公开(公告)号：US20120312990A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13589547

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: CECIL ASWELL ,  EUGENE G. DIERSCHKE

Inventor： CECIL ASWELL ,  EUGENE G. DIERSCHKE

IPC: G01J5/10 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/524 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/513 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L31/02162

Abstract: Semiconductor structures for optoelectronic sensors with an infrared (IR) blocking filter and methods for using such sensors with post-detection compensation for IR content that passes through the IR blocking filter are provided herein.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了具有红外（IR）阻挡滤波器的光电传感器的半导体结构以及使用这种传感器的方法，该传感器具有通过IR阻挡滤波器的IR内容的后检测补偿。

公开(公告)号：US08320663B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12830045

申请日：2010-07-02

Applicant: Gary N. Bodnar ,  Christopher H. Pearson ,  Donald J. Staufenberg ,  Joshua M. Broehl ,  Bryan M. Shova ,  Ronald J. Duke ,  Karl F. Seibert

Inventor： Gary N. Bodnar ,  Christopher H. Pearson ,  Donald J. Staufenberg ,  Joshua M. Broehl ,  Bryan M. Shova ,  Ronald J. Duke ,  Karl F. Seibert

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K7/00 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/22

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N5/2351

Abstract: A method for providing an intensity or brightness measurement using a digital image-capturing device comprising: selecting a target area within a field of view of the image-capturing device, the target area containing pixels; determining the brightness of pixels in the target area; accumulating the brightness values of the pixels in the target area; and determining a pixel value representative of the pixels in the target area. A device for making color measurements comprising an image-capture device, a processor or logic device, and a memory location for accumulating color data, and the processor or logic device is programmed to perform color measurements by accumulating the data for pixels located in the target area in memory, and determining a representative color value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用数字图像捕获装置提供强度或亮度测量的方法，包括：选择所述图像捕获装置的视野内的目标区域，所述目标区域包含像素; 确定目标区域中像素的亮度; 累积目标区域中的像素的亮度值; 以及确定表示所述目标区域中的像素的像素值。 一种用于进行颜色测量的设备，包括图像捕获设备，处理器或逻辑设备以及用于累积颜色数据的存储器位置，并且处理器或逻辑设备被编程为通过对位于目标中的像素累积数据来执行颜色测量 存储器中的区域，并且确定代表性颜色值。

公开(公告)号：US08315692B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12066982

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: Andrew I. Sheinis

Inventor： Andrew I. Sheinis

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/444 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/14 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/4795

Abstract: An imaging spectrometer provides substantially simultaneous areal spectroscopy and image generation to provide improved analysis of possible skin cancer.

Abstract translation: 成像光谱仪提供基本上同时的面光谱和图像生成，以提供对可能的皮肤癌的改善的分析。

公开(公告)号：US20120224174A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13468372

申请日：2012-05-10

Applicant: Pete Huening ,  Robert H. Hart ,  Eric L. Buckland

Inventor： Pete Huening ,  Robert H. Hart ,  Eric L. Buckland

IPC: G01J3/40

CPC classification number: G01J3/1838 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G02B5/32

Abstract: A spectrometer is provided including a camera and an axial symmetric camera mount configured to receive the camera and to rotate. The spectrometer furthers include an input for providing optical radiation to a spectrometer system; a diffraction grating for dispersing the optical radiation along a prescribed plane; at least one lens for focusing wavelength-dispersed light onto at least one array of a detector of optical radiation, wherein the camera has at least one linear array of elements for detecting optical radiation; a mechanical housing, wherein the axial symmetric camera mount is configured to couple the camera to the mechanical housing; and a means for rotating the camera coupled to the mechanical housing about an axis. Related systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光谱仪，其包括相机和被配置为接收相机并旋转的轴向对称相机底座。 光谱仪还包括用于向光谱仪系统提供光辐射的输入; 用于沿着规定平面分散光学辐射的衍射光栅; 至少一个透镜，用于将波长分散的光聚焦到光学辐射检测器的至少一个阵列上，其中所述照相机具有用于检测光学辐射的元件的至少一个线性阵列; 机械壳体，其中所述轴向对称相机底座被配置为将所述照相机耦合到所述机械壳体; 以及用于围绕轴线旋转耦合到机械壳体的相机的装置。 还提供了相关系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120212737A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13033146

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Lovell E. Comstock, II ,  Jeffrey J. Santman ,  Richard L. Wiggins

Inventor： Lovell E. Comstock, II ,  Jeffrey J. Santman ,  Richard L. Wiggins

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0297

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging system and a method are described herein for using an array of optical homogenizing elements to reduce spectral noise in an image of a real-world scene. In one embodiment, the hyperspectral imaging system and method use the array of optical homogenizing elements for homogenizing a spatial, an angular, and a polarization distribution of light from different elements within the real-world scene before it is measured by a spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 本文中描述了使用光学均匀化元件阵列以减少真实世界场景的图像中的光谱噪声的高光谱成像系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，高光谱成像系统和方法使用光学均匀化元件阵列，用于在通过光谱仪测量之前使来自真实世界场景中的不同元件的光的空间，角度和偏振分布均匀化。

公开(公告)号：US20120170026A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US13416771

申请日：2012-03-09

Applicant: Stephen K. Wilcken

Inventor： Stephen K. Wilcken

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G01N21/49

CPC classification number: G01J3/4412 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/8422

