公开(公告)号：US07116408B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US11146488

申请日：2005-06-06

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: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/28

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: Optical properties of an object are determined via light provided to the object via a probe tip including a plurality of light source/light receiver pairs. Light is received from a first light source/light receiver pair, and the first light source/light receiver pair is arranged so that a first measurement generates data based on light from the object received from a first average optical depth or first thickness sensitivity. Light is received from a second light source/light receiver pair, and the second light source/light receiver pair is arranged so that a second measurement generates data based on light from the object received from a second average optical depth or a second thickness sensitivity. The second average optical depth is different from the first average optical depth. Optical properties of the object are determined based on the data generated by the first and second measurements.

Abstract translation: 通过经由包括多个光源/光接收器对的探针尖端提供给对象的光来确定物体的光学特性。 光从第一光源/光接收器对接收，并且第一光源/光接收器对被布置成使得第一测量基于从第一平均光学深度或第一厚度灵敏度接收的来自物体的光生成数据。 光从第二光源/光接收器对接收，并且第二光源/光接收器对被布置成使得第二测量基于从第二平均光学深度或第二厚度灵敏度接收的来自物体的光生成数据。 第二平均光学深度与第一平均光学深度不同。 基于由第一和第二测量产生的数据确定对象的光学特性。

公开(公告)号：US07111784B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10772359

申请日：2004-02-06

Applicant: Toshiki Nakayama

Inventor： Toshiki Nakayama

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G03G15/5062 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/274

Abstract: A color image forming apparatus, when a white LED is made to emit light onto a color image so that the reflected light can be detected, changes a color measuring condition in adaptation to a reflectance predicted for the image from the forming condition of the color image to be detected. The amount of reflected light is detected by photodiodes, and the image forming condition is adjusted, based on the detected amount of reflected light of each color image. Thereby, irrespective of the reflectance of each color image, the color measurement of each color image is effected with good accuracy, and the hue and density of the color image to be detected are accurately detected, thereby to form a color image with excellent color reproduction.

Abstract translation: 一种彩色图像形成装置，当使白色LED发光到彩色图像上以使得可以检测反射光时，根据彩色图像的成形条件，适应于针对图像预测的反射率来改变颜色测量条件 被检测。 通过光电二极管检测反射光的量，并且基于检测到的每个彩色图像的反射光量来调整图像形成条件。 因此，不管每个彩色图像的反射率如何，每个彩色图像的颜色测量都以良好的精度进行，并且准确地检测要检测的彩色图像的色调和浓度，从而形成具有优异色彩再现的彩色图像 。

公开(公告)号：US07095009B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10152546

申请日：2002-05-21

Applicant: Takashi Harada ,  Kazuhiko Mizuno ,  John A. Wheatley ,  Timothy J. Nevitt ,  Andrew J. Ouderkirk

Inventor： Takashi Harada ,  Kazuhiko Mizuno ,  John A. Wheatley ,  Timothy J. Nevitt ,  Andrew J. Ouderkirk

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  H01J40/14 ,  H01J5/16

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02B5/22

Abstract: A detector system, filter therefor, and method of making same is disclosed. The filter includes an interference element having a reflection band disposed primarily in the near infrared, and having a high transmission over most of the visible region. The filter also includes an absorptive element that absorbs light non-uniformly over the visible region. The filter when combined with a semiconductor photodiode or other suitable detector yields a detector system whose spectral responsivity closely matches the visual response of the human eye.

公开(公告)号：US20060176485A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11050692

申请日：2005-02-07

Applicant: Vladimir Bulovic ,  Conor Madigan ,  Ioannis Kymissis

Inventor： Vladimir Bulovic ,  Conor Madigan ,  Ioannis Kymissis

IPC: G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01N2021/3166 ,  G01N2021/3177

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for a compact, rugged, and inexpensive spectrometer that will make possible a range of new applications for optical spectroscopy including point-of-care medical devices, personal monitors, and ubiquitous environmental sensing. Embodiments of the disclosure include silicon photodetectors where incident light passes through a layer of an inexpensive, absorbing thin film. In one embodiment, one or more photodetectors may be used where a series of absorbing thin film layers are passed over the photodetectors. In another embodiment, an absorbing thin film layer is placed over one or more photodetectors where the absorptivity of the thin film layer is different for each photodetector.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于紧凑，坚固且便宜的光谱仪的设备和方法，其将使得可用于光谱的一系列新应用，包括护理医疗设备，个人监视器和普遍存在的环境感测。 本公开的实施例包括硅光电检测器，其中入射光通过廉价的吸收薄膜的层。 在一个实施例中，可以使用一系列吸收薄膜层通过光电检测器的一个或多个光电检测器。 在另一个实施例中，将吸收薄膜层放置在一个或多个光电检测器上，其中薄膜层的吸收率对于每个光电检测器是不同的。

