Spectrally encoded probes

Z Wang, S Takeuchi - US Patent 10,234,694, 2019 - Google Patents
A novel endoscope, which can be a spectrally encoded endoscope (SEE) probe having
forward-view, side-view, or a combination of forward and side views is provided herein. The …

Optical probe, light intensity detection, imaging method and system

GJ Tearney, D Kang, M Ikuta, K Yamazoe… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
Exemplary apparatus, systems, methods of making, and methods of using a configuration in
an optical arrangement for forward viewing spectrally encoded endoscopy (SEE) probe can …

Apparatus and methods for color endoscopy

GJ Tearney, D Kang, M Ikuta - US Patent 10,095,020, 2018 - Google Patents
A probe can be provided having a grating adapted for color spectrally encoded imaging. The
probe can include a waveguide configuration, a light focusing configuration, and a grating …

Endoscope probes and systems, and methods for use therewith

S Takeuchi, JS Brauer, B Elmaanaoui… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for color imaging and an
increased field of view using spectrally encoded endoscopy techniques. At least one of the …

Spectrally encoded probe with multiple diffraction orders

M Ikuta, D Kang, D Do, G Tearney - US Patent 10,401,610, 2019 - Google Patents
A spectrally encoded endoscopic probe. The probe has a light guiding component, a light
focusing component, and a grating component. The probe is configured such that a set of …

Diagnostic spectrally encoded endoscopy apparatuses and systems and methods for use with same

M Hosoda, H Nakaji, Z Wang - US Patent 10,371,614, 2019 - Google Patents
One or more spectrally encoded endoscopy (SEE) devices, systems, methods and storage
mediums for characterizing, examining and/or diagnosing, and/or measuring viscosity of, a …

Spectrally encoded endoscopy apparatus and methods

Z Wang - US Patent 10,646,111, 2020 - Google Patents
An apparatus, method, and system for a spectrally encoded endoscope comprising a
focusing lens encompassed by an light guiding component and spacer, wherein the …

Spectrally-encoded endoscopy techniques, apparatus and methods

M Shishkov, GJ Tearney, BE Bouma, D Yelin… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
Exemplary apparatus for obtaining information for a struc ture can be provided. For example,
the exemplary apparatus can include at least one first optical fiber arrangement which is …

Simple monolithic optical element for forward-viewing spectrally encoded endoscopy

D Do, D Kang, M Ikuta, GJ Tearney - US Patent 10,551,245, 2020 - Google Patents
Exemplary spectrally encoded probes are provided having forward view capabilities. These
probes are configured such that the detection element comprises a plurality of light …

Apparatus, systems and methods for characterizing, imaging and/or modifying an object

L Li, GJ Tearney - US Patent 10,813,555, 2020 - Google Patents
Method and apparatus can be provided according to an exemplary embodiment of the
present disclosure. For example, with at least one first section of an optical enclosure, it is …