Abstract: Fiber optic probe scatterometers for spectroscopy measurements are disclosed. An example device includes an optically transparent illumination tube, an opaque tube, an inner surface of the opaque tube being adjacent an outer surface of the illumination tube and the illumination tube being disposed within the opaque tube, and an optical fiber disposed within and spaced a first distance from the illumination tube, wherein the opaque tube is to be coupled to a spectrometer and an illumination source to provide a light signal along the illumination tube and to collect a scattered light signal via the optical fiber for the spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于光谱测量的光纤探针散射仪。 示例性装置包括光学透明的照明管，不透明管，不透明管的内表面邻近照明管的外表面，并且照明管设置在不透明管内，以及光纤， 与照明管的第一距离，其中不透明管将耦合到光谱仪和照明源，以沿着照明管提供光信号，并且经由用于光谱仪的光纤收集散射光信号。

公开(公告)号：US08203713B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12634609

申请日：2009-12-09

Applicant: Jaime Ramirez Mancilla ,  Rodrigo Rubio Aguilar ,  Daniel Serpell Carriquiry ,  Nicolas Slusarenko Fernandez ,  Guillermo Vidal Quevedo

Inventor： Jaime Ramirez Mancilla ,  Rodrigo Rubio Aguilar ,  Daniel Serpell Carriquiry ,  Nicolas Slusarenko Fernandez ,  Guillermo Vidal Quevedo

IPC: G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01B11/0625 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508

Abstract: A method and device to determine quantitatively the surface optical characteristics of an object of reference made up of a plurality of optically differentiable layers. The device includes lighting and image capture means, connected to analysing means which execute the method to obtain the parameters of the repair material components best fitting the optical characteristics of the dental environment of the subject under treatment. The result of the analysis through the method in the invention consists mainly in the identification of each one of the various materials which should constitute the different layers, as well as their respective thicknesses, and which are to lead to a dental repair with optimum optical characteristics. It is thus achieved that the repair be visually imperceptible, both under natural light and under ultraviolet light.

Abstract translation: 定量地确定由多个光学可微分层构成的参考对象的表面光学特性的方法和装置。 该装置包括照明和图像捕获装置，连接到分析装置，该分析装置执行该方法以获得最佳拟合处理对象的牙科环境的光学特性的修复材料部件的参数。 通过本发明的方法进行分析的结果主要在于识别构成不同层的各种材料中的每一种以及它们各自的厚度，并且其将导致具有最佳光学特性的牙齿修复 。 因此实现了在自然光和紫外光下，视觉上不可察觉的修复。

公开(公告)号：US20120074301A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12892256

申请日：2010-09-28

Applicant: MATTHEW DEAN KROESE ,  TODD SHANNON BISHOP

Inventor： MATTHEW DEAN KROESE ,  TODD SHANNON BISHOP

IPC: G01J3/51 ,  H01L21/30

CPC classification number: H01L25/167 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S17/026 ,  H01L33/56 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H03K2217/94108 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for a device with minimized optical cross-talk are provided. In one example, the device includes a filtering material selected to maximize the attenuation of signals causing cross-talk while minimizing the attenuation of desired signals.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有最小化的光串扰的装置的改进方法和装置。 在一个示例中，该设备包括被选择用于使导致串扰的信号的衰减最大化的滤波材料，同时最小化期望信号的衰减。

公开(公告)号：US08125639B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US12592743

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Takehiro Yoshida ,  Takeshi Yamazaki ,  Koji Matsumoto ,  Satoshi Watanabe ,  Shohei Kobayashi

Inventor： Takehiro Yoshida ,  Takeshi Yamazaki ,  Koji Matsumoto ,  Satoshi Watanabe ,  Shohei Kobayashi

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/16 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: A spectroscope includes an emitting portion from where light is output, a dispersive element which is disposed on a side of the light emitting portion, to which the light is output, an incidence portion on which, light dispersed by the dispersive element is incident, and a temperature-compensating element which is disposed between the emitting portion and the incidence portion, and which is such that, an angle of incidence of the light dispersed on the incidence portion becomes almost constant with respect to a change in temperature in an operating temperature range. Moreover, the optical apparatus has such spectroscope in which temperature is compensated.

Abstract translation: 分光器包括从其输出光的发射部分，布置在光发射部分的一侧的色散元件，光输出到该散射元件，由分散元件分散的光入射到该入射部分;以及 布置在发射部分和入射部分之间的温度补偿元件，并且使得散射在入射部分上的光的入射角相对于工作温度范围内的温度变化几乎恒定 。 此外，光学装置具有补偿温度的分光镜。

公开(公告)号：US20110058256A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12554240

申请日：2009-09-04

Applicant: Douglas J. Brown ,  Daniel B. Mitchell ,  Geoffrey G. Harris

Inventor： Douglas J. Brown ,  Daniel B. Mitchell ,  Geoffrey G. Harris

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B5/28

CPC classification number: G02B26/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/1243 ,  G01J2003/1247 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G02B21/16 ,  G02B26/007

Abstract: An apparatus includes an optical filter having first and second passbands that are different, the optical filter including selectively operable first passband adjusting structure that varies a characteristic of the first passband without influencing the second passband. According to a different aspect, a method includes filtering radiation with an optical filter having first and second passbands that are different, and selectively varying a characteristic of the first passband without influencing the second passband.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有不同的第一和第二通带的滤光器，所述滤光器包括可选择地操作的第一通带调整结构，其改变第一通带的特性而不影响第二通带。 根据不同方面，一种方法包括利用具有不同的第一和第二通带的滤光器来过滤辐射，并且选择性地改变第一通带的特性而不影响第二通带。