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20100115411 | NAVIGABLE TELEPRESENCE METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING AN ARRAY OF CAMERAS - A telepresence system including an array of cameras, a user interface device and at least one processor. Each camera has an associated view of the environment and an associated camera output representing the associated view, the array thus including at least one camera path for viewing the environment. In one embodiment, the user interface device has first user inputs associated with movement along a first path in the environment. The user interface device is coupled to the processor, which receives and interprets the user inputs and provides camera outputs to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate through the environment. In another embodiment, the processor is configured to provide additional source output, such as virtual world imagery and data, to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate real, virtual and combination real and virtual worlds. | 05-06-2010 |
20140139610 | NAVIGABLE TELEPRESENCE METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING AN ARRAY OF CAMERAS - A telepresence system including an array of cameras, a user interface device and at least one processor. Each camera has an associated view of the environment and an associated camera output representing the associated view, the array thus including at least one camera path for viewing the environment. In one embodiment, the user interface device has first user inputs associated with movement along a first path in the environment. The user interface device is coupled to the processor, which receives and interprets the user inputs and provides camera outputs to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate through the environment. In another embodiment, the processor is configured to provide additional source output, such as virtual world imagery and data, to the user interface device, thereby allowing the user to navigate real, virtual and combination real and virtual worlds. | 05-22-2014 |
20150015660 | NAVIGABLE TELEPRESENCE METHOD AND SYSTEM - Methods and systems permit one or more users to navigate through imagery of an environment. The system may include a first user interface device having first user inputs associated with first movement through the environment and a second user interface device having second user inputs associated with a second movement through the environment. Thus, a first user and a second user are able to navigate simultaneously and independently. In certain embodiments the system processes imagery of the environment to smooth user navigation through the environment. | 01-15-2015 |
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20120222174 | Raspberry plant named 'Crimson Giant' - This invention relates to a new and distinct primocane bearing variety of red raspberry plant named ‘Crimson Giant,’ primarily adapted to growing conditions of west central New York and other regions of similar climate. ‘Crimson Giant’ is primarily characterized by sturdy upright canes growing primarily in a crown formation, very large conical fruit that is longer than broad, very late primocane production and bright red fruit color. | 08-30-2012 |
20140068826 | Strawberry plant named 'Walker' - This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing (short day responsive) strawberry plant named ‘Walker’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by longer than broad fruit, conical fruit shape, uniformity in shape between primary and secondary fruit, reflexed calyx, dark red-purple fruit color and glossy fruit skin. | 03-06-2014 |
20140096296 | Strawberry Plant Named 'HERRIOT' - This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing (short day responsive) strawberry plant named ‘Herriot’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by strong vigor, longer than broad fruit, conical fruit shape, uniformity in-shape between primary and secondary fruit, reflexed calyx, bright red fruit color, glossy fruit skin and highly pigmented petioles. | 04-03-2014 |
20140123349 | Raspberry plant named 'Double Gold' - This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing raspberry plant designated as ‘Double Gold’ primarily adapted to growing conditions of west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by golden to orange/red conical fruit that is equally long and broad, vigorous tall canes, late season primocane production and early mid-season floricane production. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123350 | Raspberry plant named "Crimson Night' - This invention relates to a new and distinct primocane bearing red raspberry plant designated as ‘Crimson Night’ primarily adapted to growing conditions of west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by highly pigmented canes, conical fruit that is longer than broad, late mid-season primocane production and dark greyed purple fruit color. | 05-01-2014 |
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20110206964 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A cooling assembly for a battery assembly including at least one conduit and at least one cooling plate, the conduit having a flexible portion to facilitate a relative movement between an inlet end and an outlet end thereof to selectively expand and contract the cooling assembly, and the cooling plate including a flow channel formed therein, wherein at least one battery cell is disposed adjacent and in heat transfer communication with the at least one cooling plate to transfer heat from the at least one battery cell to a fluid disposed in the flow channel. | 08-25-2011 |
