公开(公告)号：US08552374B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US13121430

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: Rifat A. M. Hikmet ,  Eduard J. Meijer ,  Ties Van Bommel

Inventor： Rifat A. M. Hikmet ,  Eduard J. Meijer ,  Ties Van Bommel

IPC: G02F1/13

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/505 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G02B5/3016 ,  G02F1/13718 ,  G02F2001/133541 ,  G02F2001/13775

Abstract: The invention relates to a spectral detector for measuring properties of light over portions of the electromagnetic spectrum including cholesteric liquid crystal material and switching means capable of varying the pitch of the helix of the cholesteric liquid crystal material, so that the position of the transmission wavelength band is adjusted in response to the switching means. The spectral detector may further include at least one light direction selecting structure for selecting light incident on the spectral detector having a certain angle of incidence. This invention also relates to a lighting system including the spectral detector of the invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种光谱检测器，用于测量包括胆甾型液晶材料在内的电磁光谱的部分的光的特性，以及能够改变胆甾醇型液晶材料的螺旋的间距的开关装置，使得透射波长带的位置 响应于切换装置而被调整。 光谱检测器还可以包括至少一个光方向选择结构，用于选择入射到具有一定入射角的光谱检测器上的光。 本发明还涉及包括本发明的光谱检测器的照明系统。

公开(公告)号：US08536529B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12903548

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Paul Griffin Vahey ,  Gregory James Werner ,  Paul H. Shelley

Inventor： Paul Griffin Vahey ,  Gregory James Werner ,  Paul H. Shelley

IPC: G01N21/35

CPC classification number: G01N21/3563 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/93 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N2021/8427 ,  G01N2021/8472 ,  G01N2201/022 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: A surface chemistry measuring apparatus includes a processor, an array of tunable infrared laser spectrometers interfacing with the processor and configured for simultaneous measurement of surface chemistry across a surface to be measured using a range of infrared wavelengths and a display interfacing with the processor and adapted to display IR spectra of infrared wavelengths reflected from the surface to be measured.

Abstract translation: 表面化学测量装置包括处理器，与处理器接口的可调谐红外激光光谱仪的阵列，并被配置为使用一系列红外波长同时测量待测表面上的表面化学性质，以及与处理器接口的显示器， 显示从待测表面反射的红外波长的红外光谱。

公开(公告)号：US08451527B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13617195

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Andrew Bodkin

Inventor： Andrew Bodkin

IPC: G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01J5/602 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01S7/4812 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02B3/0006 ,  G02B17/0808 ,  G02B17/0852 ,  G02B17/0896 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02B26/0816 ,  G02B26/0875 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/332

Abstract: A shutter includes micro-optics having first and second concentrator arrays. A transducer laterally displaces one of the first and second concentrator arrays between transmissive and shuttered modes. In the transmissive mode, the arrays of concentrators are optically aligned to permit electromagnetic energy passing through the first array of concentrators to pass through the second array of concentrators. In the shuttered mode, the electromagnetic radiation is blocked from passing through the second array of concentrators. The concentrators may be compound parabolic concentrators, or lenslets positioned on opposing plates with pinholes printed therethrough. The shutter may increase f-number of radiation passing therethrough, and may be used in a limited f-cone radiation source with shuttering abilities, for example reducing f-cone of radiation output from the radiation source.

Abstract translation: 快门包括具有第一和第二集中器阵列的微光学器件。 换能器在透射和快门模式之间横向移位第一和第二聚光器阵列中的一个。 在透射模式中，聚光器阵列被光学对准以允许通过第一集中器阵列的电磁能量穿过第二阵列的聚光器。 在快门模式中，电磁辐射被阻止通过第二阵列的聚光器。 集中器可以是复合抛物面聚光器，或者位于相对的板上的小透镜，其中针孔印刷在其中。 快门可以增加通过其中的f数量的辐射，并且可以用于具有快门能力的有限的f-锥体辐射源，例如减小从辐射源输出的辐射的f锥。

公开(公告)号：US08432552B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12862635

申请日：2010-08-24

Applicant: William N. Gibler ,  Larry A. Jeffers ,  Richard L. Lopushansky ,  Frederick J. Gillham ,  Michel LeBlanc

Inventor： William N. Gibler ,  Larry A. Jeffers ,  Richard L. Lopushansky ,  Frederick J. Gillham ,  Michel LeBlanc

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01B9/02056 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B6/322

Abstract: A sensor assembly having an optical fiber, a lens in optical communication with the optical fiber, a reflective surface spaced from the lens, for reflecting light from the beam back to the lens, a partially reflective surface positioned between the reflective surface and the lens, the partially reflective surface for reflecting light from the beam back to the lens, and an alignment device for aligning the lens and reflective surface with respect to one another, such that light from the beam of light transmitted from the lens reflects from the reflective surface back to the lens. The alignment device can have a rotational component and a base component, where the rotational component rotates to align a beam of light transmitted from the lens. The rotational component can also cooperate with the base component to move axially with respect to the reflective surfaces to align the beam for optimum power.

