公开(公告)号：US20110025930A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12896185

申请日：2010-10-01

Applicant: Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: H04N5/74

CPC classification number: G09G3/025 ,  G02B27/104 ,  G02B27/1066 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G09G3/346 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3129

Abstract: An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors.

公开(公告)号：US07547277B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11303262

申请日：2005-12-15

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  John R. Lewis

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  John R. Lewis

IPC: A61B1/04

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：US07534205B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11364628

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/00188

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for selecting and displaying an image with the best focus are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a field of view (FOV) using an image capture device, selecting one of the images having the best focus, and displaying the selected image on the image capture device. In another aspect, a method of displaying a captured image includes capturing a plurality of images of a FOV, dividing each of the images into a plurality of regions, and comparing corresponding regions from each of the images. The regions having the best focus are selected. A composite image is constructed formed from the regions with the best focus and the composite image is displayed. Image capture devices configured to effect the above methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于选择和显示具有最佳焦点的图像的方法和装置。 一方面，显示拍摄图像的方法包括使用图像拍摄装置拍摄视场（FOV）的多个图像，选择具有最佳焦点的图像之一，并且在图像拍摄上显示所选择的图像 设备。 在另一方面，一种显示拍摄图像的方法包括拍摄FOV的多个图像，将每个图像分割成多个区域，以及对来自每个图像的相应区域进行比较。 选择具有最佳焦点的区域。 从具有最佳聚焦的区域构成合成图像，并显示合成图像。 还公开了配置成实现上述方法的图像捕获装置。

公开(公告)号：US07495833B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-24

申请号：US11710587

申请日：2007-02-23

Applicant: Karlton D. Powell ,  Amjad Malik ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Karlton D. Powell ,  Amjad Malik ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G02B27/10

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：US20090002794A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11770849

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Michael P. Weir ,  John R. Lewis ,  Amjad I. Malik ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Mathew D. Watson ,  Richard A. James

Inventor： Michael P. Weir ,  John R. Lewis ,  Amjad I. Malik ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Mathew D. Watson ,  Richard A. James

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/04 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00167 ,  A61B1/0017 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/00179 ,  A61B1/00181 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/0623 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B2562/0233 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  A61B2562/046 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A scanning beam assembly includes a beam generator to generate a beam of radiation; at least one reflector configured to deflect the beam across a field of view; and a plurality of multi-mode optical fibers for receiving radiation reflected from the field of view, wherein the optical fibers have end surfaces that face in at least two different directions, or wherein the optical fibers are configured to receive scattered radiation from an angular field of view larger than that determined by their individual numerical apertures.

Abstract translation: 扫描光束组件包括用于产生辐射束的光束发生器; 至少一个反射器被配置为使所述光束横过视场偏转; 以及多个用于接收从该视场反射的辐射的多模光纤，其中该光纤具有面向至少两个不同方向的端面，或者其中该光纤被配置为接收来自角场的散射辐射 的视角大于由其各自的数值孔径确定的视野。

公开(公告)号：US07428997B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-30

申请号：US10630062

申请日：2003-07-29

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Clarence T. 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。

公开(公告)号：US07365892B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US11404308

申请日：2006-04-14

Applicant: Randall B. Sprague ,  Mathew D. Watson ,  Thomas W. Montague ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Randall B. Sprague ,  Mathew D. Watson ,  Thomas W. Montague ,  Christopher A. 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：US06278413B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09280287

申请日：1999-03-29

Applicant: Steven C. Hugh ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Terry M. Hudkins

Inventor： Steven C. Hugh ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Terry M. Hudkins

IPC: H01Q1910

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2225 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q19/28 ,  H01Q19/30

Abstract: An antenna structure including a driven antenna element is formed on a substrate that is folded to provide a closed surface, causing the substrate to be nonplanar and spacing the driven antenna element from a base of the substrate. Adhesives on an outside surface of the substrate permit fastening of the folded substrate to a container or packaging. The substrate may have one or more resilient elbows formed by folding, to bias the antenna element carrying portion of the substrate from the base of the substrate. A modulation circuit may drive the driven antenna element. The flexible substrate may be folded into any of a variety of forms such as a substantially O-shape, a substantially oval shape, a substantially coil shape, a substantially spiral shape, and a substantially S-shape. Additional folds in the substrate may provide surfaces for mounting passive or parasitic antenna elements, such as reflectors and directors, to form a Yagi antenna structure. A planar substrate carries a driven antenna element coupled to a driving circuit and at least one passive antenna element to form a directional antenna structure. The antenna structure may include additional passive antenna elements to enhance directionality. A computing system and printer are configured to determine the appropriate spacing and the form the antenna elements on the substrate.

