公开(公告)号：US07459713B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11605869

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: John Coates

Inventor： John Coates

IPC: G01N15/06

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0267 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/4738 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/8483 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2035/1062

Abstract: An integrated spectral sensing engine featuring energy sources and detectors within a single package that includes sample interfacing optics and acquisition and processing electronics. The miniaturized sensor is optimized for specific laboratory and field-based measurements by integration into a handheld format. Design and fabrication components support high volume manufacturing. Spectral selectivity is provided by either continuous variable optical filters or filter matrix devices. The sensor's response covers the range from 200 nm to 25 μm based on various solid-state detectors. The wavelength range can be extended by the use of filter-matrix devices. Measurement modes include transmittance/absorbance, turbidity (light scattering) and fluorescence (emission). On board data processing includes raw data acquisition, data massaging and the output of computed results. Sensor applications include water and environmental, food and beverage, chemical and petroleum, and medical analyses. These can be expanded into various field and consumer-based applications.

Abstract translation: 集成的光谱传感引擎，在单个封装中具有能源和检测器，包括采样接口光学元件和采集和处理电子元件。 通过集成到手持式格式，小型化传感器针对特定的实验室和现场测量进行了优化。 设计和制造部件支持大批量生产。 光谱选择性由连续可变光学滤波器或滤波器矩阵器件提供。 传感器的响应覆盖了基于各种固态检测器的200 nm至25 mum的范围。 可以通过使用滤波器矩阵设备来扩展波长范围。 测量模式包括透光率/吸光度，浊度（光散射）和荧光（发射）。 车载数据处理包括原始数据采集，数据按摩和计算结果的输出。 传感器应用包括水和环境，食品和饮料，化学和石油以及医学分析。 这些可以扩展到各种基于现场和消费者的应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US20080291426A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US11864304

申请日：2007-09-28

Applicant: Masud Azimi ,  Arran Bibby ,  Christopher D. Brown ,  Peili Chen ,  Kevin J. Knopp ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori ,  Peidong Wang

Inventor： Masud Azimi ,  Arran Bibby ,  Christopher D. Brown ,  Peili Chen ,  Kevin J. Knopp ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori ,  Peidong Wang

IPC: G01J3/00 ,  G01B9/02 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/552 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/4535 ,  G01N2021/3595

Abstract: We disclose apparatus that includes: (a) an enclosure including an aperture; (b) a prism mounted in the enclosure so that a surface of the prism is exposed through the aperture; (c) an optical assembly contained within the enclosure, the optical assembly including a radiation source and a radiation detector, the source being configured to direct radiation towards the prism and the detector being configured to detect radiation from the source reflected from the exposed surface of the prism; and (d) an electronic processor contained within the enclosure, the electronic processor being in communication with the detector. The apparatus can be configured so that, during operation, the electronic processor determines information about a sample placed in contact with the exposed surface of the prism based on radiation reflected from the exposed prism surface while it is in contact with the sample.

Abstract translation: 我们公开了包括以下设备：（a）包括孔的外壳; （b）安装在外壳中的棱镜，使得棱镜的表面通过该孔露出; （c）包含在所述外壳内的光学组件，所述光学组件包括辐射源和辐射探测器，所述源被配置成将辐射引向所述棱镜，并且所述检测器被配置为检测来自所述源的反射的源的辐射， 棱镜; 以及（d）包含在所述外壳内的电子处理器，所述电子处理器与所述检测器通信。 该装置可以被配置为使得在操作期间，电子处理器在与样品接触的同时基于从暴露的棱镜表面反射的辐射来确定关于与棱镜的暴露表面接触的样品的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080266563A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11789876

申请日：2007-04-26

Applicant: David J. Redman ,  Steve A. Jacob ,  Randall G. Guay

Inventor： David J. Redman ,  Steve A. Jacob ,  Randall G. Guay

IPC: G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: Embodiments including color filter arrays are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括滤色器阵列的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07443506B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US10579597

