公开(公告)号：US07928408B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US11345262

申请日：2006-02-01

Applicant: Gyeong-sik Ok ,  Su-hyeon Kim ,  Jin-tae Kim ,  Kwang-wook Oh

Inventor： Gyeong-sik Ok ,  Su-hyeon Kim ,  Jin-tae Kim ,  Kwang-wook Oh

IPC: G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/0346 ,  G01N2021/3174 ,  G01N2021/6419 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0407 ,  G01N2201/0461 ,  G01N2201/0612 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/0631 ,  G01N2201/0806 ,  G01N2201/0833

Abstract: A multi-channel fluorescence measuring optical system and a multi-channel fluorescence sample analyzer using the optical system are provided. The multi-channel fluorescence measuring optical system, which irradiates light onto a plurality of sample channels and detecting fluorescence radiated from samples, includes: a light source; an integrator for giving the light irradiated from the light source a uniform intensity distribution; a sample holder having a plurality of sample channels on which the samples are mounted, wherein the samples are exited by the light emitted from the integrator; and a beam splitter between the integrator and the sample holder for dividing the incident light in a predetermined ratio. Since the light intensities of fluorescence images are detected using optical fiber bundles and photodiodes, the manufacturing cost can be greatly reduced, and the optical system can be miniaturized.

Abstract translation: 提供多通道荧光测量光学系统和使用该光学系统的多通道荧光样品分析仪。 多通道荧光测量光学系统，其将光照射到多个样品通道上并检测从样品辐射的荧光，包括：光源; 用于给从光源照射的光均匀的强度分布的积分器; 具有多个样品通道的样品架，样品安装在样品通道上，其中采样由积分器发出的光退出; 以及在积分器和样品保持器之间的分束器，用于以预定比例分割入射光。 由于使用光纤束和光电二极管检测荧光图像的光强度，因此可以大大降低制造成本，并且可以使光学系统小型化。

公开(公告)号：US07907281B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US12843637

申请日：2010-07-26

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

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

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01N21/25 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.

公开(公告)号：US20110042555A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12856792

申请日：2010-08-16

Applicant: Wolfgang Bathe ,  Michael Goelles ,  Mirko Liedtke

Inventor： Wolfgang Bathe ,  Michael Goelles ,  Mirko Liedtke

IPC: G01D5/30

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0209 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0422 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G02B5/045 ,  G02B21/0064 ,  G02B21/008 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14806 ,  H01L31/02325

Abstract: To increase the sensitivity of detector arrangements, it is known that light deflection elements in the form of a line arrays having spherical elements may be used to focus incident light onto light-sensitive regions of the detector. Manufacturing such line arrays is complex and cost intensive, especially in small lot numbers. The increased sensitivity of the detector array can be achieved easily and inexpensively by using a novel light deflection element. The detector arrangement therefore has a light deflection element having light entrance surfaces, deflecting incident light by refraction onto light-sensitive regions of the detector. Light entrance surfaces of the light deflection element are inclined with respect to one another and are designed as planar surfaces. The detector arrangement is suitable in particular for detection of light emanating from a specimen in a microscope, preferably in a laser-scanning microscope.

Abstract translation: 为了提高检测器装置的灵敏度，已知可以使用具有球形元件的线阵列形式的光偏转元件将入射光聚焦到检测器的光敏区域上。 制造这样的线阵列是复杂和成本密集的，特别是在很少的批号。 通过使用新颖的光偏转元件，可以容易且廉价地实现检测器阵列的增加的灵敏度。 因此，检测器装置具有具有光入射表面的光偏转元件，通过折射将入射光偏转到检测器的光敏区域上。 光偏转元件的光入射面相对于彼此倾斜并被设计为平面。 检测器装置特别适于检测在显微镜中优选在激光扫描显微镜中从样品发出的光。

公开(公告)号：US20100327151A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12490415