20120028098 | MODULAR BATTERY DESIGN - A battery pack is described. One embodiment of the battery pack includes a pair of end frames, the end frames having a top and a bottom and a pair of sides, the end frames having a detent on at least one of the sides of the end frames to receive a clamp; a frame positioned between the pair of end frames, the frame having a top and a bottom and a pair of sides, the frame having a ridge on at least one of the sides of the frame; a plurality of battery cells positioned in the frame and the pair of end frames, the plurality of battery cells electrically connected to each other at the top of the frame; and at least one cooling fin positioned between the battery cells. Methods of repairing battery packs are also described. | 02-02-2012 |
20120040222 | MOLDED FRAME WITH CORRUGATED COOLING FIN FOR AIR-COOLED BATTERY - A molded cooling fin and frame is described. The molded cooling fin and frame includes a corrugated center cooling fin; a pair of outer cooling fins on opposite sides of the corrugated center cooling fin, each of the outer cooling fins having a ridge around an edge; and a frame covering an edge of each of the outer cooling fins, the frame sealed to the edge of each of the outer cooling fins. A battery pack including the molded cooling fin and frame and a method of making the molded cooling fin and frame are also described. | 02-16-2012 |
20150044523 | COOLING PLATE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK - A cooling plate for a battery pack with a plurality of battery cells is provided. The cooling plate includes a cooling fin with a substantially planar surface and a perimeter. The cooling plate includes a frame abutting the cooling fin and forming a seal with the cooling fin adjacent the perimeter of the same. The frame and the cooling fin define at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid outlet, and a flow channel therebetween. The at least one fluid inlet and the at least one fluid outlet are disposed through the seal and are in fluid communication with the flow channel. The flow channel is disposed adjacent the perimeter and in heat transfer communication with the substantially planar surface of the cooling fin. A battery pack with the cooling plate, and a method for controlling a temperature of the battery pack, are also provided. | 02-12-2015 |
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20090255109 | BATTERIES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF AND METHODS OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING THE SAME - Exemplary embodiment include method of sealing battery cooling plates, and methods of assembling battery using battery cooling plate racks and a single component including multiple cooling plates an connection portions therebetween. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258288 | BATTERIES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF AND METHODS OF MAKING AND ASSEMBLING THE SAME - An exemplary embodiment includes a method of sealing battery cooling plates. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258289 | BATTERY COOLING PLATE DESIGN WITH DISCRETE CHANNELS - One exemplary embodiment including a battery cooling plate has discrete channels. In one exemplary embodiment each of the channels has a width ranging from about 1 mm to about 5 mm. In another exemplary embodiment the battery cooling plate includes a first cooling channel having a flow path generally in a U shape, and a plurality of other channels each having a generally U-shaped flow path, and wherein the other flow channels are in a nested position with respect to the first flow channel. In another exemplary embodiment the battery cooling plate a battery cooling plate includes a serpentine shaped cooling flow path formed therein, the cooling flow path including a first cooling segment and an adjacent upstream second cooling segment, wherein the second cooling segment includes at least a first cooling channel and a second cooling channel and at least a first land interposed between the first cooling channel and second cooling channel, and wherein the second cooling segment has at least one more land and one more channel than the first cooling segment. | 10-15-2009 |
20110162820 | COOLING PLATE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK - A cooling plate for a battery pack with a plurality of battery cells is provided. The cooling plate includes a cooling fin with a substantially planar surface and a perimeter. The cooling plate includes a frame abutting the cooling fin and forming a seal with the cooling fin adjacent the perimeter of the same. The frame and the cooling fin define at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid outlet, and a flow channel therebetween. The at least one fluid inlet and the at least one fluid outlet are disposed through the seal and are in fluid communication with the flow channel. The flow channel is disposed adjacent the perimeter and in heat transfer communication with the substantially planar surface of the cooling fin. A battery pack with the cooling plate, and a method for controlling a temperature of the battery pack, are also provided. | 07-07-2011 |
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20110032510 | Glass Stress Measurement Using Fluorescence - An apparatus and method for measurement of the stress in and thickness of flat glass or curved glass segments is disclosed that uses fluorescence to quickly and accurately ascertain both the thickness of the stress layers and the wall thickness in addition to the stress curve in flat glass or curved glass segments. The apparatus and method may be used to quickly and accurately measure both the stress in and the thickness of flat glass or curved glass segments at a plurality of various locations therein. The apparatus and method are adapted for large scale flat glass or curved glass segment manufacturing, and are capable of high speed measurement of the stress in and the thickness of the flat glass or curved glass segments. | 02-10-2011 |
