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TUSD is hosting a farewell celebration for its recently retired superintendent, John Pedicone.
The event, scheduled for Monday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., is open to the public. It will be held at the Tucson High Magnet School library, 400 N. Second Ave.
Pedicone led Tucson's largest school district through a tumultuous 2 ½ years.
Personal notes may be sent to Pedicone at the TUSD governing board office — Tucson Unified School District, 1010 E. 10th Street, Tucson, AZ 85719
Those who would like to honor Pedicone's service to the Tucson Unified School District are encouraged to make a tax deductible contribution to the Educational Enrichment Foundation, 3809 E. Third Street, Tucson, AZ 85716 or online at www.eeftucson.org


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Christopher Dorner spent his life in the Los Angeles Police Department and, to the best of our knowledge was a competent officer. He became engaged in a conflict with his field training officer who he accused of kicking a suspect, Christopher Gettler, a schizophrenic with severe dementia. Captain Phil Tingrides, who chaired a board that stripped Dorner of his badge over this incident, claims Dorner "feels he can make allegations for injustice and justify killing people." Dorner was fired from the police department and now is engaged in war against his former comrades. He has vowed to use "eveery it of msall arms training, demolition, ordinance and survival training" to kill members of the LAPD.
Reality is the LAPD has a history of racial insensitivity which has resulted in numerous complaints about its officers. We have no knowledge whether Dorner's complaint about his superior was accurate or not, but he WAS attempting to defend a civilian against possible abuse. Why did this result in firing Dorner is a question yet to be answered.


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Ardis "Dee" Murray, 83, of Charles City, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the 9thStreet Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A memorial service for Dee Murray will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Forrest Cornelius of First Congregational Church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The family will greet friends Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time.
Ardis Ann Carter Murray was born September 20, 1930, at Sloan, the daughter of Dewey and Ila (Stephens) Carter. She graduated from high school at Sioux City. On December 18, 1958, she was united in marriage to Ned Murray at Lincoln, Nebr. They spend most of their lives in Estes Park, Colo. where they owned and operated Olympus Lodge and Heidi House and where Dee also worked at First National Bank. She was a member of First Congregational Church and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Her interests included sewing, knitting, baking and reading. Family was always very important to Dee and she looked forward to sharing life with them, especially her granddaughter.
Living family members include four children, Cindy (Gene) Labounty of Charles City, Mike (Kathy) Murray of Erie, Colo., Pat (Nicki) Murray and Sean (Theresa) Murray both of Estes Park, Colo.; four grandchildren, Lori Estlund, Harlie Murray, Bryan Murray and Kim Swanstrom; and two great grandchildren, Bryant Estlund and Mandy Swanstrom.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ned on November 18, 1898; and two grandsons, Brent and Eric Murray.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401.


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Magazines like features such as "A Ferrari for the price of a Ford Focus".
They're not lying because it is possible to pick up a 1980s Ferrari Mondial for as little as £14,000.
I know because I've just seen one on the Pistonheads car website.
There's a snag though. If your Ford breaks down it'll be fixed under warranty.
When its tyres wear out they'll be cheap and if the clutch goes you won't have to sell your house.
But Porsches, that's a different matter. First, they're very reliable. Second, the bits aren't ridiculously expensive.
They will cost more to run than a family hatchback, but there is a massive network of independent Porsche specialists to help you out.
The great advantage of running an old Porsche is that they are extremely practical.
Even this week's road test 911 cabriolet will be more than happy if you drive it every day.
So let's have a look at what's available in the land of cheap Porsches.
Don't think of this car as a Volkswagen with a Porsche badge. The early 924s had a VW engine but the 944 has a proper Porsche engine.
It's at the front with the gearbox at the back (a transaxle) for perfect balance. Early 944s had a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and the later ones a 2.7-litre then 3.0-litre donkeys.
There's a turbo version, too, with as much as 250bhp. The Turbo is underrated and makes a great occasional track car.
We found: An immaculate 1989 car with impeccable history, unmarked inside and out. The £5,995 tag reflects its condition (it was winning concours events 10 years ago). Sub five grand 944s are plentiful, however.
The 968 replaced the 944 and was produced during the dark days when Porsche nearly went bust. Like the 944, the 968 handles great. Pick of the bunch is the Club Sport. Tricky to find in good condition and will cost over £10,000 at least. Don't discount the ordinary 968 though, it's still a cracking drive.