申请日：2009-06-24

Applicant: Vladislav Blayvas

Inventor： Vladislav Blayvas

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/502

Abstract: A color separation filter (100), for a solid state image sensor includes a micro lens array (108) adapted to collect a full color spectrum light source (104), a mask layer (120) is attached to the micro lens array (108), the mask layer (120) includes plurality of openings (124), each opening is positioned in front of a single micro lens from the micro lens array. Additionally it includes a first array of prisms (204), each prism is positioned in front of each of each of the openings, a second array of prisms (212) is attached to the first array of prisms with an optical glue layer (208). Each prism from the first array of prisms is positioned in front of a prism from the second array of prisms to create a symmetrical optical path for the color spectrum light source (304).

Abstract translation: 用于固态图像传感器的分色滤光器（100）包括适于收集全色光源（104）的微透镜阵列（108），掩模层（120）附接到微透镜阵列（108） ），所述掩模层（120）包括多个开口（124），每个开口位于来自所述微透镜阵列的单个微透镜的前面。 另外，它包括第一棱镜阵列（204），每个棱镜位于每个开口中的每一个的前面，第二棱镜阵列（212）用光学胶层（208）连接到第一棱镜阵列， 。 来自第一棱镜阵列的每个棱镜从第二棱镜阵列位于棱镜的前面，以产生用于色谱光源（304）的对称光路。

公开(公告)号：US20100315647A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12849638

申请日：2010-08-03

Applicant: Bassam A. Saadany ,  Diaa A. Khalil ,  Tarik E. Bourouina

Inventor： Bassam A. Saadany ,  Diaa A. Khalil ,  Tarik E. Bourouina

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01B9/02051 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G02B17/023 ,  G02B26/0841

Abstract: A Mach-Zehnder MEMS interferometer is achieved using two half plane beam splitters formed at respective edges of a first medium. The first beam splitter is optically coupled to receive an incident beam and operates to split the incident beam into two beams, a first one propagating in the first medium towards the second beam splitter and a second one propagating in a second medium. A moveable mirror in the second medium reflects the second beam back towards the second beam splitter to cause interference of the two beams.

Abstract translation: 使用形成在第一介质的相应边缘处的两个半平面分束器来实现马赫 - 策德尔MEMS干涉仪。 第一分束器被光学耦合以接收入射光束并且操作以将入射光束分成两束，第一光束分离器在第一介质中传播到第二分束器，第二光束在第二介质中传播。 第二介质中的可移动反射镜将第二光束反射回第二光束分离器以引起两个光束的干涉。

公开(公告)号：US07830586B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11492533

申请日：2006-07-24

Applicant: Mark W. Miles

Inventor： Mark W. Miles

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01L5/0047 ,  G02B5/02 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/1225 ,  G02B6/13 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/3516 ,  G02B6/3522 ,  G02B6/353 ,  G02B6/3536 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/3578 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B6/3598 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G02B2006/12109 ,  G02B2006/12126 ,  G02B2006/12159 ,  G02B2006/12164 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2310/02 ,  G09G2310/0254 ,  G09G2310/06

Abstract: An interference modulator (Imod) incorporates anti-reflection coatings and/or micro-fabricated supplemental lighting sources. An efficient drive scheme is provided for matrix addressed arrays of IMods or other micromechanical devices. An improved color scheme provides greater flexibility. Electronic hardware can be field reconfigured to accommodate different display formats and/or application functions. An IMod's electromechanical behavior can be decoupled from its optical behavior. An improved actuation means is provided, some one of which may be hidden from view. An IMod or IMod array is fabricated and used in conjunction with a MEMS switch or switch array. An IMod can be used for optical switching and modulation. Some IMods incorporate 2-D and 3-D photonic structures. A variety of applications for the modulation of light are discussed. A MEMS manufacturing and packaging approach is provided based on a continuous web fed process. IMods can be used as test structures for the evaluation of residual stress in deposited materials.

