03B17/04 ,  G03B19/04 ,  G03B19/07 ,  G03B35/02 ,  G03B35/10 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B17/18 ,  G03B41/00

CPC分类号： G03B19/07 ,  G03B17/04 ,  G03B19/04 ,  G03B35/02 ,  G03B35/10 ,  G03B2219/045

摘要： A camera device having photosensitive film, a frame connected to the film for holding the film fixed in a first plane, and a plurality of lenses of several predetermined focusing powers mounted to the frame and disposed in a second plane spaced from and parallel to the plane of the film. A shutter assembly is mounted to the frame for enabling light transmission selectively through the lenses and onto the film. The shutter assembly is actuated by shutter activation componentry mounted to the frame and operatively connected to the shutter assembly. A Fresnel lens and a Fresnel reflector are mounted to the frame and disposed on opposite sides of a light source for providing artificial illumination for the camera. Each lens is assocaited with a respective viewfinder and a respective camera exposure indicator. The camera a designed for storage and transport in a wallet or billfold.

摘要翻译： 具有感光膜的相机装置，连接到胶片上的框架，用于固定在第一平面中的胶片;以及多个预定的聚焦光束的多个透镜，其安装在框架上并且设置在与该平面间隔开并平行的第二平面中 的电影。 快门组件安装到框架上，用于使得透光能够选择性地穿过透镜和薄膜。 快门组件由安装到框架并可操作地连接到快门组件的快门启动组件启动。 菲涅尔透镜和菲涅尔反射器安装在框架上并且设置在光源的相对侧上，用于为照相机提供人造照明。 每个镜头与相应的取景器和相应的照相机曝光指示器相关联。 相机一个设计用于存储和运输在钱包或billfold。

公开(公告)号：US5755217A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-26

申请号：US708569

申请日：1996-09-05

申请人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Peter J. Wilk

发明人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Peter J. Wilk

IPC分类号： F24J2/06 ,  F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/40 ,  F24J2/08

CPC分类号： F24J2/40 ,  F24J2/06 ,  F24J2/10 ,  Y02E10/44

摘要： A method for concentrating solar energy utilizes a pool of a homogenous fluidic substance disposed over a reflective surface. Mechanical energy is controllably imparted to the pool, for example, via synchronized electromechanical transducers, to generate a standing wave of the fluidic substance in the pool. Incoming solar radiation is differentially reflected from the pool and the reflective surface, upon generation of the standing wave in the fluidic substance, to concentrate the incoming solar radiation at a predetermined location spaced from the pool. At that predetermined location is a solar energy collector for absorbing and storing the solar radiation.

公开(公告)号：US5694620A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-02

申请号：US694686

申请日：1996-08-09

申请人： Peter J. Wilk ,  Robert C. Stirbl

发明人： Peter J. Wilk ,  Robert C. Stirbl

IPC分类号： G03B17/04 ,  G03B19/04 ,  G03B19/07 ,  G03B35/02 ,  G03B35/10 ,  G03B41/00 ,  G03B15/00

CPC分类号： G03B17/04 ,  G03B19/04 ,  G03B19/07 ,  G03B35/02 ,  G03B35/10 ,  G03B41/00 ,  G03B2219/045

摘要： A camera device comprises a photosensitive film, a frame connected to the film for holding the film fixed in a plane, a plurality of lenses having respective focal lengths, and a plurality of spring loaded brackets equal in number to the lenses. The brackets removably mount respective lenses to the frame and are dimensioned for holding the lenses at respective focal positions relative to the film. Releasable locking elements equal in number to the lenses are attached to the frame in operative engagement with respective brackets for holding the brackets in collapsed pre-usage configurations in opposition to spring forces tending to expand the brackets and position the lenses at the respective focal positions. A plurality of shutters equal in number to the lenses are mounted to the frame for enabling light transmission selectively from the lenses onto the film. Shutter activation componentry is mounted to the frame and is operatively connected to the shutters for activating the shutters in response to manipulation by a user.

摘要翻译： 相机装置包括感光膜，连接到胶片的框架，用于固定在平面中的胶片，多个透镜具有各自的焦距，以及多个与镜片相等的弹簧支承的支架。 托架可拆卸地将相应的透镜安装到框架上，并且其尺寸用于将透镜保持在相对于胶片的相应焦点位置。 与镜片数量相等的可释放的锁定元件被附接到框架上，与相应的托架可操作地接合，以相对于倾向于扩大托架并将透镜定位在各个焦点位置处的弹簧力将托架保持在折叠的预先使用配置中。 与透镜相等的多个百叶窗安装到框架上，以使得能够从透镜选择性地将光透射到薄膜上。 快门激活组件被安装到框架并且可操作地连接到快门以响应于用户的操纵而激活快门。

