公开(公告)号：US20140176940A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13847306

申请日：2013-03-19

Applicant: Glenn M. FISHBINE ,  Nancy DeGidio ,  Arnie W. Kwong

Inventor： Glenn M. FISHBINE ,  Nancy DeGidio ,  Arnie W. Kwong

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01N23/223 ,  G01N21/71 ,  G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: A system and method for reliably testing for toxic substances is described. Based on spectrographic means, the system embodies one or more types of spectrometers, designed for the detection of toxic elements such as lead, and alternatively designed for the detection of toxic compounds such as asbestos. By restricting the broad functionality common to a typical spectrometer, dramatic cost reductions can be made permitting the device to be cost-effectively manufactured and made available to the typical consumer. The device is can be portable and incorporates safety systems to inhibit improper use.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于可靠地测试有毒物质的系统和方法。 基于光谱手段，该系统体现了一种或多种类型的光谱仪，其设计用于检测诸如铅的有毒元素，并且可选地设计用于检测有毒化合物如石棉。 通过限制典型光谱仪通用的广泛功能，可以显着降低成本，允许设备经济高效地制造并提供给典型的消费者。 该设备可以是便携式的，并且包含安全系统以抑制不当的使用。

公开(公告)号：US08742367B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12739144

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Jyrki Laitinen ,  Petri Kivelä

Inventor： Jyrki Laitinen ,  Petri Kivelä

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01N21/253 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/6408 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G02B6/4298

Abstract: An apparatus for optically analyzing samples contained in sample sites of a sample holder, the apparatus has a first light source and at least one second light source, a monochromator having an input to which first light source is optically connected or connectable and an output for monochromatized light, light guiding portion for guiding light originating from the first and from the at least one second light sources to the sample sites, and a detector for detecting light from the sample sites. A light relay having a first input optically connected to the output of the monochromator, at least one second input optically connected or connectable to a second light source such that the light from the second light source by-passes the monochromator, and a first output for guiding light from selected input of the light relay to the sample sites. Based on the apparatus and light relay a versatile sample analyzer can be achieved in a cost-effective manner.

Abstract translation: 一种用于光学分析样品保持器的样品位置中包含的样品的装置，该装置具有第一光源和至少一个第二光源，具有第一光源被光学连接或可连接的输入的单色仪和用于单色化的输出 用于引导来自第一和至少一个第二光源的光源到样品位置的光，光引导部分，以及用于检测来自样品位点的光的检测器。 一种光继电器，具有光学连接到单色仪的输出的第一输入，至少一个第二输入，光学连接或可连接到第二光源，使得来自第二光源的光旁路单色器，以及第一输出， 将光继电器的选定输入的光引导到样品位置。 基于设备和光继电器，可以以成本有效的方式实现通用的样品分析仪。

公开(公告)号：US20140132955A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14124269

申请日：2012-06-06

Applicant: Shogo Kawano ,  Taisuke Ota ,  Minoru Kobayashi

Inventor： Shogo Kawano ,  Taisuke Ota ,  Minoru Kobayashi

IPC: G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J2003/4424

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a Raman microscope and a Raman spectrometry measuring method, both of which can make a measurement with high wavenumber resolution. The Raman microscope according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a pump light source 12 for emitting pump light as continuous light; a relaxation light source 11 for emitting relaxation light to induce stimulated emission in a sampled a dichroic mirror 14 for irradiating the relaxation light and the pump light to the sample 17; a spectrograph 32 for spectrally separating Raman scattered light generated in the sample 17; and a detector 33 for detecting the Raman scattered light spectrally separated in the spectrograph 32.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种可以进行高波数分辨率测量的拉曼显微镜和拉曼光谱测量方法。 根据本发明的一个实施例的拉曼显微镜包括用于将泵浦光作为连续光发射的泵浦光源12; 松弛光源11，其用于发射放松光，以在用于将弛豫光和泵浦光照射到样品17的采样分色镜14中感应受激发射; 用于光谱分离样品17中产生的拉曼散射光的光谱仪32; 以及用于检测在光谱仪32中光谱分离的拉曼散射光的检测器33。

公开(公告)号：US08699024B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13215299

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Paul Colbourne ,  Shane H. Woodside ,  Oleg Bouevitch

Inventor： Paul Colbourne ,  Shane H. Woodside ,  Oleg Bouevitch

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G02B27/4244 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J2003/062 ,  G01J2003/064 ,  G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3556 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3598 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/105

