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 Our Three Target Areas |
We, Optical Comb Inc. target three areas of business by offering products
with our original optical comb technology we have developed through our
experiences in optical control technologies. We supply each market with
what we call "Core Engines," which consist of a light source
with a set of basic and additional functionalities adapted to the specific
formats, systems, and other requirement of the market.
1. Optical Measurement Business
We supply the Information and Communication Market with Core Engines, by offering products such as optical communication light sources that enable high-precision time frequency measurement, industrial light source for high-precision length measurement, etc. with additional features.
2. Medical Business
We offer Core Engines to the Life Science Market, such as the light sources with additional functions for OTC (Optical Coherence Tomography) that enables high-definition image measurement, bio imaging for biolevel image measurement, etc.
3. Teraherz Business
We supply Core Engines utilizing teraherz light to the Advanced Optical Sensing Market. The importance of this market has been widely recognized in Japan, as it is currently included in the scope of the Science and Technology Basic Plan of the Japanese government.
We consider these as "three main pillars" of our business, for
which we develop products. Some of such products have already been available
for purchase.
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| Optical Comb and Our Society |
Optical comb technologies are not just an asset for researchers.
Information and communications, biomedical, sensing, etc. -- optical comb
technologies have potential in many areas which are closely related to
our daily lives.
 Information and Communications
Optical combs technologies are also useful in the evaluation of the performance
of highly-advanced next-generation optical communication devices. For example,
optical frequency measuring technology, which gathers the best of the best
of optical comb technologies, is utilized in the research and development
of "optical memory," which temporarily stores optical information.
With its absolute accuracy and high resolution, optical frequency measurement
contributes to the advancement of this long-awaited, world leading technology.
Optical memory and other next-generation optical communication devices
will allow "all-optical networks" which transmit all data via
light without use of electrical signals. Our technologies help this new
environmentally-friendly network to become a reality.
Life Science
Optical Coherence Tomography or OCT is one of the medical devices the optical combs are utilized for. The OCT allows high-resolution observation of subcutaneous and deep tissue and is widely used in various areas such as ophthalmology, internal medicine, dentistry, etc.
Unlike the conventional mechanical OCT, the method using our phase control technologies helps to achieve very high-speed diagnosis. Optical Comb Inc. offers key technologies for new, patient-friendly medical systems.
Optical Sensing
Optical combs are also used for generating terahertz (THz) light. Terahertz light can be used for non-contact detection of trace substances and is considered as the core of the next-generation of sensing technologies.
As it is effective for detection of illegal drugs and explosives, this
technology is expected to further enhance the accuracy and speed of airport
security inspections and other examinations. Optical Comb Inc. contributes
to build a safe and secure society through our terahertz technologies.
Through the materialization and dissemination of advanced technologies,
Optical Comb Inc. pursues environmentally and people-friendly society with
peace and security. |
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