公开(公告)号：US20060187457A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11062896

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Walid Atia ,  Dale Flanders

Inventor： Walid Atia ,  Dale Flanders

IPC: G01N21/59

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/433

Abstract: A spectroscopy system comprises a tunable semiconductor laser, such as an external cavity laser, that generates a tunable signal. A detector is provided for detecting the tunable signal after interaction with a sample. In this way, the system is able to determine the spectroscopic response of the sample by tuning the laser of the scan band and monitoring the detector's response. An integrating device, such as an integrating sphere, is interposed optically between the tunable semiconductor laser and the detector. This integrating device is used to mitigate the effects of parasitic spectral noise, such as noise that is generated by speckle or the combination of single- and multi-mode optical fibers in the transmission link between the tunable semiconductor laser and the detector.

Abstract translation: 光谱系统包括可调谐半导体激光器，例如外腔激光器，其产生可调信号。 提供了一种检测器，用于在与样品相互作用后检测可调信号。 以这种方式，该系统能够通过调谐扫描带的激光并监测检测器的响应来确定样品的光谱响应。 诸如积分球的积分装置被光学地插入在可调半导体激光器和检测器之间。 该集成装置用于减轻寄生光谱噪声的影响，例如由可调谐半导体激光器和检测器之间的传输链路中的斑点或单模和多模光纤的组合产生的噪声。

公开(公告)号：US07069186B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US09872039

申请日：2001-06-01

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

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

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F15/00

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：US20050134853A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11016033

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Alan Ingleson ,  David Slocum ,  Michael Brill

Inventor： Alan Ingleson ,  David Slocum ,  Michael Brill

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06T7/40 ,  G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01N21/255 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2201/0642 ,  G01N2201/065 ,  G06T7/90

Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with color measuring are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a spectrophotometer, one or more light sources for illuminating an interior of the spectrophotometer, and a digital camera configured at a port of the spectrophotometer and being configured to measure light components from a sample. In the present invention, segmentation logic is provided for the spectrophotometer that is configured to employ computational image segmentation to characterize specular reflection from a sample and to characterize a selected patch or portion from the test sample, such as a selected color in a multicolor pattern. In accordance with the present invention, the spectrophotometer and the included digital camera may be color-characterized in situ.

Abstract translation: 描述了与颜色测量相关联的系统，方法，介质和其它实施例。 一个示例性系统实施例包括分光光度计，用于照亮分光光度计内部的一个或多个光源，以及配置在分光光度计的端口处并被配置为测量来自样品的光分量的数字照相机。 在本发明中，为分光光度计提供分割逻辑，其被配置为采用计算图像分割来表征来自样本的镜面反射并且从所述测试样品（例如多色图案中的所选颜色）表征所选择的贴片或部分。 根据本发明，分光光度计和所附的数码相机可以原位进行颜色表征。

公开(公告)号：US20050078187A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10481304

申请日：2002-06-19

Applicant: Henrik Fabricius ,  Jan Hansen ,  Jens Jensen ,  Hans Nielsen

Inventor： Henrik Fabricius ,  Jan Hansen ,  Jens Jensen ,  Hans Nielsen

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/51 ,  H04N17/02 ,  H04N17/04 ,  H04N17/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/506 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/1278 ,  G01J2003/1282 ,  G01J2003/467 ,  H04N17/02 ,  H04N17/04

Abstract: A combination of a response adapting filter (11, 12, 13) and a detector (14), the detector having a predetermined spectral response function to electromagnetic radiation, a method of its preparation, a camera (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) comprising such a response filter and detector combination, and use thereof in e.g. colour measurements in combination with an integrating cavity and a vision inspection system of natural and/or a synthetic material surfaces; also a display and detector combination, a method of displaying optical information, a colour display and monitor system, and a method of controlling colour display, said combination, systems and methods comprising such combination of a response adapting filter and a detector.

Abstract translation: 响应适应滤波器（11,12,13）和检测器（14）的组合，所述检测器具有对电磁辐射的预定光谱响应函数，其准备方法，相机（11,12,13,14， 15），其包括这样的响应滤波器和检测器组合，以及其在例如 颜色测量结合积分腔和天然和/或合成材料表面的视觉检查系统; 显示和检测器组合，显示光学信息的方法，彩色显示和监视系统以及控制彩色显示的方法，所述组合，系统和方法包括响应适配滤波器和检测器的组合。

公开(公告)号：US06870614B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-22

申请号：US10063960

申请日：2002-05-30

Applicant: John Frederick Graf ,  Hongyi Zhou

Inventor： John Frederick Graf ,  Hongyi Zhou

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/504

Abstract: Method, system and computer product for formulating a bi-directional color match. In this disclosure, a computing unit obtains spectral measurements of a target bi-directional color. The computing unit uses a bi-directional color formulation tool determine a combination of pigments, dyes and platelet-shaped pigments that generates spectral measurements that match the spectral measurements of the target bi-directional color.

Abstract translation: 用于制定双向色彩匹配的方法，系统和计算机产品。 在本公开中，计算单元获得目标双向颜色的光谱测量。 计算单元使用双向颜色配方工具来确定产生与目标双向颜色的光谱测量相匹配的光谱测量的颜料，染料和血小板形颜料的组合。

公开(公告)号：US06519037B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09872365

申请日：2001-06-01

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  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. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed.

