公开(公告)号：US20030063794A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-03

申请号：US10024615

申请日：2001-12-21

Inventor： Gilles Rubinstenn ,  Daniela Giacchetti ,  Francis Pruche

IPC: G06K009/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/00 ,  A45D44/005 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/1034 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/442 ,  A61B5/444 ,  A61B5/445 ,  A61B5/446 ,  A61B5/4519 ,  A61B5/7267 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G06F19/324 ,  G16H50/50 ,  H04N5/23206

Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems related to enabling an analysis using a three-dimensional facial image. One of the methods involves facilitating construction of a three-dimensional facial image using at least captured image of a subject's face. The method also involves facilitating a simulation of use of an aesthetic feature on the three-dimensional facial image and/or processing of the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis.

公开(公告)号：US06539323B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09849282

申请日：2001-05-04

Applicant: Thor A. Olson

Inventor： Thor A. Olson

IPC: G01N2125

CPC classification number: G01N21/31 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/274

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus for correcting spectral measurements, such as are obtained by a spectrophotometer for measuring color. A single matrix is used that operates on a raw measurement vector (spectrum) to obtain a corrected spectrum. The matrix may embody a transform that minimizes the difference between the corrected spectra and a set of reference spectra. The difference may be characterized by a set of basis function weighting vectors which are then used to build the correction matrix. Correction of high resolution spectra (very long measurement vectors) is thereby allowed, without the large number of measurements that would normally be required. The reference spectra can be calibration data, or measurements made by another instrument which is desired to be simulated.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于校正光谱测量的方法和装置，例如通过用于测量颜色的分光光度计获得的。 使用单个矩阵，其对原始测量矢量（频谱）进行操作以获得校正的频谱。 该矩阵可以体现最小化校正光谱与一组参考光谱之间的差异的变换。 该差异的特征在于一组基函数加权向量，然后用于构建校正矩阵。 从而允许校正高分辨率光谱（非常长的测量矢量），而不需要通常需要大量的测量。 参考光谱可以是校准数据，也可以是需要仿真的其他仪器进行的测量。

公开(公告)号：US20020191189A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US09994666

申请日：2001-11-28

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Lalit K. Mestha ,  Fred F. Hubble III ,  Tonya L. Love ,  Daniel A. Robbins ,  Gary W. Skinner

IPC: G01J003/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A method is provided for measuring the color of irregular surface materials, including textiles which may provide dissimilar color measurements from different viewing angles, by illuminating a sampling area of the irregular surface material approximately perpendicularly thereto and measuring the color reflected from that area at a substantial angle, preferably about 45 degrees, with a plurality of separate photodetectors arrayed circularly around the illuminated sampling area of irregular surface material to receive the reflected illumination from substantially opposing directions and at a substantial angle to the illuminated area, for providing a more accurate yet lower cost color measurement system for textiles that can be used easily, quickly, and uncritically in terms of the handling, positioning and orientation of the textile material being tested.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量不规则表面材料的颜色的方法，所述不规则表面材料包括可以通过照射垂直于其的不规则表面材料的采样区域并且以大体上的方式测量从该区域反射的颜色来从不同的视角提供不同的颜色测量的纺织品 角度，优选约45度，多个单独的光电探测器围绕照射的不规则表面材料的采样区域循环地排列，以从基本上相对的方向接收反射的照明，并以与照明区域相当的角度接收反射照明，以提供更准确但更低的 用于纺织品的成本色彩测量系统，可以在被测试的纺织材料的处理，定位和取向方面容易，快速和不加批判地使用。

公开(公告)号：US20020191183A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US09862247

申请日：2001-05-22

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Jagdish C. Tandon ,  Lingappa K. Mestha

IPC: G01J003/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G2215/00063 ,  G03G2215/00067 ,  H04N1/6033

Abstract: An improved and lower cost color spectrophotometer, especially suitable for on-line color printer color control systems, incorporating a low cost commercial imaging chip, which normally only forms part of a three row, three color, document imaging bar used for imaging documents in scanners, digital copiers, or multifunction products, having multiple photo-sites with at least three different color filters in three rows. This multiple photo-sites chip may be modified to also provide unfiltered photo-sites. This spectrophotometer may have a substantially reduced number of different LED or other spectral illumination sources, one of which may be for white light, yet provide multiple spectral data outputs from the differently filtered photo-sites being simultaneous illuminated by the light reflected from a color test target area which is being sequentially illuminated by the respective limited number of LEDs, enabling broad spectrum information and color control.

