公开(公告)号：US06373573B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09524121

申请日：2000-03-13

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1034 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2869 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  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 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. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed. Spectrometers and spectrophotometers embedded in printing and scanning and other type devices, as well as computer companion devices, scope-type devices and the like, also are disclosed. Data encoding based on such devices also may be implemented.

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。 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。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。 还公开了嵌入在印刷和扫描和其它类型装置中的光谱仪和分光光度计，以及计算机辅助装置，示波器型装置等。 也可以实现基于这样的设备的数据编码。

公开(公告)号：US6362886B2

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US77831401

申请日：2001-02-07

Applicant: APPLIED COLOR SYSTEMS

Inventor： RUEVSKI PETER A ,  DALLAS STEPHEN M

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G06F8/65

Abstract: A portable color measuring device is provided that includes a hand-holdable housing. The color measuring device is configured to receive an independently operable processing device that is mounted to the housing. The independently operable processing device is a portable general purpose computer that executes software applications to control the operation of the color measuring device and process color data. The color measuring device measures the color properties of a sample by illuminating the sample with a light source. The measured properties are processed and/or analyzed by the independently operable processing device and results are displayed to a user. Software applications reside on the independently operable processing device allowing software upgrades or modifications to be easily performed. New applications can be downloaded to the processing device or the processing device can be interchanged with a different processing device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种便携式颜色测量装置，其包括手持式外壳。 颜色测量装置被配置为接收安装到壳体的可独立操作的处理装置。 可独立操作的处理装置是执行软件应用以控制颜色测量装置的操作和处理颜色数据的便携式通用计算机。 颜色测量装置通过用光源照射样品来测量样品的颜色特性。 通过可独立操作的处理装置处理和/或分析所测量的属性，并将结果显示给用户。 软件应用程序驻留在可独立操作的处理设备上，允许轻松执行软件升级或修改。 可以将新的应用程序下载到处理设备，或者处理设备可以与不同的处理设备互换。

公开(公告)号：US20010043330A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-22

申请号：US09881371

申请日：2001-06-13

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

IPC: G01J003/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/0481

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. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed.

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。 来自周边光纤的光线通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头的高度和角度的信息相对于所测量的物体/齿。 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。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。

公开(公告)号：US06300621B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09208204

申请日：1998-12-09

Applicant: Lawrence A. Booth, Jr. ,  Craig P. Donovan

Inventor： Lawrence A. Booth, Jr. ,  Craig P. Donovan

IPC: G01N2147

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/2866

Abstract: A calibration apparatus for calibrating a color imager, the calibration apparatus comprising an integrating sphere having at least one port, at least one light emitting diode, and an optical baffle so that light provided by the at least one light emitting diode is reflected upon the inner surface of the integrating sphere before exiting the at least one port.

Abstract translation: 一种用于校准彩色成像器的校准装置，所述校准装置包括具有至少一个端口，至少一个发光二极管和光学挡板的积分球，使得由所述至少一个发光二极管提供的光被反射到所述内部 在离开至少一个端口之前，积分球的表面。

公开(公告)号：US06249348B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-19

申请号：US09471300

申请日：1999-12-23

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

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. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed.

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。 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。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。

公开(公告)号：US06246479B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09471953

申请日：1999-12-23

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/4742 ,  G01N2021/4747 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484

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. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US06246471B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09480312

申请日：2000-01-10

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

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

IPC: G01J318

CPC classification number: G01N21/645 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/4742 ,  G01N2021/4747 ,  G01N2021/6484

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. Preferably, a two stage spectral separation is utilized, preferably utilizing a diffraction grating and interference filters.

公开(公告)号：US6002488A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-14

申请号：US714969

申请日：1996-09-17

Applicant: Bernard J. Berg ,  Douglas V. Baker ,  David R. Bowden ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Gary T. Kalinka

Inventor： Bernard J. Berg ,  Douglas V. Baker ,  David R. Bowden ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Gary T. Kalinka

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01J3/0272

Abstract: A portable spectrophotometer includes a rotating wheel provided with a plurality of filters having filter characteristics in the 400 to 700 nanometer wavelength range. The filters are moved between an optical conduit and a photoelectric sensor as the wheel is rotated. In one embodiment, a lamp housing contains three object illuminating lamps circumferentially spaced apart by 120.degree. and projecting light onto the object sample at a 45.degree. angle to the object sample. Light reflected from the object sample is conducted through the optical conduit and focused on the optical sensor by means of a focusing lens. A blocking filter is interposed between the lens and the wheel and serves to block light outside of the 400 to 700 nanometer wavelength range. A side sensor receives light from one of the three lamps through the filters as the wheel is rotated and provides output signals which are used as reference signals for the individual filters. In another embodiment, the spectrophotometer includes an integrating sphere with an aperture for conducting specular-included light reflected from the object and an aperture for conducting specular-excluded light from the object. The integrating sphere spectrophotometer also includes a rotatable filter wheel, with a plurality of filters having filter characteristics in the 400 to 700 nanometers wave length range. A side sensor is also provided with the integrating sphere spectrophotometer. As the wheel is rotated, specular-included and specular-excluded light from an object sample to be tested is projected simultaneously through apertures of the sphere. Light detected by a side sensor is also simultaneously detected through one of the filters of the filter wheel. The integrating sphere spectrophotometer also includes an arrangement for providing calibration and compensation of reflectance measurements.

