公开(公告)号：US09228937B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14395756

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Mads Andersen ,  Thomas Nikolajsen ,  Mogens Velsing ,  Bjarne Mølsted

Inventor： Mads Andersen ,  Thomas Nikolajsen ,  Mogens Velsing ,  Bjarne Mølsted

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/85

CPC classification number: G01N21/35 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01N21/0303 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2021/036 ,  G01N2021/0375 ,  G01N2021/0396 ,  G01N2201/0668

Abstract: An optical spectrometer may include: an adjustable sampling space having two opposing side-walls between which in use a sample for analysis is charged and in at least one of which is formed an optical interface translucent to optical energy emitted by an optical energy source; an actuator mechanically coupled to one or both of the opposing side-walls and configured to operate in response to a command signal applied thereto to effect relative movement of the opposing side-walls; and/or an optical position sensor configured to detect interference fringes generated by the optical energy traversing a distance between the side-walls a plurality of times, having passed through the at least one optical interface, and configured to generate the command signal in dependence thereof. The adjustable sampling space may be brought into an analysis position at which the side-walls are relatively inclined to form a wedge shape.

Abstract translation: 光学光谱仪可以包括：具有两个相对的侧壁的可调节采样空间，在使用中，用于分析的样品在其之间充电，并且其中至少一个形成与由光能源发射的光能半透明的光学界面; 致动器，其机械地联接到所述相对的侧壁中的一个或两个并且被配置为响应于施加到其上的指令信号而操作以实现所述相对侧壁的相对运动; 和/或光学位置传感器，被配置为检测穿过所述侧壁之间的距离的所述光能产生的干涉条纹，所述光束穿过所述至少一个光学接口，并且被配置为根据其生成所述命令信号 。 可调取样空间可以进入分析位置，在该位置侧壁相对倾斜以形成楔形。

公开(公告)号：US09228895B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US13480676

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Brian K. McComas ,  Kent P. Pfibsen

Inventor： Brian K. McComas ,  Kent P. Pfibsen

IPC: H04N1/028 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N9/09 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G02B17/06 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G02B17/0652 ,  H04N1/0281 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N9/09

Abstract: A multi-wavelength optical imaging system and method. In one example, an optical imaging system includes an integrated dewar assembly housing a staring detector that includes a plurality of focal plane array sensors spatially distributed over a common focal plane and aligned relative to one another, each of the plurality of focal plane array sensors being configured for a different waveband. The optical imaging system further includes foreoptics, such as a telescope, optically coupled to the integrated dewar assembly and configured to direct and focus light from an entrance pupil of the optical imaging system into an optical beam incident on at least one of the plurality of focal plane array sensors.

Abstract translation: 一种多波长光学成像系统及方法。 在一个示例中，光学成像系统包括集成的杜瓦瓶组件，该装置包括一个凝视检测器，该检测器包括空间上分布在公共焦平面上并相对于彼此对准的多个焦平面阵列传感器，多个焦平面阵列传感器中的每一个 配置为不同的波段。 光学成像系统还包括诸如望远镜的光学耦合到集成的杜瓦瓶组件并被配置为将来自光学成像系统的入射光瞳的光引导和聚焦到入射到多个焦点中的至少一个焦点 平面阵列传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20150330836A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14281199

申请日：2014-05-19

Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG

Inventor： Thoralf Kautzsch

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J2001/446 ,  H01L31/02019 ,  H01L31/02162 ,  H01L31/022408 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/10

Abstract: Embodiments relate to photoreceivers, such as photodiodes. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit device comprises a photodiode, and an electrode arranged over or on top of the photodiode. The electrode is substantially transparent or otherwise exhibits a lower absorption rate, such that light or other radiation can pass through the electrode to the photodiode. Varying a charge applied to the electrode enables the spectral sensitivity of the underlying photodiode to be altered, tuned or otherwise adjusted.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及光接收器，例如光电二极管。 在一个实施例中，集成电路器件包括光电二极管，以及设置在光电二极管的上方或上方的电极。 电极基本上是透明的或者以其它方式表现出较低的吸收速率，使得光或其它辐射可以通过电极到达光电二极管。 改变施加到电极的电荷使得底层光电二极管的光谱灵敏度能够被改变，调谐或以其他方式调整。

公开(公告)号：US20150300878A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14753775

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: Cascodium Inc.

