Optimization of a Real-time LED Based Spectral Imaging System

Overview

Journal Proc SPIE Int Soc Opt Eng

Date 2024 May 14

PMID 38741718

Authors

Kelden Pruitt

Naeeme Modir

Nati Nawawithan

Minh Tran

Baowei Fei

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Abstract

We are designing a real-time spectral imaging system using micro-LEDs and a high-speed micro-camera for potential endoscopic applications. Currently, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic imaging has largely been limited to white light imaging (WLI), while other endoscopic approaches have seen advancements in imaging techniques including fluorescence imaging, narrow-band imaging, and stereoscopic visualization. To further advance GI endoscopic imaging, we are working towards a high-speed spectral imaging system that can be implemented with a chip-on-tip design for a flexible endoscope. Hyperspectral imaging has potential applications in a variety of imaging procedures with its ability to discern spectral footprints of the imaging field in a series of two-dimensional images at different wavelengths. For investigating the feasibility of a real-time LED-based hyperspectral imaging system for endoscopic applications we designed and developed a large-scale prototype using through-hole LEDs, which is further analyzed as we design our future system. For high quality imaging, the LED array must be designed with the specific illumination patterns and intensities of each LED considered. We present our work in optimizing our current LED array through optical simulations performed in silico. Damped least squares and orthogonal descent algorithms are implemented to maximize irradiance power and improve illumination homogeneity at several working distances by adjusting radial distances of each LED from the camera. With our prototype LED-based hyperspectral imaging system, the simulation and optimization approach achieved an average increase of 8.36 ± 8.79% in irradiance and a 4.3% decrease in standard deviation at multiple working distances and field-of-views for each LED, as compared to the original design, leading to improved image quality and maintained acquisition speeds. This work highlights the value of optical simulation and provides a framework for improved optical system design and will inform design decisions in future works.

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