公开(公告)号：US20180180404A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15388743

申请日：2016-12-22

Applicant: The Boeing Company ,  FemtoMetrix, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Hunt ,  Jianing Shi ,  John Paul Changala

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01B11/24 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J2003/102 ,  G01N21/636 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/638 ,  G01N2021/655 ,  G01N2201/103 ,  G01N2201/105

Abstract: Surface sensing systems and methods for imaging a scanned surface of a sample via sum-frequency vibrational spectroscopy are disclosed herein. The systems include a sample holder, a visible light source configured to direct a visible light beam incident upon a sampled location of the scanned surface and a tunable IR source configured to direct a tunable IR beam coincident with the visible light beam upon the sampled location. The systems also include a scanning structure configured to scan the visible light beam and the tunable IR beam across the scanned surface, and a light filter configured to receive an emitted beam from the scanned surface and to filter the emitted beam to generate a filtered light beam. The systems further include a light detection system configured to receive the filtered light beam, and an alignment structure. The methods include methods of operating the systems.

公开(公告)号：US20180120246A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15335822

申请日：2016-10-27

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Russell Craig BAUCKE ,  Glen David HILDERBRAND ,  Timothy Francis DECKER ,  Benjamin Reid CROWGEY

IPC: G01N27/02 ,  G01N21/95

CPC classification number: G01N27/02 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/3581 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N21/95 ,  G01N22/02 ,  G01N2201/0696 ,  G01N2201/105

Abstract: A method for nondestructive inspection of ceramic structures present as either a ceramic matrix composite structure or a ceramic based coating. Such non-metallic structures are used to provide thermal protection or weight reduction or both to aircraft and their components. The nonmetallic structure is scanned with an electromagnetic pulse in the range of 200 GHz to 4 THz. The electromagnetic pulse includes a plurality of frequencies within the Terahertz range and is not restricted to a single designated frequency. The frequency range is sensitive to changes in impedances and refractive index within the structure. After the electromagnetic pulse passes through the nonmetallic structure, it may be evaluated for changes in impedance in the nonmetallic structure at different locations, and, when present, whether the changes in impedance impact the ability of the structure to perform the function for which it was designed.

公开(公告)号：US09958670B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US15270311

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS ISRAEL LTD.

Inventor： Ron Naftail ,  Boris Golberg ,  Rami Elichai

IPC: H01J40/14 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G01N21/95 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G02B26/10 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/9501 ,  G01N2201/105 ,  G02B21/002 ,  G02B27/0966

Abstract: A scanning system that includes an illumination module that is configured to scan, at a first direction, an elongated radiation spot over an object; and a collection module that is configured to (a) collect a collected radiation beam from the object, and (b) optically manipulate the collected radiation beam to provide a counter-scan beam is directed towards a set of detection units and has a focal point that is positioned at a same location regardless of the propagation of the elongated radiation spot along the first direction.

公开(公告)号：US09863929B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14383495

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: INNOVATIV VISION AB

Inventor： Anders Olsson ,  Erik Serrano ,  Jan Oscarsson ,  Bertil Enquist ,  Marie Johansson ,  Bo Källsner

IPC: G01N33/46 ,  G01N21/898 ,  G01N3/02

CPC classification number: G01N33/46 ,  G01N3/02 ,  G01N21/8986 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/105

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and device for evaluating a wooden board with an elongated direction. Data indicating fiber orientation over the surface of the board is acquired and for a number of board sub-portions a nominal local modulus of elasticity, MOE, is determined based on the fiber orientation data and a nominal material parameter. A nominal global MOE in the elongated direction for the wooden board as a whole is generated and compared with a secondary global MOE. Based on the fiber orientation data and this comparison an estimated local modulus of elasticity, MOE, in said elongated direction is generated for a number of board sub-portions. This data may be used e.g. for reliable strength grading of wooden boards.

公开(公告)号：US09841371B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14516772

申请日：2014-10-17

Applicant: Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc.

Inventor： Kevin J. Knopp ,  Robert L. Green ,  Brendon D. Tower ,  Christopher D. Brown ,  Gregory H. Vander Rhodes

IPC: G01N21/17 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/59 ,  G01N21/35

CPC classification number: G01N21/17 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4412 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/4738 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/59 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/3595 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0612 ,  G01N2201/062 ,  G01N2201/105 ,  G01N2201/125

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus, kits, methods, and systems that include a radiation source configured to direct radiation to a sample; a detector configured to measure radiation from the sample; an electronic processor configured to determine information about the sample based on the measured radiation; a housing enclosing the source, the detector, and the electronic processor, the housing having a hand-held form factor; an arm configured to maintain a separation between the sample and the housing, the arm including a first end configured to connect to the housing and a second end configured to contact the sample; and a layer positioned on the second end of the arm, the layer being configured to contact the sample and to transmit at least a portion of the radiation from the sample to the detector.