Inventor： Patrick J. COBLER ,  Scott A. RHODES ,  Paul D. BUTLER ,  Neal R. BUTLER ,  Michael R. DYNOK

IPC: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/443

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/67 ,  H01J37/32055 ,  H05H1/46 ,  H05H2001/4682 ,  H05K9/0037

Abstract: A pulse generator generates high voltage discharge pulses in a manner that may be controlled and monitored. Pulse generator operation may be monitored to measure characteristics associated with pulse generator operation and to produce pulse generator data representative of those characteristics. Pulse generator operation may be monitored by monitoring the discharge pulses produced by the pulse generator and/or the charging of energy storage elements within the pulse generator in preparation for a subsequent discharge pulse. The pulse generator data may be used, for example, to identify pulse generator wear or degradation, to identify problems with pulse generator operation, and/or to control pulse generator operation for improved performance. The pulse generator may also be configured and controlled to generate a high-voltage initiation pulse to initiate a subsequent discharge pulse while being contained within a relatively small form factor. The pulse generator may be used in spectroscopy systems or other systems using high voltage discharge pulses.

Abstract translation: 脉冲发生器以可以被控制和监视的方式产生高压放电脉冲。 可以监测脉冲发生器操作以测量与脉冲发生器操作相关的特性，并产生代表这些特性的脉冲发生器数据。 可以通过监视由脉冲发生器产生的放电脉冲和/或脉冲发生器内的能量存储元件的充电来监视脉冲发生器操作，以准备随后的放电脉冲。 例如，脉冲发生器数据可以用于识别脉冲发生器磨损或劣化，以识别脉冲发生器操作的问题和/或控制脉冲发生器操作以改善性能。 也可以配置和控制脉冲发生器以产生高电压起始脉冲，以便在相对较小的形状因子中包含随后的放电脉冲。 脉冲发生器可用于光谱系统或使用高压放电脉冲的其他系统。

公开(公告)号：US20150296189A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14702236

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: Variable, Inc.

Inventor： George Yang Yu ,  Andrew Richard Temple ,  Wade Gasior

IPC: H04N9/07 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N9/07 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/23293

Abstract: A modular device includes base and color sensing portions. The color sensing portion has a face, a controlled light source offset from the face to define an interior, the face configured to engage a target surface about a perimeter of the device housing wherein ambient light is restricted from entering the interior. A color sensor receives light reflected from the target surface and generates output signals representative of a surface color. The base portion communicates with the color sensor and a user device having a hosted program which generates a user interface enabling users to provide control input for the color sensor. The program further receives the output signals from the color sensing device and displays a first image of the detected color, and displays a second image of a user-selected color beside the first image. Color data values are further displayed corresponding to the difference between displayed colors.

Abstract translation: 模块化设备包括基底和颜色感测部分。 颜色感测部分具有面部，受控的光源偏离面部以限定内部，所述面部构造成围绕设备壳体的周边接合目标表面，其中环境光被限制进入内部。 颜色传感器接收从目标表面反射的光并产生表示表面颜色的输出信号。 基座部分与彩色传感器和具有托管程序的用户设备通信，该用户设备产生用户界面，使得用户能够为颜色传感器提供控制输入。 该程序还从彩色感测装置接收输出信号并显示检测到的颜色的第一图像，并在第一图像旁边显示用户选择的颜色的第二图像。 根据显示的颜色之间的差异进一步显示颜色数据值。

公开(公告)号：US20150271380A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14664754

申请日：2015-03-20

Applicant: Mark Anthony Darty ,  Michael Tilleman ,  Peter Meenen ,  Dmitry Yudovsky

Inventor： Mark Anthony Darty ,  Michael Tilleman ,  Peter Meenen ,  Dmitry Yudovsky

IPC: H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: H04N5/332 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J2003/106 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2354

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for concurrent imaging at multiple wavelengths. In one aspect, a hyperspectral/multispectral imaging device includes a lens configured to receive light backscattered by an object, a plurality of photo-sensors, a plurality of bandpass filters covering respective photo-sensors, where each bandpass filter is configured to allow a different respective spectral band to pass through the filter, and a plurality of beam splitters in optical communication with the lens and the photo-sensors, where each beam splitter splits the light received by the lens into a plurality of optical paths, each path configured to direct light to a corresponding photo-sensor through the bandpass filter corresponding to the respective photo-sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在多个波长下并发成像的方法和系统。 在一个方面，高光谱/多光谱成像装置包括配置成接收由物体反向散射的光的透镜，多个光电传感器，覆盖相应光传感器的多个带通滤光器，其中每个带通滤光器被配置为允许不同的 各个光谱带通过滤光器，以及与透镜和光传感器光学通信的多个分束器，其中每个分束器将由透镜接收的光分成多个光路，每个路径被配置为引导 通过对应于相应光电传感器的带通滤光器照射到相应的光传感器。