We found: A 1993 Guards red 968 Lux with 90k miles for £5,500. Only snag is that it has the less desirable Tiptronic automatic gearbox.
The only sports car ever to win the Car Of The Year competition. Porsche had planned to axe the 911 at the end of the 1970s and replace it with this V8-engined grand tourer. Bet they're glad they didn't. The 928 is a great long distance car with high speed cruising ability. Once you've had a 928 you're hooked. The GTS version is rare, and costs almost £20,000, but does a good 175mph.
We found: A 1982 S in white with 86,000 miles on the clock. A nice old motor for smoking around in at only £2,950.
One of our favourites. Brilliant mid-engined roadster was the dawn of a new era for Porsche when launched in 1996. The Boxster S has the most power, but for a bargain that's got life left in it a simple 2.5-litre early car is best. Engines did give trouble but usually early in the car's life.
We found: A blue 1999 2.5 with some history and 86,950 miles on the clock. A lot of style for only £3,950.
The 996 was the first of the water-cooled 911s. Not the best loved 911 of all time when it was new but it's not a lemon. Today it's the cheapest 911 that you can buy and if you find the right one it's a serious bargain. Two and four-wheel drive and automatic and manual gearboxes. Choose manual, it's more fun.
We found: A silver (as most seem to be) Carrera 2 (two-wheel drive) with 105,000 miles on the clock for £9,995. This 1998 car is almost as cheap as they get but you might find one for less privately.


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How you react could actually boost your professional image. Here are some tips on handling awkward situations with style.
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A client insults youThere's no rule that says clients must like or respect you, no matter how hard you try to please them.
Their contempt might be packaged as a series of putdowns, petty complaints or ethnic slurs, or it might come in the form of one major blowout. Being insulted by a client can make your blood boil. It's not right, it's not fair and it's not acceptable, but unfortunately it's part of professional life. How you handle it will demonstrate your maturity and business acumen.
How do you restore the business relationship?
Look at the situation as objectively as possible. Discuss it with your mentor or your go-to guy. Is the insult personal, or a harshly worded service, product or pricing complaint? Does the client just have a strange sense of humor?
If you're certain the customer honestly does not like you, calmly and professionally suggest to him that, for the good of both businesses, it would be better for another representative to take over all the dealings with his account. You'll retain your self-confidence, reduce your stress and avoid jeopardizing the contract. And who knows? Your strength of character might earn the client's respect and actually boost your professional image.
A female client asks you outYou get along really with a particular client and enjoy chatting with her. You've met at business functions and exchange friendly e-mail on occasion. Suddenly, you realize that she has designs on you... and you're not interested. You either have a personal policy of not mixing business and pleasure, or you're simply not attracted to her.
Rejecting her and other sticky situations...


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By JACKIE WILLIS
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Chris Brown is facing yet another assault allegation. West Hollywood police are conducting a battery investigation on Brown after he allegedly got into a brawl with an "unnamed victim," though several news outlets claim the victim is 25-year-old hip-hop singer/songwriter Frank Ocean.
Police tell ET that deputies were called out to Westlake Studio in Los Angeles following a fight between six males. According to witnesses, the brawl broke out between Brown and the victim over a parking space, leading the R&B singer to throw a punch.
Brown, 23, then left the studio before cops arrived. This investigation of Brown is ongoing, and deputies do plan on contacting Brown for questioning.
This isn't the singer's first brush with the law. He was found guilty of assault after a 2009 domestic argument that got physical between him and then girlfriend Rihanna. Then just last year, a fight broke out at a New York City nightclub between Brown's posse and rapper Drake's group of guys.


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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The I Corps Soldier and Non-commissioned Officer of the Year competition took place on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, June 5-7.
Straining to make the most out of the few seconds left of the pushup portion of the Army Physical Fitness Test, Sgt. Dariusz Krzywonos finished quickly at the command of "stop!" and stood up almost satisfied: one repetition shy of a maximum score.
At almost 43, Krzywonos was the oldest I Corps soldier and Non-commissioned Officer of the Year competitor, going up against five of his peers from various brigades across Joint Base Lewis-McChord, one from Fort Carson, Colo. and one from Fort Irwin, Calif.
Though standing six feet, six inches tall, Krzywonos' demeanor is rather humble; he has the confidence of a man who has taken the time to prepare his mind and body for the challenges this competition has laid out before him.
June 5-7, he got his chance to represent his unit, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The junior enlisted soldier representing 4th SBCT., 2nd Inf. Div. was Spc. Spencer Dahlheimer, competing against eight of his peers.
