Patents by Inventor Min-Cheng Pan

Min-Cheng Pan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10042160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an annular scanning device for optical tomography scanning and imaging system, which comprises a carrying base, a rotating member, a plurality of optical channel modules, and a driving module. The rotating member is disposed on the carrying base. The plurality of optical channel modules are disposed annularly on the rotating member and connected to the rotating member. When the driving module drives the rotating member to rotate, a plurality of optical channel assemblies of the plurality of optical channel modules move towards or away from the center of the rotating member for adjusting the distance between the plurality of optical channel assemblies and an object under test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Min-Chun Pan, Jhao-Ming Yu, Liang-Yu Chen, Min-Cheng Pan, Ya-Fen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160231100
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an annular scanning device for optical tomography scanning and imaging system, which comprises a carrying base, a rotating member, a plurality of optical channel modules, and a driving module. The rotating member is disposed on the carrying base. The plurality of optical channel modules are disposed annularly on the rotating member and connected to the rotating member. When the driving module drives the rotating member to rotate, a plurality of optical channel assemblies of the plurality of optical channel modules move towards or away from the center of the rotating member for adjusting the distance between the plurality of optical channel assemblies and an object under test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: MIN-CHUN PAN, JHAO-MING YU, LIANG-YU CHEN, MIN-CHENG PAN, YA-FEN HSU
  • Patent number: 8395120
    Abstract: A bidirectional optical scanner assisting in mammography is revealed. The optical scanner that calculates functional images obtained by diffuse optical tomography, used in combination with a mammography machine can reduce the number of mammograms taken and the dose exposure. The bidirectional optical scanner includes a first compression plate, a first optical detection module, a second optical detection module and a second compression plate. The same test position of the tested breast can be detected twice in different directions by the first and the second optical detection modules. No matter where the tumor is located, the tumor can be detected. Besides structural images provided by the mammography machine, functional tomographic images of the breast are obtained by the bidirectional optical scanner. Thus diagnostic accuracy in the detection of breast cancer is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Min-Chun Pan, Jhao-Ming Yu, Hung-Chih Chiang, Min-Cheng Pan, Chun-Yu Chen, Liang-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 8378302
    Abstract: A bidirectional optical scanner assisting in mammography is revealed. The optical scanner that calculates functional images obtained by diffuse optical tomography, used in combination with a mammography machine can reduce the number of mammograms taken and the dose exposure. The bidirectional optical scanner includes a compression module, a first optical detection module, and a second optical detection module. The same test position of the tested breast can be detected twice in different directions by the first and the second optical detection modules. No matter where the tumor is located, the tumor can be detected. Besides structural images provided by the mammography machine, functional tomographic images of the breast are obtained by the bidirectional optical scanner. Thus diagnostic accuracy in the detection of breast cancer is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Min-Chun Pan, Hung-Chin Chiang, Chun-Yu Chen, Liang-Yu Chen, Ching-Tang Wu, Min-Cheng Pan
  • Publication number: 20120220862
    Abstract: A bidirectional optical scanner assisting in mammography is revealed. The optical scanner that calculates functional images obtained by diffuse optical tomography, used in combination with a mammography machine can reduce the number of mammograms taken and the dose exposure. The bidirectional optical scanner includes a first compression plate, a first optical detection module, a second optical detection module and a second compression plate. The same test position of the tested breast can be detected twice in different directions by the first and the second optical detection modules. No matter where the tumor is located, the tumor can be detected. Besides structural images provided by the mammography machine, functional tomographic images of the breast are obtained by the bidirectional optical scanner. Thus diagnostic accuracy in the detection of breast cancer is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: MIN-CHUN PAN, JHAO-MING YU, HUNG-CHIH CHIANG, MIN-CHENG PAN, CHUN-YU CHEN, LIANG-YU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120085908
    Abstract: A bidirectional optical scanner assisting in mammography is revealed. The optical scanner that calculates functional images obtained by diffuse optical tomography, used in combination with a mammography machine can reduce the number of mammograms taken and the dose exposure. The bidirectional optical scanner includes a compression module, a first optical detection module, and a second optical detection module. The same test position of the tested breast can be detected twice in different directions by the first and the second optical detection modules. No matter where the tumor is located, the tumor can be detected. Besides structural images provided by the mammography machine, functional tomographic images of the breast are obtained by the bidirectional optical scanner. Thus diagnostic accuracy in the detection of breast cancer is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Min-Chun PAN, Hung-Chin Chiang, Chun-Yu Chen, Liang-Yu Chen, Ching-Tang Wu, Min-Cheng Pan
  • Patent number: 7804070
    Abstract: A scanning device processes a multi-point simultaneous acquisition. The acquisition is processed for an infra-red diffuse optical tomography. An intensity modulated light is used with a frequency domain analysis theorem to obtain a reconstructed scanning image. The fibers are capable of a vertical movement and a radial movement. Thus, a precise image showing optical-information data is obtained with a low cost, even through scanning at a minimal angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Min-Chun Pan, Chien-Hung Chen, Min-Cheng Pan
  • Publication number: 20100224782
    Abstract: A scanning device processes a multi-point simultaneous acquisition. The acquisition is processed for an infra-red diffuse optical tomography. An intensity modulated light is used with a frequency domain analysis theorem to obtain a reconstructed scanning image. The fibers are capable of a vertical movement and a radial movement. Thus, a precise image showing optical-information data is obtained with a low cost, even through scanning at a minimal angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: National Central University
    Inventors: Min-Chun Pan, Chien-Hung Chen, Min-Cheng Pan