Variable field-of-view visible and near-infrared polarization compound-eye endoscope

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2012:2012:3720-3. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2012.6346775.

Abstract

A multi-functional compound-eye endoscope enabling variable field-of-view and polarization imaging as well as extremely deep focus is presented, which is based on a compact compound-eye camera called TOMBO (thin observation module by bound optics). Fixed and movable mirrors are introduced to control the field of view. Metal-wire-grid polarizer thin film applicable to both of visible and near-infrared lights is attached to the lenses in TOMBO and light sources. Control of the field-of-view, polarization and wavelength of the illumination realizes several observation modes such as three-dimensional shape measurement, wide field-of-view, and close-up observation of the superficial tissues and structures beneath the skin.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Compound Eye, Arthropod / anatomy & histology*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Endoscopes*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Infrared Rays*
  • Optics and Photonics / instrumentation*