20110032523 | GLASS CONTAINER WALL THICKNESS MEASUREMENT USING FLUORESCENCE - An apparatus and method for measurement of the stress in and thickness of the walls of glass containers is disclosed that uses fluorescence to quickly and accurately ascertain both the thickness of the stress layers and the wall thickness in addition to the stress curve in glass containers. The apparatus and method may be used to quickly and accurately measure both the stress in and the thickness of the side walls of glass containers throughout the circumference of the glass containers. The apparatus and method are adapted for large scale glass container manufacturing, and are capable of high speed measurement of the stress in and the thickness of the side walls of glass containers. | 02-10-2011 |
20110032524 | Glass Thickness Measurement Using Fluorescence - An apparatus and method for measurement of the stress in and thickness of flat glass or curved glass segments is disclosed that uses fluorescence to quickly and accurately ascertain both the thickness of the stress layers and the wall thickness in addition to the stress curve in flat glass or curved glass segments. The apparatus and method may be used to quickly and accurately measure both the stress in and the thickness of flat glass or curved glass segments at a plurality of various locations therein. The apparatus and method are adapted for large scale flat glass or curved glass segment manufacturing, and are capable of high speed measurement of the stress in and the thickness of the flat glass or curved glass segments. | 02-10-2011 |
20110033103 | Glass Container Stress Measurement Using Fluorescence - An apparatus and method for measurement of the stress in and thickness of the walls of glass containers is disclosed that uses fluorescence to quickly and accurately ascertain both the thickness of the stress layers and the wall thickness in addition to the stress curve in glass containers. The apparatus and method may be used to quickly and accurately measure both the stress in and the thickness of the side walls of glass containers throughout the circumference of the glass containers. The apparatus and method are adapted for large scale glass container manufacturing, and are capable of high speed measurement of the stress in and the thickness of the side walls of glass containers. | 02-10-2011 |
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20120228181 | Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device - A protective case for an electronic portable device includes a main body portion having a transparent base and sidewalls defining a recess configured for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. A plate is disposed against or defined by a portion of the base of the main body. The plate covers a portion of the front face or a portion of the display of the portable electronic device. The covered portion of the display is not actuable through the plate. | 09-13-2012 |
20130210317 | Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device - A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a cover having an aperture and sidewalls defining a cavity configured for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. A back plate is removably disposed within the cavity of the cover. The protective case contains at least two supports movably coupled to the protective case, enabling the protective case and electronic device to be positioned in various orientations. The supports pivot independent of each other into deployed or stowed positions. | 08-15-2013 |
20130292975 | Infant's Entertainment Apparatus and Interactive Device - An infant entertainment apparatus includes a seat assembly having multiple configurations. The seat is able to be configured in a more reclined configuration for newborns and infants or a more upright configuration for toddlers. The frame of the child's seat structure may be split into a lower and upper frame, with the upper frame rotating about the seat into different configurations. The upper frame may contain a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to an child in the seat structure via the portable electronic device. | 11-07-2013 |
20130295817 | Infant's Entertainment Apparatus and Interactive Device - An infant entertainment apparatus includes an upper frame with a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to a child via the portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the infant entertainment apparatus may include two pivotally coupled arcuate members. A housing for a portable electronic device may be coupled to one of the arcuate members and house a portable electronic device. | 11-07-2013 |
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20110003165 | MULTI-LAYER ANTI-CORROSIVE COATING - A multilayer coating has a first coating layer deposited on a substrate; a second coating layer deposited on the first coating layer; and a third coating layer deposited on the second coating layer. The first coating layer is substantially a metal, the second coating layer is a mixture of the metal and a polymeric material, and the third coating layer is substantially the polymeric material. The substrate is at least one of iron, iron pipe, steel, copper, nickel, concrete, wood, wood products, fiberglass, ceramic, plastic, and any other metal or non-metal material that can be used as a substrate, and the metal is at least one of zinc, aluminum, magnesium, indium, gallium, tellurium, and alloys thereof, whereby the metal used is anodic to the substrate. The polymeric material is at least one of polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), ethylene methacrylate acid copolymer (EMAA), a thermoplastic material and a thermoset material. | 01-06-2011 |