Abstract: A tunable optical filter is disclosed having an input port, a beam translator for translating input and output optical beams, an element having optical power for collimating the translated beam, a reflective wavelength dispersive element, and an output port. The beam translator can include a tiltable MEMS mirror coupled to an angle-to-offset optical element. An output port can be extended into a plurality of egress ports, each receiving a fraction of the scanned optical spectrum. A multi-path scanning optical spectrometer can be used as an optical channel monitor for monitoring performance of a wavelength selective switch, or for other tasks.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可调谐滤光器，其具有输入端口，用于平移输入和输出光束的光束转换器，具有用于准直平移光束的光焦度的元件，反射波长色散元件和输出端口。 光束转换器可以包括耦合到角度偏移光学元件的可倾斜MEMS镜。 输出端口可以扩展到多个出口端口，每个端口接收扫描的光谱的一部分。 多路径扫描光谱仪可用作用于监测波长选择开关的性能的光通道监视器，或用于其他任务。

公开(公告)号：US20140092120A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14072722

申请日：2013-11-05

Applicant: GARY DEMOS

Inventor： GARY DEMOS

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G5/02 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06T5/007 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2340/06 ,  H04N9/67

Abstract: A method and system for accurate and precise representation of color for still and moving images, particularly sequences of digitized color images. Spectral and/or extended dynamic range information is retained as images are captured, processed, and presented during color adjustment. Using this extra spectral information, various methodologies for further presenting or processing the color within these images can be optimized. Presentation-device independence is achieved not by attempting to discover a device-independent intermediate representation, but rather by deferring the binding and mapping of color representation onto a presentation device until its actual use.

Abstract translation: 用于准确和精确地表示静止和运动图像，特别是数字化彩色图像序列的颜色的方法和系统。 在颜色调整过程中捕获，处理和呈现图像时，保留光谱和/或扩展的动态范围信息。 使用这种额外的光谱信息，可以优化用于进一步呈现或处理这些图像内的颜色的各种方法。 演示设备独立性不是通过尝试发现与设备无关的中间表示来实现的，而是通过将颜色表示的绑定和映射推迟到呈现设备上直到实际使用。

公开(公告)号：US20140085631A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13820985

申请日：2011-09-06

Applicant: Jean-Luc Lacour ,  Nadége Caron ,  Kévin Beranger

Inventor： Jean-Luc Lacour ,  Nadége Caron ,  Kévin Beranger

IPC: G01N21/71

CPC classification number: G01N21/718 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01J2003/1226

Abstract: A device is provided for mapping and for analysis of at least one element of interest included in a solid sample by laser-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry, enabling a high-resolution mapping, notably of elements such as hydrogen and oxygen, and is applicable to the fields of the nuclear industry and of aeronautics, and notably offers the advantage of not requiring costly installations. In one of the embodiments of the invention, a simultaneous mapping of elements such as hydrogen, oxygen and/or lithium is notably achievable.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于通过激光诱导等离子体发射光谱法对固体样品中包含的至少一个感兴趣的元件进行映射和分析的装置，能够实现高分辨率的映射，特别是诸如氢和氧的元素，并且适用于 核工业和航空领域，并且特别提供了不需要昂贵的安装的优点。 在本发明的一个实施例中，特别可以实现诸如氢，氧和/或锂之类的元件的同时映射。

公开(公告)号：US20140061449A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13600355

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Ola Tunheim ,  Marshall E. Webster ,  Alexis Wachtel, II ,  Robert P. Freese ,  James R. MacLennan

Inventor： Ola Tunheim ,  Marshall E. Webster ,  Alexis Wachtel, II ,  Robert P. Freese ,  James R. MacLennan

IPC: G01N21/17 ,  G01N21/49

CPC classification number: G01N21/94 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable handheld characteristic analyzer used to analyze chemical compositions in or near real-time. One method of using the analyzer to determine a characteristic of a sample includes directing the handheld characteristic analyzer at the sample, the handheld characteristic analyzer having at least one integrated computational element arranged therein, activating the handheld characteristic analyzer, thereby optically interacting the at least one integrated computational element with the sample and generating optically interacted light, receiving the optically interacted light with at least one detector arranged within the handheld characteristic analyzer, generating an output signal corresponding to the characteristic of the sample with the at least one detector, receiving the output signal with a signal processor communicably coupled to the at least one detector, and determining the characteristic of the sample with the signal processor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于分析或接近实时分析化学成分的便携式手持式特征分析仪。 使用分析器来确定样本的特征的一种方法包括将手持特征分析仪指向样本，手持特征分析仪具有布置在其中的至少一个集成的计算元件，激活手持特征分析器，由此光学地相互作用所述至少一个 集成的计算元件与样本并产生光学相互作用的光，通过布置在手持式特征分析器内的至少一个检测器接收光学相互作用的光，利用所述至少一个检测器产生对应于样本的特性的输出信号， 信号与可通信地耦合到所述至少一个检测器的信号处理器，以及使用所述信号处理器确定所述样本的特性。

