公开(公告)号：US20070145136A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11712777

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof ,  Clarence Tegreene

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof ,  Clarence Tegreene

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10564

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an interrogator includes a beam generator operable to scan a variable-power beam across a field of view, a detector aligned to receive an electromagnetic signal from the field of view and generate a corresponding detection signal, and a controller operatively coupled to the detector and the beam generator and operable to vary the power of the beam as it scans across the field of view responsive to the detection signal. According to an embodiment, an illumination system includes an illumination source operable to provide spatially-varying illumination, a detector configured to receive scattered energy from the spatially-varying illumination, and an electronic controller operable to vary the spatial variation of the illumination responsive to the scattered energy received by the detector. According to an embodiment, a method includes illuminating a field of view with a variable power illumination pattern, receiving scattered light from the field of view, and modifying the pattern of the variable power illumination responsive to the scattered light

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，一种询问器包括可操作以跨越视场扫描可变功率光束的光束发生器，对准从视场接收电磁信号并产生相应检测信号的检测器，以及可操作耦合的控制器 到所述检测器和所述光束发生器并且可操作以响应于所述检测信号在所述视场扫描时改变所述光束的功率。 根据实施例，照明系统包括可操作以提供空间变化的照明的照明源，被配置为从空间变化的照明接收散射能量的检测器，以及可操作以响应于所述照明而改变照明的空间变化的电子控制器 被检测器接收到的散射能量。 根据实施例，一种方法包括用可变功率照明图案照亮视场，从视场接收散射光，并响应于散射光修改可变功率照明的图案

公开(公告)号：US20060187512A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11404308

申请日：2006-04-14

Applicant: Randall Sprague ,  Mathew Watson ,  Thomas Montague ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Randall Sprague ,  Mathew Watson ,  Thomas Montague ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/0875 ,  G02B26/0816

Abstract: A scanned light display system includes a light emitter array having a plurality of light sources operable to emit diverging light and an array of collimating elements positioned so that each of the collimating elements receive at least a portion of the light emitted from a corresponding one of the light sources. Each of collimating elements is configured to substantially collimate the received light from at least one corresponding light source into respective beams. The scanned beam display is operable to scan the respective beams to provide an image to a viewer. The displayed image appears substantially fixed to a viewer as the viewer's eye moves relative to the array of collimating elements. In one embodiment, each of the collimating elements is a curved mirror. In other embodiments, each of the collimating elements includes at least one lens or a curved mirror/lens pair.

公开(公告)号：US20070276187A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11679105

申请日：2007-02-26

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof ,  Hakan Urey ,  Selso Luanava

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof ,  Hakan Urey ,  Selso Luanava

IPC: A61B1/06 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00165 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/0623

Abstract: Scanned beam imagers and endoscopes are disclosed. In one embodiment, a scanned beam imager includes a first light source operable to provide a first beam and a second light source operable to provide a second beam. The scanned beam imager includes a scanner positioned to receive the first and second beams. The scanner is operable to scan the first beam across a FOV as a first scanned beam having a first beam waist distance and the second beam across the FOV as a second scanned beam having a second beam waist distance not equal to the first beam waist distance. A detector is configured to collect reflected light from the FOV. In another embodiment, a scanned beam imager is configured to scan the first and second beams across different FOVs. Such scanned beam imagers may also be incorporated into endoscope tips and bar code scanners.