Abstract translation: 一种具有光纤的传感器组件，与光纤光学连通的透镜，与透镜间隔开的反射表面，用于将来自光束的光反射回透镜，位于反射表面和透镜之间的部分反射表面， 用于将来自光束的光反射回到透镜的部分反射表面，以及用于使透镜和反射表面相对于彼此对准的对准装置，使得来自透镜的光束的光从反射表面反射回来 到镜头 对准装置可以具有旋转部件和基部部件，其中旋转部件旋转以对准从透镜传输的光束。 旋转部件还可以与基部部件配合以相对于反射表面轴向移动以对准光束以获得最佳功率。

公开(公告)号：US20130088715A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13647768

申请日：2012-10-09

Applicant: TECHKON USA LLC

Inventor： George E. Adam ,  James L. Mourey

IPC: G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G01B21/047 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0289

Abstract: A system and method for computer automated optimal lateral alignment of a spectrophotometer over a region of consistent color on a moving media or web for maintaining consistent color and or tonal qualities of a color application production process. The system consisting of a computer operated lateral traverse mechanism affixed to the press or color application equipment that is able to move the sensor laterally in small increments across the band of the color patches on the moving web or media, marking the lateral position each time it makes a light measurement, and therefrom calculating the optimal lateral alignment or position of the sensor for maintaining consistent color or density control during the color application process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于计算机在运动介质或网上的一致颜色区域上的计算机自动优化侧向对准的系统和方法，用于维持颜色应用生产过程的一致的颜色和/或音调质量。 该系统包括一个固定在印刷机或彩色应用设备上的计算机操作的横向移动机构，其能够以小增量横向移动传感器横跨移动的幅材或介质上的色块的带状物，每次标记横向位置 进行光测量，并且从而计算用于在颜色施加过程中保持一致的颜色或密度控制的传感器的最佳横向对准或位置。

公开(公告)号：US08368034B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US13064626

申请日：2011-04-04

Applicant: Wade Poteet ,  James Ryles ,  Malcolm Philips

Inventor： Wade Poteet ,  James Ryles ,  Malcolm Philips

IPC: G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A handheld or portable detection system with a high degree of specificity and accuracy, capable of use at small and substantial standoff distances (e.g., greater than 12 inches) is utilized to identify specific substances and mixtures thereof in order to provide information to officials for identification purposes and assists in determinations related to the legality, hazardous nature and/or disposition decision of such substance(s). The system uses a synchronous detector and visible light filter to enhance detection capabilities.

公开(公告)号：US20130010105A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13367359

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: E. Neil Lewis

Inventor： E. Neil Lewis

IPC: G01J3/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01N15/1475 ,  G01N2015/1486 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: In one general aspect, a spectroscopic apparatus is disclosed for investigating heterogeneity of a sample area. The apparatus includes an image acquisition system operative to acquire images of a plurality of sub-areas in the sample area and a sub-area selection interface operative to receive a selection designating one of the sub-areas for which an image has been obtained. A spectrometer has a field of view and is operative to acquire a spectrum of at least part of one of the sub-areas in its field of view, and a positioning mechanism is responsive to the sub-area selection interface and operative to position the field of view of the spectrometer relative to the sample area based on a received selection.

