System and method for analyzing properties of meat using multispectral imaging
    111.
    发明授权
    System and method for analyzing properties of meat using multispectral imaging 有权
    使用多光谱成像分析肉类特性的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08774469B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US13143897

    申请日:2010-01-11

    Abstract: A system and method for obtaining multispectral images of fresh meat at predetermined wavelength bands at a first time, subjecting the images to analysis in an image analysis system comprising a computer programmed to perform such analysis, and outputting a forecast of meat tenderness at a later point in time. Predetermined key wavelength bands are precorrelated with a high degree of prediction of meat tenderness and/or other properties of meat and are used in the multispectral system and method. A system and method for determining the key wavelengths is also disclosed. The multispectral imaging system and method is suitable for use in an industrial setting, such as a meat processing plant. The system and method is useful in a method for determining quality and yield grades at or near the time of imaging in lieu of visual inspection with the unaided human eye, increasing efficiency and objectivity.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在第一时间获得预定波段的新鲜肉的多光谱图像的系统和方法,对图像进行分析,所述图像分析系统包括被编程为执行该分析的计算机的图像分析系统,并且稍后输出肉嫩的预测 及时。 预先确定的关键波长带与肉类压痛和/或其他肉类的高度预测相关,并且用于多光谱系统和方法。 还公开了一种用于确定关键波长的系统和方法。 多光谱成像系统和方法适用于工业设备,如肉类加工厂。 该系统和方法可用于在成像时间或接近成像时确定质量和产量等级的方法,代替用肉眼观察目视检查,提高效率和客观性。

    SPHEROID SAMPLE CELL FOR SPECTROMETER
    112.
    发明申请
    SPHEROID SAMPLE CELL FOR SPECTROMETER 有权
    用于光谱仪的SPHEROID样品池

    公开(公告)号:US20140168649A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:US13720620

    申请日:2012-12-19

    Inventor: Malcolm C. SMITH

    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。

    System for noninvasive determination of analytes in tissue
    113.
    发明授权
    System for noninvasive determination of analytes in tissue 有权
    非侵入性测定组织中分析物的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08730047B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US13444989

    申请日:2012-04-12

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for noninvasive determination of analyte properties of human tissue by quantitative infrared spectroscopy to clinically relevant levels of precision and accuracy. The system includes subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectrum, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance problems, and calibration transfer problems. The subsystems can include an illumination/modulation subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, a computing subsystem, and a calibration subsystem. The invention can provide analyte property determination and identity determination or verification from the same spectroscopic information, making unauthorized use or misleading results less likely than in systems that use separate analyte and identity determinations. The invention can be used to control and monitor individuals accessing controlled environments.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过定量红外光谱法非临床确定人体组织的分析物质的临床相关水平的精确度和准确度的装置和方法。 该系统包括优化的子系统,以应对组织光谱的复杂性,高信噪比和光度精度要求,组织采样误差,校准维护问题和校准转移问题。 子系统可以包括照明/调制子系统,组织采样子系统,数据采集子系统,计算子系统和校准子系统。 本发明可以提供来自相同光谱信息的分析物质性质确定和鉴别确定或验证,使得未经授权的使用或误导结果比使用单独的分析物和身份确定的系统更不可能。 本发明可用于控制和监视访问受控环境的个人。

    INTERFEROMETERY ON A PLANAR SUBSTRATE
    114.
    发明申请
    INTERFEROMETERY ON A PLANAR SUBSTRATE 审中-公开
    平面基板上的干涉仪

    公开(公告)号:US20140125983A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:US14122773

    申请日:2012-05-30

    Abstract: An interferometer comprising a planar substrate is provided. The interferometer has a splitter formed on the planar substrate to split a received optical signal, a sample arm formed on the planar substrate to receive a first portion of the split optical signal and direct the first portion toward a sample, a reference arm formed on the planar substrate to receive a second portion of the split optical signal, and a detector element to receive an interferogram generated by interfering the second portion of the split optical signal with a received sample signal generated by the first portion of the split signal interacting with the sample.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括平面基板的干涉仪。 所述干涉仪具有形成在所述平面基板上以分裂接收到的光信号的分离器,形成在所述平面基板上的样本臂,以接收所述分割光信号的第一部分并将所述第一部分引向样本, 平面基板以接收分离光信号的第二部分,以及检测器元件,用于接收通过将分离光信号的第二部分与由样本相互作用的分离信号的第一部分产生的接收采样信号而产生的干涉图 。