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20090254489 | APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A PERIODIC AUCTION RESET SECURITIES OPTIMIZATION ENGINE - The disclosure details of the implementation of an APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A PERIODIC AUCTION RESET SECURITIES OPTIMIZATION ENGINE (hereinafter “OPTIMIZER”). The disclosure teaches an OPTIMIZER, which provides dynamic management of one or more portfolios of securities, in particular, portfolios of Periodic Auction Reset Securities (PARS). The OPTIMIZER allows for the specification of rules for investor accounts by which optimization of this type of portfolio may occur. The OPTIMIZER allows financial institutions or other wealth management entities to easily maintain and invest in PARS holdings for multiple accounts. In one implementation, the OPTIMIZER provides for the maintenance of a large number of separate accounts that contain only PARS. In one embodiment, the OPTIMIZER centralizes the maintenance of PARS positions. In another embodiment, the OPTIMIZER allows management of central PARS accounts in line with guidelines specified in one or more account profiles. In a further embodiment, the OPTIMIZER may allow sales traders and/or the like to specify additional guidelines. In some embodiments, the OPTIMIZER automates account analysis, trade generation and/or participation in the auction process. As such, the OPTIMIZER may create additional bandwidth for sales traders and increase management efficiency. | 10-08-2009 |
20130246242 | Apparatuses, Methods And Systems For A Periodic Auction Reset Securities Optimization Engine - Dynamic management of one or more portfolios of securities, in particular, portfolios of Periodic Auction Reset Securities (PARS) is disclosed. The dynamic management for the specification of rules for investor accounts by which optimization of this type of portfolio may occur and allows financial institutions or other wealth management entities to easily maintain and invest in PARS holdings for multiple accounts. For example, the dynamic management systems and methods can provide for the maintenance of a large number of separate accounts that contain PARS, centralize the maintenance of PARS positions, allow management of central PARS accounts in line with guidelines specified in one or more account profiles, allow sales traders to specify additional guidelines, and/or automate account analysis, trade generation and/or participation in the auction process. | 09-19-2013 |
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20100192937 | Jet Cavity Catalytic Heater - The present invention is a method of delivering vaporized alcohol fuel through a thermally conductive porous nozzle to a catalytic burner with a plasma cavity and a surrounding porous catalytic cavity with fuel vapor and air supplied separately and inter diffusing into each other from different routes to the catalyst to achieve an efficient, steady, and complete combustion of the hydrogen bearing fuels. This heating system with passive auto thermostatic behavior, coupled to thermopiles, heat pipes and fluid heating systems may provide useful heat and electricity to applications of floors, roadways, runways, electronics, refrigerators, machinery, automobiles, structures, and fuel cells. | 08-05-2010 |
20110197873 | DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING HEAT AND A RELATED MEANS OF TRIGGERING A CONTROLLED COMBUSTION - The present invention is a means of starting a controlled combustion reaction by introducing sodium borohydride or similar chemical to a liquid or gelatinous fuel. The present invention is also a device for transferring heat having a thermal conductor connected to a catalyst such that the thermal conductor is positioned within a liquid or gelatinous fuel held within a fuel container. | 08-18-2011 |
20140069424 | DEVICE FOR VAPORIZING LIQUID FOR INHALATION - A device atomizes or vaporizes a liquid for inhalation. A housing has a proximal exit orifice that communicates with an intake orifice. A housing encompasses a reservoir containing a liquid. A wick has a first end in contact with the liquid and a second end that is exposed at an opening in the reservoir. A heater is disposed within housing in an air passage that communicates between the intake orifice and the proximal exit orifice. An actuator responds to a user of the device by placing the heater and the second end of the wick into proximity with the heater to vaporize the liquid. | 03-13-2014 |
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20090105517 | METHOD FOR CHEMICALLY REDUCING WASTE MATERIAL - In accordance with the present invention, a system, method and apparatus is provided for chemically reducing waste. The apparatus includes a substantially alkaline-resistant vessel having a temperature sensor positioned in thermal communication therewith, a heater in thermal communication with the vessel, a substantially alkaline-resistant magnetic stir rod adapted to be positioned within the vessel, and a magnetic stirrer adapted to produce a rotating magnetic field within the vessel capable of spinning a magnetic stir rod positioned therein. The apparatus further includes a water inlet valve operationally connected to the vessel and a water outlet valve operationally connected to the vessel. An electronic controller is connected in electric communication to the heater, to the magnetic stirrer, to the water inlet valve, to the water outlet valve, and to the temperature sensor and is adapted to maintain the temperature of the substantially alkaline resistant vessel substantially at a predetermined value. | 04-23-2009 |
20090137858 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING INFECTIOUS WASTE MATTER - A system and method is provided for producing a safely disposable end product from waste matter containing undesirable materials, such as infectious, biohazardous, hazardous, or radioactive elements. The method comprises the steps of providing a highly alkaline solvent, immersing the waste matter containing the undesirable materials within the highly alkaline solvent, and heating the solvent. The waste matter containing the undesirable materials is allowed to remain within the solvent until digested, thereby forming a solution void of any infectious or biohazardous elements and/or containing a decreased concentration of radioisotope. | 05-28-2009 |