"It was a good competition overall," said Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Verbeke, I Corps' current acting command sergeant major, who presided over the boards held on day three of the competition.
"This year, we focused on the Army Warrior Tasks to make that part of the competition more challenging than last year. It's quite impressive when you think that there are about 30,000 soldiers at JBLM, and these 17 competitors represent the top soldiers at their level," Verbeke said.
The first day of competition, soldiers and non-commissioned officerss were tested on the APFT and proficiency with both day and night land navigation. Both Spc. Andrew Lester, a combat medic, and Pfc. Gregory Schollmeier, an armor crewman from Fort Irwin, had strong starts, each scoring at least the maximum 100 points in each event: pushups, situps and two-mile run.
An extended scale for the APFT allowed competitors to earn points for additional exercise repetitions or running speed, allowing Lester and Schollmeier to score above 300 points.
"I run a lot, but swimming keeps me in shape. I almost went for the Olympic trials in 2008," Lester said.
Day two had both soldiers and non-commissioned officers taking a written exam with questions regarding leadership, non-commissioned officer evaluation reports and counseling – subject matter currently taught in the Army's Warrior Leader Course.
The competition then moved on to a weapons qualification range to score competitors on their marksmanship capabilities. Dahlheimer, a sniper infantryman led the event for the Soldiers followed by Lester and Spc. Sheldon Shorty, a wheeled vehicle mechanic representing 17th Fires Brigade.
Of the seven other non-commissioned officers, Krzywonos finished the second day just behind Sgt. Robert Collier, a military policeman with 66th Military Police Company, who scored well at both the range and on the exam.
Six lanes set up for the AWT tested each competitor on their abilities in areas such as treating casualties, weapons maintenance and reacting to contact. This year's competition added Army combatives to the mix. Combined with the stress of fierce competition, the road march between testing stations added physical exhaustion.
Among the NCOs, Collier scored highest on AWT, but it was Krzywonos' flawless performance at the sergeants major board the following day that secured the NCO of the Year win for Krzywonos.
"I took on the task of reading the Army study guide into a voice recorder, a project that took a long time to complete. I have a 45-minute commute between work and home, so I would listen to those recordings over the course of the last four months," Krzywonos said.
At 22, Krzywonos joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving four years as an assault amphibious vehicle crewman, deploying to the Persian Gulf in 1991 and to Somalia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2003.
Krzywonos came back to military service joining the Army in October 2010, and soon earned a spot on the Commandant's List at the Warrior Leaders Course.
"I intend to stay in the Army for the long haul. I hope to be a useful asset each and every day. I look forward to opportunities to contribute and to lead, and I'll use the experience of this competition to become a better leader," Krzywonos said.
Lester won the I Corps competition for Soldier of the Year with consistent high scores.
A healthcare specialist assigned to 520th Area Support Medical Company, 62nd Medical Brigade, Lester had the second-highest APFT, sergeants major board and range scores among the competing soldiers. Lester also earned points for the written exam and his skill in land navigation pushed him to a first place win over the other junior-enlisted soldiers in the competition.
"I was an Army brat, but aside from my family a lot of the soldiers in my unit really helped me get ready for this competition," Lester said.
Lester and Krzywonos were announced as the winners of the competition at a luncheon at the 593rd Sustainment Brigade's Dining Facility, June 8. They will compete next at the U.S. Army Forces Command level in July, traveling to Fort Bragg, N.C., to represent I Corps.
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A pedestrian has been struck by a bus in Sydney's CBD.
Police and paramedics were called to the corner of Pitt and Hay streets in Haymarket at 8.50am on Wednesday to reports that a man had been injured.
A NSW Ambulance spokesman said paramedics were treating a man, thought to be aged in his early 20s, for minor head injuries. He is expected to be taken to hospital.
A NSW Police spokeswoman confirmed police were at the scene, but the circumstances of how the crash occurred were not known.
No further information was immediately available, she said.
Wednesday's accident is the latest in a string of serious crashes between buses and pedestrians in the city this year.
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Surveys suggest that 92 percent of people believe there is a retirement crisis in America. Earlier this year, a report published by Sen. Tom Harkin – chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions — estimated the U.S. retirement deficit to be roughly $6.6 trillion, likely to continue growing in coming years. The report also found that just 14 percent of Americans believe they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement.