Abstract translation: 一种改进且成本较低的彩色分光光度计，特别适用于在线彩色打印机色彩控制系统，结合了低成本的商业成像芯片，通常仅形成扫描仪中成像文档的三行三色文档成像条的一部分 ，数字复印机或多功能产品，具有三行具有至少三种不同滤色片的多个照片位置。 可以修改该多个照片位置芯片，以提供未过滤的照片位置。 该分光光度计可以具有基本上减少数量的不同的LED或其它光谱照明源，其中一个可以用于白光，但是提供来自不同滤光的光点的多个光谱数据输出，由来自颜色测试反射的光同时照亮 目标区域由相应有限数量的LED顺序地照亮，从而实现广谱信息和颜色控制。

公开(公告)号：US06431446B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09362487

申请日：1999-07-28

Applicant: Yeming Gu ,  Donald A. Collins, Jr.

Inventor： Yeming Gu ,  Donald A. Collins, Jr.

IPC: G06K714

CPC classification number: G01N21/276 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K2209/17 ,  G07G1/0054

Abstract: A produce recognition system and method which use an internal reference to calibrate a produce data collector. The produce data collector collects first data from an external reference, collects second and third data from an internal reference, and collects fourth data from a produce item. A computer determines a first calibration value from the first and second data and a second calibration value from the third data and applies the first and second calibration values to the fourth data to produce fifth data. The computer further obtains sixth data from reference produce data and compares the fifth and sixth data to identify the produce item.

公开(公告)号：US20020051097A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：US09972927

申请日：2001-10-10

Applicant: L'OREAL

Inventor： Laurence Caisey-Bluteau ,  Johan Aubert

IPC: H04N005/68

CPC classification number: H04N5/142 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N17/02 ,  H04N17/04

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for measuring color, the apparatus comprising: an acquisition system including a video camera and processing means organized to respond to the signals delivered by the camera to determine the tristimulus values of the color of the object in a reference calorimetric system by using a transfer matrix to transform the calorimetric system associated with said acquisition system into the reference calorimetric system, and to determine a correction function null to correct the non-linearities of said acquisition system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于测量颜色的装置，该装置包括：采集系统，包括摄像机和处理装置，其被组织以响应由相机传送的信号，以通过参考量热系统确定对象的颜色的三刺激值 使用转移矩阵将与所述采集系统相关联的量热系统变换成参考量热系统，并确定校正函数Ggr; 以校正所述采集系统的非线性。

公开(公告)号：US06351308B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09448987

申请日：1999-11-24

Applicant: Lingappa K. Mestha

Inventor： Lingappa K. Mestha

IPC: G01J350

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A system for automatically re-calibrating a spectrophotometer which is mounted at one side of the printed sheets output path of a color printer for measuring the colors printed on colored test patches on printed test sheets moving thereby as the test patches are sequentially illuminated with multiple different color illumination sources, which illumination colors are reflected from the test patches and detected by a photosensor providing electrical output signals. Re-calibration is provided by illuminating, with the same sequenced illumination sources, during a time coinciding with an adjacent gap between the printed sheets moving in the output path, a stationary calibration test patch which is mounted on the opposite side of the output path from the spectrophotometer, to provide respective calibration signals from respective electrical output signals of the photosensor during a time interval when a printed color sheet is not in said output path in between the spectrophotometer and the calibration test patch. This re-calibration timing may be provided by the existing sheets positions tracking control system of the printer. The calibration test patch may be a standard white tile test surface, and may be mounted slightly outside of the output path to avoid contamination.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动重新校准分光光度计的系统，其安装在彩色打印机的打印的纸张输出路径的一侧，用于测量印刷的测试片上打印的彩色测试片上的颜色，随着测试片被顺序地用多种不同的颜色 彩色照明源，其照明颜色从测试片反射并由提供电输出信号的光电传感器检测。 在与在输出路径中移动的打印片材之间的相邻间隙重合的时间期间，利用相同的排序的照明源照射重新校准，固定校准测试片，其安装在输出路径的相对侧 分光光度计，以在印刷的色片不在分光光度计和校准测试片之间的所述输出路径中的时间间隔期间提供来自光电传感器的相应电输出信号的相应校准信号。 该重新校准时间可以由打印机的现有的纸张位置跟踪控制系统提供。 校准测试贴片可以是标准的白色瓷砖测试表面，并且可以稍微安装在输出路径的外部，以避免污染。