申请日：2004-11-09

Applicant: Fan He ,  Zhihao Lin ,  Yue Yao

Inventor： Fan He ,  Zhihao Lin ,  Yue Yao

IPC: G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1286

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing spectral measurements are described. In one embodiment, a spectral measuring device comprises at least one radiation source configured to provide N (N≧2) linearly independent illuxninant sources characterized by M (M≧N) wavelength channels in a predetermined wavelength range; a sensor unit including at least one sensor, configured to be in optical communication with the radiation sources and an object; a memory storing an illuminant characterization matrix including spectral characteristics of the N illuminant sources in the M wavelength channels; and a processor configured to provide spectral responses of the object in the M wavelength channels, based at least in part on the illuminant characterization matrix. The embodiments of the invention can be used to construct a new class of compact spectral measuring devices, such as handheld color measuring devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于提供光谱测量的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，光谱测量装置包括至少一个辐射源，其被配置为提供以预定波长范围内的M（M> = N）个波长信道为特征的N（N> = 2）个线性独立的主要来源; 传感器单元，包括被配置为与所述辐射源和物体光学通信的至少一个传感器; 存储包含M个波长信道中的N个光源的光谱特性的光源表征矩阵的存储器; 以及处理器，其被配置为至少部分地基于所述光源表征矩阵来提供所述M个波长信道中的所述对象的光谱响应。 本发明的实施例可用于构建新类型的紧凑光谱测量装置，例如手持式彩色测量装置。

公开(公告)号：US20080212074A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US12036039

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: John E. Goulter ,  Mark Hamilton ,  Pratheev Sreetharan

Inventor： John E. Goulter ,  Mark Hamilton ,  Pratheev Sreetharan

IPC: G01J3/00 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/443

CPC classification number: G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/67 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A hand-held, self-contained, battery-powered test instrument for analyzing composition of a sample includes an exciter for exciting at least a portion of the sample, a compact cross-dispersed spectrometer for receiving an optical signal from the excited portion of the sample and a processor for processing spectral data about the optical signal from the spectrometer. The exciter may include a spark generator and a counter electrode, a laser or other device for generating the optical signal from the sample portion. The spectrometer has a wavelength range broad enough to enable the test instrument to detect and determine relative quantities of carbon, phosphorous, sulfur, manganese, silicon, iron and other elements necessary to identify common alloys. The spectrometer includes a structural member made of a light-weight material having a small coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). The spectrometer is dimensionally stable over a range of expected ambient temperatures, without controlling the temperature of the spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 用于分析样品组成的手持式独立的，电池供电的测试仪器包括用于激发至少一部分样品的激发器，用于从所述样品的激发部分接收光信号的紧凑型交叉分散光谱仪 样品和用于处理来自光谱仪的光信号的光谱数据的处理器。 励磁机可以包括火花发生器和对电极，用于从样品部分产生光信号的激光器或其它装置。 光谱仪具有足够宽的波长范围，使得测试仪器可以检测和确定识别普通合金所需的碳，磷，硫，锰，硅，铁和其他元素的相对数量。 光谱仪包括由具有小的热膨胀系数（CTE）的轻质材料制成的结构件。 光谱仪在一定范围的预期环境温度下尺寸稳定，而不需要控制光谱仪的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20080192273A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US12042088

申请日：2008-03-04

Applicant: Danny C. Rich

Inventor： Danny C. Rich

IPC: H04N1/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G05B19/042 ,  H04N1/603 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: The present invention provides a plurality of representations of color that are stored in an electronic color library and that can be selected by a user. After a color selection is made, a plurality of color ink formulas and/or colorant formulas capable of producing the selected color are provided. Further, other selections can be made to define a substrate or other criteria that can impact the color ink formulas. The user can make a selection among the plurality of color ink formulas and/or colorant formulas. The selected color ink formula (s) (or colorant formula (s)) can be transmitted over a communication network, such as the Internet or a local Intranet to another party, such as an ink manufacturer.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供存储在电子色谱库中并可由用户选择的多种颜色表示。 在进行颜色选择之后，提供能够产生所选颜色的多种彩色墨水配方和/或着色剂配方。 此外，可以进行其他选择以限定可影响彩色墨水配方的基底或其它标准。 用户可以在多种颜色墨水配方和/或着色剂配方中进行选择。 所选择的彩色墨水配方（或着色剂配方）可以通过诸如因特网或本地内联网的通信网络传送到诸如墨水制造商之类的另一方。

