Optics: measuring and testing – Lens or reflective image former testing – For optical transfer function
Patent
1999-02-23
2000-05-30
Font, Frank G.
Optics: measuring and testing
Lens or reflective image former testing
For optical transfer function
G01M 1100
Patent
active
060696915
ABSTRACT:
In an automated method and apparatus for evaluating the performance characteristics of endoscopes, a computer system receives and stores a first set of test signals indicative of the results of the tests performed. Each test is preferably performed by transmitting a beam of light defining a predetermined intensity pattern through the endoscope from a first end to a second end of the endoscope, and the test signals are indicative of the optical intensity at each of a plurality of predetermined locations within the transmitted beam. The test signals thereby provide an indication of the degree to which the endoscope attenuates the beam intensity. In the preferred embodiment, the following tests are performed in order to evaluate both the optical fibers and lens system of each endoscope: (i) a light loss test, (ii) a reflective symmetry test, (iii) a lighted fibers test, (iv) a geometric distortion test, and (v) a modulation transfer function (MTF) test. The computer system has a database of threshold values, each of which corresponds to a respective test and is used to determine if test results indicate acceptable or unacceptable performance characteristics. The test signals are compared with the threshold values, and the computer system generates a second set of signals indicative of one or more performance characteristics, which are responsive to both the test signals and signals indicative of the test type.
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Adam Joseph
Rosow Eric
Font Frank G.
Hartford Hospital
Stafira Michael P.
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