20110040138 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING INFECTIOUS WASTE MATTER - A system and method is provided for producing a safely disposable end product from waste matter containing undesirable materials, such as infectious, biohazardous, hazardous, or radioactive elements. The method comprises the steps of providing a highly alkaline solvent, immersing the waste matter containing the undesirable materials within the highly alkaline solvent, and heating the solvent. The waste matter containing the undesirable materials is allowed to remain within the solvent until digested, thereby forming a solution void of any infectious or biohazardous elements and/or containing a decreased concentration of radioisotope. | 02-17-2011 |
20110048086 | METHOD FOR CHEMICALLY REDUCING WASTE MATERIALS - In accordance with the present invention, a system, method and apparatus is provided for chemically reducing waste. The apparatus includes a substantially alkaline-resistant vessel having a temperature sensor positioned in thermal communication therewith, a heater in thermal communication with the vessel, a substantially alkaline-resistant magnetic stir rod adapted to be positioned within the vessel, and a magnetic stirrer adapted to produce a rotating magnetic field within the vessel capable of spinning a magnetic stir rod positioned therein. The apparatus further includes a water inlet valve operationally connected to the vessel and a water outlet valve operationally connected to the vessel. An electronic controller is connected in electric communication to the heater, to the magnetic stirrer, to the water inlet valve, to the water outlet valve, and to the temperature sensor and is adapted to maintain the temperature of the substantially alkaline resistant vessel substantially at a predetermined value. | 03-03-2011 |
20110171073 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING INFECTIOUS WASTE MATTER - In accordance with the present invention, a system and method is provided for producing a safely disposable end product from waste matter containing undesirable materials, such as infectious, biohazardous, hazardous, or radioactive elements. The method comprises the steps of providing a highly basic solvent, immersing the waste matter containing the undesirable materials within the highly basic solvent, and heating the solvent. The waste matter containing the undesirable materials is allowed to remain within the solvent until digested, thereby forming a solution void of any infectious or biohazardous elements and/or containing a concentration of radioisotope below the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) for release to a sanitary sewer as defined in applicable federal regulations. The invention further provides a system for producing a safely disposable end product void of any infectious or biohazardous elements and/or containing only a concentration of radioisotope below the MPC for release to a sanitary sewer as defined in applicable federal regulations from waste matter containing such materials. The system comprises a tank or vessel capable of containing a highly basic solvent during a closed digestion reaction, heating means for heating the solvent within the vessel, filtering means, and means for removing the post-digestion aqueous solution and solid waste materials from within the vessel. The post-digestion product in both aqueous and solid form can then by disposed of by conventional means. | 07-14-2011 |
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20100253907 | Ocular surface interferometery (OSI) devices and systems for imaging, processing, and/or displaying an ocular tear film - Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). The measured TFLT can be used to diagnosis dry eye syndrome (DES). In certain disclosed embodiments, a multi-wavelength light source can be controlled to illuminate the ocular tear film. Light emitted from the multi-wavelength light source undergoes optical wave interference interactions in the tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image. The imaging device can also be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture a second image containing the background signal(s) present in the first image. The second image can be subtracted from the first image to reduce and/or eliminate the background signal(s) in the first image to produce a resulting image. The resulting image can be processed and analyzed to measure a tear film layer thickness (TFLT), including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). | 10-07-2010 |
20100259721 | Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices and systems for imaging and measuring ocular tear film layer thickness (ES) - Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). The measured TFLT can be used to diagnosis dry eye syndrome (DES). In certain disclosed embodiments, a multi-wavelength light source can be controlled to illuminate the ocular tear film. Light emitted from the multi-wavelength light source undergoes optical wave interference interactions in the tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image. The imaging device can also be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture a second image containing the background signal(s) present in the first image. The second image can be subtracted from the first image to reduce and/or eliminate the background signal(s) in the first image to produce a resulting image. The resulting image can be processed and analyzed to measure a tear film layer thickness (TFLT), including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). | 10-14-2010 |