Abstract translation: 包括从动天线元件的天线结构形成在被折叠以提供封闭表面的基板上，使得基板是非平面的，并且将从动天线元件与基板的基底间隔开。 在衬底的外表面上的粘合剂允许将折叠的衬底固定到容器或包装上。 衬底可以具有通过折叠形成的一个或多个弹性弯头，以将衬底的天线元件承载部分从衬底的底部偏置。 调制电路可以驱动从动天线元件。 柔性基板可以折叠成各种形式中的任一种，例如基本上为O形，基本上椭圆形，基本上为线圈形状，大致螺旋形状和大致S形。 衬底中的附加折叠可以提供用于安装无源或寄生天线元件（例如反射器和引导器）的表面，以形成八木天线结构。 平面基板承载耦合到驱动电路的驱动天线元件和至少一个无源天线元件以形成定向天线结构。 天线结构可以包括附加的无源天线元件以增强方向性。 计算系统和打印机配置成确定衬底上适当的间距和天线元件的形式。

公开(公告)号：US06232994B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-15

申请号：US09162499

申请日：1998-09-29

Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: B41J3516

CPC classification number: B41J29/10

Abstract: A noise cancellation apparatus provides an inexpensive mechanism that is readily adaptable for printers and other equipment and devices that are used in areas where external noise is undesirable. In an embodiment of the present invention, a thermal printer includes a transport mechanism for transporting a media through the thermal printer and a thermal print head for printing on the media. At least one sound emitter is provided for generating an inverse sound signal to cancel noise generated by at least one noise source in the thermal printer. At least one microphone is provided for receiving sound signals from the at least one noise source. Each microphone is connected to an inversion circuit which inverts the received sound signals. The inversion circuit sends the inverted sound signal to one of the sound emitters, which emits the inverted sound signal, canceling out the noise. To ensure a proper phase relationship between the inverted sound signal and the sound signals generated by the noise source, the sound emitter is placed as close as possible to the noise source. Further, a low pass filter is provided between the microphone and the inversion circuit to filter out noise having a frequency greater than c/2d, where c is the speed of sound and d is the distance between the emitter and the noise source. Sound dampening materials are disposed in the thermal printer to cancel out the remaining high frequency noise that is within the range of human hearing.

Abstract translation: 噪声消除装置提供了一种便于适用于打印机和其它在不期望外部噪声的区域中使用的设备和装置的廉价机构。 在本发明的一个实施例中，热敏打印机包括用于通过热敏打印机传送介质的传送机构和用于在介质上打印的热打印头。 提供至少一个声音发射器用于产生反向声音信号以消除由热敏打印机中的至少一个噪声源产生的噪声。 提供至少一个麦克风用于从所述至少一个噪声源接收声音信号。 每个麦克风连接到反转电路，其反转接收的声音信号。 反转电路将反转的声音信号发送到发射反转的声音信号的声音发射器之一，消除噪声。 为了确保反相声音信号和由噪声源产生的声音信号之间的适当的相位关系，发声器被放置得尽可能靠近噪声源。 此外，在麦克风和反相电路之间提供低通滤波器，以滤除频率大于c / 2d的噪声，其中c是声速，d是发射器和噪声源之间的距离。 隔音材料设置在热敏打印机中以抵消在人类听觉范围内的剩余高频噪声。

公开(公告)号：US6068420A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-30

申请号：US38779

申请日：1998-03-11

Applicant: Pixie Ann Austin ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Cathy L. Aragon

Inventor： Pixie Ann Austin ,  Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Cathy L. Aragon

IPC: B41J2/32 ,  B41J3/01 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J23/36 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J11/08

CPC classification number: B41J2/32 ,  B41J15/042 ,  B41J23/36 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J3/01 ,  B41J3/407

Abstract: A clamshell printer having a base and a cover pivotally mounted to the base for movement between an open and a closed position, wherein the open position provides unhindered access to a media path and a print head in the printer. The printer may include a platen formed integrally therein or a platen rollingly supported in the printer. A media supply, such as a continuous sheet of linerless thermal media in the form of a roll may be quickly and efficiently drop-loaded into the printer, with no threading of the media required. Unhindered access to the print head is also provided. The printer may or may not include a drive mechanism for advancing the media through the printer. The print head is controlled by a microprocessor mounted to a circuit board in the printer. The circuit board may be spring-biased to urge the print head toward a printing position, which is located at an effective printing distance from the media and the platen. A window may be formed in the printer for observing the media supply.

Abstract translation: 一种蛤壳式打印机，具有基座和可枢转地安装到基座的盖，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，其中打开位置提供对打印机中的介质路径和打印头的无阻碍的访问。 打印机可以包括一体地形成在其中的压板，或者压印机被滚动地支撑在打印机中。 诸如卷筒形式的连续无衬热介质片的介质供应可以快速有效地下载到打印机中，而不需要所需介质的螺纹连接。 还提供了不受阻碍地访问打印头。 打印机可以包括或可以不包括用于通过打印机推进介质的驱动机构。 打印头由安装在打印机电路板上的微处理器控制。 电路板可以是弹簧偏置的，以将印刷头朝向打印位置推动，该打印位置位于距离介质和压板的有效打印距离处。 可以在打印机中形成用于观察介质供应的窗口。