Abstract: One example system comprises a LIDAR sensor that rotates about an axis to scan an environment of the LIDAR sensor. The system also comprises one or more cameras that detect external light originating from one or more external light sources. The one or more cameras together provide a plurality of rows of sensing elements. The rows of sensing elements are aligned with the axis of rotation of the LIDAR sensor. The system also comprises a controller that operates the one or more cameras to obtain a sequence of image pixel rows. A first image pixel row in the sequence is indicative of external light detected by a first row of sensing elements during a first exposure time period. A second image pixel row in the sequence is indicative of external light detected by a second row of sensing elements during a second exposure time period.

Abstract: The dilator catheter accepts at least one or more medical components such as electrically conductive leads, wires, or catheter for a medical device and/or procedure. The dilator catheter provides an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve inserts into an opening of the outer sleeve. The opening of the outer sleeve is sized such that the inner sleeve will contact the outer sleeve to secure the inner sleeve within the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve and the outer sleeve provide an opening that extends throughout the dilator catheter. The user places the distal end of the dilator catheter at the desired location for introducing the medical component. The user then removes the inner sleeve to enlarge the opening. The user then directs the medical component(s) through the opening to the distal end of the dilator catheter for proper placement of the medical component(s).