Patents by Inventor Tony H. Ko

Tony H. Ko 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: 11006825
    Abstract: Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) image representation is obtained having OCTA pixels assigned respective OCTA values. A vessel density map is computed from the OCTA image representation. A fractional deviation map and/or a pattern deviation map is computed for the patient from the vessel density map and a normative database, wherein: (1) the fractional deviation map represents a percent loss of vessel density at each pixel location relative to an expected value based on the normative database; and (2) computing the pattern deviation map includes: computing a pattern map of the vessel density representing a normalized vessel density pattern of the vessel density map relative to an average value of the vessel density map; and computing the pattern deviation map using the pattern map. A loss is determined by using at least one of the fractional deviation map and the pattern deviation map. Other features are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: OPTOVUE, INC.
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Tony H. Ko, Yi-Sing Hsiao, Ben Jang, Richard Rosen
  • Patent number: 10743762
    Abstract: An ophthalmologic apparatus according to the embodiments includes an OCT optical system, an alignment unit, an image forming unit, a first calculator, and a second calculator. The OCT optical system is configured to acquire OCT data of a fundus of a subject's eye by projecting measurement light onto the fundus. The alignment unit is configured to perform alignment of the OCT optical system with reference to a predetermined site of the subject's eye. The image forming unit is configured to form a tomographic image of the fundus based on the OCT data acquired by the OCT optical system which has been aligned by the alignment unit. The first calculator is configured to calculate a first tilt angle of the tomographic image. The second calculator is configured to calculate a second tilt angle of the fundus by correcting the first tilt angle based on alignment result of the OCT optical system with respect to the predetermined site by the alignment unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: TOPCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hitoshi Shimizu, Masashi Nakajima, Tony H. Ko, Jonathan Liu, Yasufumi Fukuma
  • Publication number: 20200100673
    Abstract: An ophthalmologic apparatus according to the embodiments includes an OCT optical system, an alignment unit, an image forming unit, a first calculator, and a second calculator. The OCT optical system is configured to acquire OCT data of a fundus of a subject's eye by projecting measurement light onto the fundus. The alignment unit is configured to perform alignment of the OCT optical system with reference to a predetermined site of the subject's eye. The image forming unit is configured to form a tomographic image of the fundus based on the OCT data acquired by the OCT optical system which has been aligned by the alignment unit. The first calculator is configured to calculate a first tilt angle of the tomographic image. The second calculator is configured to calculate a second tilt angle of the fundus by correcting the first tilt angle based on alignment result of the OCT optical system with respect to the predetermined site by the alignment unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: TOPCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hitoshi SHIMIZU, Masashi Nakajima, Tony H. Ko, Jonathan Liu, Yasufumi Fukuma
  • Publication number: 20190167099
    Abstract: A method of processing a 3D OCT dataset is present. A method according to some embodiments of the present invention includes obtaining an OCT data from the 3D OCT dataset; obtaining an OCTA data from the 3D OCT dataset; performing segmentation for at least one boundary on the OCT data; processing the OCTA data in a region of interest to create at least one image representation by assigning a value to each pixel of each of the image representation; and displaying at least one image representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Tony H. Ko, Yi-Sing Hsiao, Ben Jang, Richard Rosen
  • Patent number: 10258231
    Abstract: A method of processing a 3D OCT dataset is present. A method according to some embodiments of the present invention includes obtaining an OCT data from the 3D OCT dataset; obtaining an OCTA data from the 3D OCT dataset; performing segmentation for at least one boundary on the OCT data; processing the OCTA data in a region of interest to create at least one image representation by assigning a value to each pixel of each of the image representation; and displaying at least one image representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: OPTOVUE, INC.
