公开(公告)号：US06870616B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-22

申请号：US10215726

申请日：2002-08-08

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G07D7/12 ,  G07D7/16 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

Abstract: A spectrometer apparatus for determining an optical characteristic of an object or material is disclosed. A probe is positionable to be in proximity to the object or material. First and second receivers are provided on the probe. Light from one or more first receivers is coupled to one or more first optical sensors via a spectral separation implement. Light from one or more second receivers is coupled to one or more second sensors without spectral separation of the light. A light source provides light to the object or material via the probe. A processor coupled to receive one or more signals from the first and second sensors determines the optical characteristic of the object or material and determines a physical position property of the probe with respect to the object or material or a non-color optical property of the object or material. The physical position property may be a distance or angular position of the probe with respect to a surface of the object or material. The non-color optical property may be translucence, gloss, gray level and/or surface texture.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体或材料的光学特性的光谱仪装置。 探头可定位在物体或材料附近。 第一和第二接收器设置在探头上。 来自一个或多个第一接收器的光经由光谱分离工具耦合到一个或多个第一光学传感器。 来自一个或多个第二接收器的光耦合到一个或多个第二传感器而不分光光。 光源通过探头向物体或材料提供光线。 耦合以从第一和第二传感器接收一个或多个信号的处理器确定对象或材料的光学特性并且确定探针相对于物体或材料的物理位置特性或物体的非彩色光学性质 或材料。 物理位置特性可以是探针相对于物体或材料的表面的距离或角度位置。 非彩色光学性质可以是半透明度，光泽度，灰度级和/或表面纹理。

公开(公告)号：US06831268B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US10068540

申请日：2002-02-06

Applicant: Jon H. Bechtel ,  Harold C. Ockerse

Inventor： Jon H. Bechtel ,  Harold C. Ockerse

IPC: H01J4014

CPC classification number: G02B5/021 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60S1/0822 ,  B60S1/0833 ,  B60S1/0885 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0209 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0422 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G02B5/0215 ,  G02B5/0221 ,  G02B5/0242 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0076

Abstract: The inventive sensor device includes a support structure, a sensing element mounted on the support substrate for sensing optical radiation and generating an electrical output signal in response thereto, and an encapsulant encapsulating the sensing element on the support structure. The encapsulant being configured to define a lens portion for focusing incident optical radiation onto an active surface of the sensing element, and an optical radiation collector portion surrounding the lens portion for collecting and redirecting optical radiation that is not incident the lens portion onto the active surface of the sensing element. The collector portion may be a parabolic reflector that reflects incident light by total internal reflection. The sensor device may be incorporated into an assembly including a diffuser positioned across an aperture, and/or may be incorporated into a vehicle accessory such as a rearview mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明的传感器装置包括支撑结构，安装在支撑基板上的感测元件，用于感测光辐射并响应于此产生电输出信号，以及将感测元件封装在支撑结构上的密封剂。 密封剂被配置为限定用于将入射光辐射聚焦到感测元件的有效表面上的透镜部分，以及围绕透镜部分的光学辐射收集器部分，用于收集并重定向未入射到透镜部分的有源表面的光学辐射 的传感元件。 收集器部分可以是通过全内反射来反射入射光的抛物面反射器。 传感器装置可以结合到包括跨过孔的扩散器的组件中，和/或可以被结合到诸如后视镜组件的车辆附件中。

公开(公告)号：US06590660B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US10103514

申请日：2002-03-21

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermink

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermink

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/0481

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.

公开(公告)号：US20030016359A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-23

申请号：US10103514

申请日：2002-03-21

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermink

IPC: G01J003/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/0481

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。

公开(公告)号：US06297740B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09554297

申请日：2000-05-11

Applicant: Jonathan W. Hill ,  Richard Cook ,  Mark Cote

Inventor： Jonathan W. Hill ,  Richard Cook ,  Mark Cote

IPC: G08B1712

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0422 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/4266

Abstract: A sensor (50) for determining the magnitude and intensity of solar radiation. The apparatus includes a diffuser (2) which provides radiation through channels (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d) within an elongated channeled member (5) onto photodiodes (54a, 54b, 54c, 54d). Each photodiode (54a, 54b, 54c, 54d) is optically isolated from other photodiodes. The diffuser (2) is arranged and constructed so as to receive radiation within 360 degrees of the surrounding environment.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定太阳辐射的大小和强度的传感器（50）。 该设备包括扩散器（2），其通过细长的通道构件（5）内的通道（60a，60b，60c，60d）提供到光电二极管（54a，54b，54c，54d）上的辐射。 每个光电二极管（54a，54b，54c，54d）与其他光电二极管光学隔离。 扩散器（2）被布置和构造成在周围环境的360度范围内接收辐射。

公开(公告)号：US5214494A

公开(公告)日：1993-05-25

申请号：US754742

申请日：1991-09-04

Applicant: Masahito Inaba ,  Masami Sugiyama

Inventor： Masahito Inaba ,  Masami Sugiyama

IPC: G01J3/26 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G02B7/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/007 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0448 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G01J2003/1243

Abstract: A light sensor comprises optical filters, an interference filter and a photoelectric converting element which receives and photoelectrically converts light which has passed through the optical filters and the interference filter. An incident angle of the incident light on the interference filter can be changed so as to realize a desirable spectral sensitivity in a combination of the optical filters, the interference filter and the photoelectric converting element. The incident angle can be changed by a mounting structure that can rotate about an optical axis.