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。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。

公开(公告)号：US20020149770A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US10059162

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Nobuaki Kubo ,  Mitsuaki Ito ,  Masayuki Fukuda ,  Masayuki Osumi ,  Makoto Ishikawa

IPC: G01J003/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/504

Abstract: A computer color matching method of paint for measuring a proper formulation of colorants for obtaining a target color or color and luster, or a proper formulation of colorants and luster color materials, directly in a liquid state of paint, without preparing painted panels from adjusted paint, and calculating the adjusted blending ratio easily and accurately, and a paint manufacturing method by using this method. A color matching method of determining the blending ratio of colorants and luster color materials conforming to a target color by computation, when color matching a metallic and pearlescent paint composed of plural colorants and luster color materials, in which the color of a paint as liquid varied in the volume formulation ratio of usable colorants and luster color materials is preliminarily measured by paint color measuring means, the data is stored in the memory of a computer, the color of each one of two or more paints adjusted in the blending ratio for realizing a target color is measured by paint color measuring means when color matching a metallic and pearlescent paint, a reproduced color is predicted and computed by using the measured data and the data on the memory and considering change in the calorimetric value due to difference in blending ratio of colorants and luster color materials, and an appropriate blending ratio of colorants and luster color materials is determined by computation.

Abstract translation: 用于测量用于获得目标颜色或颜色和光泽的适当配方的着色剂的计算机颜色匹配方法，或直接以液体状态涂漆的着色剂和光泽颜料的适当配方，而不需要从调整的涂料制备涂漆板 ，并且容易且精确地计算调整的混合比例，以及使用该方法的涂料制造方法。 当颜色匹配由多种着色剂和光泽色材料组成的金属和珠光颜料时，通过计算来确定符合目标颜色的着色剂和光泽色材料的混合比例的颜色匹配方法，其中涂料作为液体的颜色变化 在可用着色剂和光泽色材料的体积配比中，通过涂料颜色测量装置预先测量数据，将数据存储在计算机的存储器中，以混合比调整两种或更多种涂料中的每一种的颜色，以实现 当颜色匹配金属和珠光涂料时，通过涂料颜色测量装置测量目标颜色，通过使用测量数据和存储器上的数据来预测和计算再现颜色，并考虑由于混合比的差异导致的量热值的变化 着色剂和光泽颜料，以及着色剂和光泽颜料的合适混合比确定b y计算。

公开(公告)号：US06400906B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09675720

申请日：2000-09-27

Applicant: Robert Lowery

Inventor： Robert Lowery

IPC: G03B1506

CPC classification number: G03C7/00 ,  B05D5/005 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B44D2/00 ,  B44D3/003 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G03C8/00

Abstract: An improved process of matching the color of a paint to the pre-existing color of a vehicle is provided. The process includes the steps of exposing a photo-reactive film to the surface of the vehicle whose paint color is to be matched. Once exposed, pigments in the film are activated to mimic precisely the color of the vehicle. The pigments are then extracted, isolated and mixed with a neutral base paint solution, which is tinted by the pigments to match the color of the vehicle. The tinted and matched solution is used for painting or touch-up work on the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US06373573B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09524121

申请日：2000-03-13

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1034 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2869 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  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 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. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed. Spectrometers and spectrophotometers embedded in printing and scanning and other type devices, as well as computer companion devices, scope-type devices and the like, also are disclosed. Data encoding based on such devices also may be implemented.

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。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。 还公开了嵌入在印刷和扫描和其它类型装置中的光谱仪和分光光度计，以及计算机辅助装置，示波器型装置等。 也可以实现基于这样的设备的数据编码。

公开(公告)号：US6362886B2

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US77831401

申请日：2001-02-07

Applicant: APPLIED COLOR SYSTEMS

Inventor： RUEVSKI PETER A ,  DALLAS STEPHEN M

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G06F8/65

Abstract: A portable color measuring device is provided that includes a hand-holdable housing. The color measuring device is configured to receive an independently operable processing device that is mounted to the housing. The independently operable processing device is a portable general purpose computer that executes software applications to control the operation of the color measuring device and process color data. The color measuring device measures the color properties of a sample by illuminating the sample with a light source. The measured properties are processed and/or analyzed by the independently operable processing device and results are displayed to a user. Software applications reside on the independently operable processing device allowing software upgrades or modifications to be easily performed. New applications can be downloaded to the processing device or the processing device can be interchanged with a different processing device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种便携式颜色测量装置，其包括手持式外壳。 颜色测量装置被配置为接收安装到壳体的可独立操作的处理装置。 可独立操作的处理装置是执行软件应用以控制颜色测量装置的操作和处理颜色数据的便携式通用计算机。 颜色测量装置通过用光源照射样品来测量样品的颜色特性。 通过可独立操作的处理装置处理和/或分析所测量的属性，并将结果显示给用户。 软件应用程序驻留在可独立操作的处理设备上，允许轻松执行软件升级或修改。 可以将新的应用程序下载到处理设备，或者处理设备可以与不同的处理设备互换。