公开(公告)号：US20170211982A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15217493

申请日：2016-07-22

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  TOKITAE LLC

Inventor： Ralf Lenigk ,  Mark Marshall Meyers ,  Victor Petrovich Ostroverkhov ,  Timothy Toepfer ,  Keith Michael Looney ,  Terry Lee Saunders ,  Kevin Paul Flood Nichols ,  Matthew P. Horning ,  Benjamin K. Wilson ,  Daniel Keith Connors ,  David Gasperino

IPC: G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01N33/543

CPC classification number: G01N21/171 ,  G01N21/8483 ,  G01N25/00 ,  G01N33/49 ,  G01N2021/1714 ,  G01N2201/105 ,  G01N2201/126 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: Disclosed is a low-cost, portable photo thermal spectroscopy (PTS) reader for use in detecting the presence of diseases in the bodily fluid of affected patients. The PTS reader is designed to be durable, easy to use and provide readings from the Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) with rapid results. Also provided are methods of use.

公开(公告)号：US20170184504A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15313420

申请日：2015-08-13

Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Naoki KOHARA

IPC: G01N21/65 ,  G02F1/35 ,  H01S3/23 ,  G02B21/00 ,  H01S3/13

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N2021/655 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/0697 ,  G01N2201/105 ,  G02B21/0032 ,  G02B21/0076 ,  G02F1/3534 ,  H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/2391

Abstract: A pulsed light synchronizer synchronizes a first pulsed light having a first period and a second pulsed light and having a second period equal to the first period with each other. A third pulsed light is acquired by providing a first delay time between two pulsed lights acquired by dividing the first pulsed light, and by multiplexing the pulsed lights acquired from the first pulsed light. A fourth pulsed light is acquired by providing a second delay time between two pulsed lights acquired by dividing the second pulsed light, and by multiplexing the pulsed lights acquired from the second pulsed light. The pulsed light synchronizer detects, through a detector, a pulsed light acquired by multiplexing the third and fourth pulsed lights, and adjusts at least one of the first and second periods based on a timing difference between the third and fourth pulsed lights acquired from the detector.

公开(公告)号：US20170160207A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US14960349

申请日：2015-12-05

Applicant: Ming-Sheng Chen

Inventor： Ming-Sheng Chen

IPC: G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G01N21/95

CPC classification number: G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/9501 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G01N2201/0612 ,  G01N2201/105 ,  G01N2201/12

Abstract: A machine for inspecting a face of a transparent plate includes a frame, a carrier module, an optical module and at least two illumination modules. The frame includes an X-axis. The carrier module is adapted for carrying a transparent plate in need of inspection on the frame along the X-axis. The optical module is located on the frame and movable relative to the carrier module and includes at least one detector adapted for rectilinear scanning along a Y-axis perpendicularly intersecting the X-axis of the carrier module at a crossing point. The illumination modules are located on two opposite sides of the X-axis of the frame. Each of the illumination modules includes a laser emitter. The laser emitters are located at a same distance from the crossing point and adapted for emitting rays on the transparent plate at a same angle of 0.5° to 6°.

公开(公告)号：US20170059308A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14898931

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: Juergen Marx

Inventor： Heinrich Alexander Eberl ,  Juergen Marx

IPC: G01B11/25 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01S17/89 ,  A61B5/1172

CPC classification number: A61B5/1032 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/1172 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/441 ,  A61B5/6826 ,  A61B2562/0238 ,  A61B2576/00 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/4738 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/105 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H04N3/09 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: A method for detecting the surface structure and composition of a sample by means of a scanning unit, in particular for detecting traces, which are induced by contact of the skin of the human body on the surface of an object or absorbed by means of a trace carrier. The sample and the scanning unit are moved in relation to one another. The sample surface is irradiated line-by-line using a light beam or laser beam emitted from the scanning unit. The light beam or laser beam reflected from the sample surface is detected, and a digital image of the topography of the sample surface and the intensity of the reflected light beam or laser beam is generated from deviations of the reflected light beam or laser beam from the emitted light beam or laser beam to illustrate the composition of the sample surface.

Abstract translation: 用于通过扫描单元检测样品的表面结构和组成的方法，特别是用于检测迹线，其是通过人体皮肤在物体表面上或通过痕迹吸收而引起的 载体 样品和扫描单元相对于彼此移动。 使用从扫描单元发射的光束或激光束逐行照射样品表面。 检测从样品表面反射的光束或激光束，并且从反射光束或激光束的偏离产生样品表面的形貌和反射光束或激光束的强度的数字图像 发射光束或激光束来说明样品表面的组成。

公开(公告)号：US09564073B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14483019

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ted John Cooper ,  Omair Abdul Rahman

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G09G3/00 ,  G06K9/68 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/95 ,  G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/006 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N21/95 ,  G01N2201/105 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/68 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/001 ,  G06T2207/10008 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  G06T2207/30121 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G2330/10

Abstract: A method for analyzing displays is described. A processing device receives a first scanned image of a first display and determines a first characteristic of the first display by analyzing the first scanned image. The processing device also receives a second scanned image of a second display and determines a second characteristic of the second display by analyzing the second scanned image. The processing device compares the first characteristic and the second characteristic to determine a third characteristic of the second display.

Abstract translation: 描述用于分析显示器的方法。 处理装置接收第一显示器的第一扫描图像，并且通过分析第一扫描图像来确定第一显示器的第一特性。 处理装置还接收第二显示器的第二扫描图像，并且通过分析第二扫描图像来确定第二显示器的第二特性。 处理装置比较第一特性和第二特性以确定第二显示的第三特性。