Abstract translation: 公开了扫描光束成像器和内窥镜。 在一个实施例中，扫描束成像器包括可操作以提供第一光束的第一光源和可操作以提供第二光束的第二光源。 扫描光束成像器包括定位成接收第一和第二光束的扫描器。 扫描器可操作以扫描第一光束作为具有第一光束腰距离的第一扫描光束，并且穿过FOV的第二光束作为具有不等于第一光束腰距离的第二光束腰部距离的第二扫描光束。 检测器被配置为收集来自FOV的反射光。 在另一个实施例中，扫描光束成像器配置成扫描不同FOV的第一和第二光束。 这样的扫描光束成像器也可以并入到内窥镜尖端和条形码扫描器中。

公开(公告)号：US20070242327A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11710587

申请日：2007-02-23

Applicant: Karlton Powell ,  Amjad Malik ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Karlton Powell ,  Amjad Malik ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G02B5/30

CPC classification number: G02B27/104 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B27/0927 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/46 ,  H04N9/3129 ,  H04N13/254

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对准以接收携带多个波长分量的复合光束的第一光束整形光学元件，以及对准以接收来自第一光束整形光学的复合光束的第二光束整形光学元件 并且被配置为将所述复合波束的所述第一多个波长分量修改成与波长成比例的多个维度。 第一光束整形光学元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剪切孔径，依赖于波长的剪切孔径和/或消色差校正器。

公开(公告)号：US20070187580A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11353718

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: Martin Kykta ,  John Lewis ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Martin Kykta ,  John Lewis ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G01J1/04

CPC classification number: H04N9/3129 ,  G02B27/017

Abstract: A photoluminescent light source includes an excitation light source operable to emit light at a primary wavelength and a photoluminescent material optically coupled to the excitation light source. The photoluminescent material has a characteristic to emit light at a secondary wavelength in response to absorbing light at the primary wavelength. Scanned beam systems employing photoluminescent light sources and methods of using the photoluminescent light sources are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 光致发光光源包括可操作以发射主波长的光的激发光源和与激发光源光学耦合的光致发光材料。 光致发光材料响应于吸收初级波长的光而具有以二次波长发光的特性。 还公开了使用光致发光光源的扫描光束系统和使用光致发光光源的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070142707A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11303262

申请日：2005-12-15

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof ,  John Lewis

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof ,  John Lewis

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00057 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/012 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  H04N17/002 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An endoscope system and method includes an endoscope tip coupled to a endoscope console for providing images of anatomical features imaged using the endoscope system. The system also includes a calibration device having known optical properties. The calibration device is imaged using the endoscope system, and data corresponding to the image is obtained. This data are compared to data corresponding to the known optical properties of the calibration device. Based on this comparison, calibration data corresponding to imaging errors of the endoscope system are obtained. The calibration data are used to calibrate the endoscope system.

Abstract translation: 内窥镜系统和方法包括：内窥镜末端，其与内窥镜控制台相连，用于提供使用所述内窥镜系统成像的解剖特征的图像。 该系统还包括具有已知光学特性的校准装置。 使用内窥镜系统对校准装置进行成像，得到与图像对应的数据。 将该数据与对应于校准装置的已知光学特性的数据进行比较。 基于该比较，获得与内窥镜系统的成像误差对应的校正数据。 校准数据用于校准内窥镜系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070115440A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11284043

申请日：2005-11-21

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G03B21/14

CPC classification number: G03B21/14 ,  G03B21/26 ,  H04N5/74 ,  H04N9/31 ,  H04N9/3194

Abstract: A control system for a projection display includes means for compensating for spatial variations or artifacts in light scattered by a projection screen. According to embodiments, a sensor produces a signal corresponding to the amount of light scattered to a viewer on a region-by-region or pixel-by-pixel basis. A screen map is created from the sensor signal. Input display data is convolved with the screen map to produce a compensated display signal. The compensated display signal drives a projection display engine. The projected light driven by the compensated display signal convolves with the display screen to produce a viewable image having reduced artifacts. According to one embodiment, a relatively fixed screen map is produced during a calibration routine. According to another embodiment the screen map is updated dynamically during a display session.

