Abstract:
Reflectance apparatus is disclosed for obtaining measurement of nonspecular reflected light in which controlled light rays are directed along a transmission path from a light source (32) through a plurality of light traps (44) to expose or illuminate a specimen and nonspecular reflected light is passed from the specimen (42) through the light traps (44) along a transmission path to one or more detectors (36) where the nonspecular reflected light is measured, the detector's field of view being larger than the illuminated area of the specimen (42) over a wide range of specimen to source (32) and detector (36) distances.
Abstract:
A device for making accurate, reproducible light reflectance measurements on an optically nonuniform specimen comprises means for holding the specimen in a fixed position. In one embodiment the specimen is illuminated by light sources that are arranged at acute angles relative to the specimen and ( ± 1°) apart in azimuth, where N = the total number of light sources. The light sources are sequentially energized and deenergized to illuminate the specimen. A light detector receives light reflecting from the surface and generates an electrical signal, which is subsequently processed. In another embodimentthe light sources are arranged in pairs in which the two light sources in a pair are simultaneously energized and deenergized and the pairs are sequentially energized and deenergized. A method for measuring reflected light is also provided. The device and method are useful for making biochemical assays with reagent test strips by measuring the tone of coloration of the strips after treatment with a target substance being examined.
Abstract:
Reflectance apparatus is disclosed for obtaining measurement of nonspecular reflected light in which controlled light rays are directed along a transmission path from a light source (32) through a plurality of light traps (44) to expose or illuminate a specimen and nonspecular reflected light is passed from the specimen (42) through the light traps (44) along a transmission path to one or more detectors (36) where the nonspecular reflected light is measured, the detector's field of view being larger than the illuminated area of the specimen (42) over a wide range of specimen to source (32) and detector (36) distances.