Abstract: A device for capturing images where the incident light passes through a modulator that adjusts to provide a selected image. Imagewise light is received in a sensor which is in communication with a processor that implements an optimization algorithm. The processor is in communication with the modulator and controls functioning of the modulator to optimize and to obtain the selected image.

Abstract: A method for selecting an image is presented.

Abstract: A device for capturing images where the incident light passes through a modulator that adjusts to provide a selected image. Imagewise light is received in a sensor which is in communication with a processor that implements an optimization algorithm. The processor is in communication with the modulator and controls functioning of the modulator to optimize and to obtain the selected image.

Abstract: A method for performing a procedure on a patient, includes obtaining a biometric image representative of the patient and performing the procedure on the patient in accordance with the biometric image. The patient has an iris and the biometric image comprises an iris biometric image and the procedure comprises a medical procedure. First and second iris biometric images; are obtained and the first and second iris biometric images arc compared to provide a biometric comparison result. A patient is identified in accordance with the biometric comparison result. The patient has at least one feature and the feature is represented within at least one of the first and second iris biometric images.

Abstract: A method for performing a procedure on a patient, includes obtaining a biometric image representative of the patient and performing the procedure on the patient in accordance with the biometric image. The patient has an iris and the biometric image comprises an iris biometric image and the procedure comprises a medical procedure. First and second iris biometric images; are obtained and the first and second iris biometric images are compared to provide a biometric comparison result. A patient is identified in accordance with the biometric comparison result. The patient has at least one feature and the feature is represented within at least one of the first and second iris biometric images.

Abstract: A method for performing a procedure on a patient, includes obtaining a biometric image representative of the patient and performing the procedure on the patient in accordance with the biometric image. The patient has an iris and the biometric image comprises an iris biometric image and the procedure comprises a medical procedure. First and second iris biometric images; are obtained and the first and second iris biometric images are compared to provide a biometric comparison result. A patient is identified in accordance with the biometric comparison result. The patient has at least one feature and the feature is represented within at least one of the first and second iris biometric images.

Abstract: A work station with a built-in electric mechanical lift that will allow a user to adjust a work support member to a more ergonomically correct position (similar to a tilted drafting station) includes primary and, preferably, secondary work support members. A lifting structure urged by an actuator engages the primary work support member for pivoting from a position coplanar with the second work support member to a position at an angle relative to the secondary work support member. One or more structural support members are positioned to support the primary and secondary work support members, the lifting structure, and the actuator. The lifting structure includes first and second lifting arms pivotably connected to one another.

Abstract: A method for selecting an image is presented.

Abstract: A method for clarifying an image of an object to perform a procedure on an object includes applying electromagnetic energy to the object to provide reflected and/or transmitted energy according to an interaction of the electromagnetic energy and the object, determining an image quality metric in accordance with the reflected and/or transmitted energy to provide a determined image quality metric, determining an image in accordance with the determined image quality metric to provide a determined image, and performing the procedure in accordance with the image quality metric and the determined image.

Abstract: A method for performing a procedure on a patient, includes obtaining a biometric image representative of the patient and performing the procedure on the patient in accordance with the biometric image. The patient has an iris and the biometric image comprises an iris biometric image and the procedure comprises a medical procedure. First and second iris biometric images; are obtained and the first and second iris biometric images are compared to provide a biometric comparison result. A patient is identified in accordance with the biometric comparison result. The patient has at least one feature and the feature is represented within at least one of the first and second iris biometric images.

Abstract: A method for clarifying an image of an object to perform a procedure on an object includes applying electromagnetic energy to the object to provide reflected and/or transmitted energy according to an interaction of the electromagnetic energy and the object, determining an image quality metric in accordance with the reflected and/or transmitted energy to provide a determined image quality metric, determining an image in accordance with the determined image quality metric to provide a determined image, and performing the procedure in accordance with the image quality metric and the determined image.

Abstract: A method for performing a procedure on a patient, includes obtaining a biometric image representative of the patient and performing the procedure on the patient in accordance with the biometric image. The patient has an iris and the biometric image comprises an iris biometric image and the procedure comprises a medical procedure. First and second iris biometric images; are obtained and the first and second iris biometric images are compared to provide a biometric comparison result. A patient is identified in accordance with the biometric comparison result. The patient has at least one feature and the feature is represented within at least one of the first and second iris biometric images.

Abstract: A method for compensating an optic aberration of an eye comprising the steps of applying to the eye a measuring light beam formed of incoherent light to provide an applied incoherent measuring light beam. An image quality metric is determined in accordance with the applied incoherent measuring light beam and the aberration is compensated in accordance with said image quality metric. A perturbation is applied to the image quality metric to provide a perturbed image quality metric and a determination is made whether a predetermined image quality is obtained in accordance with the perturbed image quality metric. An incoherent source light is transmitted from an incoherent light source to a mirror and redirected from the incoherent light source to the retina of the eye using the mirror in order to provide the applied incoherent measuring light beam.

Abstract: An ocular refractive alteration device is controlled to alter an ocular refractive lens according to an eye of a patient, including applying to the eye a measuring light beam formed of incoherent light to provide an applied incoherent measuring light beam and determining an image quality metric according to the applied incoherent light beam. The ocular refractive lens alteration device is controlled to alter the refractive lens according to the image quality metric. A method is set forth for locating a tumor in-an eye including applying to the eye a measuring light beam formed of incoherent light to provide an applied incoherent measuring light beam and determining a frequency distribution is also set forth the applied incoherent measuring light beam. The tumor is locating according to the frequency distribution.

Abstract: A method for compensating an optic aberration of an eye comprising the steps of applying to the eye a measuring light beam formed of incoherent light to provide an applied incoherent measuring light beam. An image quality metric is determined in accordance with the applied incoherent measuring light beam and the aberration is compensated in accordance with said image quality metric. A perturbation is applied to the image quality metric to provide a perturbed image quality metric and a determination is made whether a predetermined image quality is obtained in accordance with the perturbed image quality metric. An incoherent source light is transmitted from an incoherent light source to a mirror and redirected from the incoherent light source to the retina of the eye using the mirror in order to provide the applied incoherent measuring light beam.

Abstract: An ocular refractive alteration device is controlled to alter an ocular refractive lens according to an eye of a patient, including applying to the eye a measuring light beam formed of incoherent light to provide an applied incoherent measuring light beam and determining an image quality metric according to the applied incoherent light beam. The ocular refractive lens alteration device is controlled to alter the refractive lens according to the image quality metric. A method is set forth for locating a tumor in an eye including applying to the eye a measuring light beam formed of incoherent light to provide an applied incoherent measuring light beam and determining a frequency distribution is also set forth the applied incoherent measuring light beam. The tumor is locating according to the frequency distribution.

Abstract: A container that is filled from one end with mortar includes a flexible tube at the other end that is elongated in cross section and open at one end. A shoulder on the container is spaced from the opening about the distance of the height of an opening between facing surfaces of adjacent masonry units that is to be filled with the mortar.

Abstract: An ophthalmic shield with compression device wherein the ophthalmic shield has at least one enlarged opening and wherein the ophthalmic shield is adapted to be positioned on the head of the wearer in covering relationship to an eye of the wearer. A pad is positioned in the enlarged opening with the pad receiving fluid that drains from the eye.