18680295. MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract (Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.)

MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Organization Name

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Curtis W. Stith of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Jeffrey M. Dicarlo of Austin TX (US)

Changmeng Liu of Sunnyvale CA (US)

MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18680295 titled 'MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The abstract of the patent application describes a system with an image sensor that includes four pixels, one of which is covered by a broadband infrared cutoff filter to block specific wavelengths of infrared light.

• The system features an image sensor with four pixels, one of which is covered by a broadband infrared cutoff filter.
• The filter prevents the second pixel from collecting infrared light within a certain range of wavelengths.
• The other three pixels are not covered by similar filters, allowing them to collect all wavelengths of light, including infrared.

Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices - Automotive safety systems

Problems Solved: - Preventing unwanted infrared light from affecting image quality - Enhancing the accuracy of image sensor data

Benefits: - Improved image quality - Enhanced performance in various applications - Increased reliability of sensor data

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Image Sensor Technology for Various Industries This technology can be utilized in surveillance cameras, medical imaging devices, and automotive safety systems to improve image quality and accuracy, leading to better overall performance and reliability in these industries.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of a broadband infrared cutoff filter improve image sensor performance? 2. What are the potential drawbacks of using pixel-level filters in image sensors?

Original Abstract Submitted

An illustrative system includes an image sensor comprising a first pixel, a second pixel, a third pixel, and a fourth pixel. The system further includes a pixel-level broadband infrared cutoff filter that covers the second pixel and that is configured to prevent the second pixel from collecting infrared light having wavelengths included in a first range of wavelengths. The first, third, and fourth pixels are not covered by pixel-level broadband infrared cutoff filters configured to prevent the first, third, and fourth pixels from collecting infrared light having wavelengths included in the first range of wavelengths.