    Spectrometer
    115.
    发明授权
    Spectrometer 有权
    光谱仪

    公开(公告)号:US08711362B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13227758

    申请日:2011-09-08

    Abstract: A spectrometer includes: a tungsten lamp which emits light with no peak wavelength within a wavelength range of visible light and having a light amount increasing as the wavelength becomes longer; a violet LED which emits light having a peak wavelength within the wavelength range of visible light; a light mixer which mixes light emitted from the tungsten lamp and the violet LED; an etalon which receives light mixed by the light mixer and transmits light contained in the received mixed light and having a particular wavelength; a light receiving unit which receives light transmitted by the etalon; and a measurement control unit which changes the wavelength of light that can pass through the etalon and measures spectral characteristics of the light having passed through the etalon based on the light received by the light receiving unit.

    Abstract translation: 光谱仪包括:在可见光的波长范围内发射没有峰值波长的光并随着波长变长而光量增加的钨灯; 发出在可见光的波长范围内具有峰值波长的光的紫色LED; 将来自钨灯发出的光与紫色LED混合的光混合器; 接收由所述光混合器混合并发射包含在所述混合光中并具有特定波长的光的标准准则; 接收由标准具传输的光的光接收单元; 以及测量控制单元,其改变可以通过标准具的光的波长,并且基于由光接收单元接收的光来测量已经通过标准具的光的光谱特性。

    Optical Module, Electronic Device, and Driving Method
    116.
    发明申请
    Optical Module, Electronic Device, and Driving Method 审中-公开
    光学模块,电子设备和驱动方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140071445A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:US14025050

    申请日:2013-09-12

    Abstract: An optical module includes a wavelength variable interference filter having a fixed reflective film, a movable reflective film which faces the fixed reflective film with a gap between reflective films interposed therebetween, and an electrostatic actuator that changes the gap between reflective films, and a gap control unit that controls the electrostatic actuator. The gap control unit controls the electrostatic actuator on the basis of an order which is set in accordance with a wavelength to be measured, and changes the gap between the reflective films.

    Abstract translation: 光学模块包括具有固定反射膜的波长可变干涉滤光器,面对固定反射膜的可移动反射膜,其间插入反射膜之间的间隙,以及改变反射膜之间的间隙的静电致动器,以及间隙控制 控制静电执行器的单元。 间隙控制单元基于根据要测量的波长设置的顺序来控制静电致动器,并且改变反射膜之间的间隙。

    Sample Accessory for Handheld Spectrometers
    120.
    发明申请
    Sample Accessory for Handheld Spectrometers 审中-公开
    手持式光谱仪样品附件

    公开(公告)号:US20130258341A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13431676

    申请日:2012-03-27

    Abstract: A sampling accessory coupled to a hand-held reflectance spectrometer provides expanded sampling area which in turn provides better signal averaging from agricultural products which are often inhomogeneous. The sampling accessory includes a sample site repositioning means and a “sample cup” having a base that is transparent to near IR wavelengths.The hand-held reflectance spectrometer includes a shutter responsive to control signals from the control circuitry. When the shutter is closed, a reference measurement may be made. When the shutter is open, a sample measurement is taken.Sample repositioning and data acquisition within the cup may be performed by several means. Fresh sample regions may be exposed through either manual or motor driven sample cup rotation. Alternatively, the sample may be vibrated to induce fresh sample exposure at the window. A further embodiment includes illumination and/or detection paths that may be altered through electrically driven steering optics.

    Abstract translation: 耦合到手持反射光谱仪的采样附件提供扩展的采样区域,其进而提供了通常不均匀的农产品的更好的信号平均。 采样附件包括样品位点重新定位装置和具有对近红外波长透明的基底的“样品杯”。 手持式反射光谱仪包括响应于来自控制电路的控制信号的快门。 当快门关闭时,可以进行参考测量。 当快门打开时,进行样品测量。 杯中的样品重新定位和数据采集可以通过几种方式进行。 新鲜的样品区域可能通过手动或电动驱动的样品杯旋转暴露。 或者,可以振动样品以在窗口处引起新鲜样品曝光。 另一实施例包括可以通过电驱动转向光学器件改变的照明和/或检测路径。

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