Optics: measuring and testing – By light interference – Using fiber or waveguide interferometer
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-04
2010-12-07
Lyons, Michael A (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
By light interference
Using fiber or waveguide interferometer
C356S497000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07847951
ABSTRACT:
Some embodiments of the present invention provide optical coherence tomography systems including an OCT engine and a processor. The OCT engine is configured to provide both standard OCT imaging and spectral domain phase microscopy (SDPM) imaging. The processor is coupled to the OCT engine and is configured to use a first signal processing method when the OCT engine is configured to provide standard OCT imaging and a second signal processing method when the OCT engine is configured to provide SDPM imaging. Related methods and computer program products are also provided.
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Brown William J.
Buckland Eric L.
Izatt Joseph A.
Woo Seungbum
Bioptigen, Inc.
Lyons Michael A
Myers Bigel & Sibley & Sajovec
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