公开(公告)号：US20120147376A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13199391

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russel W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russel W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/齿的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下，可以以预定的高度和角度进行光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US08145287B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12430049

申请日：2009-04-24

Applicant: Mohamed Kheir Diab ,  Massi E. Kiani ,  Charles Robert Ragsdale ,  James M. Lepper, Jr.

Inventor： Mohamed Kheir Diab ,  Massi E. Kiani ,  Charles Robert Ragsdale ,  James M. Lepper, Jr.

IPC: A61B5/1455

CPC classification number: A61B5/1495 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/02427 ,  A61B5/14552 ,  A61B5/6826 ,  A61B5/6838 ,  A61B2562/08 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0254 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3151 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N2021/3144 ,  G01N2201/0627

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an optical probe capable of communicating identification information to a patient monitor in addition to signals indicative of intensities of light after attenuation by body tissue. The identification information may indicate operating wavelengths of light sources, indicate a type of probe, such as, for example, that the probe is an adult probe, a pediatric probe, a neonatal probe, a disposable probe, a reusable probe, or the like. The information could also be utilized for security purposes, such as, for example, to ensure that the probe is configured properly for the oximeter, to indicate that the probe is from an authorized supplier, or the like. In one preferred embodiment, coding resistors could be provided across the light sources to allow additional information about the probe to be coded without added leads. However, any device could be used without it being used in parallel.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例还包括能够向身体组织衰减之后除了表示光强度的信号之外，向患者监视器传送识别信息的光学探针。 识别信息可以指示光源的操作波长，指示探针的类型，例如探针是成人探针，儿科探针，新生儿探针，一次性探针，可重复使用的探针等 。 该信息也可以用于安全目的，例如，以确保探针被适当地配置用于血氧计，以指示探针来自授权供应商等。 在一个优选实施例中，编码电阻器可以跨越光源提供，以允许关于探针的附加信息被编码而没有添加引线。 但是，任何设备都可以在没有并行使用的情况下使用。

公开(公告)号：US20110102791A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12885211

申请日：2010-09-17

Applicant: Robert A. Johnson ,  Michael D. Maher ,  Bryan J. Scheele ,  Roger W. Schmitz ,  Dustin L. Kasel

Inventor： Robert A. Johnson ,  Michael D. Maher ,  Bryan J. Scheele ,  Roger W. Schmitz ,  Dustin L. Kasel

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0291

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for measuring tissue oxygen saturation are disclosed. An illustrative spectrometer for interfacing an optical sensor with a display unit includes a number of measurement radiation sources, a number of radiation source fibers each optically coupled to one of the measurement radiation sources, a reflected radiation fiber optically coupled to the optical sensor, a measurement radiation output fiber including an image fiber, and a radiation mixing bar intermediate the radiation source fibers and the measurement radiation output fiber.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于测量组织氧饱和度的装置，系统和方法。 用于将光学传感器与显示单元接口的说明性光谱仪包括多个测量辐射源，每个光学耦合到测量辐射源之一的多个辐射源光纤，与光学传感器光学耦合的反射辐射光纤， 包括图像光纤的辐射输出光纤和辐射源光纤和测量辐射输出光纤之间的辐射混合条。

公开(公告)号：US20110013191A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12660696

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/齿的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下，可以以预定的高度和角度进行光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060218172A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11086087

申请日：2005-03-22

Applicant: Lalit Mestha

Inventor： Lalit Mestha

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: To generate a reference database for a particular sensor in a multiple LED spectrophotometric system with a reduced number of test measurements taken from training samples, a first set of reflectance reference measurements are generated from a test target on to a reference sensor from a plurality of different LED emissions. A first spectral reconstruction reference matrix is computed comprising an operational characterization of the reference sensor from the first set of reflectance reference measurements. A second set of reflectance reference measurements from the test target is generated from a second subject sensor whose operation is to be personalized by the objective reference database. The second set of reflectance reference measurements are less in number than the first set. A second reconstruction matrix is computed comprising an operational characterization of the subject sensor from the second set of measurements. The second reconstruction matrix is adjusted by relating the second set of reflectance measurements to a set of corresponding reflectance measurements of the reference sensor, whereby the adjusting of the second matrix comprises computing an optimal solution spectral reconstruction matrix for the second sensor. The reference database is generated from the optimal solution spectral reconstruction matrix.