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Tony H. Ko, Yi-Sing Hsiao, Ben Jang, Richard Rosen
  • Patent number: 10194866
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the present invention, a method of reducing artifacts includes obtaining OCT/OCTA data from an OCT/OCTA imager; preprocessing OCTA/OCT volume data; extracting features from the preprocessed OCTA/OCT volume data; classifying the OCTA/OCT volume data to provide a probability determination data; determining a percentage data from the probability data determination; and reducing artifacts in response to the percentage data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: OPTOVUE, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Sing Hsiao, Ben K. Jang, Utkarsh Sharma, Qienyuan Zhou, Tony H. Ko, Jay Wei
  • Publication number: 20170238877
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the present invention, a method of reducing artifacts includes obtaining OCT/OCTA data from an OCT/OCTA imager; preprocessing OCTA/OCT volume data; extracting features from the preprocessed OCTA/OCT volume data; classifying the OCTA/OCT volume data to provide a probability determination data; determining a percentage data from the probability data determination; and reducing artifacts in response to the percentage data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Yi-Sing HSIAO, Ben K. JANG, Utkarsh SHARMA, Qienyuan ZHOU, Tony H. KO, Jay WEI
  • Patent number: 9492078
    Abstract: An imager that can provide separated images corresponding to differing depths in a sample is presented. In accordance with some embodiments of the invention, an imager can include a light source; a sample arm that receives light from the light source, directs the light to a sample, and captures light returning from the sample; a modulation source that provides different modulations corresponding to differing imaging depths in the sample; a detector system to receive the captured light from the sample with the different modulations; and a processor that receives signals from the detector system and separates a plurality of images corresponding with the differing image depths in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: OPTOVUE, INC.
    Inventors: Tony H. Ko, Yonghua Zhao, David Huang
  • Patent number: 9411149
    Abstract: Micro-optical imaging is facilitated. According to an example embodiment, a micro-optical probe arrangement includes a GRIN-type lens probe to direct light to and from a specimen. Compensation optics tailored to the probe and aberrations introduced by the lens are located in a light path through the lens, and compensate for the introduced aberrations. A light detector detects light from the specimen, as facilitated by the compensation optics, and generates data characterizing an image of the specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Flusberg, Mark Jacob Schnitzer, Tony H. Ko
  • Publication number: 20160183786
    Abstract: A method of processing a 3D OCT dataset is present. A method according to some embodiments of the present invention includes obtaining an OCT data from the 3D OCT dataset; obtaining an OCTA data from the 3D OCT dataset; performing segmentation for at least one boundary on the OCT data; processing the OCTA data in a region of interest to create at least one image representation by assigning a value to each pixel of each of the image representation; and displaying at least one image representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Jay Wei, Tony H. Ko, Yi-Sing Hsiao, Ben Jang, Richard Rosen
  • Publication number: 20140160430
    Abstract: An imager that can provide separated images corresponding to differing depths in a sample is presented. In accordance with some embodiments of the invention, an imager can include a light source; a sample arm that receives light from the light source, directs the light to a sample, and captures light returning from the sample; a modulation source that provides different modulations corresponding to differing imaging depths in the sample; a detector system to receive the captured light from the sample with the different modulations; and a processor that receives signals from the detector system and separates a plurality of images corresponding with the differing image depths in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Optovue, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony H. KO, Yonghua Zhao, David Huang
  • Patent number: 8605287
    Abstract: An imager that can provide separated images corresponding to differing depths in a sample is presented. In accordance with some embodiments of the invention, an imager can include a light source; a sample arm that receives light from the light source, directs the light to a sample, and captures light returning from the sample; a modulation source that provides different modulations corresponding to differing imaging depths in the sample; a detector system to receive the captured light from the sample with the different modulations; and a processor that receives signals from the detector system and separates a plurality of images corresponding with the differing image depths in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Optovue, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony H. Ko, Yonghua Zhao, David Huang
  • Publication number: 20120274783
    Abstract: An optical coherence tomography system is provided. The system includes an OCT imager; a two-dimensional transverse scanner coupled to the OCT imager, the two-dimensional transverse scanner receiving light from the light source and coupling reflected light from a sample into the OCT imager; optics that couple light between the two-dimensional transverse scanner and the sample; a video camera coupled to the optics and acquiring images of the sample; and a computer coupled to receive images of the sample from the video camera, the computer processing the images and providing a motion offset signal based on the images to the two-dimensional transverse scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: OPTOVUE, INC.
    Inventors: Tony H. KO, Xingzhi LUO, Yonghua ZHAO, Ben JANG
  • Publication number: 20100033727
    Abstract: An imager that can provide separated images corresponding to differing depths in a sample is presented. In accordance with some embodiments of the invention, an imager can include a light source; a sample arm that receives light from the light source, directs the light to a sample, and captures light returning from the sample; a modulation source that provides different modulations corresponding to differing imaging depths in the sample; a detector system to receive the captured light from the sample with the different modulations; and a processor that receives signals from the detector system and separates a plurality of images corresponding with the differing image depths in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Tony H. Ko, Yonghua Zhao, David Huang