Abstract translation: 便携式分光光度计包括设置有多个具有400至700纳米波长范围的滤光器特性的滤光器的旋转轮。 当轮旋转时，过滤器在光导管和光电传感器之间移动。 在一个实施例中，灯壳体包含周向间隔开120°的三个物体照明灯，并以与目标样品成45度的角度将光投射到物体样品上。 从物体样品反射的光通过光导管传导并通过聚焦透镜聚焦在光学传感器上。 在透镜和轮之间插入阻挡滤光器，用于阻挡400至700纳米波长范围外的光。 当轮转动时，侧面传感器通过滤光片从三个灯中的一个接收光，并提供用作各个滤光片的参考信号的输出信号。 在另一个实施例中，分光光度计包括具有用于传导从物体反射的镜面反射的光的孔的积分球和用于从物体传出镜面排除的光的孔。 积分球分光光度计还包括可旋转滤光轮，多个滤光片具有400-700纳米波长范围的滤光器特性。 侧面传感器还配有积分球分光光度计。 当车轮旋转时，来自被测试物体的镜面包围和镜面排除的光通过球体的孔同时投影。 由侧面传感器检测到的光也通过滤光轮的滤光器之一同时检测。 积分球分光光度计还包括用于提供反射测量的校准和补偿的装置。

公开(公告)号：US5963333A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US923705

申请日：1997-09-04

Applicant: Eric Walowit ,  Ronald J. Duke ,  Victor L. Iseli ,  Long B. Sam ,  Michael J. Vrhel

Inventor： Eric Walowit ,  Ronald J. Duke ,  Victor L. Iseli ,  Long B. Sam ,  Michael J. Vrhel

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/18 ,  H04J15/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01J3/0272

Abstract: A hand-manipulatable device includes a sensor for gathering reflective, densitometric, spectrophotometric, colorimetric, self-luminous or radiometric readings from a sample surface. The device includes a housing having a substantially flat bottom surface and a top surface contoured to fit comfortably in the fingers and palm of the human hand. The housing also includes area on its top surface for seating an index finger of the human hand. Positioned within this area is a pressure-activated switch that is operatively coupled to the sensor circuitry for performing the readings. Preferably, the sensor is mounted into the device such that the focal aperture of the sensor is in axial alignment with the pressure-activated switch. Accordingly, a user will be able to use the device to "point" with his or her index finger to an area of the sample surface, and will then simply press the switch to initiate the readings, using the same index finger.

Abstract translation: 可手动操作的装置包括用于从样品表面收集反射，光密度，分光光度，比色，自发光或辐射度读数的传感器。 该装置包括具有基本上平坦的底表面和外表面的外壳，外壳的轮廓可以舒适地配合在人的手指和手掌中。 外壳还包括其顶部表面上的用于放置人的食指的区域。 位于该区域内的压力启动开关可操作地耦合到用于执行读数的传感器电路。 优选地，传感器安装到装置中，使得传感器的焦点孔与压力启动的开关轴向对准。 因此，用户将能够使用该装置将他或她的食指“指向”到样品表面的一个区域，然后将使用相同的食指简单地按下开关来开始读数。

公开(公告)号：US5369481A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-29

申请号：US880807

申请日：1992-05-08

Applicant: Bernard J. Berg ,  Thomas J. Boes ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Patrick S. Rood

Inventor： Bernard J. Berg ,  Thomas J. Boes ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Patrick S. Rood

IPC: G01J3/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N2021/556 ,  G01N2201/065

Abstract: A portable spectrophotometer includes a small-diameter optical sphere as well as optical detectors and signal processing and display circuitry which allows the instrument to be taken to an object to be measured and which provides a readout of color values at the portable instrument. The instrument is capable of providing specular-included and specular-excluded color readings simultaneously. The interior of the integrating sphere is coated with a highly reflective, color-absorbing material, and light from an incandescent lamp is diffused within the sphere prior to reaching the object to be measured. The sphere is provided with a first aperture which receives spectrally-included light and which is positioned to absorb a spectral component of the diffused source light. A second aperture positioned at a corresponding angular position with respect to the object measures specular-excluded light, excluding the specular component absorbed by the first aperture. Light detected from the first aperture is analyzed at a plurality of wavelengths obtained by the use of interference filters, and the light obtained from the second aperture is analyzed at one of the plurality of wavelengths. By appropriately combining the specular-included and specular-excluded at one wavelength, a value for the specular component is derived. Since this value is a theoretical constant, it is used to derive a specular-excluded reading from each of the specular-included readings at the different wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 便携式分光光度计包括小直径光学球以及光学检测器和信号处理和显示电路，其允许将仪器带到要测量的对象，并且在便携式仪器上提供彩色值的读出。 该仪器能够同时提供镜面包含和镜面排除的色彩读数。 积分球的内部涂覆有高反射性的彩色吸收材料，并且来自白炽灯的光在到达待测量物体之前在球体内扩散。 该球体设置有第一孔，其接收光谱包围的光，并被定位成吸收漫射源光的光谱分量。 位于相对于物体的相应角度位置的第二孔测量除了由第一孔吸收的镜面反射分量之外的镜面排除光。 以通过使用干涉滤光器获得的多个波长来分析从第一孔径检测到的光，并且从多个波长中的一个分析从第二孔径获得的光。 通过适当地组合在一个波长处的镜面包含和镜面排除，导出镜面反射分量的值。 由于该值是一个理论常数，它用于从不同波长的每个镜面包含的读数中导出镜面排除的读数。