公开(公告)号：US08094311B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US11912342

申请日：2006-04-26

Applicant: Natallia Uzunbajakava ,  Aleksey Kolesnychenko ,  Antonius Theodorus Martinus Van Gogh ,  Gert 'T Hooft ,  Frank Jeroen Pieter Schuurmans

Inventor： Natallia Uzunbajakava ,  Aleksey Kolesnychenko ,  Antonius Theodorus Martinus Van Gogh ,  Gert 'T Hooft ,  Frank Jeroen Pieter Schuurmans

IPC: G01N21/31

CPC classification number: G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J2003/1282 ,  G01N21/274

Abstract: The invention relates to a multivariate calibration which can be used when the optical system used for that method does not comprise a multi-channel detector such as a CCD sensor or a line array of photodiodes. An optical system without a multi-channel detector doesn't allow to carry out preprocessing steps. Thus there is the need to carry out these preprocessing steps in another way. It is suggested to partially replace the preprocessing step by a measurement of the optical signal, whereby the measurement comprises transmitting or reflecting the optical signal by an optical element, thereby weighing the optical signal by a spectral weighing function. The advantage of the invention is to teach how such an optical system without a bulky and expensive CCD sensor can be used to carry out a multivariate calibration and preprocessing steps.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及当用于该方法的光学系统不包括诸如CCD传感器或光电二极管的线阵列的多通道检测器时可以使用的多变量校准。 没有多通道检测器的光学系统不允许执行预处理步骤。 因此，需要以另一种方式执行这些预处理步骤。 建议通过光信号的测量部分地代替预处理步骤，由此测量包括通过光学元件发送或反射光信号，从而通过光谱称重功能称量光信号。 本发明的优点是教导如何不使用庞大且昂贵的CCD传感器的这种光学系统来执行多变量校准和预处理步骤。

公开(公告)号：US08077949B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12723733

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

Inventor： Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0623 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01B11/285 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/6456

Abstract: An apparatus for imaging a tooth having a light source with a first spectral range and a second spectral range. A polarizing beamsplitter (18) light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor (68), wherein the first and second polarization states are orthogonal. A first lens (22) in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth, through the polarizing beamsplitter (18), toward the sensor (68), and obtains image data from the redirected portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter (15) in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. Control logic enables the sensor to obtain either the reflectance image or the fluorescence image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对具有第一光谱范围和第二光谱范围的光源成像牙齿的装置。 一种偏振分束器（18），其具有朝向齿的第一偏振态，并且沿着返回路径将来自具有第二偏振状态的齿导向传感器（68），其中第一和第二偏振态是正交的。 返回路径中的第一透镜（22）将来自齿的图像承载光通过偏振分束器（18）朝向传感器（68）引导，并从具有第二偏振状态的光的重定向部分获得图像数据 。 返回路径中的长通滤波器（15）衰减第二光谱范围内的光。 控制逻辑使传感器能够获得反射图像或荧光图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110244190A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13072127

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Takahiko YOSHIZAWA

Inventor： Takahiko YOSHIZAWA

IPC: B32B3/26

CPC classification number: G02B5/284 ,  B81B2201/0292 ,  B81C1/00126 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G02B26/007 ,  Y10T428/24562 ,  Y10T428/24612

Abstract: A tilt structure includes a shaft section formed on a substrate section, a tilt structure film having one end formed on an upper surface of the shaft section, and the other end bonded to the substrate section, and a thin film section provided to the tilt structure film, located on a corner section composed of the upper surface of the shaft section and a side surface of the shaft section, and having a film thickness thinner than the tilt structure film, the tilt structure film is bent in the thin film section, and an acute angle is formed by the substrate section and the tilt structure film.

