18069859. PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Yipeng Lu of Moraga CA (US)

Hrishikesh Vijaykumar Panchawagh of Cupertino CA (US)

Nicholas Buchan of San Jose CA (US)

Kostadin Dimitrov Djordjev of Los Gatos CA (US)

Camilo Perez Saaibi of Dublin CA (US)

Legardo Reyes of Fremont CA (US)

Ali Lopez of Dublin CA (US)

Ila Badge of San Jose CA (US)

Chin-Jen Tseng of Fremont CA (US)

Ye Zhan of Buffalo NY (US)

John Keith Schneider of Williamsville NY (US)

PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18069859 titled 'PHOTOACOUSTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

The apparatus described in the patent application includes a platen, a light source system, and an ultrasonic receiver system. The light source system illuminates a target object on the platen's outer surface, directing light along a specific angle. The ultrasonic receiver system picks up ultrasonic waves emitted by the target object in response to the light.

• The light source system provides light to a target object on the platen's outer surface.
• The light is directed along a specific angle relative to the platen's surface.
• The ultrasonic receiver system receives ultrasonic waves generated by the target object in response to the light.
• The receiver system includes one or more receiver elements in a specific plane.
• The angles at which the light and receiver system are oriented are different.

Potential Applications: - Non-destructive testing - Material analysis - Medical imaging

Problems Solved: - Accurate detection of objects on a surface - Improved imaging capabilities - Enhanced data collection

Benefits: - Increased precision in measurements - Non-invasive testing - Real-time imaging capabilities

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Technology This technology can be used in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and research for quality control, medical diagnostics, and scientific analysis. The market implications include improved efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in various applications.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve upon existing methods of non-destructive testing? 2. What are the potential limitations of using ultrasonic waves for imaging and detection purposes?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in ultrasonic technology, platen design, and light source systems to enhance the capabilities of this apparatus. Regularly check for new studies on material analysis, medical imaging, and non-destructive testing techniques to incorporate the latest innovations into this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

An apparatus may include a platen, a light source system and an ultrasonic receiver system. The light source system may be configured to provide light to a target object on an outer surface of the platen. The light source system may be configured to direct the light along a first axis oriented at a first angle relative to the outer surface of the platen. The ultrasonic receiver system may be configured to receive ultrasonic waves generated by the target object responsive to the light from the light source system. The ultrasonic receiver system may include one or more receiver elements residing in a receiver plane. A normal to the receiver plane being may be oriented along a second axis at a second angle relative to the outer surface of the platen. The first angle may be different from the second angle.