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| 20080206804 | ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MULTIDIMENSIONAL MULTIPLEXED LUMINESCENCE IMAGING AND DIAGNOSIS - Exemplary embodiments of arrangements and methods providing information associated with a sample are described. For example, using such exemplary arrangements and methods, it is possible to receive an unpartitioned electro-magnetic radiation from the sample. Further, first data associated with first luminescent characteristics of at least one first molecule of the sample and second data associated with second luminescent characteristics of at least one second molecule of the sample can be obtained based on the unpartitioned electro-magnetic radiation. At least two of the photo-luminescent properties of the sample may be measured simultaneously as a function of the first and second data. Further, the information regarding the molecules of the sample may be determined as a function of the photo-luminescent properties. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080234567 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A NONINVASIVE DIAGNOSIS OF INTERNAL BLEEDING - Exemplary apparatus and process can be provided for determining at least one characteristic of an anatomical structure. For example, it is possible to generate an acoustic wave in the anatomical structure using an opto-accoustic arrangement It is then possible to detect the acoustic wave and determine whether at least one blood pool is present at or in the anatomical structure as a function of at least one property of the acoustic wave. Further, it is possible to forward at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to at least one tissue of the anatomical structure, detect at least one second electro-magnetic radiation provided from the at least one tissue based on a motion of or within the at least one tissue to generate detection data, and determine the at least one characteristic of the at least one portion based on the detection data. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080234586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NONINVASIVE DIAGNOSIS OF COMPARTMENT SYNDROME USING EXEMPLARY LASER SPECKLE IMAGING PROCEDURE - Exemplary systems and methods can be provided for providing information associated with tissue. For example, it is possible to illuminate the tissue with at least one electromagnetic radiation which is a coherent light and/or a partially coherent light. The electromagnetic radiation reflected from the tissue can be received and speckle patterns may be formed associated with the electromagnetic radiation. In addition, changes can be analyzed in the speckle patterns at time intervals sufficient to measure motion of or within a fascial compartment of the tissue. For example, it is also possible that the electromagnetic radiation is an interfered radiation from a sample and a reference. Further, the speckle patterns can be measured at different depths within the sample by moving the reference. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090003765 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - A method and apparatus for imaging using a double-clad fiber is described. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090003789 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - A method and apparatus for imaging using a double-clad fiber is described. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090022463 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - A method and apparatus for imaging using a double-clad fiber is described. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090036782 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING BEAM SCAN PATTERNS FOR HIGH SPEED DOPPLER OPTICAL FREQUENCY DOMAIN IMAGING - An exemplary apparatus and/or an exemplary method can be provided using which, it is possible (e.g., with at least one first arrangement) to measure an amplitude and/or a phase of at least one electromagnetic radiation provided from a particular portion of a sample. Further, it is possible (e.g., using at least one second arrangement) to scan a location of the particular portion along a path from a first point of the sample to a second point of the sample. In addition, it is possible to control the scan (e.g., with the second arrangement) such that the scan may comprise at least one first segment having a positive velocity and at least one segment having a negative velocity. A first distance of the first segment and/or the second segment can be smaller than a second distance between the first and second points. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090073439 | APPARATUS, COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL AND/OR MOLECULAR COMPOSITIONS OF CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUES IN ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - Exemplary apparatus and method can be provided for controlling at least one electro-magnetic radiation. For example, it is possible to rotate and/or translate at least one optical waveguide. At least one of the optical waveguide(s) can receive a first radiation at a first wavelength and transmit the first radiation to at least one sample. Such optical waveguide and/or another optical waveguide may receive a second radiation at a second wavelength that is different from the first wavelength. For example, the second radiation may be produced based on an inelastic scattering of the first radiation. In addition, exemplary apparatus and method can be provided which can also be used to receive data associated with the second radiation, determine at least one characteristic of the at least one sample based on the data, and generate the image and/or the map of a portion of the arterial sample based on the at least one characteristic. Further, exemplary computer-accessible medium can be provided which includes a software arrangement thereon. When a processing arrangement executes the software arrangement, the processing arrangement is configured to modify at least one characteristic of an arrangement using certain procedures. These exemplary procedures include simulating at least one electro-magnetic radiation provided into and out of the arrangement, simulating an inelastic scattering radiation from at least one simulated sample, receiving the simulated inelastic scattering radiation into and out of the simulated arrangement, and determining a simulated characteristic of the simulated arrangement as a function of the simulated inelastic scattering radiation. