INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140268263 | MULTI-CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUS PHOTOSTIMULATION - A photomanipulation device is described that includes multiple spatial light modulators (SLMs). By having more than one SLM, this device can simultaneously photomanipulate different areas with different wavelengths and/or it can rapidly switch between different areas with speeds faster than a single device is capable of. This device is particularly useful for photostimulation of neurons where simultaneity and precision timing is required. | 09-18-2014 |
20140126047 | SPHERICAL ABERRATION CORRECTION FOR NON-DESCANNED APPLICATIONS - Spherical aberration is the primary cause of lose of signal while imaging deeper into a sample. Spherical aberration is corrected in the imaging path of a non-descanned detection system (such as a multi-photon microscope). This corrects the illumination spot for artifacts caused by imaging deep into a sample. One exemplary advantage to this instrument is that it allows deeper and brighter imaging. | 05-08-2014 |
20130107359 | FAST PINHOLE CHANGER FOR CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY OR SPATIAL FILTER | 05-02-2013 |
20130094071 | FAST, MODULAR PORT SWITCHER FOR AN OPTICAL MICROSCOPE USING A GALVANOMETER - A fast modular port switching device is described. The device can be used with an optical microscope to facilitate using multiple devices with the microscope. The port switching is done with a galvanometer for switching very fast. The device is modular so it can be combined with any number of similar devices for building a complex, multi-modal imaging system. Also described is the combination of a port switcher with automated spherical aberration correction. Even further described is a similar device where the outputs are recombined, thus making the device a fast filter switcher. | 04-18-2013 |
20110141558 | SPHERICAL ABERRATION CORRECTION FOR NON-DESCANNED APPLICATIONS - Spherical aberration is the primary cause of lose of signal while imaging deeper into a sample. Spherical aberration is corrected in the imaging path of a non-descanned detection system (such as a multi-photon microscope). This corrects the illumination spot for artifacts caused by imaging deep into a sample. One exemplary advantage to this instrument is that it allows deeper and brighter imaging. | 06-16-2011 |
20110102887 | FAST, MODULAR PORT SWITCHER FOR AN OPTICAL MICROSCOPE USING A GALVANOMETER - A fast modular port switching device is used with an optical microscope to facilitate using multiple devices with the microscope. The port switching is done with a galvanometer for switching very fast. The device is modular so it can be combined with any number of similar devices for building a complex, multi-modal imaging system. Also described is the combination of a port switcher with automated spherical aberration correction. Also described is a similar device where the outputs are recombined, thus making the device a fast filter switcher. | 05-05-2011 |
20110084217 | SUPERCONTINUUM LASER SOURCE FOR FULL-FIELD CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY, SPIM AND TIRF - A supercontinuum laser is used as the excitation source for full-field confocal, SPIM or TIRF imaging. A supercontinuum laser will allow the use of any wavelength desired for excitation without having to buy additional lasers. The wavelength can be easily selected using an acousto-optical device. Also disclosed is a means for driving an acousto-optical device such that an arbitrary wavelength window can be selected—this allows for the broader wavelength ranges that will give the increased power needed for full-field confocal, SPIM or TIRF imaging. | 04-14-2011 |
20110072543 | MODULAR DESIGN OF A SCANNING MICROSCOPE ATTACHMENT AND ACCESSORIES - A modular laser scanning system where the laser scanner and various optical “building blocks” are contained in separate mechanical and optical modules. These modules can be combined to provide flexible systems with unique laser scanning capabilities or combinations of techniques. Additionally, the combining of these modules is achieved through the use of a mechanical and optical coupling standard. | 03-24-2011 |
20110069381 | SPHERICAL ABERRATION CORRECTION FOR AN OPTICAL MICROSCOPE USING A MOVING INFINITY-CONJUGATE RELAY - An infinity-conjugate lens relay with a moving first lens is used to select a plane of interest from an image volume. This plane can be selected so that the image is corrected for spherical aberration due to non-ideal imaging conditions. This effectively will allow for deeper, corrected imaging for high power microscopes. Using an infinity-conjugate relay, this device has an ideal “bypass” mode for regular imaging without correction. The device also utilizes software that automatically controls the device for correcting live images. | 03-24-2011 |
20100260217 | SCALABLE, RECONFIGURABLE, LASER COMBINER - Modular electrical, mechanical and optical components allow for the building of a laser combiner system that can be used, for example, for biological research that allows different lasers to be easily added to or removed from a laser system. Each individual laser can be packaged into a module which can be added to or taken away from the laser system with relative ease. Each of the modules can be controlled via a control module that allows one or more of varying of power levels, switching on/off, shutter control and diagnostic/status information monitoring. | 10-14-2010 |
20090116519 | SCALABLE, RECONFIGURABLE, LASER COMBINER - Modular electrical, mechanical and optical components allow for the building of a laser combiner system that can be used, for example, for biological research that allows different lasers to be easily added to or removed from a laser system. Each individual laser can be packaged into a module which can be added to or taken away from the laser system with relative ease. Each of the modules can be controlled via a control module that allows one or more of varying of power levels, switching on/off, shutter control and diagnostic/status information monitoring. | 05-07-2009 |