Abstract:
A method and system for effecting an appearance model correction for a display unit, e.g., a CRT, using a polynomial-based algorithm is described. The correction may be effected in real time and is based on gamma values associated with the display. Strong correlations with the CIECAM02 specification are achieved according to the present disclosure. The correction functionality may be inaplemented using a colorimeter that includes a plurality of sensors/filter systems with non overlappng spectral responses, adequate for providing data capable of translation into standard coordinates system such as, CIE XYZ, CIE L* a* b*, or CIE Luv, as well as non-standard operable coordinate systems. The field of view of the colorimeter is chosen to closely track the response of the human eye using an optical path configured to select and limit the field of view in a manner that is insensitive to placement of the colorimeter on the source image. The optical path from the source image to the sensor is configured to select preferred light rays while rejecting undesirable light rays to maximize the signal/noise ratio. A rearward facing sensor channel is included to simultaneously measure ambient light impinging on the source image and feedback means to provide status and/or change of information.
Abstract:
Un système permettant de mesurer la qualité des couleurs sur des objets arrondis est décrit. Un support (18) comprend un mandrin (24) servant à maintenir l'objet en une position fixe. Le mandrin (24) comprend de préférence un élément expansible en forme de vessie (38) monté rotatif sur un axe (40). Le support (18) comprend un réflectomètre (10) qui lui est accouplé de façon à permettre un déplacement angulaire dans un plan fixe. La boîte métallique est serrée en une position fixe entre le mandrin (24) et le réflectomètre (10) de façon que le densitomètre soit placé selon une orientation radiale fixe par rapport à la surface de l'objet. Différents points sur la surface de l'objet peuvent être mesurés par la rotation et la translation de l'objet et/ou du réflectomètre (10). La commande du positionnement de l'objet en rotation et translation peut s'effectuer automatiquement.
Abstract:
An example embodiment may include a hyperspectral analyzation subassembly configured to obtain information for a sample. The hyperspectral analyzation subassembly may include one or more transmitters configured to generate electromagnetic radiation electromagnetically coupled to the sample, one or more sensors configured to detect electromagnetic radiation electromagnetically coupled to the sample, and an electromagnetically transmissive window. At least one of the sensors may be configured to detect electromagnetic radiation from the sample via the window. The hyperspectral analyzation subassembly may include an analyzation actuation subassembly configured to actuate at least a portion of the hyperspectral analyzation subassembly in one or more directions of movement with respect to the sample.
Abstract:
A method for evaluating a color of a sample includes acquiring a color calibrated swatch of the sample, the color calibrated swatch comprising a plurality of pixels, and comparing all pixels that are of a first color in a swatch of a standard to all of the plurality of pixels that are of a second color, wherein the second color is a color in the swatch of the sample that is most similar to the first color in the swatch of the standard.
Abstract:
A sample cell for IR spectrophotometric analysis of a liquid sample is provided. The sample cell comprises two substantially parallel transparent plates enclosing a cavity for holding the liquid sample, and a temperature control loop for controlling a temperature of the liquid sample in the cavity. The temperature control loop comprises at least one temperature sensor for measuring a temperature in or close to the cavity, at least one heating element for increasing a temperature of the liquid sample, and control means, coupled to the temperature sensor and the heating element for controlling the heating element in dependence of the temperature in or close to the cavity. The heating element comprises at least one heating foil which is attached to or thermally coupled to a first one of the transparent plates in such a way to allow an IR light beam to pass through the transparent plates and the cavity without being hindered by the heating foil.
Abstract:
Sample receiving apparatus (301) for use in, and a method of, retaining a liquid sample (305) to be analysed within a light path between a light source and a light detector. A sample receiving body (302) defines a sample duct (303) and a port (304) for allowing passage of a liquid sample (305) into the sample duct (303). The sample duct is configured to receive a liquid sample (305) between a light source input position (306) and a light detector input position (307), the distance between the light source input position and the light detector input position defining a sample path length (L). The sample receiving apparatus (301) is configured such that the distance between the light source input position (306) and the light detector input position (307) is adjustable so as to adjust the length of the sample path length (L). Sample receiving apparatus (301) for use in spectrophotometer. Sample receiving apparatus for use with low volume samples (305).
Abstract:
Various embodiments relate to a substrate for optical sensing by Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). The substrate comprises a support, a first layer consisting of a plurality of metal nanoparticles attached to the surface of the support, and a second layer consisting of a plurality of metal nanoparticles attached to the surface of the metal nanoparticles of the first layer, wherein the mean diameter of the metal nanoparticles of the first layer is greater than the mean diameter of the metal nanoparticles of the second layer. Various embodiments also refer to methods for forming the substrate. In a further aspect, various embodiments refer to a biosensor comprising the inventive substrate for the detection of an analyte in a sample by SERS, a method for the detection of an analyte in a sample by SERS using the biosensor, and use of the biosensor in SERS detection methods.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a cuvette comprising at least one insert having two measuring surfaces. Said insert is a test prod that has both measuring surfaces on one end that is at a distance from the other end of the test prod, and comprises an adapter for inserting into the cuvette shaft of an optical measuring device and insert and adapter means for detachably maintaining the at least one insert in the adapter, the measuring surfaces being at a distance from each other in order to position a sample between the measuring surfaces in a beam path of the optical measuring device, said beam path passing through the cuvette shaft.
Abstract:
A card (100) generally rectangular, for maintaining a material in a fixed position is dimensioned to interact with the disclosed holding plate (106) for use with the spetrophotometer. A pair of polygon windows (112, 116) within the card (100) is aligned with the window of the holding plate (106) which aligns with the window of the spectrophotometer. Sealing means (108, 120) secure the card to itself when folded and retain the material overlaying the window within the folded card (100). A fabric recess (118) preferably encompasses one of the windows (112, 116) and a fabric adhesive (110), preferably releasable, maintains the fabric swatch (140) in position. The fabric adhesive can be placed within the fabric recess or encompassing an opposing window. The cards (100) are stored within a pocketed holding sheet (1000) having pockets (1002) dimensioned to individually store multiple cards (100) on a sheet (1000).