Abstract translation: 光传感器包括滤光器，干涉滤光器和光电转换元件，其接收并光电转换已经通过滤光器和干涉滤光器的光。 可以改变干涉滤光片上的入射光的入射角，以便在滤光器，干涉滤光器和光电转换元件的组合中实现期望的光谱灵敏度。 入射角度可以通过围绕光轴旋转的安装结构来改变。

公开(公告)号：US4835381A

公开(公告)日：1989-05-30

申请号：US114787

申请日：1987-10-30

Applicant: Peter Sorensen, III

Inventor： Peter Sorensen, III

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0425 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J2001/0485

Abstract: A source discriminator comprises a diffusing surface (10) provided to receive radiant energy over a wide field of view. Radiant energy received is transmitted from the diffusing surface (10) along an optical fiber (12) of a preselected numerical aperture to a radiant energy filter or grating (18). The numerical aperture of the optical fiber is preselected to provide an acceptable half-cone of arrival of radiant energy at the filter or grating (18). From the radiant energy filter or grating (18), the radiant energy passes to photosensors, the output signals of which are used; is the source discriminator system.

Abstract translation: 源鉴别器包括提供用于在宽视野范围内接收辐射能的扩散表面（10）。 所接收的辐射能量从扩散表面（10）沿着预选数值孔径的光纤（12）传输到辐射能量滤波器或光栅（18）。 光纤的数值孔径被预选为在滤光器或光栅（18）处提供可接受的辐射能量的半锥度。 从辐射能量滤光器或光栅（18），辐射能传递到使用其输出信号的光电传感器; 是源鉴别器系统。

公开(公告)号：US4827120A

公开(公告)日：1989-05-02

申请号：US113385

申请日：1987-10-22

Applicant: Norman L. Stauffer

Inventor： Norman L. Stauffer

IPC: G01D5/26 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01J40/14

CPC classification number: G01J1/4228 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/0209

Abstract: A radiation spot position sensor utilizing a diffuse material upon which a spot of radiation impinges and diffuses from that point outwardly along the material to the two ends thereof in a proportion indicative of the linear position of the spot along the sensor so as to be detected by radiation sensing devices located at the ends to produce and output that can be used to determine the linear position of the spot.

Abstract translation: 一种利用漫射材料的辐射光点位置传感器，辐射点在该辐射光点位置传感器上沿着该材料从该点向外从该点向外扩散到其两端，该比例指示光点沿传感器的线性位置，以便由 位于端部以产生和输出的辐射感测装置可用于确定点的线性位置。

公开(公告)号：US4772124A

公开(公告)日：1988-09-20

申请号：US42088

申请日：1987-04-24

Applicant: Robert D. Wooten ,  Delroy O. Walker ,  James D. Hill

Inventor： Robert D. Wooten ,  Delroy O. Walker ,  James D. Hill

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/429 ,  G01J2001/0485

Abstract: An instrument for measuring radiation including a probe for collecting light. The probe includes a diffusive reflective surface at the forward end of the probe and an aperture block containing a pair of apertures to direct light reflected from the reflector to an optical waveguide and then to a light sensor and display unit.

Abstract translation: 用于测量辐射的仪器，包括用于收集光的探头。 探针包括在探针前端的漫射反射表面和包含一对孔的孔径块，以将从反射器反射的光引导到光波导，然后到光传感器和显示单元。

公开(公告)号：US4264211A

公开(公告)日：1981-04-28

申请号：US32712

申请日：1979-04-23

Applicant: William W. Biggs

Inventor： William W. Biggs

IPC: G01B11/28 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/02 ,  G01N21/01

CPC classification number: G01B11/28 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01J1/0271

Abstract: To measure the density of a foilage canopy, an elongated average-light measuring instrument includes an elongated diffuser, an elongated quartz rod with a uniform diffusing groove in it between it and the diffuser and a photodiode at one end so that radiation hitting the diffuser enters the quartz rod and is transmitted to the photodiode to provide a measure of average light entering the length of the instrument. To digitize light instead of sensing average light, another embodiment includes a plurality of separate light entrances positioned along the length of the quartz rod and a scanner that scans across the rod or a uniform diffusing groove and circuitry that digitizes the electrical signal from the photodiode periodically in accordance with the position of the light scanner on the groove.

Abstract translation: 为了测量檐篷的密度，细长的平均光测量仪器包括细长的扩散器，细长的石英棒，其间具有均匀的扩散槽，并在其一端和光电二极管之间，使得射入扩散器的辐射进入 石英棒并传输到光电二极管，以提供进入仪器长度的平均光的量度。 为了数字化光而不是感测平均光，另一个实施例包括沿着石英棒的长度定位的多个分离的光入口和扫描器横过杆或均匀的漫射槽扫描，以及电路，其周期性地对来自光电二极管的电信号进行数字化 根据光扫描器在凹槽上的位置。