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Library Technician course recognition in Australia: The challenges of a distributed national education program
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The Rev. Fred P. Knieriem
The Reverend Fred P. Knieriem, 88, of Allentown, Pa., died Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He is the husband of the late Dolores Martha (Wasser) Knieriem, who died January 31, 1991.
Born in Tamaqua on October 26, 1924, to the late Frederick Grover and Martha Marie (Witzel) Knieriem, Rev. Knieriem currently worshiped at Presbyterian Church (USA) of Catasauqua. He was a 1942 Graduate of Tamaqua High School; received his AB in 1945 at Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pa.; BD in 1947 at Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa.; STM in 1949 at Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, Mass; Graduate Study in 1953-56 from Union Theological Seminary, New York City; Auditor, 1992-present at Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa.; Nov. 20, 1949, ordained to Ministry of the Evangelical & Reformed Church by Synod of Reading; 1949-51, Pastor of Christ E&R Church, Allentown; 1951-1952, Assistant Pastor, Zion E&R Church, South Bend, IN; 1952 - 53, Minister of E&R Congregational Students, Penn State University, State College; 1953 - 56, Executive Secretary, Student Christian Movement of Queens & Nassau Counties, Long Island, NY; 1956 - 61, Director of Christian Education, South Presbyterian Church, Dobbs Ferry, NY; April 21, 1959, Received into Presbytery of Westchester (later Hudson River); 1961 - 63, Pastor, First United Presbyterian Church, Marlbough, NY; 1963 - 91, Pastor Gilead Presbyterian Church (USA), Carmel; May 18, 1997, Installed as Pastor Emeritus; Honorably Retired: August 31, 1991; Transferred to Lehigh Presbytery: November 26, 1991.
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Profiling the European Citizen
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Profiling in Employment Situations (Fraud)
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Profiling in employment related situations has found increasing application during the last ten years as an instrument for electronic (and in some cases highly automated) employee monitoring. In the first part of this article the European legal grounds for workers' data protection are described; the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC is only one but an important part of the existing European legal framework. General principles for data protection at the workplace derived from this European legal framework are outlined.
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I just finished removing all my wallpaper and decided that I want the popcorn ceiling removed as well. When I went to a home improvement store to get a scraper and the guy tells me it maybe more trouble than its worth. He starts telling me about the mess it makes, sanding the ceiling, the equipment needed and that the ceiling may not come smooth completely. This is so not why I went that store to get talked out of a project! I don't mind hard work and elbow grease I just need a little advice from some ppl who have removed texture before and hear about their experience. I have the scrapper, tape, eye protection, plastics tarp, mask, water pump and floor covering. I plan on just paint the ceiling once the texture is gone.
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It will be one of the most worth while improvements you can make.
Not quite as simple as just scrapping it off and painting.
Once it's off most often you'll find where they only did one coat of mud and tape so It's just a matter of doing what ever it takes to get the seams flat.
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Depending on the age of the ceiling, you may want to get it tested for asbestos before removing it. Popcorn ceilings installed before about 1980 often have asbestos. Our house was built in 1976, and I thought there was no way it had asbestos, but when we had it tested it did. I'm glad I didn't just go nuts removing it without testing it. My kids would have probably been eating the stuff.
#2 rule in DIY....it's going to be a mess.....
But that's ok....the end result is worth it....
We scraped off the pop corn in our living room...it was put up to hide the 1/4" cracks....we then put up 1/4" sheets of drywall and then covered that with ceiling paper (my wife is English...it's an English thing).
In retrospect, I wish I had just taped and patched the cracks and let the ceiling paper cover up any inperfections.
I suspect that in about 5 years after ALL the other projects are done, I'll rip down the 1/4" drywall, patch the cracks and put up more ceiling paper.
It's worth having it tested for asbestos as you never know. Asbestos was banned from this kind of ceiling treatment in the late 70's but the ban didn't include existing materials and these were still used through the 80's.
Then all you need is a spray bottle of water and a ton of patience :)
Just my opinion but I wouldn't go to the trouble or expense of having it tested. You are going to wet it down twice there will be no dust. When you are finished it will be wrapped in plastic. I am not telling you not to do it I"m just saying what I would do.
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The recent powerful gales have brought down some mature trees along the lanes. The priority is usually to clear the road surface and much timber is left on the verges. I have been able to pick up lengths of part-sawn wood which will dry out in the greenhouse. The final couple of miles of the ride have now been enlivened by two fields of pigs, well housed with field shelters, but of minority varieties. One field has large blacks, probably Berkshires, and the other has the ginger pig, the Tamworth. Sows of both breeds have their litters at foot: as many as eight energetic little piglets racing and tumbling around in pursuit of their mothers is an entertainment worth stopping to watch.
