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    Scanning endoscope
    1.
    发明授权
    Scanning endoscope 有权
    扫描内窥镜

    公开(公告)号：US07448995B2

    公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

    申请号：US10873540

    申请日：2004-06-21

    Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Malik I. Amjad ,  John R. Lewis ,  Frank B. Metting, III ,  Christian S. L. Reyerson ,  Jianhua Xu ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

    Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Malik I. Amjad ,  John R. Lewis ,  Frank B. Metting, III ,  Christian S. L. Reyerson ,  Jianhua Xu ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

    IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B6/00

    CPC classification number: H04N9/10 ,  A61B1/00165 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/00193 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/07 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B23/2469 ,  G02B23/26 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2005/2255

    Abstract: A scanning endoscope, amenable to both rigid and flexible forms, scans a beam of light across a field-of-view, collects light scattered from the scanned beam, detects the scattered light, and produces an image. The endoscope may comprise one or more bodies housing a controller, light sources, and detectors; and a separable tip housing the scanning mechanism. The light sources may include laser emitters that combine their outputs into a polychromatic beam. Light may be emitted in ultraviolet or infrared wavelengths to produce a hyperspectral image. The detectors may be housed distally or at a proximal location with gathered light being transmitted thereto via optical fibers. A plurality of scanning elements may be combined to produce a stereoscopic image or other imaging modalities. The endoscope may include a lubricant delivery system to ease passage through body cavities and reduce trauma to the patient. The imaging components are especially compact, being comprised in some embodiments of a MEMS scanner and optical fibers, lending themselves to interstitial placement between other tip features such as working channels, irrigation ports, etc.

    Abstract translation: 一种适用于刚性和柔性两种形式的扫描内窥镜，可扫描横过视野的光束，收集从扫描光束散射的光，检测散射光，并产生图像。 内窥镜可以包括容纳控制器，光源和检测器的一个或多个主体; 以及容纳扫描机构的可分离的尖端。 光源可以包括将其输出组合成多色光束的激光发射器。 光可以以紫外或红外波长发射以产生高光谱图像。 检测器可以向远侧容纳或在近端位置容纳聚光，经由光纤传输到其上。 可以组合多个扫描元件以产生立体图像或其它成像模态。 内窥镜可以包括润滑剂输送系统以便于通过体腔的通道并减少对患者的创伤。 成像组件特别紧凑，包括在MEMS扫描仪和光纤的一些实施例中，借助它们在诸如工作通道，冲洗口等的其它尖端特征之间的间隙放置。

    Scanner and method for sweeping a beam across a target
    3.
    发明授权
    Scanner and method for sweeping a beam across a target 有权
    扫描仪和扫描目标对象的方法

    公开(公告)号：US07193758B2

    公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

    申请号：US10007784

    申请日：2001-11-13

    Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Cathy Aragon ,  Josh M. Kornfeld ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  James T. Russell

    Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof ,  Cathy Aragon ,  Josh M. Kornfeld ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  James T. Russell

    IPC: G02B26/08

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K7/10633 ,  G06K7/10643

    Abstract: A scanner such as a bar-code scanner includes a scan-beam generator, a beam reflector having a first magnet, and a beam-sweep mechanism having a second magnet. The beam-sweep mechanism causes the reflector to sweep the scan beam across a target such as a bar-code symbol by exerting a force on the first magnet with the second magnet. In one example, attraction between the magnets holds the reflector steady in a non-sweep position. Conversely, in a sweep position, repulsion between the magnets causes the reflector to oscillate and sweep the scan beam across a target such as a bar-code symbol. Because it does not include a motor for rotating a beam-sweep mirror, the scanner is often smaller and uses less electrical energy than motorized bar-code scanners.

    Abstract translation: 诸如条形码扫描器的扫描器包括扫描光束发生器，具有第一磁体的光束反射器和具有第二磁体的光束扫描机构。 光束扫描机构使得反射器通过用第二磁体施加在第一磁体上的力而将扫描光束扫过诸如条形码符号的目标。 在一个示例中，磁体之间的吸引力将反射器保持在非扫掠位置。 相反，在扫掠位置，磁体之间的排斥使得反射器振荡并扫过扫描光束穿过诸如条形码符号的目标。 因为它不包括用于旋转光束扫描镜的电机，所以扫描器通常较小并且比电动条形码扫描器使用更少的电能。

    Method and apparatus for illuminating a field-of-view and capturing an image
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for illuminating a field-of-view and capturing an image 有权
    用于照明视场和拍摄图像的方法和装置