Abstract translation: 为了在具有从训练样本获得的测试测量数量减少的多个LED分光光度系统中产生用于特定传感器的参考数据库，从测试目标产生第一组反射参考测量值到多个不同的参考传感器 LED排放。 计算第一光谱重建参考矩阵，其包括来自第一组反射参考测量的参考传感器的操作表征。 来自测试目标的第二组反射参考测量从第二目标传感器产生，其第二对象传感器的操作将由目标参考数据库进行个性化。 第二组反射参考测量数量少于第一组。 计算第二重建矩阵，其包括来自第二组测量的对象传感器的操作表征。 通过将第二组反射率测量值与参考传感器的一组对应的反射率测量值相关联来调整第二重构矩阵，由此第二矩阵的调整包括计算第二传感器的最优解谱重构矩阵。 参考数据库是从最优解谱重建矩阵生成的。

公开(公告)号：US06891618B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-10

申请号：US09947571

申请日：2001-09-07

Applicant: Raimo Harju ,  Christer Isaksson

Inventor： Raimo Harju ,  Christer Isaksson

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N21/6452 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01N21/76 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6482 ,  G01N2021/6484

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of biochemical laboratory. More particularly the invention relates to the improved and more accurate instrumental features of equipment used as e.g. fluorometers, photometers and luminometers. The object of the invention is achieved by providing an optical measurement instrument where there is an interface (218, 223, 233a, 233b, 238) for a changeable optical module (240), and excitation and/or emission beam is guided through an aperture of the optical module. This allows performing various types of measurements by changing an optical module without a problem lenses becoming unclean due to manual handling of the optical modules. The invention also makes possible to achieve an accurate measurement location and area within a sample.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及生化实验室领域。 更具体地，本发明涉及用于例如设备的改进和更精确的设备的功能。 荧光计，光度计和光度计。 本发明的目的是通过提供一种光学测量仪器实现的，其中存在用于可变光学模块（240）的界面（218,223,233a，233b，238），并且激发和/或发射光束被引导通过 光学模块的孔径。 这允许通过改变光学模块来执行各种类型的测量，而不会由于光学模块的手动处理而导致不透明的问题。 本发明还可以实现样品内的精确测量位置和面积。

公开(公告)号：US20040036871A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-26

申请号：US10621648

申请日：2003-07-17

Inventor： Vanessa Mary Joy McCallum ,  Martin Kaselis ,  Hans Heinrich Egli

IPC: G01J003/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/28

Abstract: A spectrometry instrument with exchangeable accessories (34, 48, 50, 52) providing, for example, different sample presentation facilities. The accessories include a manually operable cam-lock facility (54, 68) for quick and easy attachment of an accessory to the instrument. The instrument also includes an electrical circuit (86-90), which is completed by a circuit portion (100) in an accessory when the accessory is attached to the instrument, for generating a unique identifying voltage (94) to thereby identify that accessory. This allows for automatic loading in a controlling computer of programs for setting up and running the instrument for measurement regimes using that accessory. The spectrometry instrument is preferably a spectrophotometer used for phosphorescence decay measurements in which sequential phosphorescence emission measurements data from each of a number of excitation cycles applied to a sample are taken and then reassembled into a correct time sequence to define a phosphorescence decay characteristic for the sample, that is, measured data points from a second (and subsequent) excitation cycle are interleaved with those from a first excitation cycle. This significantly reduces the time for establishing a phosphorescence decay characteristic.

Abstract translation: 一种具有可交换附件（34,48,50,52）的光谱仪器，其提供例如不同的样品呈现设备。 附件包括一个可手动操作的凸轮锁定设备（54,68），用于将附件快速方便地附接到仪器上。 仪器还包括一个电路（86-90），当附件附接到仪器上时，该电路由附件中的电路部分（100）完成，用于产生唯一的识别电压（94），从而识别该附件。 这允许在控制计算机中自动加载用于使用该附件设置和运行用于测量方案的仪器的程序。 光谱仪器优选是用于磷光衰变测量的分光光度计，其中采用从施加到样品的多个激发循环中的每一个的顺序磷光发射测量数据，然后重新组装成正确的时间序列，以定义样品的磷光衰减特性 也就是说，来自第二激励周期（和随后）的测量数据点与来自第一激励周期的测量数据点交错。 这显着地减少了建立磷光衰变特性的时间。

公开(公告)号：US06678543B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US10005711

申请日：2001-11-08

Applicant: Mohamed Kheir Diab ,  Massi E. Kiani ,  Charles Robert Ragsdale ,  James M. Lepper, Jr.