公开(公告)号：US20110176577A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12633714

申请日：2009-12-08

申请人： Sumith V. Bandara ,  Sarath D. Gunapala ,  John K. Liu ,  Robert C. Stirbl ,  Daniel W. Wilson ,  David Z. Ting

发明人： Sumith V. Bandara ,  Sarath D. Gunapala ,  John K. Liu ,  Robert C. Stirbl ,  Daniel W. Wilson ,  David Z. Ting

IPC分类号： G01J5/00

CPC分类号： G01J5/60 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0803 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0077

摘要： A multi-waveband temperature sensor array, in which each superpixel (e.g., 2×2 pixel cell) operates at a distinct thermal infrared (IR) waveband (e.g. four wavebands) is disclosed. Using an example high spatial resolution, four-band thermal IR band photodetector array, accurate temperature measurements on the surface of an object can be made without prior knowledge of the object emissivity. The multiband photodetector may employ intersubband transition in III-V semiconductor-based quantum layered structures where each photodetector stack absorbs photons within the specified wavelength band while allowing the transmission of photons in other spectral bands, thus efficiently permitting multiband detection. This produces multiple, spectrally resolved images of a scene that are recorded simultaneously in a single snapshot of the FPA. From the multispectral images and calibration information about the system, computational algorithms are used to produce the surface temperature map of a target.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种多波段温度传感器阵列，其中每个超像素（例如，2×2像素单元）在不同的热红外（IR）波段（例如四个波段）下操作。 使用示例性高空间分辨率，四波段热IR波段光电探测器阵列，可以在物体表面上准确地进行温度测量，而无需事先了解物体发射率。 多频带光电探测器可以在基于III-V半导体的量子分层结构中使用跨带间跃迁，其中每个光电探测器叠层吸收特定波长带内的光子，同时允许其他光谱带中的光子传输，从而有效地允许多频带检测。 这产生了在FPA的单个快照中同时记录的场景的多个光谱解析图像。 从多光谱图像和关于系统的校准信息，使用计算算法来产生目标的表面温度图。

公开(公告)号：US07773121B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11741213

申请日：2007-04-27

申请人： Terrance L. Huntsberger ,  Robert C. Stirbl ,  Hrand Aghazarian ,  Curtis W. Padgett

发明人： Terrance L. Huntsberger ,  Robert C. Stirbl ,  Hrand Aghazarian ,  Curtis W. Padgett

IPC分类号： H04N5/225 ,  H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04N5/2254 ,  G08B13/19626 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N7/181

摘要： A high resolution CMOS imaging system especially suitable for use in a periscope head. The imaging system includes a sensor head for scene acquisition, and a control apparatus inclusive of distributed processors and software for device-control, data handling, and display. The sensor head encloses a combination of wide field-of-view CMOS imagers and narrow field-of-view CMOS imagers. Each bank of imagers is controlled by a dedicated processing module in order to handle information flow and image analysis of the outputs of the camera system. The imaging system also includes automated or manually controlled display system and software for providing an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) that displays a full 360-degree field of view and allows the user or automated ATR system to select regions for higher resolution inspection.

摘要翻译： 高分辨率CMOS成像系统，特别适用于潜望镜头。 成像系统包括用于场景获取的传感器头，以及包括用于设备控制，数据处理和显示的分布式处理器和软件的控制装置。 传感器头包含广泛的视野CMOS成像器和窄视场CMOS成像器的组合。 每个摄像机组由专用处理模块控制，以便处理相机系统输出的信息流和图像分析。 成像系统还包括自动或手动控制的显示系统和软件，用于提供显示完整360度视野的交互式图形用户界面（GUI），并允许用户或自动ATR系统选择用于更高分辨率检查的区域。

公开(公告)号：US5395070A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-07

申请号：US159813

申请日：1993-11-30

申请人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Peter J. Wilk

发明人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Peter J. Wilk

IPC分类号： F24S23/00 ,  B64C39/00

CPC分类号： F24J2/06 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y10S136/292

摘要： A solar energy concentrator assembly comprises flexible polymeric sheet which carries an integral optical element in the form of a Fresnel lens for concentrating a substantial amount of incoming solar radiation on a desired location on the earth's surface. Lofting elements such as propeller driven wings is attached to the sheet for providing aerodynamic lift thereto to maintain the optical element a predetermined distance above the surface of the earth. The propulsion system is powered electrically with energy derived from sunlight.