公开(公告)号：US07408673B1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US10646993

申请日：2003-08-21

Applicant: Kathryn Chinn ,  William Eisley ,  Susan Cheng-Looi

Inventor： Kathryn Chinn ,  William Eisley ,  Susan Cheng-Looi

IPC: H04N1/60 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/54 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G09G5/06 ,  H04N1/6011

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implemented for creating and manipulating groups of color swatches that represent the results obtained by mixing multiple inks, such as multiple spot inks or spot inks and process inks. A mixed color group is defined based on data representing two or more colors, representing inks, and color parameters for each of the colors. The mixed color group includes mixed color swatches that each represent a mixture of amounts of two or more colors. The amounts of colors for each of the mixed color swatches are defined according to a function of the color parameters of the colors. The invention allows a user to create and modify swatches representing a spectrum of mixed colors from a combination of spot colors and/or process colors.

Abstract translation: 包括计算机程序产品的方法和装置，用于创建和操纵表示通过混合多种油墨（例如多点油墨或点油墨和工艺油墨）获得的结果的彩色样本组。 基于表示两种或更多种颜色的数据来定义混合颜色组，表示油墨，以及每种颜色的颜色参数。 混合颜色组包括混合颜色样本，其各自表示两种或更多种颜色的量的混合物。 根据颜色的颜色参数的函数来定义每个混合色样的颜色量。 本发明允许用户从专色和/或处理颜色的组合中创建和修改表示混合颜色的色谱的色板。

公开(公告)号：US07403285B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US11085934

申请日：2005-03-21

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

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

IPC: 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 method for determining spectral characteristics of an object is disclosed. A probe is positioned in proximity relative to the object. The probe provides light from at least first and second light sources positioned first and second distances from a central light receiver. The first light source and the central light receiver define a first critical height from the surface below which no specularly reflected light from the first light source is received by the central light receiver, and the second light source and the central light receiver define a second critical height from the surface below which no specularly reflected light from the second light source is received by the central light receiver. The first critical height is different from the second critical height.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体的光谱特征的方法。 探头位于相对于物体的邻近位置。 探针提供来自位于距离中央光接收器的第一和第二距离的至少第一和第二光源的光。 第一光源和中央光接收器限定了第一临界高度，在该第一临界高度之下，来自第一光源的镜面反射光不被中央光接收器接收，并且第二光源和中心光接收器限定第二临界高度 没有来自第二光源的镜面反射光的表面的高度被中央光接收器接收。 第一临界高度与第二临界高度不同。

公开(公告)号：US07400404B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US11523763

申请日：2006-09-18

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

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

IPC: G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/0208 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/6484

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object 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 being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了彩色测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤间隔开并接收从待测物体的表面反射的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体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颜色测量。 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。

公开(公告)号：US07400398B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US11430106

申请日：2006-05-09

Applicant: Donald H. Stedman

Inventor： Donald H. Stedman

IPC: G01N21/31 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/274 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01N2021/1793

Abstract: A system and method for correcting for “wavelength drift” in an RES system. One advantage provided by the invention includes the ability to correct for offset amounts of “wavelength drift” that are not divisible by an integer number of pixels (e.g., fraction pixel offset amounts) in an optical detector used in the RES system. Correction of fractional pixel offset amounts may enhance spectral matching, enable substantially continuous calibration of an RES system, and/or other benefits.

Abstract translation: 用于校正RES系统中的“波长漂移”的系统和方法。 本发明提供的一个优点包括校正在RES系统中使用的光学检测器中不被整数像素整除的“波长漂移”偏移量的能力（例如，分数像素偏移量）。 校正分数像素偏移量可以增强光谱匹配，实现RES系统的基本连续校准和/或其他益处。