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100110414 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR TRACKING VESSEL MOTION DURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CORONARY ARTERY MICROSCOPY - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, method and computer accessible medium can be provided which can facilitate a determination of at least one characteristic of a structure. For example, it is possible to use at least one first arrangement which can be structured to provide at least one first transmitted radiation along a first axis and at least one second transmitted radiation along a second axis. The first and second transmitted radiations can impact the structure and generate respective first and second returned radiation. The first and second axis can be provided at a predetermined angle with respect with one another which is greater than 0. Further, at least one second arrangement can be provided which can be configured to receive data associated with the first and second returned radiations, and determine at least one relative velocity between the structure and the first arrangement along the first and second axes. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100150422 | Systems and Methods for Extending Imaging Depth Range of Optical Coherence Tomography Through Optical Sub-Sampling - Exemplary embodiments of systems and methods can be provided which can generate data associated with at least one sample. For example, using at least one first arrangement, it is possible to forward at least one first radiation to the sample(s) so as to cause at least one second radiation to be provided from the sample(s) that can be based on the first radiation(s). In addition, using at least one second arrangement, it is possible to receive the second radiation from the sample(s), generate a plurality of distinct measurements regarding at least one portion of the sample(s) based the second radiation(s), and characterize the portion(s) over a plurality of continuous resolvable depth points thereof which are associated with the distinct measurements. Further, the characterization of the at least one portion can be resolved and distinctly characterized at a number of the depth points which is greater than a number of the distinct measurements. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100254415 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UTILIZATION OF A HIGH-SPEED OPTICAL WAVELENGTH TUNING SOURCE - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, source arrangement and method for, e.g., providing high-speed wavelength tuning can be provided. According to one exemplary embodiment, at least one arrangement can be provided which is configured to emit an electromagnetic radiation that (i) has a spectrum whose mean frequency changes at an absolute rate that is greater than about 6000 (or 2000) terahertz per millisecond, (ii) whose mean frequency changes over a range that is greater than about 10 terahertz, and/or (iii) has an instantaneous line width that is less than about 15 gigahertz. According to another exemplary embodiment, at least one arrangement can be provided configured to, periodically and as a function of time, select at least one first electro-magnetic radiation based on a mean frequency of the at least one first electro-magnetic radiation, with the periodic selection being performed at a first characteristic period. The mean frequency can vary linearly over time, wherein the apparatus can emit at least one second electromagnetic radiation that has a spectrum whose mean frequency changes periodically as a function of time with a second characteristic period. Further, the first characteristic period can be greater than the second characteristic period. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110092823 | System and Method for Identifying Tissue Using Low-Coherence Interferometry - An apparatus for needle biopsy with real time tissue differentiation using one dimensional interferometric ranging imaging, comprising a biopsy device having a barrel and a needle, an optical fiber inserted in the needle, and a fiber optic imaging system connected to the optical fiber. The imaging system obtains images and compares the optical properties and patterns to a database of normalized tissue sample images to determine different tissue types. The physician performing the biopsy obtains feedback via a feedback unit associated with the biopsy device and which is connected to the imaging system. The feedback unit can provide visual, audible or vibratory feedback as to tissue type encountered when the needle is inserted toward the target tissue. The feedback unit can be programmed for different biopsy procedures so that the user can actuate a button to select a display or other feedback mechanism for the desired procedure and anticipated tissue to be encountered. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110137140 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Measuring Flow and Pressure within a Vessel - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, system and method can be provided to measure a flow of fluid within an anatomical structure. For example, it is possible to use at least one first probe arrangement structured to be insertable into a vessel and configured to direct at least one radiation to at least one portion of the anatomical structure. Further, it is possible to provide at least one second arrangement which configured to detect an interference between a first radiation provided from the fluid via the probe arrangement and second a second radiation provided from a reference path as a function of wavelength thereof. Further, at least one third arrangement can be provided which is configured to determine at least one characteristic of the fluid as a function of the interference. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110137178 | Devices and methods for imaging particular cells including eosinophils - An exemplary embodiment of apparatus and method according to the present disclosure can be provided. For example, using at least one first arrangement, it is possible to direct at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to at least one portion of tissue within a body. Using at least one second arrangement, it is possible to receive at least one second electro-magnetic radiation provided from the portion, which is based on the first electro-magnetic radiation. Further, using at least one third arrangement, it is possible to differentiate at least one particular cell which is eosinophil, mast cell, basophil, monocyte and/or nutrophil from other cells in the portion based on the second electro-magnetic radiation. | 06-09-2011 |
