Light diffusion apparatus
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1. A light diffusing composition disposed within a medical device comprising:
- a light source operatively coupled to the medical device;
a solid translucent matrix operatively coupled to the light source and disposed at a distal end of the medical device, the matrix comprising a plurality of hollow micro-particles, the plurality of hollow micro-particles being dispersed throughout the translucent matrix and being substantially stationary within the matrix; and
a fluid disposed within the hollow micro-particle;
wherein, a refractive index of the fluid within the hollow micro-particle is different than a refractive index of the translucent matrix.
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Abstract
A light diffusing composition that optimizes image clarity from a SSID comprising a translucent matrix further comprising a plurality of hollow micro-particles. The plurality of hollow micro-particles are dispersed throughout the translucent matrix and a fluid is disposed within the hollow micro-particle. A refractive index of the fluid within the hollow micro-particle is different than a refractive index of the translucent matrix.
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1. A light diffusing composition disposed within a medical device comprising:
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a light source operatively coupled to the medical device; a solid translucent matrix operatively coupled to the light source and disposed at a distal end of the medical device, the matrix comprising a plurality of hollow micro-particles, the plurality of hollow micro-particles being dispersed throughout the translucent matrix and being substantially stationary within the matrix; and a fluid disposed within the hollow micro-particle; wherein, a refractive index of the fluid within the hollow micro-particle is different than a refractive index of the translucent matrix. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A light diffusing composition disposed within a medical device, comprising:
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a light source operatively coupled to the medical device; an opaque matrix comprising a plurality of hollow translucent micro-particles, the plurality of hollow translucent micro-particles being dispersed throughout the opaque matrix to form a continuous pathway of light through the opaque matrix; and a fluid disposed within the hollow translucent micro-particle; wherein, a refractive index of the fluid within the hollow translucent micro-particle is different than a refractive index of the micro-particle'"'"'s shell.
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8. A medical imaging device, comprising:
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a light source operatively coupled to the medical imaging device; a solid state imaging device operatively coupled to a lens system; wherein the light source is configured to propagate light near the lens system; and a solid matrix disposed on a distal end of the light source, the matrix comprising a plurality of fluid-filled compartments, wherein a refractive index of the fluid is different than a refractive index of the matrix. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A medical imaging device, comprising:
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a light source operatively coupled to the medical imaging device; a solid state imaging device operatively coupled to a lens system; wherein the a light source is configured to propagate light near the lens system; and a translucent matrix disposed on a distal end of the light source, the translucent matrix comprising a plurality of micro-spheres dispersed throughout the translucent matrix, the micro spheres having a reflective outer surface.
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15. A method of improving the image clarity of a miniature imaging device, comprising:
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(a) providing a solid state imaging device operatively coupled to a lens system and disposed on a distal end of an elongate member adapted to be placed within a cavity of a body; (b) providing a light source configured to propagate light near the lens system, wherein the light source is operatively coupled to the medical imaging device; (c) propagating light through a translucent matrix and onto a target surface, the translucent matrix comprising a plurality of fluid-filled compartments, wherein a refractive index of the fluid is different than a refractive index of the translucent matrix; and (d) receiving light reflected from the target surface through the lens system and onto the solid state imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A medical imaging device, comprising:
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a light source operatively coupled to the medical imaging device; a solid state imaging device operatively coupled to a lens system; wherein the light source is configured to propagate light near the lens system; and a matrix disposed on a distal end of the light source, the matrix comprising a plurality of hollow compartments. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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