Abstract: A diagnostic capsule is disclosed having at least one light source; a rotatable substrate having at least one optical bench; at least one photo-sensitive region; and a circumferential window having an axis substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the rotatable substrate. Related systems for use with a diagnostic capsule are also disclosed. An endoscopic diagnostic map is further disclosed. The endoscopic diagnostic map has a first dimension corresponding to a rotational position of at least one optical bench on a rotatable substrate of a diagnostic capsule. The endoscopic diagnostic map also has a second dimension corresponding a traveled position of the diagnostic capsule.

Abstract: A fluid encapsulated MEMS optical switch includes an optical waveguide matrix with MEMS mirrors situated in trenches located at waveguide cross-points. The trenches are filled with collimation-maintaining fluid and the mirrors are immersed therein. The collimation maintaining fluid prevents the light beam from spreading when it enters the switch cross-points. This feature enables the use of much smaller MEMS mirrors and prevents some of the typical MEMS mirror problems found in the related art. In particular, the MEMS mirror disclosed in the present invention is reduced to approximately 15 &mgr;m wide and 2 &mgr;m thick, resulting in shorter actuation distances of approximately 15 &mgr;m. This feature results in an optical switch having faster switching times.

Abstract: A fluid encapsulated MEMS optical switch includes an optical waveguide matrix with MEMS mirrors situated in trenches located at waveguide cross-points. The trenches are filled with collimation-maintaining fluid and the mirrors are immersed the rein. The collimation maintaining fluid prevents the light beam from spreading when it enters the switch cross-points.