Abstract translation: 倾斜结构包括形成在基板部分上的轴部分，倾斜结构膜，其一端形成在轴部分的上表面上，另一端接合到基板部分;以及薄膜部分，设置在倾斜结构 薄膜，位于由所述轴部的上表面构成的角部和所述轴部的侧面之间，并且具有比所述倾斜结构膜更薄的膜厚，所述倾斜结构膜在所述薄膜部弯曲，并且 由基板部和倾斜结构膜形成锐角。

公开(公告)号：US07830512B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US12075956

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: Galen L. Pfeiffer ,  Martin M. Liphardt

Inventor： Galen L. Pfeiffer ,  Martin M. Liphardt

IPC: G01J4/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/211 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J4/00 ,  G02B27/281

Abstract: An ellipsometer or polarimeter system and method for controlling intensity of an electromagnetic beam over a spectrum of wavelengths by applying control (P2) and beam (P) polarizers, optionally in combination with an intervening and control compensator (C).

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过施加控制（P2）和光束（P）偏振器，可选地与中间和控制补偿器（C）组合来控制波长范围上的电磁束的强度的椭圆计或偏振计系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100165089A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12723733

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

Inventor： Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0623 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01B11/285 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/6456

Abstract: An apparatus for imaging a tooth having a light source with a first spectral range and a second spectral range. A polarizing beamsplitter (18) light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor (68), wherein the first and second polarization states are orthogonal. A first lens (22) in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth, through the polarizing beamsplitter (18), toward the sensor (68), and obtains image data from the redirected portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter (15) in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. Control logic enables the sensor to obtain either the reflectance image or the fluorescence image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对具有第一光谱范围和第二光谱范围的光源成像牙齿的装置。 一种偏振分束器（18），其具有朝向齿的第一偏振态，并且沿着返回路径将来自具有第二偏振状态的齿导向传感器（68），其中第一和第二偏振态是正交的。 返回路径中的第一透镜（22）将来自齿的图像承载光通过偏振分束器（18）朝向传感器（68）引导，并从具有第二偏振状态的光的重定向部分获得图像数据 。 返回路径中的长通滤波器（15）衰减第二光谱范围内的光。 控制逻辑使传感器能够获得反射图像或荧光图像。

公开(公告)号：US07702139B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11549208

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

Inventor： Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0623 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01B11/285 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/6456

Abstract: An apparatus for imaging a tooth having a light source with a first spectral range and a second spectral range. A polarizing beamsplitter (18) light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor (68), wherein the first and second polarization states are orthogonal. A first lens (22) in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth, through the polarizing beamsplitter (18), toward the sensor (68), and obtains image data from the redirected portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter (15) in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. Control logic enables the sensor to obtain either the reflectance image or the fluorescence image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对具有第一光谱范围和第二光谱范围的光源成像牙齿的装置。 一种偏振分束器（18），其具有朝向齿的第一偏振态，并且沿着返回路径将来自具有第二偏振状态的齿导向传感器（68），其中第一和第二偏振态是正交的。 返回路径中的第一透镜（22）将来自齿的图像承载光通过偏振分束器（18）朝向传感器（68）引导，并从具有第二偏振状态的光的重定向部分获得图像数据 。 返回路径中的长通滤波器（15）衰减第二光谱范围内的光。 控制逻辑使传感器能够获得反射图像或荧光图像。

公开(公告)号：US07634157B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11388947

申请日：2006-03-23

Applicant: Austin A. Richards ,  Shariff D'Souza

Inventor： Austin A. Richards ,  Shariff D'Souza

IPC: G06K9/54 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/359 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/35581

Abstract: Systems and techniques for imaging spectroscopy using improved data acquisition for infrared and near-infrared imaging. A first filter corresponding to a first wavelength may be positioned in the optical path of an infrared camera, and subframe data may be acquired for different exposures. A second filter corresponding to a second different wavelength may be positioned in the optical path of the infrared camera, and subframe data acquired for different exposures. Image data for the first wavelength and the second wavelength may then be compared to reference spectroscopic data.

