公开(公告)号：US20030048498A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-13

申请号：US09986479

申请日：2001-11-08

Inventor： Matt Pearson ,  Lynden Erickson ,  John Miller ,  Siegfried Janz ,  Dan-Xia Xu ,  Pavel Cheben ,  Andre Delage ,  Boris Lamontagne ,  Sylvain Charbonneau

IPC: H04B010/08 ,  H04J014/02

CPC classification number: H04B10/077 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/1809 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/29326 ,  G02B6/29385 ,  G02B6/29398 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  H04B10/07955 ,  H04J14/02

Abstract: An optical performance monitor for measuring the performance of optical networks has an echelle grating for demultiplexing an input beam into a plurality of wavelengths that are focused onto an array of divided output waveguides. Each divided output waveguide is positioned to receive a corresponding demultiplexed wavelength from the echelle grating or other waveguide multiplexer device. The divided output waveguides laterally separate the corresponding demultiplexed wavelength into a first and second portions. A detector array is positioned to receive the respective portions of the demultiplexed wavelengths and by comparing their relative intensity it is possible to detect any drift in the nominal wavelengths of the channels.

Abstract translation: 用于测量光网络性能的光学性能监视器具有用于将输入光束解复用为聚焦到分割的输出波导阵列上的多个波长的梯形光栅。 每个划分的输出波导被定位成从梯形光栅或其它波导复用器装置接收相应的解复用波长。 分割的输出波导将相应的解复用波长横向分离成第一和第二部分。 检测器阵列被定位成接收解复用波长的各个部分，并且通过比较它们的相对强度，可以检测通道的标称波长中的任何漂移。

公开(公告)号：US20020163641A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-07

申请号：US09846897

申请日：2001-05-01

Inventor： Robert E. Shroder

IPC: G01J003/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/51

Abstract: A color measuring sensor assembly includes an optical filter such as a linear variable filter, an optical detector array positioned directly opposite from the optical filter a predetermined distance, and a coherent fiber faceplate having a plurality of optical fibers interposed between the optical filter and the detector array. A light beam propagating through the fiber faceplate from the optical filter to the detector array projects an upright, noninverted image of the optical filter onto a photosensitive surface of the detector array. Each optical fiber in the fiber faceplate is of limited aperture to control the tendency of light to diverge and to increase the resolution capabilities of the sensor assembly. The color measuring sensor assembly can be incorporated with other components into a spectrometer device such as a portable calorimeter having a compact and rugged construction.

Abstract translation: 一种颜色测量传感器组件包括诸如线性可变滤波器的光学滤波器，与光学滤波器直接相对于预定距离的光学检测器阵列和具有插入在滤光器和检测器之间的多个光纤的相干光纤面板 数组。 通过光纤面板从光学滤波器传播到检测器阵列的光束将光学滤波器的直立的，非反相的图像投影到检测器阵列的感光表面上。 光纤面板中的每个光纤具有有限的孔径，以控制光分散的趋势并增加传感器组件的分辨能力。 颜色测量传感器组件可以与其他部件结合到诸如便携式量热计的光谱仪装置中，其具有紧凑且坚固的结构。

公开(公告)号：US20020131044A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-19

申请号：US10061864

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: NIRECO CORPORATION

Inventor： Tomoyuki Kobayashi ,  Takeo Yamada

IPC: G01J003/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J2003/1234

Abstract: A spectrophotometer is provided which includes: (i) a Linear Variable Filter, (ii) a linear sensor or a two-dimensional image sensor, and (iii) at least one fiber optic plate that is disposed between the Linear Variable Filter and the linear sensor or two-dimensional image sensor, and that transfers light separated into spectral components and outgoing from the Linear Variable Filter to the linear sensor or two-dimensional image sensor. With this structure, a compact spectrophotometer can be obtained which has an excellent wavelength resolution, accuracy, and light transfer ratio, and which can conduct wavelength spectral measurements at high speed and with high accuracy.

Abstract translation: 提供一种分光光度计，其包括：（i）线性可变滤波器，（ii）线性传感器或二维图像传感器，以及（iii）至少一个光纤板，其设置在线性可变滤波器和线性可变滤波器之间 传感器或二维图像传感器，并将分离成光谱分量并从线性可变滤波器输出的光传输到线性传感器或二维图像传感器。 利用这种结构，可以获得具有优异的波长分辨率，精度和光传输比的紧凑型分光光度计，并且可以高速和高精度地进行波长光谱测量。

公开(公告)号：US20020060792A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-23

申请号：US09907874

申请日：2001-07-13

Applicant: ADC Inc.

