GRANADO, T.C. Narrow-Band Imaging (NBI) for endoscopic capsules: optical filters on light source or on imager?. 2017. 104p. Dissertation The Narrow-Band Imaging (NBI) technique allows the detection of lesions not identified with white light. Medical studies revealed that the wavelengths of 415 nm and 540 nm of the electromagnetic spectrum correspond to the peaks of hemoglobin absorption's band. The wavelength of 415 nm is located in the blue region of the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing the

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... isualization enhancement of superficial veins. Moreover, the wavelength of 540 nm is located in the green region of the spectrum, and it is related to the visualization of sub-epithelial vessels. Initially, this work aims the design, simulation, fabrication (as well as stablish all the ideal settings for the depositions) and characterization of optical filters for the wavelength around 415 nm and 540 nm, through the application of the Fabry-Perot principle. Additionally, this work aims the investigation of two hypotheses: the first one is test the optical filters on the image sensor, and the second one is to test them on the light sources, in order to determined which adaptation technique is better for improving the image contrast of the blood vessels.