公开(公告)号：US20020003620A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-10

申请号：US09922180

申请日：2001-08-02

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

IPC: G01N021/00 ,  G01N021/25 ,  G01N021/47

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

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 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.

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。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 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。

公开(公告)号：US06308088B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-23

申请号：US09427658

申请日：1999-10-26

Applicant: Darby Simpson MacFarlane ,  David Kenneth MacFarlane ,  Fred W. Billmeyer, Jr.

Inventor： Darby Simpson MacFarlane ,  David Kenneth MacFarlane ,  Fred W. Billmeyer, Jr.

IPC: A61B500

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1032 ,  A61B5/441 ,  A61B5/443 ,  A61B5/448 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the condition of a test subject based on color uses a color measuring instrument to detect change in a color factor indicative of a condition such as a disease, spoilage, ageing, etc. A medical condition such as bilirubinemia that affects skin color can be detected. One measures color factors such as Hunter b and L in the subjects' skin color. For predetermined ranges of one color factor, in particular L, changes in the other color factor, e.g. Hunter b, above predetermined levels are indicative of the medical condition. In many cases, a single measurement of the color factors can be utilized as a warning of the likelihood of the medical or contaminated condition, if the ordinary range of the color factor is known for healthy individuals with skin coloration like that of the test subject. Even if there has been no baseline measurement and the test subject's color is such that a single reading of one or two color factors will not warn of the possible presence of the medical condition or contamination, sequential readings can indicate the presence or absence of the condition based upon changes in the measured color factor, or lack of changes. The color measuring techniques apply to a wide range of biological test subjects (e.g. hair, teeth, tissue, excretions, foods, soil, animals, plants). Methods and apparatus for determining accurate hair color classifications and appropriate coloring agents to bring about a selected change of color include a table of hair color classifications, a color measuring instrument to arrive at Hunter L, a and b for use in identifying a particular classification from the table and a database that identifies appropriate coloring agents based on a selection of coloring actions from a menu and the classifications of hair color.

Abstract translation: 用于基于颜色确定测试对象的状况的方法和装置使用颜色测量仪器来检测指示疾病，腐败，衰老等状况的颜色因子的变化。影响如胆红素血症的医学病症 可检测肤色。 一种可以测量受试者皮肤颜色中的Hunter b和L等颜色因素。 对于一个颜色因子，特别是L的预定范围，另一个颜色因子的变化，例如， 超过预定水平的猎人b表示医疗状况。 在许多情况下，如果颜色因子的普通范围对于具有类似于受检对象的皮肤着色的健康个体是已知的，则颜色因子的单次测量可以用作对医疗或污染状况的可能性的警告。 即使没有基线测量，并且测试对象的颜色使得一个或两个颜色因子的单次读数不会警告可能存在的医疗状况或污染，顺序读数可以指示条件的存在或不存在 基于测量的颜色因子的变化或缺乏变化。 颜色测量技术适用于广泛的生物测试对象（例如，头发，牙齿，组织，排泄物，食物，土壤，动物，植物）。 用于确定准确的毛发颜色分类的方法和装置以及适当的着色剂以引起选择的颜色变化，包括头发颜色分类表，到达猎人L的颜色测量仪器，用于识别特定分类的颜色测量仪器 该表和一个数据库，其基于来自菜单的选择着色动作和毛发颜色的分类来识别适合的着色剂。

公开(公告)号：US06239868B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09113656

申请日：1998-07-10

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

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

IPC: G01B1130

CPC classification number: A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

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 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。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 来自周边光纤的光线通过各种滤光片。 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。