Abstract translation: 在一般的方面，公开了一种用于调查样品区域的异质性的分光装置。 所述装置包括：图像采集系统，用于采集所述采样区域中的多个子区域的图像;以及子区域选择接口，用于接收指定已获得图像的子区域之一的选择。 光谱仪具有视场，并且可操作以在其视野中获取一个子区域的至少一部分的光谱，并且定位机构响应于子区域选择界面并且可操作地定位场 基于接收到的选择，相对于样品区域的光谱仪的视图。

公开(公告)号：US08320663B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12830045

申请日：2010-07-02

Applicant: Gary N. Bodnar ,  Christopher H. Pearson ,  Donald J. Staufenberg ,  Joshua M. Broehl ,  Bryan M. Shova ,  Ronald J. Duke ,  Karl F. Seibert

Inventor： Gary N. Bodnar ,  Christopher H. Pearson ,  Donald J. Staufenberg ,  Joshua M. Broehl ,  Bryan M. Shova ,  Ronald J. Duke ,  Karl F. Seibert

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K7/00 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/22

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N5/2351

Abstract: A method for providing an intensity or brightness measurement using a digital image-capturing device comprising: selecting a target area within a field of view of the image-capturing device, the target area containing pixels; determining the brightness of pixels in the target area; accumulating the brightness values of the pixels in the target area; and determining a pixel value representative of the pixels in the target area. A device for making color measurements comprising an image-capture device, a processor or logic device, and a memory location for accumulating color data, and the processor or logic device is programmed to perform color measurements by accumulating the data for pixels located in the target area in memory, and determining a representative color value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用数字图像捕获装置提供强度或亮度测量的方法，包括：选择所述图像捕获装置的视野内的目标区域，所述目标区域包含像素; 确定目标区域中像素的亮度; 累积目标区域中的像素的亮度值; 以及确定表示所述目标区域中的像素的像素值。 一种用于进行颜色测量的设备，包括图像捕获设备，处理器或逻辑设备以及用于累积颜色数据的存储器位置，并且处理器或逻辑设备被编程为通过对位于目标中的像素累积数据来执行颜色测量 存储器中的区域，并且确定代表性颜色值。

公开(公告)号：US20120236313A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13413949

申请日：2012-03-07

Applicant: Noriyuki NAKAMURA

Inventor： Noriyuki NAKAMURA

IPC: G01N21/55 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G02B5/20 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J2003/1226 ,  H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14623

Abstract: An angle limiting filter includes: a first light-shielding layer containing a first light-shielding material and provided with a first opening; a second light-shielding layer containing a second light-shielding material and located in a region which surrounds at least one portion of the first light-shielding layer; a third light-shielding layer containing the first light-shielding material, provided with a second opening at least one portion of which overlaps the first opening, and located above the first light-shielding layer; and a fourth light-shielding layer containing the second light-shielding material and located above the second light-shielding layer in a region which surrounds at least one portion of the third light-shielding layer.

Abstract translation: 角度限制滤光器包括：第一遮光层，包含第一遮光材料并设有第一开口; 第二遮光层，其包含第二遮光材料，位于围绕所述第一遮光层的至少一部分的区域中; 第三遮光层，其包含第一遮光材料，该第三遮光层的至少一部分设置有与第一开口重叠的第二开口，位于第一遮光层的上方; 以及第四遮光层，其包含第二遮光材料，并且位于围绕第三遮光层的至少一部分的区域中，位于第二遮光层的上方。

公开(公告)号：US20120224174A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13468372

申请日：2012-05-10

Applicant: Pete Huening ,  Robert H. Hart ,  Eric L. Buckland

Inventor： Pete Huening ,  Robert H. Hart ,  Eric L. Buckland

IPC: G01J3/40

CPC classification number: G01J3/1838 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G02B5/32

Abstract: A spectrometer is provided including a camera and an axial symmetric camera mount configured to receive the camera and to rotate. The spectrometer furthers include an input for providing optical radiation to a spectrometer system; a diffraction grating for dispersing the optical radiation along a prescribed plane; at least one lens for focusing wavelength-dispersed light onto at least one array of a detector of optical radiation, wherein the camera has at least one linear array of elements for detecting optical radiation; a mechanical housing, wherein the axial symmetric camera mount is configured to couple the camera to the mechanical housing; and a means for rotating the camera coupled to the mechanical housing about an axis. Related systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光谱仪，其包括相机和被配置为接收相机并旋转的轴向对称相机底座。 光谱仪还包括用于向光谱仪系统提供光辐射的输入; 用于沿着规定平面分散光学辐射的衍射光栅; 至少一个透镜，用于将波长分散的光聚焦到光学辐射检测器的至少一个阵列上，其中所述照相机具有用于检测光学辐射的元件的至少一个线性阵列; 机械壳体，其中所述轴向对称相机底座被配置为将所述照相机耦合到所述机械壳体; 以及用于围绕轴线旋转耦合到机械壳体的相机的装置。 还提供了相关系统和方法。