摘要翻译： 太阳能集中器组件包括柔性聚合物片，其携带菲涅尔透镜形式的整体光学元件，用于将大量的入射太阳辐射集中在地球表面上的期望位置。 诸如螺旋桨驱动的翼的甩头元件附接到片材上以提供空气动力提升，以将光学元件保持在地球表面上方预定的距离。 推进系统由阳光的能量供电。

公开(公告)号：US5269288A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-14

申请号：US70680

申请日：1993-06-02

申请人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Peter J. Wilk

发明人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Peter J. Wilk

IPC分类号： F24J2/06 ,  F24J2/08 ,  F24J2/40

CPC分类号： F24J2/085 ,  F24J2/06 ,  F24J2/40 ,  Y02E10/43 ,  Y02E10/44

摘要： A system for collecting solar radiation includes a laser source for emitting, along a preselected path, radiation having a wavelength absorbable by at least one type of atmospheric molecule. Radiation directing components such as lenses or deformable mirror segments are disposed in the transmission path for directing the laser radiation from the source to a predetermined target region of the atmosphere located a pre-established distance above a surface of the earth. Control componentry is operatively connected to the directing components for controlling the operation thereof to modulate an index of refraction of air in the predetermined target region of the atmosphere to produce in that region a predetermined refractive index pattern such as an atmospheric Fresnel lens for concentrating incoming solar radiation on a solar energy collector. The control componentry is operatively connected to the laser source for timing the emission of radiation therefrom. Sensors are provided for detecting the distribution of the radiation concentration by the atmospheric lens. Feedback circuitry is operatively connected to the sensors and to the beam directing components for modifying the operation thereof in response to signals from the sensors to compensate in real time for changes in atmospheric refractive index arising from atmospheric turbulence, thereby optimizing concentration of solar radiation by the atmospheric region onto the collector.

摘要翻译： 用于收集太阳辐射的系统包括用于沿着预选路径发射具有可被至少一种类型的大气分子吸收的波长的辐射的激光源。 辐射导向部件如透镜或可变形反射镜部分设置在传输路径中，用于将来自源的激光辐射引导到位于地球表面之上的预定距离的大气的预定目标区域。 控制组件可操作地连接到引导部件，用于控制其操作以调节大气的预定目标区域中的空气的折射率，以在该区域中产生预定的折射率图案，例如大气菲涅耳透镜，用于集中进入的太阳能 太阳能收集器上的辐射。 控制组件可操作地连接到激光源，用于定时从其发射辐射。 提供用于检测大气透镜的辐射浓度分布的传感器。 反馈电路可操作地连接到传感器和光束引导部件，以响应于来自传感器的信号来修改其操作，以实时补偿由大气湍流引起的大气折射率的变化，由此优化太阳辐射的浓度 大气区域到收集器。

公开(公告)号：US20090226520A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US11343253

申请日：2006-01-26

申请人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Malcolm L. Snead ,  Jimmy Xu ,  Ellen S. Vitetta ,  Peter J. Wilk

发明人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Malcolm L. Snead ,  Jimmy Xu ,  Ellen S. Vitetta ,  Peter J. Wilk

IPC分类号： A61K9/14 ,  A61K39/395 ,  A61K38/16 ,  A61K31/7088

CPC分类号： B82Y5/00 ,  A61K47/6923 ,  A61K47/6957 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  Y10S977/701

摘要： A composition of microscopic devices utilizable in a medical diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. Each microscopic device includes a nanostructure provided with a ligand for effectively coupling the nanostructure to a predetermined chemical or molecular site. A medical method in part comprises inserting the medical devices into a patient, attaching the nanostructures via the respective ligands to instances of a predetermined type of target structure inside the patient, and thereafter activating the nanostructures to perform a preselected medical diagnostic or therapeutic function.

摘要翻译： 可用于医学诊断或治疗程序的微观器件的组合物。 每个微观器件包括具有用于有效地将纳米结构偶联到预定化学或分子部位的配体的纳米结构。 医疗方法部分地包括将医疗装置插入患者体内，通过相应配体将纳米结构连接到患者体内的预定类型的靶结构的实例，然后激活纳米结构以执行预选的医学诊断或治疗功能。

公开(公告)号：US07133725B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US10322892

申请日：2002-12-18

申请人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Malcolm L. Snead ,  Jimmy Xu ,  Ellen S. Vitetta ,  Peter J. Wilk

发明人： Robert C. Stirbl ,  Malcolm L. Snead ,  Jimmy Xu ,  Ellen S. Vitetta ,  Peter J. Wilk

IPC分类号： A61N5/00

CPC分类号： B82Y5/00 ,  A61K47/6923 ,  A61K47/6957 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  Y10S977/701

摘要： A composition of microscopic devices utilizable in a medical diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. Each microscopic device includes a nanostructure provided with a ligand for effectively coupling the nanostructure to a predetermined chemical or molecular site. A medical method in part comprises inserting the medical devices into a patient, attaching the nanostructures via the respective ligands to instances of a predetermined type of target structure inside the patient, and thereafter activating the nanostructures to perform a preselected medical diagnostic or therapeutic function.