Abstract translation: 用于投影显示器的控制系统包括用于补偿由投影屏散射的光中的空间变化或伪像的装置。 根据实施例，传感器产生对应于在逐个区域或逐个像素的基础上散射到观看者的光量的信号。 从传感器信号创建屏幕图。 输入显示数据与屏幕图进行卷积，以产生补偿显示信号。 补偿显示信号驱动投影显示引擎。 由补偿的显示信号驱动的投影光与显示屏卷积以产生具有减少的伪像的可见图像。 根据一个实施例，在校准程序期间产生相对固定的屏幕图。 根据另一个实施例，在显示会话期间动态地更新屏幕图。

公开(公告)号：US20070081163A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11445533

申请日：2006-06-01

Applicant: Minhua Liang ,  Bernard Murray ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Minhua Liang ,  Bernard Murray ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/76

CPC classification number: G01N21/553 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/648

Abstract: A system and method provides for chemical and/or biochemical analysis using a microarray interrogated by a resonantly scanned beam of light.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法提供使用由共振扫描的光束询问的微阵列进行化学和/或生物化学分析。

公开(公告)号：US20060061846A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11200484

申请日：2005-08-08

Applicant: Randall Sprague ,  Mathew Watson ,  Thomas Montague ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Randall Sprague ,  Mathew Watson ,  Thomas Montague ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/0875 ,  G02B26/0816

Abstract: A scanned light display system includes a light emitter array having a plurality of light sources operable to emit diverging light and an array of collimating elements positioned so that each of the collimating elements receive at least a portion of the light emitted from a corresponding one of the light sources. Each of collimating elements is configured to substantially collimate the received light from at least one corresponding light source into respective beams. The scanned beam display is operable to scan the respective beams to provide an image to a viewer. The displayed image appears substantially fixed to a viewer as the viewer's eye moves relative to the array of collimating elements. In one embodiment, each of the collimating elements is a curved mirror. In other embodiments, each of the collimating elements includes at least one lens or a curved mirror/lens pair.

Abstract translation: 扫描光显示系统包括光发射器阵列，其具有可操作以发射发散光的多个光源和准直元件阵列，其被定位成使得每个准直元件接收从相应的一个光源发出的光的至少一部分 光源。 准直元件中的每一个被构造成将从至少一个对应的光源的接收的光基本准直到相应的光束。 扫描的光束显示器可操作以扫描相应的光束以向观看者提供图像。 当观看者的眼睛相对于准直元件阵列移动时，所显示的图像基本上固定在观看者身上。 在一个实施例中，每个准直元件是曲面镜。 在其他实施例中，每个准直元件包括至少一个透镜或曲面镜/透镜对。

公开(公告)号：US20050023356A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10630062

申请日：2003-07-29

Applicant: Christopher Wiklof ,  Clarence Tegreene

Inventor： Christopher Wiklof ,  Clarence Tegreene

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/10564

Abstract: A variable illuminator, for instance a device for scanning a beam of light, emits a selected amount of power to a plurality of spots across a field of view. The amount of power is determined as inversely proportional to the apparent brightness of each spot. In the case where the spot size is equal to pixel size, the device may operate with a non-imaging detector. In the case where pixel size substantially equals spot size, the output of the variable illuminator may be converged to produce a substantially uniform detector response and the image information is determined as the inverse of a frame buffer used to drive the variable illuminator. The illuminator and detector may be driven synchronously. In the case where an imaging detector is used, the variable illumination may be used to compress the dynamic range of the field of view to substantially within the dynamic range of the imaging detector.

Abstract translation: 可变照明器，例如用于扫描光束的装置，在整个视野内向多个点发射选定量的功率。 功率量被确定为与每个点的表观亮度成反比。 在斑点尺寸等于像素尺寸的情况下，该装置可以用非成像检测器操作。 在像素尺寸基本上等于光斑尺寸的情况下，可变焦照明器的输出可以被收敛以产生基本均匀的检测器响应，并且图像信息被确定为用于驱动可变照明器的帧缓冲器的倒数。 照明器和检测器可以同步地驱动。 在使用成像检测器的情况下，可变照明可以用于将视场的动态范围压缩到基本上在成像检测器的动态范围内。