公开(公告)号：US07075643B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-11

申请号：US10209431

申请日：2002-07-31

Applicant: Richard A. Holub

Inventor： Richard A. Holub

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: H04N9/646 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/1838 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/505 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/283 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G03F7/70058 ,  G06T5/005 ,  G06T5/40 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G2320/0276 ,  G09G2320/043 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/066 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0693 ,  G09G2320/08 ,  H04N1/6055 ,  H04N1/6058 ,  H04N9/643 ,  H04N9/69 ,  H04N17/02

Abstract: In the color imaging system, multiple rendering devices are provided at different nodes along a network. Each rendering device has a color measurement instrument for calibrating the color presented by the rendering device. A rendering device may represent a color display in which a member surrounds the outer periphery of the screen of the display and a color measuring instrument is coupled to the first member. The color measuring instrument includes a sensor spaced from the screen at an angle with respect to the screen for receiving light from an area of the screen. A rendering device may be a printer in which the measuring of color samples on a sheet rendered by the printer is provided by a sensor coupled to a transport mechanism which moves the sensor and sheet relative to each other, where the sensor provides light from the sample to a spectrograph. The color measuring instruments provide for non-contact measurements of color samples either displayed on a color display, or printed on a sheet, and are self-calibrating by the use of calibration references in the instrument.

公开(公告)号：US20060119849A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11281152

申请日：2005-11-16

Applicant: Brian Levey ,  Colman Shannon ,  David Slocum

Inventor： Brian Levey ,  Colman Shannon ,  David Slocum

IPC: G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/4247 ,  G01J2003/1213

Abstract: A tristimulus colorimeter on a single semiconductor chip having at least three detectors, each detector being coated by colorant filters, each filter having at least one layer and at least one filter having a double layer is provided. The colorimeter determines CIE tristimulus values of an incident light from inputs to the filters and detectors. Colorimeters having integral dye filters may be constructed on a single silicon chip embodying all the detectors and electronics, coated over each detector by a deposited filter layer. Colorants may be directly deposited on the detectors, rather than using a plastic substrate for a filter.

公开(公告)号：US20060103864A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US11281766

申请日：2005-11-16

Applicant: Colman Shannon ,  David Slocum ,  Michael Vrhel

Inventor： Colman Shannon ,  David Slocum ,  Michael Vrhel

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/467

Abstract: A method for determining the optimal colorant thicknesses for integral CIE color-matching filters is provided. According to a computational study, a four band filter of the present invention provides a best approximation to the CIE XYZ color-matching functions with the least cost.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定整体CIE色匹配滤光片的最佳着色剂厚度的方法。 根据计算研究，本发明的四频带滤波器以最小的成本提供对CIE XYZ颜色匹配函数的最佳近似。

公开(公告)号：US07012633B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10092417

申请日：2002-03-06

Applicant: David R. Jenkins

Inventor： David R. Jenkins

IPC: H04N1/60 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N17/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A color calibration method for an imaging color measurement device utilizes a detector array, a plurality of optical elements, and multiple instances of irradiation of the detector array for a single measurement. A flat-fielding correction error correction matrix of the imaging color measurement device for each instance of irradiation of the detector array is obtained prior to color calibration. The response for each instance of irradiation of the detector array is flat-fielded with the corresponding error matrix to obtain a flat-fielded, spectrally weighted irradiance response for each instance of irradiation of the detector array. An illuminant light source with known spectral output or chromaticity coordinates is measured to obtain an irradiance response of the imaging color measurement device for each instance of irradiation of the detector array. A color correction coefficient is calculated using the known spectral output and chromaticity coordinates of the light source and the corresponding flat-fielded irradiance response.

公开(公告)号：US20060050264A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11257625

申请日：2005-10-24

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth 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/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss 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. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/齿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光学特性测量。 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，光泽度和/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。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07006690B1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US09668174

申请日：2000-09-25

Applicant: Kenji Imura

Inventor： Kenji Imura

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/60 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N1/6033

Abstract: A color measuring head is provided with an illuminating unit, a light receiving optical system, a color image pickup unit, a drive controller and a measurement controller, and picks up an image of a test chart as a measurement specimen placed to face a specimen opening. A personal computer is provided with a monitor, a memory unit, and a CPU. The CPU calculates color values of color samples by reading and implementing a control program stored in the memory unit. The color of the test chart in which a plurality of color samples are arrayed can be automatically measured within a short period of time.

Abstract translation: 色彩测量头设置有照明单元，光接收光学系统，彩色图像拾取单元，驱动控制器和测量控制器，并且拾取测试图的图像作为放置在面对样本开口的测量样本 。 个人计算机设置有监视器，存储器单元和CPU。 CPU通过读取和实现存储在存储器单元中的控制程序来计算颜色样本的颜色值。 可以在短时间内自动测量其中排列多个颜色样本的测试图的颜色。