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This paper discusses the technological change and financial innovation that commercial banking has experienced during the past twenty-five years. The paper first describes the role of the financial system in economies and how technological change and financial innovation can improve social welfare. We then survey the literature relating to several specific financial innovations, which we define as new products or services, production processes, or organizational forms. We find that the past quarter century has been a period of substantial change in terms of banking products, services, and production technologies. Moreover, while much effort has been devoted to understanding the characteristics of users and adopters of financial innovations and the attendant welfare implications, we still know little about how and why financial innovations are initially developed.
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JONESBORO, Ga.,None - A family on their way to drop off their child at day care Wednesday morning
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I am in the process of enclosing our Veranda which has Trex as the flooring material. My Plan is to install a window-wall which will enclose the Veranda, insulate the flooring and ceiling above.
Question: Is there any issue I need to deal with regarding the Trex? I have heard that the Trex material must have air flow? - I plan on placing cement board over the Trex and tiling the floor - the room will be weather tight and the below floor joist will be insulated and sealed as well.
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Thanks for the reply. Help me here - If the Trex is completely sealed so no water can get to it how can it mold? It is my understanding that mold is a result of water soaked material.
Moisture will rise from below unless the crawlspace is conditioned. "Floor joist is insulated"---- says not conditioned or closed. Unless you spray foam or rigid foam board and seal. http://www2.iccsafe.org/cs/committee...E_06_64_07.pdf
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|Isaac Ostrovsky
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|Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
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This is a division of application Ser. No. 09/376,376, filed Aug. 18, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,381,490, and claims benefit of 60/097,043 filed Aug. 19, 1998, incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates to an optical scanning and imaging system. More specifically, the invention relates to a scanning and imaging device that utilizes scanning components without mechanical motion, and is particularly suited for use in medical imaging.
A variety of imaging techniques are used for the medical diagnosis and treatment of patients. Ultrasound imaging represents a prevalent technique. Ultrasound uses sound waves to obtain a cross-sectional image of an object. These waves are radiated by a transducer, directed into the tissues of a patient, and reflected from the tissues. The transducer also operates as a receiver to receive the reflected waves and electronically process them for ultimate display.
Another imaging technique is referred to as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). OCT uses light, as opposed to sound waves, to obtain a cross-sectional image of tissue. The use of light allows for faster scanning times than occurs in ultrasound technology. The depth of tissue scan in OCT is based on low coherence interferometry. Low coherence interferometry involves splitting a light beam from a low coherence light source into two beams, a sampling beam and a reference beam. These two beams are then used to form an interferometer. The sampling beam hits and penetrates the tissue, or other object, under measurement, and then reflects from the tissue, carrying information about the reflecting points from the surface and the depth of tissue. The reference beam hits a reference reflector, such as, for example, a mirror or a diffraction grating, and reflects from the reference reflector. The reference reflector either moves or is designed such that the reflection occurs at different distances from the beam splitting point and returns at a different point in time or in space, which actually represents the depth of scan. The time for the reference beam to return represents the desirable depth of penetration of tissue by the sampling beam.
When the reflected beams meet, intensities from respective points with equal time delay form interference. A photodetector detects this interference and converts it into electrical signals. The signals are electronically processed and ultimately displayed, for example, on a computer screen or other monitor.
Obtaining a cross-sectional image of an object involves scanning in both the axial and lateral direction. Typical visual frame rates used in filming moving objects are on the order of 30 Hz. Therefore, to image a moving object, such as a beating heart, for example, a scanner system must be capable of scanning approximately 90,000 data points (assuming 300 data points in both the lateral and axial directions of the object, which is typical for an imaging area of 1�10−4 mm2) in {fraction (1/30)} of a second. However, to accomplish lateral scanning, many OCT systems utilize reciprocally-moving mechanical parts to move the beam of light across the object being imaged. These moving parts often cannot move quickly enough to complete a lateral scan in the requisite time required by the visual frame rate. Thus, imaging of moving objects, such as a beating heart, will be incomplete from frame to frame. Additionally, the use of such parts creates other obstacles to achieving effective scanning. For example, the inertia of moving parts, and their acceleration and deceleration, causes a non-uniform speed of scan and a reduced speed of data acquisition. Furthermore, vibrations associated with the moving parts may result in additional electronic noise which negatively affects the resolution of scanned images.
