Abstract:
A method of determining lighting contributions of elements of a lighting component includes obtaining optical data representative of light output of the lighting component. Relative intensity data may be calculated from the optical data, and may indicate intensity differences in the light output of the lighting component as compared to that of a reference component. An optical property of an element of the lighting component is determined based on a comparison of the optical data with that of the reference component, where the reference component includes at least one reference element. Related systems and apparatus are also discussed.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for cleaning an integrating sphere, such as an integrating sphere used in an integrating sphere spectrophotometer. One embodiment of a spectrophotometer includes an integrating sphere having a reflective interior surface, a primary light source configured to illuminate the interior surface when enabled, and a secondary light source configured to emit ionizing radiation onto the interior surface.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining the absorption of weakly absorbing and/or scattering liquid samples. The method according to the invention comprises the steps of filling the sample into a hollow measuring body having a wall with reflecting inner surface and an opening for receiving the sample and an opening or surface not coated with reflecting lining associated with a light source, illuminating the sample inside the hollow body with the light of the light source, measuring the absorbance spectrum of light received from the sample, with the further steps of transmitting the light of the light source into the sphere and from the absorbing and/or scattering sample to a detector through a light conducting means, generating a homogenous diffuse light for illuminating the sample inside the measuring body, and correcting the measured absorbance spectrum using a mathematical model. The apparatus according to the invention comprises a hollow measuring body having a wall with reflecting surface and at least one opening for receiving the sample and an opening or window not coated with reflecting lining for illuminating the hollow body and for collecting light from the hollow body the opening or window being associated with a light source (L) and a detector (D) for receiving the collected light. The light conducting means is applied between the opening or transparent window and the light source (L) and the detector (D) respectively. A dielectric overcoating is applied to the reflective coating layer on the wall of the hollow body and a diffuser is applied to the light conductor means at the end facing to the hollow body.
Abstract:
A system for predicting blood constituent values in a patient includes a remote wireless noninvasive spectral device, the remote wireless non-invasive spectral device generating a spectral scan of a body part of the patient. Also included are a remote invasive device and a central processing device. The remote invasive device generates a constituent value for the patient, while the central processing device predicts a blood constituent value for the patient based upon the spectral scan and the constituent value.
Abstract:
An optical measurement device inputs excitation light to an integrating sphere in which a sample is disposed, irradiates the sample with the excitation light having a predetermined beam cross-section, detects measurement light output from the integrating sphere by a photodetector, and acquires intensity data of the sample. The optical measurement device includes a storage unit in which correction data is stored and an optical characteristic calculation unit for calculating optical characteristics of the sample based on the intensity data of the sample and the correction data. The correction data is calculated based on first corrective intensity data and second corrective intensity data. The predetermined beam cross-section is covered with the first light absorbing member and covers the second light absorbing member.
Abstract:
An integrating sphere for a spectrometer, including: an integrating spherical body with a light entrance window for allowing an entry of light emitted from a sample, a first light detection window, and a second light detection window; a first detector attachment section located on the outside of the first light detection window; and a second detector attachment section located on the outside of the second light detection window in such a manner that the detection field of a detector to be attached to the second detector attachment section coincides with the detection field of a detector to be attached to the first detector attachment section.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics such as colors, translucence, gloss, and other characteristics of objects and materials such as skin. Instruments and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics of skin or other translucent or opaque objects utilize an abridged spectrophotometer and improved calibration/normalization methods. Improved linearization methods also are provided, as are improved classifier-based algorithms. User control is provided via a graphical user interface. Product or product formulations to match the measured skin or other object or to transform the skin or other object are provided to lighten, darken, make more uniform and the like.
Abstract:
A spectral measurement apparatus includes a light source for generating a excitation light; an integrator having an input opening portion and an output opening portion; a housing portion arranged in the integrator and for housing a sample; an incidence optical system for making the excitation light incident to the sample; a photodetector for detecting a light to be measured output from the output opening portion; and an analysis means for calculating a light absorptance of the sample, based on a detection value detected by the photodetector, and an irradiation area with the excitation light at a position of incidence to the sample is set larger than an irradiated area of the sample, and the analysis means performs an area ratio correction regarding the irradiation area with the excitation light and the irradiated area of the sample, with respect to the light absorptance calculated.
Abstract:
The invention features devices and methods for collecting and measuring light from external light sources. In general, the devices of the invention feature a light diffusing element, e.g., as a component of a light collector, connected by a light conducting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic cable, to a light measuring device, e.g., a spectrometer. This light diffusing element allows, e.g., for substantially uniform light diffusion across its surface and thus accurate measurements, while permitting the total footprint of the device to remain relatively small and portable. This light diffusing element also allows flexibility in scaling of the device to permit use in a wide range of applications.