    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。

    MEMS scanner with dual magnetic and capacitive drive
    5.
    发明授权
    MEMS scanner with dual magnetic and capacitive drive 有权
    具有双磁和电容驱动的MEMS扫描仪

    公开(公告)号：US07071594B1

    公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

    申请号：US10700279

    申请日：2003-11-03

    Applicant: Jun Yan ,  Vincenzo Casasanta, III ,  Selso H. Luanava ,  Hakan Urey ,  Frank A. DeWitt, IV ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    Inventor： Jun Yan ,  Vincenzo Casasanta, III ,  Selso H. Luanava ,  Hakan Urey ,  Frank A. DeWitt, IV ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    IPC: H02N1/00

    CPC classification number: H02N1/008 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/101

    Abstract: A MEMS scanning device includes more than one type of actuation. In one approach capacitive and magnetic drives combine to move a portion of the device along a common path. In one such structure, the capacitive drive comes from interleaved combs. In another approach, a comb drive combines with a pair of planar electrodes to produce rotation of a central body relative to a substrate. In an optical scanning application, the central body is a mirror. In a biaxial structure, a gimbal ring carries the central body. The gimbal ring may be driven by more than one type of actuation to produce motion about an axis orthogonal to that of the central body. In another aspect, a MEMS scanning device is constructed with a reduced footprint.

    Abstract translation: MEMS扫描装置包括不止一种类型的致动。 在一种方式中，电容和磁驱动器组合以沿着公共路径移动设备的一部分。 在一种这样的结构中，电容驱动来自交织梳。 在另一种方法中，梳状驱动器与一对平面电极组合以产生相对于衬底的中心体的旋转。 在光学扫描应用中，中心体是镜子。 在双轴结构中，万向环带有中心体。 万向节环可以由多于一种类型的致动来驱动，以产生围绕与中心体正交的轴线的运动。 在另一方面，MEMS扫描装置被构造成具有减小的占地面积。

    Gas sensor using nanotubes
    9.
    发明授权
    Gas sensor using nanotubes 有权
    使用纳米管的气体传感器

    公开(公告)号：US08567232B2

    公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

    申请号：US12997859

    申请日：2010-07-09

    Applicant: H. Sprague Ackley ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    Inventor： H. Sprague Ackley ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

    IPC: G01N29/02 ,  G01N33/00

    CPC classification number: G01N33/0055

    Abstract: Techniques are generally described for detecting a concentration level of at least one gas. Some example devices may include a sensor including conductive plate on a surface of dielectric including a nanotube layer formed thereon. The conductive plate and the nanotube layer form a resonator that resonates at a frequency in response to an interrogation signal. The nanotube layer may be configured to associate with one or more gas molecules. The frequency at which the resonator resonates may shift according to which gas molecules are associated with the nanotube layer to identify a particular gas. An amount of resonance may be exhibited as a resonant response signal. An amplitude of the resonant response signal may be indicative of the concentration level of the detected gas.

    Abstract translation: 通常描述了用于检测至少一种气体的浓度水平的技术。 一些示例性装置可以包括传感器，其包括在包括其上形成的纳米管层的电介质的表面上的导电板。 导电板和纳米管层形成响应于询问信号以频率谐振的谐振器。 纳米管层可以被配置为与一个或多个气体分子缔合。 谐振器谐振的频率可以根据哪个气体分子与纳米管层相关联来识别特定气体。 作为共振响应信号，可以表现出共振量。 谐振响应信号的振幅可以指示检测到的气体的浓度水平。

    ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE
    10.
    发明申请
    ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE 有权
    能源储存装置

    公开(公告)号：US20120060643A1

    公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

    申请号：US12881727

    申请日：2010-09-14

    Applicant: Christopher A. Wiklof

    Inventor： Christopher A. Wiklof

    IPC: H02K7/02 ,  F16C17/00 ,  F16C32/06

    CPC classification number: F16C32/0614 ,  F16C2361/55 ,  Y10T74/2117 ,  Y10T74/2121 ,  Y10T74/2123

    Abstract: Energy storage devices for storing energy are provided. An energy storage device includes a flywheel disposed in a chamber of a journal. A gas bearing is formed between an outer face of the flywheel and an inner face of the journal. The gas bearing exerts a compressive force on the flywheel, which allows for higher rotational velocities and higher energy storage.

    Abstract translation: 提供存储能量的储能装置。 能量存储装置包括设置在轴颈的腔室中的飞轮。 在飞轮的外表面和轴颈的内表面之间形成气体轴承。 气体轴承在飞轮上施加压缩力，这允许更高的旋转速度和更高的能量储存。

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