Design and manufacture of an effective scanning device utilizing moving parts in combination with medical tools such as, for example, a catheter, also proves difficult. For instance, it is very difficult to control precisely the motion of parts on a tip of a catheter. Furthermore, moving parts generally require more space, thus resulting in an increase in the overall size of the device. For catheters and other similar medical devices, such an increase in size is undesirable.
Certain scanner systems used in the communications industry exploit the ability of certain materials to change properties (such as refractive index) when subjected to the application of an electromagnetic field. These communications scanner systems typically include an optically transparent prism positioned between electrodes. A light beam passing through the prism will be deflected at certain angles depending on the electromagnetic field created by the electrodes and applied to the prism. Because deflection of the light also is a function of wavelength, optimal performance of these scanners requires a monochromatic (single wavelength) light source. These scanning systems therefore typically utilize lasers, which use light having a narrow bandwidth, as the source of light.
The advantages and purpose of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The advantages and purpose of the invention will be realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
To attain the advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the invention includes an optical scanning system for imaging an object. The system includes an optical transmitter that transmits light to a prism positioned relative to the optical transmitter, with the prism receiving the light transmitted by the transmitter. The prism of the optical scanning system has an index of refraction that varies with changes in an applied electromagnetic field and that remains substantially constant with changes in wavelength of light within a given wavelength range.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a scanning system for imaging body tissue includes a catheter having a distal end and a proximal end and configured for insertion into a body. An optical transmitter extends through the catheter from the proximal end to the distal end and transmits light to a first lens positioned relative to the optical transmitter. The first lens transmits a collimated beam of light to a prism positioned relative to the first lens and made of a material that has an index of refraction that changes with changes in an applied electromagnetic field. A second lens is disposed in an opening in a distal end of the catheter for focusing the light that exits the prism within a predetermined angular range.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a method for imaging an object includes transmitting light in a predetermined wavelength through an optical transmitter to a prism and applying an electromagnetic field to the prism. The method further includes passing the light through the prism which is configured to have an index of refraction that changes with the applied electromagnetic field and that remains substantially constant over a predetermined wavelength range of light such that the light that exits the prism deflects at a substantially controlled angle.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the preferred embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings,
This invention generally pertains to a system, and a related method, for performing imaging of objects, and in particular for medical imaging, that overcomes the problems associated with imaging scanners that use mechanically moving parts. For effective performance, particularly in medical imaging, the system and method must achieve high resolution and scanning rates with a small device.
To accomplish these objectives and to overcome the problems associated with existing devices of this kind, an optical scanning and imaging system for use, for example, in medical imaging, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention incorporates a prism having an index of refraction that changes as a function of an electromagnetic field applied to the prism. By modifying and controlling the electromagnetic field applied to the prism, the index of refraction of the prism, and thus the angular deflection of the light passing through the prism, also can be controlled. The deflected light beam can then be used as the source for an OCT system. This accomplishes imaging of the depth of an object over a lateral dimension of the object without the need for moving components. Thus, a complete scanning of an object can occur in a time period consistent with visual frame rates of approximately 30 Hz to achieve imaging of moving objects, such as, for example, a beating heart, and nonmoving objects. The prism, a means of generating, controlling, and applying a electromagnetic field to the prism, and a means of transmitting light through the prism are incorporated into a medical device, such as, for example, a catheter. Incorporating the prism into the medical imaging device virtually eliminates the problems of vibrations and inertia caused by using moving parts with such small devices.
An additional aspect of the present invention according to yet another preferred embodiment focuses on the selection of the prism material to be used in the optical scanning and imaging system. Aside from changing as a function of electromagnetic field, a material's index of refraction also changes with the wavelength of incident light. This becomes problematic when using a prism with an OCT imaging system because such OCT imaging generally requires non-monochromatic light sources having a bandwidth of from 25 to 50 nanometers. Such relatively large bandwidths achieve short coherence, which in turn results in high image resolution. However, when using a large bandwidth light source, the various component wavelengths deflect from the prism at different angles, resulting in a relatively wide light beam and degrading image resolution.
Therefore, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, an optical imaging and scanning system incorporates a prism capable of being subject to an electromagnetic field and made of a material which has an index of refraction that remains substantially constant as the wavelength of incident light changes within a defined wavelength range. Furthermore, by carefully selecting the wavelength range of the light source to be used in the optical scanning and imaging system, refractive indices of the prism, as well as other optical components within the system, also can be confined to a relatively narrow range. An exemplary relationship between incident wavelength and index of refraction that is preferred for the prism material of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1.