Inventor： Per Eld Ibsen ,  Bjarke Rose ,  Michael Rasmussen

IPC: G01J003/18

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2803

Abstract: An apparatus monitors spectral information of an optical transmission system. The apparatus comprises a monolithic spectrometer and at least one transmission signal detector for producing output signals of separated transmission signal components and optical noise.

Abstract translation: 一种装置监视光传输系统的光谱信息。 该装置包括单片光谱仪和至少一个传输信号检测器，用于产生分离的传输信号分量和光噪声的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US20020018208A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-14

申请号：US09824577

申请日：2001-04-03

Inventor： Manfred Kemmler ,  Thomas Meinert ,  Dirk Truper

IPC: G01N021/25

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0414 ,  G01J1/0477 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01V8/12

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for detecting or recognizing an object by means of color recognition or brightness evaluation, whereby radiation emitted by a radiation source on the object and radiation reflected from the object is recorded by a photosensitive element such as a color-recognizing sensor. In order to be able to detect objects with a higher measuring exactitude, whereby changes in distance between object and light-sensitive element should not basically lead to a measurement falsification, it is suggested that reflected radiation be guided to the photosensitive element by means of a light-guiding element tapering in the direction of the photosensitive element.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于通过颜色识别或亮度评估来检测或识别物体的方法和装置，由此辐射源在物体上发射的辐射和从物体反射的辐射由诸如颜色的光敏元件记录 识别传感器。 为了能够检测具有较高测量精度的物体，由此物体和感光元件之间的距离的变化基本上不会导致测量伪造，因此建议将反射的辐射通过 光导元件在感光元件的方向上渐缩。

公开(公告)号：US20010043330A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-22

申请号：US09881371

申请日：2001-06-13

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

IPC: G01J003/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/0481

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。 来自周边光纤的光线通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头的高度和角度的信息相对于所测量的物体/齿。 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：US20010038729A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-08

申请号：US09774975

申请日：2001-01-31

Inventor： Paul Stephen Westbrook

IPC: G02B006/27

CPC classification number: G01J4/04 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/07955

Abstract: A combined spectrometer/polarimeter device capable of being placed in-line in a WDM optical transmission system is provided. The combined device contains an optical waveguide, wavelength manipulating optics that include one or more wavelength dispersive elements formed in the waveguide, and polarization manipulating optics. The wavelength dispersive elements tap at least a portion of the propagating light from the waveguide, such that the tapped light is directed to or through at least a portion of the polarization manipulating optics. The presence of the wavelength dispersive element(s) allow monitoring of one or more channels present in the propagating light. Thus, the device is able to act as a spectrometer to determine the presence/intensity of channels in the WDM system. In addition, by inclusion of the polarization-manipulating optics, it is further possible to use the same in-line device to monitor polarization characteristics of each such channel (e.g., calculation of a Stokes parameter spectrum or measurement of PMD).

Abstract translation: 提供了能够在WDM光传输系统中嵌入式的组合的光谱仪/偏振计装置。 组合的装置包含光波导，波长操纵光学器件，其包括形成在波导中的一个或多个波长色散元件和偏振操纵光学器件。 波长色散元件从波导抽出传播光的至少一部分，使得抽头的光被引导到或通过至少一部分偏振操纵光学器件。 波长色散元件的存在允许监视传播光中存在的一个或多个通道。 因此，该装置能够作为光谱仪来确定WDM系统中的通道的存在/强度。 另外，通过包括偏振光操作光学器件，还可以使用相同的在线器件来监视每个这样的通道的偏振特性（例如，斯托克斯参数谱的计算或PMD的测量）。

公开(公告)号：US06249348B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-19

申请号：US09471300

申请日：1999-12-23

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: G01J3/02 ,  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. 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：US06246479B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09471953

申请日：1999-12-23

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: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/4742 ,  G01N2021/4747 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484

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.

公开(公告)号：US06246471B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09480312

申请日：2000-01-10

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

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

IPC: G01J318

CPC classification number: G01N21/645 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/4742 ,  G01N2021/4747 ,  G01N2021/6484

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. Preferably, a two stage spectral separation is utilized, preferably utilizing a diffraction grating and interference filters.