Abstract translation: 用于红外和近红外成像的改进数据采集成像光谱的系统和技术。 对应于第一波长的第一滤波器可以位于红外相机的光路中，并且可以针对不同的曝光获取子帧数据。 对应于第二不同波长的第二滤波器可以位于红外相机的光路中，并且针对不同曝光获取子帧数据。 然后将第一波长和第二波长的图像数据与参考光谱数据进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US07633625B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11901225

申请日：2007-09-17

Applicant: John A. Woollam ,  Blaine D. Johs ,  Craig M. Herzinger ,  Ping He ,  Martin M. Liphardt ,  Galen L. Pfeiffer

Inventor： John A. Woollam ,  Blaine D. Johs ,  Craig M. Herzinger ,  Ping He ,  Martin M. Liphardt ,  Galen L. Pfeiffer

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01J4/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/211 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N2021/213

Abstract: A rotating compensator spectroscopic ellipsometer or polarimeter system having a source of a polychromatic beam of electromagnetic radiation, a polarizer, a stage for supporting a material system, an analyzer, a dispersive optics and a detector system which comprises a multiplicity of detector elements, the system being functionally present in an environmental control chamber and therefore suitable for application in wide spectral range, (for example, 130-1700 nm). Preferred compensator design involves a substantially achromatic multiple element compensator systems wherein multiple total internal reflections enter retardance into an entered beam of electromagnetic radiation, and the elements thereof are oriented to minimize changes in the net retardance vs. the input beam angle resulting from changes in the position and/or rotation of the system of elements.

公开(公告)号：US07595473B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US11209432

申请日：2005-08-22

Applicant: David R. Walt ,  Sandra Bencic-Nagale

Inventor： David R. Walt ,  Sandra Bencic-Nagale

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6458 ,  G01N2021/6441 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/08 ,  G01N2201/088

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of array imaging that extends or maximizes the longevity of the sensor array by minimizing the effects of photobleaching. The imaging system has a light source, a variable exposure aperture, and a variable filter system. The system extends the longevity of sensors by (1) using the variable exposure aperture to selectively expose sections of the sensor array containing representative numbers of each type of sensor, and/or (2) using the variable filter system to control the intensity of the excitation light, providing only the intensity required to induce the appropriate excitation and increasing that intensity over time as necessary to counteract the effects of photobleaching.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及阵列成像的方法和系统，该方法和系统通过最小化光漂白的影响来延长或最大化传感器阵列的寿命。 成像系统具有光源，可变曝光孔径和可变过滤器系统。 该系统通过（1）使用可变曝光孔径来延长传感器的寿命，以选择性地暴露包含每种类型的传感器的代表数的传感器阵列的部分，和/或（2）使用可变过滤器系统来控制传感器的强度 激发光，仅提供诱导适当激发所需的强度，并根据需要随时间增加强度以抵消光漂白的影响。

公开(公告)号：US07561265B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11607491

申请日：2006-12-01

Applicant: Minoru Kobayashi ,  Taisuke Ota ,  Takahiro Ode

Inventor： Minoru Kobayashi ,  Taisuke Ota ,  Takahiro Ode

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J2003/1243 ,  G01J2003/1247

Abstract: An optical microscope according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes: a laser light source; a Y-directional scanning unit moving the light beam in a Y direction; an objective lens; a X-directional scanning unit moving the light beam in a X direction; a beam splitter provided in an optical path from the Y-directional scanning unit to the sample, and separating outgoing light out of the light beam incident on the sample, which exits from the sample toward the objective lens from the light beam incident on the sample from the laser light source; a spectroscope having an entrance slit extending along the Y direction and spatially dispersing the outgoing light passed through the entrance slit in accordance with a wavelength of the light; and a detector detecting the outgoing light dispersed by the spectroscope.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明第一实施例的光学显微镜包括：激光源; Y方向扫描单元，沿Y方向移动光束; 物镜; X方向扫描单元，沿X方向移动光束; 设置在从Y方向扫描单元到样本的光路中的分束器，并将入射到样品上的光束从入射到样品上的光束从样品朝向物镜离开的光束分离出来 来自激光光源; 具有沿Y方向延伸的入口狭缝的分光镜，并且根据光的波长对通过入口狭缝的出射光进行空间上的分散; 以及检测器，其检测由分光镜分散的出射光。