Imaging elastic scattering spectroscopy
    151.
    发明授权
    Imaging elastic scattering spectroscopy 有权
    成像弹性散射光谱

    公开(公告)号:US07428048B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-23

    申请号:US11026912

    申请日:2004-12-30

    Abstract: An apparatus for image elastic scattering spectroscopy is disclosed that is comprised of a light source for generating polarized light. Means are provided to convey the polarized light to a target. A collector receives light reflected from the target. A detector is responsive to the collector for generating images at both parallel and perpendicular polarizations for each of a plurality of wavelengths. A range finder detects a distance to the target. Control electronics control the image generation and the range finder. The apparatus may be configured to image areas on the surface of the body or configured so as to be inserted into various body cavities. Typically, the apparatus will be used in conjunction with an analyzer for analyzing the images for evidence of abnormal cells. Methods of gathering data and of screening for abnormal cells are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生偏振光的光源的图像弹性散射光谱仪。 提供了将偏振光传送到目标的装置。 收集器收到从目标反射的光。 检测器响应于收集器,用于为多个波长中的每个波长的平行和垂直极化产生图像。 测距仪检测到目标的距离。 控制电子控制图像生成和测距仪。 该装置可以被配置成对身体表面上的区域进行成像,或者被配置成插入到各个体腔中。 通常,该装置将与用于分析图像的分析仪一起使用以用于异常细胞的证据。 还披露了收集数据和筛选异常细胞的方法。

    Scanner Device
    152.
    发明申请
    Scanner Device 有权
    扫描仪设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080174788A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US11961507

    申请日:2007-12-20

    Abstract: A scanner device for measuring the color properties of a measured object pixel by pixel has a support surface for the measured object, a color measuring head, a drive unit for moving the color measuring head above the support surface in at least one dimension thereof and for adjusting the height of the color measuring head in the direction perpendicular to the support surface, as well as a measurement and drive control unit which activates the drive unit and co-operates with the color measuring head. It is also equipped with an electronic distance control system which adjusts the distance of the color measuring head above the measurement point in the direction perpendicular to the support surface to a desired measuring distance for every measurement point by means of the drive unit. The electronic distance control system works with measurement values generated by the color measuring head and distance values computed from them. The scanner device is suitable for running high-precision measurements on even the smallest measurement fields without contact and no separate measurement sensor is needed for the distance control system.

    Abstract translation: 用于逐像素地测量被测物体的颜色属性的扫描仪装置具有用于测量对象的支撑表面,颜色测量头,用于在至少一个维度上将颜色测量头移动到支撑表面上方的驱动单元,并用于 在垂直于支撑表面的方向上调节彩色测量头的高度,以及测量和驱动控制单元,其激活驱动单元并与测色头配合。 还配备有电子距离控制系统,其通过驱动单元将测量点在与支撑表面垂直的方向上的距离调整到每个测量点的所需测量距离。 电子距离控制系统使用由测量头产生的测量值和从它们计算的距离值。 扫描仪装置适用于即使在最小测量领域也不接触地进行高精度测量,距离控制系统也不需要单独的测量传感器。

    MINIATURIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
    153.
    发明申请
    MINIATURIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS 有权
    微型系统和测量光学特性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080026337A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-31

    申请号:US11865571

    申请日:2007-10-01

    Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems. Improved shade matching/prediction results are obtained through the use of volumes/regions, preferably polygons, around shades in a shade system.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种小型化光谱仪/分光光度计系统和方法。 提供了包括一个或多个光源和多个光接收器的探针尖端。 第一光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第一组的光。 第二光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第二组的光。 一种处理器,其中所述处理器接收由所述第一光谱仪系统和所述第二光谱仪系统产生的数据,其中,基于由所述第一和第二光谱仪系统产生的数据产生待测试样品的光学测量。 通过使用阴影系统中的阴影周围的体积/区域,优选多边形来获得改进的色调匹配/预测结果。

    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object
    155.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object 失效
    用于测量物体的光学特性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070061111A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-15

    申请号:US11475717

    申请日:2006-06-26

    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 preferably 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. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

    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。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开,并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 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所测量的物体/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。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的,可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

    Apparatus and method of measuring optical characteristics of teeth
    157.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and method of measuring optical characteristics of teeth 失效
    测量牙齿光学特性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060050264A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-09

    申请号:US11257625

    申请日:2005-10-24

    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。

    Methods for characterizing gems or precious stones using a probe having a plurality of light receivers
    158.
    发明授权
    Methods for characterizing gems or precious stones using a probe having a plurality of light receivers 有权
    使用具有多个光接收器的探针表征宝石或宝石的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06958810B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-25

    申请号:US10453832

    申请日:2003-06-02

    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。

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