Additional features that result in the effectiveness of such an imaging device without mechanically moving parts include a coating on optical components to modify and control surface indices of refraction, and optical correcting components, such as a focusing objective lens, to preserve the tightness of focus for a given beam.
Reference will now be made in detail to the present exemplary embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an optical scanning and imaging system 10 using both optical and electrical energy is provided. System 10 includes an optical imaging controller 7. Optical imaging controller 7 further includes a light source, a light detector, and processing and imaging electronics (not shown). A controller 7 of suitable components and characteristics would be known to one skilled in the art of optical scanning and imaging. Optical imaging controller 7 connects to an optical transmitter, such as an optical fiber 5. Optical fiber 5 extends between optical imaging controller 7, at one end, to a gradient index (GRIN) lens 3, at a distal end. Optical fiber 5 is preferably of the single mode, polarization-maintaining type which is adapted to conduct optical information. However, it is contemplated that other suitable optical transmitters or fibers for carrying optical signals may be used with the system of the present invention.
A deflecting prism 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is placed adjacent to and spaced from GRIN lens 3 on a side of GRIN lens 3 opposite to the side to which optical fiber 5 connects. Prism 1 is positioned so that it may receive light emitted from lens 3. According to an aspect of the present invention, deflecting prism 1 is made of a material that varies its index of refraction as a function of an applied electromagnetic field. According to another aspect of the present invention, deflecting prism 1 also is made of a material that has a substantially constant index of refraction with changes in wavelengths within a specific wavelength range of incident light. One example of such a material that incorporates both of these properties includes silica with additives of rare earth metals or, for example, lithium-tantalate (LiTaO3) or strontium-barium-niobate (SBN). Such a material exhibits a similar index of refraction versus wavelength characteristic as crown glass shown in FIG. 1. That is, the general shape of the curve will be similar, although precise numeric values may differ. The various additives that are used in combination with the silica will affect these precise values and should be chosen depending on the desired characteristics, for example, incident wavelength range, of the scanning system. Other suitable materials exhibiting similar characteristics also may be used and are within the scope of the present invention.
To apply the electromagnetic field to prism 1, an electrode 15 is placed on each side of prism 1. The electrodes 15 are preferably placed on opposite prism sides that are parallel to the plane of deflection of the light that travels through the prism. A pair of wires 13 each connect at one end to one of the respective electrodes 15. At their other ends, wires 13 connect to a scan controller 11. Scan controller 11 includes a signal generator and amplifier (not shown). Electrical signals, generated in scan controller 11, travel over wires 13 to electrodes 15 to create an electromagnetic field of controlled strength that is applied to prism 1. It is contemplated that both wires 13 and electrodes 15 are made of copper or silver, or other suitable like material capable of conducting electricity and generally known to those having ordinary skill in the art. Electrodes 15 preferably are in the form of thin plates, however other suitable configurations are contemplated and within the scope of the invention. Moreover, any scan controller of suitable components and characteristics known to one skilled in the art of optical scanning and imaging is within the scope of this invention.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an objective lens 17 is disposed on a side of prism 1 opposite to the side where GRIN lens 3 is disposed. When so disposed, objective lens 17 redirects and focuses a beam of light passing through lens 17 to predetermined angular range. Such a lens also aids in reducing scatter of the ultimate imaging beam in order to produce a system having an overall sharper resolution.
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A fixing member 25, preferably in the form of potting compound, secures the entire assembly, including optical fiber 5, GRIN lens 3, electrical wires 13, electrodes 15, and holder 21, within catheter 9. Member 25 preferably fills substantially the entire space between the various components and inner walls 8 of catheter 9, and extends along a length of catheter 9 from approximately a distal end of prism 1 to slightly past a proximal end of GRIN lens 3. It is contemplated to use a potting compound such as silicon rubber or epoxy for member 25. However, other suitable like materials also may be used and would be within the scope of the present invention.
Objective lens 17 is secured to the distal opening 18 of catheter 9 using an adhering member 23. Member 23 is preferably in the form of optical adhesive having similar optical properties as the incident beam of light used in conjunction with optical scanning and imaging system 10, while also being capable of sealing the inside of catheter 9 from the penetration of moisture. An example of such an optical adhesive includes an adhesive called "Norland Optical Adhesive 61", supplied by Norland Products, Inc. However, other epoxies or suitable like optical adhesives having the desired properties can be used and would be within the scope of the present invention.
