公开(公告)号：US20070161876A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11601904

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Shabbir Bambot ,  Mark Faupel ,  David Mongin

Inventor： Shabbir Bambot ,  Mark Faupel ,  David Mongin

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/4331 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0068 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided that interrogate, receive, and analyze full emission spectra for at least one fluorescence excitation wavelength and for at least one reflectance measurement to determine tissue characteristics and correlate same to photographic images. Further, the system and method accomplish this measurement rapidly by increasing the light throughput by integrating optics into a hand held unit and avoiding the need for a coherent fiber optic bundle being used. The method includes illuminating a first portion of a target tissue with optical energy, forming a first image of the target tissue, illuminating a second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, performing spectroscopic measurements on optical energy reflected and/or emitted by the target tissue upon illumination of the second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, and determining tissue characteristics of the target tissue based on the results of the spectroscopic measurements.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置，用于询问，接收和分析至少一种荧光激发波长的全发射光谱，以及至少一次反射测量以确定组织特征并将其与摄影图像相关联。 此外，该系统和方法通过将光学器件集成到手持式单元中并且避免对使用的相干光纤束的需要而增加光通量而快速地完成该测量。 该方法包括用光能照射目标组织的第一部分，形成目标组织的第一图像，用光能照射目标组织的第二部分，对目标反射和/或发射的光能进行光谱测量 基于光谱测量的结果确定目标组织的第二部分的光能量的组织，以及确定靶组织的组织特征。

公开(公告)号：US20070061111A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11475717

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G06F11/00

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所测量的物体/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：US20060114465A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11266573

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: Robert Hart ,  David Battle ,  Michael Groh

Inventor： Robert Hart ,  David Battle ,  Michael Groh

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/474 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/55

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a device, as well as a system and method associated therewith, for, among other things, providing: (i) up to five distinct measurement angles along with an illumination reference channel; (ii) a plurality of illumination sources that provide a focused beam of illumination at specific desired angles of incidence to a sample under target; (iii) a shutter mechanism incorporating a calibration transfer standard; (iv) an internal optical system that is operatively associated with a gimbaled structure suitable to allow vertical and angular conformity to a target sample; and (v) a handheld and operated enclosure incorporating a user interface with a visual display unit complete with interactive navigation means and an activation switch, and a number of surface detecting contact elements operatively associated with the optical system and shutter mechanism.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种装置，以及与其相关联的系统和方法，用于除其他之外提供：（i）与照明参考通道一起多达五个不同的测量角; （ii）多个照明源，其以特定的期望的入射角提供聚焦的光束照射到目标下的样品; （iii）包含校准转印标准的快门机构; （iv）内部光学系统，其可操作地与万向结构相关联，所述万向结构适于允许垂直和角度地符合目标样品; 以及（v）手持和操作的外壳，其包括具有视觉显示单元的用户界面，该显示单元具有交互式导航装置和激活开关，以及与光学系统和快门机构可操作地相关联的多个表面检测接触元件。

公开(公告)号：US20060050264A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11257625

申请日：2005-10-24

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

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 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.

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。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 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。

公开(公告)号：US20060007445A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10523568

申请日：2003-08-21

Applicant: Alexander Van Geen

Inventor： Alexander Van Geen

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01N33/182 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/276 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/78 ,  G01N2021/1751

Abstract: A field test-kit for analyzing arsenic concentration in water samples is provided. The kit includes a portable infrared beam photometer for measuring light absorbance in aqueous specimens. An infrared light emitting diode is configured to direct a beam of light through a specimen. A photodetector diode measures the intensity of light passing through the specimen. The photodetector output voltages relate to the light absorbed in the specimen and are displayed on a liquid crystal display screen. The kit is assembled using off-the-shelf electronic and opto-electronic components that have low power requirements. Dry cell batteries or solar cells power the kit. To test for arsenic, molybdenum based chemistries are used to selectively bind and convert arsenates and phosphates in the specimen into molybdenum-blue color complexes. The light absorbance of a specimen with both arsenates and phosphates bound in molybdenum-blue color complexes is compared to that of a reference specimen in which phosphates but not arsenates are bound and converted. The differential light absorbance of the two specimens is used to arrive at a quantitative value for the arsenic concentration in the water sample.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于分析水样中砷浓度的现场测试工具。 该套件包括便携式红外光束光度计，用于测量水样中的吸光度。 红外发光二极管被配置为引导光束通过样本。 光检测器二极管测量通过样品的光的强度。 光检测器输出电压与样品中吸收的光有关，并显示在液晶显示屏上。 该套件使用具有低功耗要求的现成的电子和光电组件进行组装。 干电池或太阳能电池为套件供电。 为了测试砷，使用钼基化学物质选择性地将样品中的砷酸盐和磷酸盐结合并转化成钼蓝色复合物。 将与钼蓝色复合体中结合的砷酸盐和磷酸盐的样品的吸光度与其中磷酸盐而不是砷酸盐结合和转化的参考样品的吸光度进行比较。 使用两个样品的差分吸光度来获得水样中砷浓度的定量值。

公开(公告)号：US20060007437A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US11216175