公开(公告)号：US09074938B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13929381

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: Xiaoyan Liu ,  Kenji Kitamura ,  Minoru Osada ,  Takahiro Nagata ,  Guozhong Cao

Inventor： Xiaoyan Liu ,  Kenji Kitamura ,  Minoru Osada ,  Takahiro Nagata ,  Guozhong Cao

IPC: G01N21/75 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01N21/64 ,  B01L3/00 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/63 ,  G01N21/77

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2300/0636 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01N21/63 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6454 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/658 ,  G01N2021/656 ,  G01N2021/7763

Abstract: A substrate for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy analysis (SERS) comprises a ferroelectric single crystal having polarization-inverted patterns of spontaneous polarizations including polarization-inverted portions and non-inverted polarization portions, and metallic dots positioned at only either one polarized surfaces of the polarization-inverted portions and the non-inverted polarization portions. The provided SERS substrate produces a high enhancement effect. A microfluidic device incorporating the SERS substrate is also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于表面增强拉曼光谱分析（SERS）的衬底包括具有包括偏振反转部分和非反相偏振部分的自发偏振的偏振反转图案的铁电单晶，以及仅位于偏振反射部分和非反相偏振部分的一个极化表面的金属点， 倒置部分和非反相偏振部分。 所提供的SERS底物产生高增强效果。 还提供了结合SERS衬底的微流体装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150173623A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14639718

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: TEL HASHOMER MEDICAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES, LTD.

Inventor： Genady KOSTENICH ,  Arie ORENSTEIN

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/07

CPC classification number: A61B5/0084 ,  A61B1/00036 ,  A61B1/00177 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B5/42 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0243 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G02B5/1861 ,  G02B23/2484 ,  G02B27/42 ,  G02B27/4244

Abstract: Disclosed are methods useful for providing information useful in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal abnormalities as well as ingestible devices useful for providing information useful in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal abnormalities.

Abstract translation: 公开的方法可用于提供有助于诊断胃肠道异常的信息以及可用于提供有用于诊断胃肠道异常的信息的可摄取装置。

公开(公告)号：US09052232B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13720620

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: Malcolm C. Smith

Inventor： Malcolm C. Smith

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/03

CPC classification number: G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/031

Abstract: A sample cell for a spectrometer, and a spectrometer using such a sample cell. The sample cell may include a housing having a reflective inner surface which is at least a section of a spheroid bounding a cavity. A lens system receives electromagnetic radiation from a source and directs a converging beam through a port in the cavity to a focal point inside the cavity, such that the beam undergoes multiple reflections on the inner surface before exiting the cavity. Arrangements for adjusting beam cross-sectional area and angle are optionally provided. Methods which can be performed on such an apparatus and computer program products for performing such methods are further provided.

Abstract translation: 用于光谱仪的样品池，以及使用这种样品池的光谱仪。 样品池可以包括具有反射内表面的壳体，其是至少一个围绕空腔的球体的一部分。 透镜系统从源接收电磁辐射并将会聚光束引导通过空腔中的端口到空腔内的焦点，使得光束在离开空腔之前在内表面上经历多次反射。 可选地提供用于调整光束横截面积和角度的布置。 还可以提供可以在这种装置上执行的方法和用于执行这些方法的计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US20150131101A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14400686

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

Inventor： Takashi Kasahara ,  Katsumi Shibayama

IPC: G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/45

CPC classification number: G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/45

Abstract: A spectroscopic sensor 1A comprises an interference filter unit 20A having a cavity layer 21 and first and second mirror layers 22, 23 and a light detection substrate 30 having a light-receiving surface 32a for receiving light transmitted through the interference filter unit 20A. The interference filter unit 20A has a first filter region 24 corresponding to the light-receiving surface 32a and a ring-shaped second filter region 25 surrounding the first filter region 24. The distance between the first and second mirror layers 22, 23 varies in the first filter region 24 and is fixed in the second filter region 25.

Abstract translation: 分光传感器1A包括具有空腔层21和第一和第二镜层22,23的干涉滤光器单元20A和具有用于接收透过干涉滤光器单元20A的光的光接收表面32a的光检测基板30。 干涉滤光器单元20A具有对应于光接收表面32a的第一滤光区域24和围绕第一滤光区域24的环形第二滤光区域25.第一和第二镜层22,23之间的距离在 第一过滤器区域24并固定在第二过滤器区域25中。