A preferred embodiment of the combined optical scanning system 10 and catheter 9 has the following dimensions so as to be compatible for use with typical endoscopes. Catheter 9 has an outside diameter of approximately 2.7 mm, an inside diameter of approximately 2.3 mm, and a wall thickness of approximately 0.2 mm. Deflecting prism 1 with attached electrodes 15 is approximately 20 mm long, approximately 2.2 mm wide, and approximately 0.5 mm thick. GRIN lens 3 generally has a cylindrical configuration with a diameter of approximately 0.5 mm and a length of approximately 3 to 5 mm. The overall length of the system from a proximal end of GRIN lens 3 to a distal end of objective lens 17 is approximately 40 mm, including gaps between GRIN lens 3 and prism 1, and prism 1 and objective lens 17. These dimensions are meant to be exemplary only. It is contemplated that the various components'dimensions, as well as the overall system dimensions, may vary according to the precise procedure the system is used to perform. For instance, it will be appreciated by persons having ordinary skill in the art that the gap between GRIN lens 3 and prism 1 is not critical and can be as little as zero since a collimated beam of light exits GRIN lens 3. The gap between prism 1 and objective lens 17 depends on the focal length of objective lens 17, which is designed according to actual deflection angular range exhibited by prism 1 and the desired range of angular deflection exiting objective lens 17. The thickness of objective lens 17 also may be determined by desired performance characteristics.
When used for optical scanning and imaging, system 10 works in the following manner. Light is generated by the light source within optical imaging system 7. The wavelength range emitted by the light source is selected as a function of the material used for prism 1. That is, the incident wavelengths must be selected within the range for which the prism material exhibits a relatively constant index of refraction over the entire range. Choosing relatively high wavelengths for the incident light allows for greater penetration of the depth of the object. Thus, it is preferable to select a material for prism 1 that has substantially constant indices of refraction over ranges of relatively high wavelengths.
The radiated light from system 7 is polarized in a plane perpendicular to a plane of scanning and travels along optical fiber 5 and through GRIN lens 3. From GRIN lens 3, the light exits as a collimated beam 19 and enters prism 1. Prism 1 deflects collimated beam of light 19 in an angular direction in the scanning plane. The deflected light beam 19′ then enters objective lens 17 which focuses and redirects the beam within a predetermined angular range in order to achieve sharper image resolution.
Light 19″ exiting objective lens 17 is then directed to the object to be imaged. The reflected light from the object then enters objective lens 17, goes back through prism 1, GRIN lens 3, and optical fiber 5 to the optical imaging system 7 where it is processed and converted into an image, as described earlier with respect to OCT systems generally. The processed image is then displayed on a computer monitor or other suitable, like display means.
An aspect to the operation of optical scanning and imaging system 10 includes controlling the angle of deflection of light beam 19′ exiting deflecting prism 1. As previously discussed, prism 1 is made of a material that has a varying index of refraction with changes in an applied electromagnetic field. Thus, the refractive index of prism 1, as well as the angular deflection of beam 19′, can be controlled and modified by controlling and modifying the amplitude and frequency of the electromagnetic field generated between electrodes 15. The signal generator and amplifier of scan controller 11 control the frequency and amplitude of the electromagnetic field, and can be either manually controlled by a user or automatically controlled using systems generally known to those skilled in the art.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein that various modifications and variations can be made in the optical scanning and imaging system according to the present invention. For example, preferred materials for component parts of the system, including the prism, have been suggested in the specification, but other materials having similar properties could be utilized as well. Also, the sizes and shapes of the various components, including the GRIN lens, the prism, the electrodes and the objective lens of the system may differ from one embodiment to the next depending on, for example, the medical procedure to be performed. Various changes in size and shape may also be necessary depending on the types of objects desired to be imaged and the environments in which the objects are located. Additionally, it is contemplated to use surface coatings on various optical components within the system to alter various properties of those components, including, for example, the index of refraction. Selection of coatings for the desired properties would be obvious to persons having ordinary skill in the art.
Furthermore, although much of the discussion of the optical scanning system according to the present invention focuses on a system used for medical imaging, and particularly for use in medical imaging catheters for use in a lumen of an endoscope or other like device, it is contemplated that the system can be used for other imaging processes and for imaging various objects. These other uses include, for example, other medical applications, including vascular or nonvascular, and non-medical applications.
Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and illustrative examples shown and described in the specification. It is intended that departures may be made from such details without departing from the true spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the following claims and their equivalents.
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