公开(公告)号：US06985216B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10893331

申请日：2004-07-19

Applicant: Patrick J. Treado ,  G. Steven Vanni

Inventor： Patrick J. Treado ,  G. Steven Vanni

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G02F1/133371 ,  G02F1/1347

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for a compact birefringent interference imaging spectrometer. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a portable system for obtaining a spectrum of a sample. The portable system may include a first photon emission source for illuminating the sample with a first plurality of photons to thereby produce photons scattered by the sample; an optical lens for collecting the scattered photons; a filter for receiving the collected scattered photons and providing therefrom filtered photons; a first photon detector for receiving the filtered photons and obtaining therefrom a spectrum of the sample; and a rejection filter for blocking the photons from said first photon emission source from entering said first photon detector. The disclosure additionally relates to methods of using such portable systems.

公开(公告)号：US20060000885A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US11166883

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Koji Watanabe ,  Toru Kobayashi ,  Masao Nakamuro ,  Naoki Sagisaka

Inventor： Koji Watanabe ,  Toru Kobayashi ,  Masao Nakamuro ,  Naoki Sagisaka

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06K17/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G06K2017/0077

Abstract: An optical measurement system which manages whether an optical property of a sample falls within a predetermined management range. The optical measurement system has a measuring device for measuring the optical property value of the inspected sample, a reader for reading an attribute identification information of an identification tag attached to the sample, and a storage section for storing optical property management information concerning a plurality of kinds of samples each in a manner corresponding to attribute identification information of each sample. A controller in the optical measurement system reads out from the storage section the optical property management information corresponding to the attribute identification information of the sample read by said reader, and compares the optical property management information with the optical property value of the sample, and then determines whether the optical property value falls within an allowable range in the optical property management information.

公开(公告)号：US06975395B1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10318286

申请日：2002-12-11

Applicant: Paul Gentieu ,  Craig Howard ,  Farhad Iryami

Inventor： Paul Gentieu ,  Craig Howard ,  Farhad Iryami

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28 ,  H04B10/08

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291

Abstract: A handheld optical unit is disclosed to measure optical characteristics of an optical input. A personal digital assistant is mounted to a housing to serve as a host computer for an optical spectrum analyzer disposed within the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量光学输入的光学特性的手持式光学单元。 个人数字助理安装到外壳上，用作设置在外壳内的光谱分析仪的主计算机。

公开(公告)号：US20050243318A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11119952

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: Douglas Baker ,  Mark Cargill ,  Bernard Berg

Inventor： Douglas Baker ,  Mark Cargill ,  Bernard Berg

IPC: G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A color measurement system includes a hand held color measurement instrument, which may be provided with a wireless interface to a computer. The color measurement system includes a scanning guide for holding the hand held color measurement instrument in proper alignment with a color target. The scanning guide includes a calibration reference to allow convenient calibration of the hand-held color measurement instrument. The hand-held color instrument includes an illumination ring to provide visual feedback to the user. The color of the illumination ring changes in order to display a color similar to that being read by the hand-held color measurement instrument. Color management profiling of the hand held color measurement instrument illumination ring improves the color rendition capability of the illumination ring.

Abstract translation: 颜色测量系统包括手持式彩色测量仪器，其可以设置有与计算机的无线接口。 色彩测量系统包括用于将手持式颜色测量仪器保持与彩色目标正确对准的扫描引导件。 扫描指南包括校准参考，以方便校准手持式彩色测量仪器。 手持式彩色仪器包括用于向用户提供视觉反馈的照明环。 照明环的颜色发生变化，以显示类似于手持式彩色测量仪器读取的颜色。 手持式彩色测量仪器照明环的颜色管理分析提高了照明环的显色能力。

公开(公告)号：US20050243317A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11119867

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: Douglas Baker ,  Mark Cargill ,  Bernard Berg ,  Stephen Rankin ,  James Mourey ,  Robert Winchester

Inventor： Douglas Baker ,  Mark Cargill ,  Bernard Berg ,  Stephen Rankin ,  James Mourey ,  Robert Winchester

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A color measurement system includes a hand held color measurement instrument, which may be provided with a wireless interface to a computer. The color measurement system includes a scanning guide for holding the hand held color measurement instrument in proper alignment with a color target. The scanning guide includes a calibration reference to allow convenient calibration of the hand-held color measurement instrument. The hand-held color instrument includes an illumination ring to provide visual feedback to the user. The color of the illumination ring changes in order to display a color similar to that being read by the hand-held color measurement instrument. Color management profiling of the hand held color measurement instrument illumination ring improves the color rendition capability of the illumination ring.

Abstract translation: 颜色测量系统包括手持式彩色测量仪器，其可以设置有与计算机的无线接口。 色彩测量系统包括用于将手持式颜色测量仪器保持与彩色目标正确对准的扫描引导件。 扫描指南包括校准参考，以方便校准手持式彩色测量仪器。 手持式彩色仪器包括用于向用户提供视觉反馈的照明环。 照明环的颜色发生变化，以显示类似于手持式彩色测量仪器读取的颜色。 手持式彩色测量仪器照明环的颜色管理分析提高了照明环的显色能力。

公开(公告)号：US20050122518A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10991453

申请日：2004-11-18

Applicant: James Overbeck ,  Michael Galen ,  Richard Van Andel ,  Christian Boes

Inventor： James Overbeck ,  Michael Galen ,  Richard Van Andel ,  Christian Boes

IPC: G01J3/51 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/00052 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/0669 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51

Abstract: An instrument and related process for measuring color, shade, gloss, shape and/or translucence of a tooth. First, the instrument uses searchlight illumination to illuminate a tooth with constant irradiance. Second, the instrument uses colorimetric imaging to collect time-separated frames of different wavelengths of light reflected from a tooth and to combine those frames into a color image. Third, the instrument includes a sanitary shield to establish a reference color and a predetermined distance to a target tooth. Fourth, the instrument provides line-of-sight viewing so an operator may simultaneously view a display of the image on the instrument and the object being measured. Fifth, the instrument is impervious to pollutants because it incorporates a sealed measurement window. Sixth, optical measurements of a tooth taken by a dentist are compared to optical measurements of a prosthetic restoration for that tooth to confirm satisfactory matching of optical characteristics of the tooth and restoration.