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Patrick Treado ,  G. Vanni

Inventor： Patrick Treado ,  G. Vanni

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G02F1/133371 ,  G02F1/1347

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for a compact birefringent interference imaging spectrometer. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a portable system for obtaining a spectrum of a sample. The portable system may include a first photon emission source for illuminating the sample with a first plurality of photons to thereby produce photons scattered by the sample; an optical lens for collecting the scattered photons; a filter for receiving the collected scattered photons and providing therefrom filtered photons; a first photon detector for receiving the filtered photons and obtaining therefrom a spectrum of the sample; and a rejection filter for blocking the photons from said first photon emission source from entering said first photon detector. The disclosure additionally relates to methods of using such portable systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及紧凑型双折射干涉成像光谱仪的方法和装置。 更具体地，本公开涉及一种用于获得样品的光谱的便携式系统。 便携式系统可以包括用于用第一多个光子照射样品从而产生被样品散射的光子的第一光子发射源; 用于收集散射光子的光学透镜; 用于接收所收集的散射光子并从其提供过滤的光子的滤光器; 第一光子检测器，用于接收经滤光的光子并从中获得样品的光谱; 以及用于阻挡来自所述第一光子发射源的光子进入所述第一光子检测器的滤波器。 本公开另外涉及使用这种便携式系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06958810B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US10453832

申请日：2003-06-02

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

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

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

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 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.

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。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 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。

公开(公告)号：US20050030545A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10893230

申请日：2004-07-19

Applicant: David Tuschel ,  Patrick Treado ,  Chenhui Wang

Inventor： David Tuschel ,  Patrick Treado ,  Chenhui Wang

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J20060101 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1347

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G02F1/133371 ,  G02F1/1347

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a method and apparatus for compact Fabry-Perot imaging spectrometer. More specifically, in one embodiment, the disclosure concerns a tunable Fabry-Perot optical filter for providing a spatially accurate wavelength-resolved image of a sample having two spatial dimensions. The optical filter may include plural filter elements having an initial predetermined spacing between adjacent filter elements; and a micro electromechanical system (“MEMS”) actuator. One of the plural filter elements may be attached to the MEMS actuator so that the actuator is capable of moving said one filter element relative to another of said plural filter elements to thereby tune said Fabry-Perot optical filter.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于紧凑型法布里 - 珀罗成像光谱仪的方法和装置。 更具体地说，在一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种可调谐法布里 - 珀罗滤光器，用于提供具有两个空间维度的样品的空间上准确的波长分辨图像。 滤光器可以包括在相邻滤光元件之间具有初始预定间隔的多个滤光元件; 和微机电系统（“MEMS”）致动器。 多个滤波器元件中的一个可以附接到MEMS致动器，使得致动器能够相对于所述多个滤波器元件中的另一个移动所述一个滤波器元件，从而调谐所述法布里 - 珀罗滤光器。

公开(公告)号：US06590648B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09607281

申请日：2000-06-30

Applicant: Adrian von Orelli ,  Peter Ehbets

Inventor： Adrian von Orelli ,  Peter Ehbets

IPC: G01J328

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A measuring device for emitted, remitted or transmitted light from a measuring object is provided having an optical detector for capturing light to be measured, said light being radiated from the measuring object; a spectrometer optically connected with the detector for dispersing the measuring light into its spectral components, said measuring light being captured by the detector, said spectrometer including a photo-electric converter for generating respective analog electrical signals from the spectral components of the measuring light; an analog/digital converter for converting the generated analog electrical signals into respective digital measurement data, said analog electrical signals being generated by the photo-electric converter; a digital computer for controlling the photo-electric converter and the analog/digital converter; a bidirectional interface for connecting the computer with an external computer; and a program for controlling the computer, said program for communicating between the computer and the external computer via the interface, wherein the external computer starts measuring processes and transfers the thus generated digital measurement data to the external computer via the interface. The interface is a USB or Fire Wire interface and the power supply to all electrical components of the measuring device is carried out through the interface. Therefore a power supply circuit is provided which is connected to the interface for generating the necessary supply voltage for each of the individual electrical components of the measuring device from the supply voltage being supplied by the external computer via the interface. The use of a USB or Fire Wire interface allows the processing of the measurement data to be transferred into the external computer, thus allowing a particularly cost efficient manufacturing of the device so that the device becomes available to a wide range of users.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从测量对象发射，传输或传输光的测量装置，具有用于捕获要测量的光的光学检测器，所述光从测量对象辐射; 与所述检测器光学连接的光谱仪，用于将所述测量光分散到其光谱分量中，所述测量光被所述检测器捕获，所述光谱仪包括光电转换器，用于从所述测量光的光谱分量产生相应的模拟电信号; 模拟/数字转换器，用于将生成的模拟电信号转换成各自的数字测量数据，所述模拟电信号由光电转换器产生; 用于控制光电转换器和模拟/数字转换器的数字计算机; 用于将计算机与外部计算机连接的双向接口; 以及用于控制计算机的程序，所述程序用于经由接口在计算机和外部计算机之间进行通信，其中外部计算机开始测量处理，并且经由接口将所生成的数字测量数据传送到外部计算机。 该接口是USB或Fire Wire接口，测量设备所有电气部件的电源通过接口进行。 因此，提供电源电路，其连接到接口，用于通过经由接口由外部计算机提供的电源电压为测量装置的各个电气部件产生必要的电源电压。 使用USB或Fire Wire接口允许将测量数据的处理传送到外部计算机，从而允许特别成本有效地制造该设备，使得该设备可用于广泛的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20030011768A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-16

申请号：US10215726

申请日：2002-08-08

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

IPC: G01J003/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

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.