20100259722 | Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) methods for imaging, processing, and/or displaying an ocular tear film - Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). The measured TFLT can be used to diagnosis dry eye syndrome (DES). In certain disclosed embodiments, a multi-wavelength light source can be controlled to illuminate the ocular tear film. Light emitted from the multi-wavelength light source undergoes optical wave interference interactions in the tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image. The imaging device can also be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture a second image containing the background signal(s) present in the first image. The second image can be subtracted from the first image to reduce and/or eliminate the background signal(s) in the first image to produce a resulting image. The resulting image can be processed and analyzed to measure a tear film layer thickness (TFLT), including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). | 10-14-2010 |
20100259723 | Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) methods for imaging and measuring ocular tear film layer thickness(es) - Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). The measured TFLT can be used to diagnosis dry eye syndrome (DES). In certain disclosed embodiments, a multi-wavelength light source can be controlled to illuminate the ocular tear film. Light emitted from the multi-wavelength light source undergoes optical wave interference interactions in the tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image. The imaging device can also be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture a second image containing the background signal(s) present in the first image. The second image can be subtracted from the first image to reduce and/or eliminate the background signal(s) in the first image to produce a resulting image. The resulting image can be processed and analyzed to measure a tear film layer thickness (TFLT), including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). | 10-14-2010 |
20130229624 | BACKGROUND REDUCTION APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF OCULAR SURFACE INTERFEROMETRY (OSI) EMPLOYING POLARIZATION FOR IMAGING, PROCESSING, AND/OR DISPLAYING AN OCULAR TEAR FILM - Background reduction apparatuses and methods of Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) employing polarization are disclosed for measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT) and can be used to evaluate and potentially diagnosis dry eye syndrome (DES). In certain disclosed embodiments, a multi-wavelength light source can be controlled to illuminate the ocular tear film. Light emitted from the multi-wavelength light source undergoes optical wave interference interactions in the tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in at least one image. The at least one image can be processed and analyzed to measure a tear film layer thickness (TFLT), including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). | 09-05-2013 |
20130293842 | OPTICAL PHANTOMS FOR USE WITH OCULAR SURFACE INTERFEROMETRY (OSI) DEVICES AND SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO MEASURE TEAR FILM LAYER THICKNESS(ES), AND RELATED USE FOR CALIBRATION - Embodiments of the detailed description include optical phantoms for use with ocular surface interferometery (OSI) devices and systems configured to measure tear film layer thickness(es), and related use for calibration. The ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods can be used for imaging an ocular tear film and/or measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) in a patient's ocular tear film. The OSI devices, systems, and methods can be used to measure the thickness of the lipid layer component (LLT) and/or the aqueous layer component (ALT) of the ocular tear film. “TFLT” as used herein includes LLT, ALT, or both LLT and ALT. “Measuring TFLT” as used herein includes measuring LLT, ALT, or both LLT and ALT. Imaging the ocular tear film and measuring TFLT can be used in the diagnosis of a patient's tear film, including but not limited to lipid layer and aqueous layer deficiencies. | 11-07-2013 |
20130308095 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF OCULAR SURFACE INTERFEROMETRY (OSI) EMPLOYING POLARIZATION AND SUBTRACTION FOR IMAGING, PROCESSING, AND/OR DISPLAYING AN OCULAR TEAR FILM - Apparatuses and methods employing ocular surface interferometry (OSI) employing polarization and subtraction for imaging, processing, and/or displaying an ocular tear film are disclosed. The apparatuses and methods can be employed for measuring tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, which includes lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). An imaging device is focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image. The imaging device is focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture a second image containing background signal(s) in the first image. The second image can be subtracted from the first image to reduce and/or eliminate background signal(s) in the first image to produce a resulting image that can be analyzed to measure tear film layer thickness (TFLT). | 11-21-2013 |
20140285767 | OCULAR SURFACE INTERFEROMETRY (OSI) DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR IMAGING, PROCESSING, AND/OR DISPLAYING AN OCULAR TEAR FILM - Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). The measured TFLT can be used to diagnosis dry eye syndrome (DES). In certain disclosed embodiments, a multi-wavelength light source can be controlled to illuminate the ocular tear film. Light emitted from the multi-wavelength light source undergoes optical wave interference interactions in the tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image. The imaging device can also be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture a second image containing the background signal(s) present in the first image. The second image can be subtracted from the first image to reduce and/or eliminate the background signal(s) in the first image to produce a resulting image. The resulting image can be processed and analyzed to measure a tear film layer thickness (TFLT), including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). | 09-25-2014 |