Abstract translation: 用于测量牙齿的颜色，阴影，光泽，形状和/或半透明度的仪器和相关过程。 首先，仪器使用探照灯照明照射具有恒定辐照度的牙齿。 其次，仪器使用比色成像来收集从牙齿反射的不同波长的光的时间分隔的帧，并将这些帧组合成彩色图像。 第三，仪器包括卫生护罩以建立参考颜色并且与目标牙齿具有预定距离。 第四，仪器提供视线观看，因此操作者可以同时观察仪器上的图像显示和正被测量的物体。 第五，仪器不含污染物，因为它包含一个密封的测量窗口。 第六，将由牙医取得的牙齿的光学测量值与该牙齿的假体修复体的光学测量值进行比较，以确认牙齿和修复体的光学特性的令人满意的匹配。

公开(公告)号：US20050041244A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10893331

申请日：2004-07-19

Applicant: Patrick Treado ,  G. Vanni

Inventor： Patrick Treado ,  G. Vanni

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J20060101 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1347

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G02F1/133371 ,  G02F1/1347

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for a compact birefringent interference imaging spectrometer. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a portable system for obtaining a spectrum of a sample. The portable system may include a first photon emission source for illuminating the sample with a first plurality of photons to thereby produce photons scattered by the sample; an optical lens for collecting the scattered photons; a filter for receiving the collected scattered photons and providing therefrom filtered photons; a first photon detector for receiving the filtered photons and obtaining therefrom a spectrum of the sample; and a rejection filter for blocking the photons from said first photon emission source from entering said first photon detector. The disclosure additionally relates to methods of using such portable systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及紧凑型双折射干涉成像光谱仪的方法和装置。 更具体地，本公开涉及一种用于获得样品的光谱的便携式系统。 便携式系统可以包括用于用第一多个光子照射样品从而产生由样品散射的光子的第一光子发射源; 用于收集散射光子的光学透镜; 用于接收所收集的散射光子并从其提供过滤的光子的滤光器; 第一光子检测器，用于接收经滤光的光子并从中获得样品的光谱; 以及用于阻挡来自所述第一光子发射源的光子进入所述第一光子检测器的滤波器。 本公开另外涉及使用这种便携式系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06825919B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-30

申请号：US10417365

申请日：2003-04-16

Applicant: Daniel J. Beimers ,  David A. Meekhof ,  Iain T. Pike

Inventor： Daniel J. Beimers ,  David A. Meekhof ,  Iain T. Pike

IPC: G01N2100

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A handbeld color measurement instrument capable of reading both barcodes and sample colors. The instrument includes a single color measurement engine connected to a control capable of detecting and reading barcodes. When a barcode is detected, the control updates program and/or configuration information in accordance with information contained in the barcode. When a barcode is not detected, the control operates to read sample colors.

Abstract translation: 一种能够读取条形码和样品颜色的手绘色彩测量仪器。 该仪器包括连接到能够检测和读取条形码的控制器的单色测量引擎。 当检测到条形码时，控制根据条形码中包含的信息来更新程序和/或配置信息。 当没有检测到条形码时，控制器操作以读取样本颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20040012785A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-22

申请号：US10302459

申请日：2002-11-22

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

IPC: G01N021/25

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：US20030223067A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-04

申请号：US10158432

申请日：2002-05-29

Inventor： Edward G. Sergoyan

IPC: G01J003/46

CPC classification number: G01N21/474 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N2021/8427 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/086

Abstract: A portable system is provided for inspecting presence of a coating on a surface. The portable system includes an optical source and a portable optical probe in optical communication with the optical source. The portable optical probe is arranged to access a surface, emit light onto the accessed surface, and receive light reflected by the accessed surface. A portable color discriminator is in optical communication with the portable optical probe and is arranged to discriminate colors of light received by the portable optical probe. A portable logic controller is arranged to determine presence of a coating on the accessed surface responsive to the discriminated colors of the reflected light. Optional configurations of the portable optical probe, including telescopic, 90 degree, and pivoting sensor tips, allow optical inspection of hard-to-reach surfaces as desired.

Abstract translation: 提供便携式系统用于检查表面上涂层的存在。 便携式系统包括光源和与光源光学通信的便携式光学探头。 便携式光学探针被布置成访问表面，将光发射到被访问的表面上，并且接收由被访问表面反射的光。 便携式彩色鉴别器与便携式光学探针光学通信，并且被布置为区分由便携式光学探针接收的光的颜色。 便携式逻辑控制器被布置成响应于反射光的辨别颜色来确定所访问的表面上的涂层的存在。 便携式光学探头的可选配置，包括伸缩式，90度和枢转传感器尖端，可根据需要对难以到达的表面进行光学检查。