Abstract:
A protective sheath having a closed end and an open end is sized to receive a hand held spectrometer. The spectrometer can be placed in the sheath to calibrate the spectrometer and to measure samples. In a calibration orientation, an optical head of the spectrometer can be oriented toward the closed end of the sheath where a calibration material is located. In a measurement orientation, the optical head of the spectrometer can be oriented toward the open end of the sheath in order to measure a sample. To change the orientation, the spectrometer can be removed from the sheath container and placed in the sheath container with the calibration orientation or the measurement orientation. Accessory container covers can be provided and placed on the open end of the sheath with samples placed therein in order to provide improved measurements.
Abstract:
A wireless near-infrared spectrometry sensor includes a light source for emitting near-infrared energy into tissue and a light receiver for receiving the near- infrared energy after it exits the tissue. The sensor may include a portable energy source for supplying energy to the light source. A processing module may control the light source and process readings in connection with the light source. A wireless transceiver may be coupled to the processing module for at least one of transmitting and receiving information, wherein the light source emits near-infrared energy at predetermined intervals in order to conserve energy in the portable energy source. The portable energy source may include at least one of a battery, a capacitor, a thermoelectric generator, a kinetic energy transducer, electricity derived from RF energy, and any combination thereof. The sensor may further include a substrate for support and which may be part of a sterile bandage.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a module assembly and a main assembly. The module assembly includes a module assembly housing, a first face plate and an analysis unit attached to the first face. The main assembly includes a main assembly housing, a second face plate and an engine unit rigidly attached to the second face plate. The engine unit generates a light that passes to the analysis unit via a first lens assembly and a second lens assembly. The first lens assembly is attached to the first face plate and the second lens assembly is attached to the second face plate. The module assembly when attached to the main assembly causes the first and second face plates to act as a single mechanical unit that moves independent of movement of the module assembly housing and/or the main assembly housing.
Abstract:
A lighting module with variable colors (1, 2) includes an elastic portion (11), a pressure sensor (12), a color detecting unit (13), and a light emitting unit (14). The elastic portion has an internal space. By applying a force (F), the elastic portion can be deformed so as to generate a pressure change of the internal space. The pressure sensor is coupled to the internal space of the elastic portion, and detects the pressure change of the internal space to output a color transformation signal (S 1 ). The color detecting unit is coupled to the pressure sensor. The color detecting unit receives the color transformation signal and is initiated based on the color transformation signal for detecting a color of a target to generate a color signal (S 2 ). The light emitting unit is disposed in the elastic portion, and emits a light corresponding to the color signal. In addition, a lamp (L) with the lighting module with variable colors is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a portable and/or handheld bioagent detector and methodology described herein that is based in part on advanced Raman Chemical Imaging ('RCI') technology. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the detection system may include a fiber array spectral translator ('FAST') and may also include a probe which may include a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera. The probe alleviates the need to place the main instrument close to an unconfined release of a potentially hazardous material and facilitates analysis of a sample that is situated in a hard-to-reach location while minimizing contamination of the detector and operator.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a sensor for a spectrometer, comprising optical means onto which an excitation light source beam is directed and from which a target beam is emitted towards a sample to be analysed. The invention is characterised in that the optical means can move, thereby enabling the direction of the target beam to be varied.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device (10) for the simultaneous detection of radiation of different wavelength, comprising a number of base modules arranged one on top of the other, an optical module (16) and an electronic module. One device each for reflecting and/or deflecting radiation of a determined wavelength range is provided in said base modules. The light-detecting elements are associated with one of the devices each. The invention further relates to a base module, to a charging unit, to a method for adjusting the device (10) and to the use of the inventive device (10).