Abstract translation: 干扰调制器（IMod）包含防反射涂层和/或微制造的辅助光源。 为IMod或其他微机械设备的矩阵寻址阵列提供了有效的驱动方案。 改进的配色方案提供更大的灵活性。 电子硬件可以进行现场重新配置，以适应不同的显示格式和/或应用功能。 IMod的机电行为可以与其光学行为分离。 提供了一种改进的致动装置，其中一些可以隐藏在视野之内。 制造IMod或IMod阵列并与MEMS开关或开关阵列结合使用。 IMod可用于光开关和调制。 一些IMods包含2-D和3-D光子结构。 讨论了调制光的各种应用。 基于连续的网络馈送过程提供MEMS制造和封装方法。 可以将IMODs用作评估沉积材料残余应力的测试结构。

公开(公告)号：US20100238440A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12381785

申请日：2009-03-17

Applicant: Mark Oskotsky ,  Michael J. Russo, JR.

Inventor： Mark Oskotsky ,  Michael J. Russo, JR.

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/064

Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging system has fore-optics including primary, secondary and tertiary fore-optics mirrors, and an imaging spectrometer including primary, secondary and tertiary spectrometer mirrors. Light from a distant object is collected by the primary fore-optics mirror, and the tertiary fore-optics mirror forms an intermediate object image at an entrance side of a spectrometer slit. The spectrometer mirrors are configured so that light from an exit side of the slit is diffracted by a grating on the secondary mirror, and an image representing spectral and spatial components of the object is formed by the tertiary spectrometer mirror on a focal plane array. The surface of each mirror of the fore-optics and the spectrometer has an associated axis of symmetry. The mirrors are aligned so that their associated axes coincide to define a common system axis, thus making the imaging system easier to assemble and align in relation to prior systems.

Abstract translation: 高光谱成像系统具有前光学，包括初级，二级和三级前视镜，以及包括初级，次级和三次光谱镜的成像光谱仪。 来自遥远物体的光由主前视镜收集，第三前视镜在光谱仪狭缝的入射侧形成中间物体图像。 光谱仪镜被配置为使得来自狭缝的出射侧的光被辅助反射镜上的光栅衍射，并且在焦平面阵列上由第三级光谱仪镜形成表示物体的光谱和空间分量的图像。 前视镜和光谱仪的每个镜子的表面具有相关的对称轴。 反射镜对准，使得其相关联的轴线重合以限定公共系统轴线，从而使成像系统相对于现有系统更容易组装和对准。

公开(公告)号：US07791027B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US12631574

申请日：2009-12-04

Applicant: Abraham McAllister ,  Malcolm Smith ,  Kostas Zafiriou ,  David Day ,  Michael Butler

Inventor： Abraham McAllister ,  Malcolm Smith ,  Kostas Zafiriou ,  David Day ,  Michael Butler

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/2846 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/1286

Abstract: According to one aspect, an IR spectrometer includes a light source adapted to illuminate a sample, a grating adapted to spectrally disperse a light that has illuminated the sample, a MEMS array adapted to be electrostatically actuated by a controller to control a diffraction of the light, a detector configured to detect the light, and a power source adapted to supply power to the light source and to the MEMS array, wherein the controller is adapted to control the MEMS array so as to manage a power consumption of the IR spectrometer. In one embodiment, the IR spectrometer includes a housing sized and arranged to house the light source, the grating, the MEMS array, the controller, the detector, to and the power source in a hand-held device.

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，一种IR光谱仪包括适于照射样品的光源，适于光谱分散已经照射样品的光的光栅，适于由控制器静电致动以控制光的衍射的MEMS阵列 ，被配置为检测光的检测器，以及适于向所述光源和所述MEMS阵列供电的电源，其中所述控制器适于控制所述MEMS阵列以便管理所述IR光谱仪的功率消耗。 在一个实施例中，IR光谱仪包括尺寸和布置成在手持式装置中容纳光源，光栅，MEMS阵列，控制器，检测器和电源的外壳。

公开(公告)号：US20100213854A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12775098

