Method for remotely controlling a spectral measurement device utilizing predicted service life or a remotely provided software upgrade including color reference or shade guide data
    91.
    发明授权
    Method for remotely controlling a spectral measurement device utilizing predicted service life or a remotely provided software upgrade including color reference or shade guide data 失效
    利用预计使用寿命远程控制光谱测量装置的方法或包括彩色参考或阴影指导数据的远程提供的软件升级的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07069186B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-27

    申请号:US09872039

    申请日:2001-06-01

    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。

    Intelligent instrumentation with changeable optical components
    92.
    发明授权
    Intelligent instrumentation with changeable optical components 有权
    具有可变光学元件的智能仪表

    公开(公告)号:US07023553B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-04

    申请号:US09947569

    申请日:2001-09-07

    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of biochemical laboratory. More particularly the invention relates to more reliable, intelligent instrumental features of equipment used as e.g. fluorometers, photometers and luminometers. The object of the invention is achieved by providing an optical measurement instrument where a selectable optical component is identified by the measurement instrument. The instrument therefore has means for identifying an optical component by e.g. reading a code from the component. The object is also achieved by a changeable/selectable optical component such as optical module or filter for a measurement instrument, the component comprising a readable identification means. The identification comprises information on the type/properties of the optical component so that the components suitability for a selected measurement can be verified.

    Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及生化实验室领域。 更具体地,本发明涉及用作例如设备的更可靠的智能仪器特征。 荧光计,光度计和光度计。 本发明的目的是通过提供一种光学测量仪器来实现,其中由测量仪器识别可选择的光学部件。 因此,该仪器具有用于通过例如用于识别光学部件的装置。 从组件读取代码。 该目的还通过可变/可选择的光学部件来实现,例如用于测量仪器的光学模块或滤光器,该部件包括可读识别装置。 识别包括关于光学部件的类型/性质的信息,使得可以验证对于所选择的测量的部件适用性。

    Optical instrument and process for measurement of samples
    93.
    发明授权
    Optical instrument and process for measurement of samples 有权
    光学仪器和样品测量过程

    公开(公告)号:US06822741B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-23

    申请号:US09947570

    申请日:2001-09-07

    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of biochemical laboratory. More particularly the invention relates to the improved and more efficient instrumental features of equipment used as e.g. fluorometers, photometers and luminometers. The object of the invention is achieved by providing an optical measurement instrument where there is an interface (218, 223, 233a, 233b, 238) for a changeable optical module (240), the interface being adapted for at least one excitation beam and at least two emission beams. This allows performing various types of measurements by changing an optical module. The change of module and related parameters can be performed automatically controlled by software. It is also possible to easily upgrade the instrument for new types of measurements by just providing the instrument with a new optical module and the related software.

    Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及生化实验室领域。 更具体地,本发明涉及用作例如设备的改进和更有效的器具特征。 荧光计,光度计和光度计。 本发明的目的是通过提供一种光学测量仪器实现的,其中存在用于可变光学模块(240)的界面(218,223,233a,233b,238),所述界面适于至少一个激发光束 最少两个发射光束。 这允许通过改变光学模块执行各种类型的测量。 模块和相关参数的更改可以由软件自动控制。 只需向仪器提供新的光学模块和相关软件,也可以轻松升级仪器进行新型测量。

    Advanced instrumentation for optical measurement samples
    94.
    发明申请
    Advanced instrumentation for optical measurement samples 有权
    光学测量样品的先进仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20030048446A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-13

    申请号:US09947570

    申请日:2001-09-07

    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of biochemical laboratory. More particularly the invention relates to the improved and more efficient instrumental features of equipment used as e.g. fluorometers, photometers and luminometers. The object of the invention is achieved by providing an optical measurement instrument where there is an interface (218, 223, 233a, 233b, 238) for a changeable optical module (240), the interface being adapted for at least one excitation beam and at least two emission beams. This allows performing various types of measurements by changing an optical module. The change of module and related parameters can be performed automatically controlled by software. It is also possible to easily upgrade the instrument for new types of measurements by just providing the instrument with a new optical module and the related software.

    Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及生化实验室领域。 更具体地,本发明涉及用作例如设备的改进和更有效的器具特征。 荧光计,光度计和光度计。 本发明的目的是通过提供一种光学测量仪器实现的,其中存在用于可变光学模块(240)的界面(218,223,233a,233b,238),所述界面适于至少一个激发光束 最少两个发射光束。 这允许通过改变光学模块执行各种类型的测量。 模块和相关参数的更改可以由软件自动控制。 只需向仪器提供新的光学模块和相关软件,也可以轻松升级仪器进行新型测量。

    Integrated spectrometer assembly and methods
    95.
    发明授权
    Integrated spectrometer assembly and methods 有权
    集成光谱仪组装及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06249348B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-19

    申请号:US09471300

    申请日:1999-12-23

    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。

    Spectrometer with dynamically coded components
    98.
    发明授权
    Spectrometer with dynamically coded components 失效
    光谱仪具有动态编码的组件

    公开(公告)号:US5557544A

    公开(公告)日:1996-09-17

    申请号:US164390

    申请日:1993-12-09

    CPC classification number: G01J3/02 G01J3/0275 G01J3/08 G01J2003/2866

    Abstract: In an analytic spectrometer (50) having a central computer (9), permanently installed and exchangeable components (5), such as a radiation source, a detector, a beam splitter, a filter, external measurement probes and the like, each of which exhibiting a readable data carrier (7) with encoded data of parameters characterizing the respective component (5), the data media (7) can be written to and contains changeable time dependent data concerning the history and/or the actual properties of the corresponding component (5) for example length of operation, performance deterioration parameters or calibration curves of the component (5). These data can be continuously adjusted by the central computer (9) to the current state of the component (5) so that the data medium (7) connected to the component (5) can immediately supply information concerning the current actual properties of the component (5) when installing the component (5) in another spectrometer.

    Abstract translation: 在具有中央计算机(9)的分析光谱仪(50)中,永久安装和可交换的部件(5),例如辐射源,检测器,分束器,过滤器,外部测量探针等,其中每个 展示具有表征相应组件(5)的参数的编码数据的可读数据载体(7),数据介质(7)可被写入并包含关于相应组件的历史和/或实际属性的可变时间相关数据 (5)例如组件(5)的操作长度,性能劣化参数或校准曲线。 这些数据可以由中央计算机(9)连续调整到组件(5)的当前状态,使得连接到组件(5)的数据介质(7)可以立即提供关于组件的当前实际属性的信息 (5)将组件(5)安装在另一个光谱仪中时。

    COLOR MEASUREMENT WITH STRUCTURED LIGHT
    100.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240035891A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US18358105

    申请日:2023-07-25

    Abstract: A method for spatially resolved color determination, comprising the steps of projecting (S101) a first structured-light pattern having a first wavelength of light onto a dental object;
    detecting (S102) a first spatially resolved optical parameter set based on the reflected or remitted first structured-light pattern; projecting (S103) a second structured-light pattern having a second wavelength of light onto the dental object; detecting (S104) a second spatially resolved optical parameter set based on the reflected or remitted second structured-light pattern; and calculating (S105) a third spatially resolved optical parameter set at a third wavelength of light based on the first and second spatially resolved optical parameter sets.

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