Inventor： Mohamed Kheir Diab ,  Massi E. Kiani ,  Charles Robert Ragsdale ,  James M. Lepper, Jr.

IPC: A61B500

CPC classification number: A61B5/1495 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/02427 ,  A61B5/14552 ,  A61B5/6826 ,  A61B5/6838 ,  A61B2562/08 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0254 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3151 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N2021/3144 ,  G01N2201/0627

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an oximeter sensor system including a reusable portion including a substantially rigid connector connected to an end of a cable. The substantially rigid connector includes an electronic element housing at least one electronic component of a probe. The system also includes a disposable portion including a flexible wrap comprising a substantially rigid connection port shaped to receive the substantially rigid connector in a releasably securable manner.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例包括血氧计传感器系统，其包括可重复使用部分，其包括连接到电缆端部的基本上刚性的连接器。 基本刚性的连接器包括容纳探针的至少一个电子部件的电子元件。 该系统还包括一次性部分，其包括柔性包装，其包括基本上刚性的连接端口，其形状为以可释放地固定的方式容纳基本上刚性的连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20030048447A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-13

申请号：US09947571

申请日：2001-09-07

Inventor： Raimo Harju ,  Christer Isaksson

IPC: G01N021/25

CPC classification number: G01N21/6452 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01N21/76 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6482 ,  G01N2021/6484

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of biochemical laboratory. More particularly the invention relates to the improved and more accurate instrumental features of equipment used as e.g. fluorometers, photometers and luminometers. The object of the invention is achieved by providing an optical measurement instrument where there is an interface (218, 223, 233a, 233b, 238) for a changeable optical module (240), and excitation and/or emission beam is guided through an aperture of the optical module. This allows performing various types of measurements by changing an optical module without a problem lenses becoming unclean due to manual handling of the optical modules. The invention also makes possible to achieve an accurate measurement location and area within a sample.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及生化实验室领域。 更具体地，本发明涉及用于例如设备的改进和更精确的设备的功能。 荧光计，光度计和光度计。 本发明的目的是通过提供一种光学测量仪器实现的，其中存在用于可变光学模块（240）的界面（218,223,233a，233b，238），并且激发和/或发射光束被引导通过孔 的光模块。 这允许通过改变光学模块来执行各种类型的测量，而不会由于光学模块的手动处理而导致不透明的问题。 本发明还可以实现样品内的精确测量位置和面积。

公开(公告)号：US6038022A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US059959

申请日：1998-04-14

Applicant: George D. Jones ,  William B. DeSousa

Inventor： George D. Jones ,  William B. DeSousa

IPC: B01L9/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/01

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  B01L9/00 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for mounting a sample accessory assembly into a spectrometer. The accessory assembly, on which is mountable a sample to be analyzed by a spectrometer, has connecter ends which are insertable into stirrups on the sample compartment of the spectrometer. The connector ends and the stirrups have elements that ensure that the accessory assembly is properly aligned in the sample compartment of the spectrometer. The accessory assembly also has an electronic component, such as a circuit or programmable microchip, that is connected to the spectrometer when the accessory is mounted in the spectrometer. The electronic component provides information to the spectrometer identifying the accessory assembly being used so that a diagnostic test of the spectrometer can be performed to ascertain, for example, proper mounting of the accessory assembly in the spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 用于将样品附件组件安装到光谱仪中的耦合机构。 附件组件可安装在由光谱仪分析的样品上，具有可插入光谱仪样品室上的马镫的连接端。 连接器端部并且箍筋具有确保附件组件在光谱仪样品室中正确对准的元件。 附件组件还具有电子部件，例如电路或可编程微芯片，当附件安装在光谱仪中时，其连接到光谱仪。 电子部件向光谱仪提供信息，以识别正在使用的附件组件，以便可以执行光谱仪的诊断测试，以确定例如将附件组件正确安装在光谱仪中。