申请日：2010-05-06

Applicant: Jack C. RAINS, JR. ,  Don F. May ,  David P. Ramer

Inventor： Jack C. RAINS, JR. ,  Don F. May ,  David P. Ramer

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: F21V7/0008 ,  F21K9/62 ,  F21K9/68 ,  F21S2/00 ,  F21S10/02 ,  F21V5/002 ,  F21V5/008 ,  F21V7/22 ,  F21V11/10 ,  F21V14/06 ,  F21V23/0442 ,  F21V23/0457 ,  F21V2200/13 ,  F21W2131/406 ,  F21Y2113/00 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2113/20 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G01J1/08 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0254 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G02B5/0252 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B5/0284 ,  G02B6/0008 ,  G03B15/06 ,  G09F13/0404 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H05B33/0803 ,  H05B33/0812 ,  H05B33/0842 ,  H05B33/0863 ,  H05B33/0869 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B35/00 ,  Y02B20/343

Abstract: A light fixture, using one or more solid state light emitting elements utilizes a diffusely reflect chamber to provide a virtual source of uniform output light, at an aperture or at a downstream optical processing element of the system. Systems disclosed herein also include a detector, which detects electromagnetic energy from the area intended to be illuminated by the system, of a wavelength absent from a spectrum of the combined light system output. A system controller is responsive to the signal from the detector. The controller typically may control one or more aspects of operation of the solid state light emitter(s), such as system ON-OFF state or system output intensity or color. Examples are also discussed that use the detection signal for other purposes, e.g. to capture data that may be carried on electromagnetic energy of the wavelength sensed by the detector.

Abstract translation: 使用一个或多个固态发光元件的灯具利用漫反射室来在系统的孔径或下游光学处理元件处提供均匀输出光的虚拟源。 本文公开的系统还包括检测器，其从组合光系统输出的频谱中不存在的波长检测来自系统要被照明的区域的电磁能。 系统控制器响应来自检测器的信号。 控制器通常可以控制固态光发射器的操作的一个或多个方面，诸如系统开 - 关状态或系统输出强度或颜色。 还讨论了将其用于其它目的的检测信号的实例。 以捕获可以由检测器感测的波长的电磁能量承载的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20100202734A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12702952

申请日：2010-02-09

Applicant: Raymond George DeCorby

Inventor： Raymond George DeCorby

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/1228 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G02B6/02304 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/4215

Abstract: A method of forming a waveguide, the method comprising the steps of: forming a multilayer stack of light guiding layers; and delaminating the multilayer stack between at least two of the light guiding layers to form a waveguide between the light guiding layers; in which the patterned region has converging sides and the waveguide is tapered, the multilayer stack having increased transmissivity at a region corresponding to a selected thickness of the waveguide. A tapered waveguide is also disclosed, comprising: a multilayer stack of light guiding layers; the multilayer stack defining a channel between at least a first waveguiding layer and a second waveguiding layer; the channel having a diminishing thickness in a first direction; and at least one of the first waveguiding layer and the second waveguiding layer having a region of increased transmissivity adjacent a selected thickness of the core. Methods for the use of the tapered waveguide as an optical coupler or spectrometer are also disclosed. Methods for enhancing the optical resolution of the taper waveguide when operated as a spectrometer are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种形成波导的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：形成多层导光层; 并且在所述导光层中的至少两个之间分层所述多层堆叠，以在所述导光层之间形成波导; 其中图案化区域具有会聚侧面并且波导是渐缩的，所述多层堆叠在对应于所述波导的所选厚度的区域处具有增加的透射率。 还公开了一种锥形波导，包括：导光层的多层叠层; 所述多层堆叠在至少第一波导层和第二波导层之间限定通道; 所述通道在第一方向上具有减小的厚度; 并且所述第一波导层和所述第二波导层中的至少一个具有与所述芯的选定厚度相邻的具有增加的透射率的区域。 还公开了使用锥形波导作为光耦合器或光谱仪的方法。 还公开了当作为光谱仪操作时增强锥形波导的光学分辨率的方法。