Abstract:
Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
Abstract:
Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed.
Abstract:
A method of inspecting a lateral pipe extending from a manhole, the method comprising: (a) extending an imaging head into the manhole using a positioning system, the imaging head comprising an imaging device and at least one lamp capable of producing a light beam, the positioning system comprising an elongated member and a targeting fixture operatively connected thereto, the imaging head being attached to one end of the elongated member, the targeting fixture having a distal end biased outwardly from the imaging head; (b) placing the distal end on a rigid surface proximate to the lateral pipe; (c) pushing down on the elongated member such that the distal end resiliently moves toward the imaging head, thereby allowing the light beam to be centered approximately in the lateral pipe; and (d) imaging a target located within the lateral pipe.
Abstract:
It is an optical member for biological information measurement which has a prism, which has a light incident surface being injected with emitted light, a living body tissue measuring section which a living body tissue contacts, and a light emitting surface which emits the light reflected by the living body tissue measuring section which the living body tissue contacts, or the light which has passed the living body tissue through the living body tissue measuring section which the living body tissue has contacted, a prism cover which is provided so as to expose the living body tissue measuring section and to surround all or a part of outer circumferential portion of the prism.
Abstract:
An apparatus for holding a generally flat color sample in a plurality of fixed and repeatable positions in proximity with the optics of a portable color instrument with a uniform and repeatable force. The apparatus has a platform upon which the portable color instrument is secured, a sample stage with multiple index planes upon which a color sample is placed, and a device which urges a pressure foot against the color sample, thereby holding the color sample in position on the stage with a uniform and repeatable force.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an analysis system (1) comprising a cartridge (3) and an instrument (2) being designed for operating the cartridge. The cartridge comprises a chamber (4) sealed by a foil (8) capable of protruding when the chamber is pressurized. The instrument comprises an analysis window (14) and a detection portion (16) designed for being crossed by a signal emitted from the chamber toward the instrument when the chamber is placed opposite the detection portion. The instrument further comprising docking means to place the chamber opposite the detection portion so that when the chamber is pressurized, the foil protrudes toward the detection portion. The analysis system characterised in that it further comprises spacing means (17) to ensure that, when the cartridge is docked on the instrument via the docking means and the chamber is pressurized, said spacing means ensure a gap between the foil and the detection portion.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of a light detection device (10) and a method of using the device (10) are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device (10) includes a housing (12) that extends along a housing axis (4) between top and bottom surfaces (14, 16). The device (10) also includes a port (20) that is adapted to receive a sample, and a door (30) connected to the housing (12). The door (30) includes an actuator portion (32) adapted to selectively move the door (30) between a closed position (6) and an open position (8), and a cover portion (34) connected to the actuator portion (32) and adapted to close the port (20) when the door (30) is in the closed position (6) and open the port (20) when the door (30) is in the open position (8) to allow external access to the port (20).
Abstract:
A system for lighting a stent, i.e., providing an illumination source, to facilitate the capturing of an image of the stent. The lighting is provided so that an image capturing device, e.g., a digital camera or system, will capture an image that distinctly shows the difference between the stent and any surface upon which the stent is mounted, in addition to sharply defining the edges of the stent struts.
Abstract:
A sensor mounting system having a suction cup array is disclosed. In one application, the system eases the initial positioning of the colorimeter on the screen to be measured, minimizes the force applied to the screen upon which it is mounted, and minimizes the distortion in the mounted area of the screen surface. In addition, the mounting system can be configured so that the distance from the colorimeter sensor to the screen will not significantly change over time. Such positional stability operates to improve SNR. The mounting system is further adapted for ease of removal from the screen upon which it is mounted. Applications not only include a mount for low to high accuracy colorimeters, but also for other measurement devices that can benefit from advantages of the present invention. Injection molding manufacturing techniques can be employed in fabrication of the system.
Abstract:
A sensor mounting system having a suction cup array is disclosed. In one application, the system eases the initial positioning of the colorimeter on the screen to be measured, minimizes the force applied to the screen upon which it is mounted, and minimizes the distortion in the mounted area of the screen surface. In addition, the mounting system can be configured so that the distance from the colorimeter sensor to the screen will not significantly change over time. Such positional stability operates to improve SNR. The mounting system is further adapted for ease of removal from the screen upon which it is mounted. Applications not only include a mount for low to high accuracy colorimeters, but also for other measurement devices that can benefit from advantages of the present invention. Injection molding manufacturing techniques can be employed in fabrication of the system.