公开(公告)号：US08665440B1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13025096

申请日：2011-02-10

Applicant: Iouri V. Kompaniets ,  Tomasz Jannson ,  Ranjit Pradhan

Inventor： Iouri V. Kompaniets ,  Tomasz Jannson ,  Ranjit Pradhan

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2806 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N2021/317

Abstract: A spectral imaging system comprises a plurality of spectral units arranged in an array, each spectral unit of the plurality of spectral units comprising: a microlens having an optical axis; a spectral filter having a center wavelength and aligned with the optical axis; a fiber optic bundle, the fiber optic bundle having a curved light receiving surface and a planar light output surface, wherein the curved light receiving surface is aligned with the optical axis; and a plurality of pixel sensors configured to receive light from the planar light output surface of the fiber optic taper portion.

Abstract translation: 光谱成像系统包括以阵列排列的多个光谱单元，所述多个光谱单元中的每个光谱单元包括：具有光轴的微透镜; 具有中心波长并与光轴对准的光谱滤波器; 光纤束，所述光纤束具有弯曲光接收表面和平面光输出表面，其中所述弯曲光接收表面与所述光轴对准; 以及多个像素传感器，被配置为从光纤锥形部分的平面光输出表面接收光。

公开(公告)号：US20140055787A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14114464

申请日：2012-04-05

Applicant: Yoshitaka Teraoka ,  Katsutoshi Tsurutani ,  Yuta Yamanoi

Inventor： Yoshitaka Teraoka ,  Katsutoshi Tsurutani ,  Yuta Yamanoi

IPC: G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/08 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N2021/4711 ,  G01N2021/4735 ,  G01N2021/575 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/061 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: A multi-angle colorimeter employs a multi-angle mode and a symmetrical arrangement mode in an optical arrangement. Light detection on both sides of the symmetrical arrangement is performed by a single photodetector unit. The photodetector unit is used on both sides, and thus, the device becomes simpler, without any impact on individual difference in characteristics of multiple photodetector units. Conversely, elements for illumination can be used on both sides. Also in a case where multiple photodetector units are used, the size and cost of the device can be reduced with the use of a photodetector unit having a relatively low wavelength resolution as a photodetector unit to be used on one side. This enables to reduce an attitude error due to relative tilting of a measurement surface while reducing the size and cost of the device.

Abstract translation: 多角度比色计在光学装置中采用多角度模式和对称排列模式。 对称布置的两侧的光检测由单个光电检测器单元执行。 光检测器单元用于两侧，因此，器件变得更简单，而不会对多个光电检测器单元的特性的个体差异产生任何影响。 相反，用于照明的元件可以在两侧使用。 此外，在使用多个光检测器单元的情况下，可以通过使用具有相对低的波长分辨率的光电检测器单元作为一侧使用的光电检测器单元来减小器件的尺寸和成本。 这能够减少由于测量表面的相对倾斜导致的姿态误差，同时减小了装置的尺寸和成本。

公开(公告)号：US20140005553A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13824631

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: S. Eric Ryan ,  Jing Tang ,  Richard Gambale

Inventor： S. Eric Ryan ,  Jing Tang ,  Richard Gambale

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/02 ,  A61B5/107

CPC classification number: A61B5/0086 ,  A61B5/0062 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B5/6853 ,  A61M25/104 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/42

Abstract: A system is provided for probing a body lumen that includes a flexible conduit that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, the flexible conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, at least one delivery waveguide and at least one collection waveguide extending along the flexible conduit, a transmission output of the at least one delivery waveguide and a transmission input of the at least one collection waveguide located along a distal portion of the conduit. A spectrometer is connected to the at least one delivery waveguide and the at least one collection waveguide, the spectrometer configured to perform spectroscopy. A controller system is configured to calculate a distance between the flexible conduit and the wall of the body lumen based on a spectroscopic measurement of the at least one primary radiation signal that traveled between the flexible conduit and body lumen.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于探测体腔的系统，其包括沿着纵向轴线细长的柔性导管，所述柔性导管具有近端和远端，至少一个输送波导和沿柔性导管延伸的至少一个收集波导 ，所述至少一个传送波导的传输输出和沿着所述导管的远端部分定位的所述至少一个收集波导的传输输入。 光谱仪连接到至少一个传送波导和至少一个收集波导，该光谱仪被配置为执行光谱。 控制器系统被配置为基于在柔性导管和体腔之间行进的至少一个主要辐射信号的光谱测量来计算柔性导管和体腔壁之间的距离。