公开(公告)号：US07456955B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11371839

申请日：2006-03-08

Applicant: Alan Ingleson

Inventor： Alan Ingleson

IPC: G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is spectrophotometer with a light emitting diode illuminator. In one embodiment, a spectrophotometer for characterizing a reflectance spectrum of a specimen includes an optical assembly for illuminating the specimen, where the optical assembly includes at least one light emitting diode. A measurement head is coupled to the optical assembly for collecting light reflected by the specimen, and a spectrum analyzer is coupled to the measurement head for performing spectral analysis of the collected light into a plurality of spectral bands. A reference channel provides illumination from the optical assembly to the spectrum analyzer, while a test channel provides the collected light from the measurement head to the spectrum analyzer.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明是具有发光二极管照明器的分光光度计。 在一个实施例中，用于表征样本的反射光谱的分光光度计包括用于照射样本的光学组件，其中光学组件包括至少一个发光二极管。 测量头耦合到光学组件以收集由样本反射的光，并且频谱分析仪耦合到测量头，用于对所收集的光进行多个光谱带的光谱分析。 参考通道提供从光学组件到频谱分析仪的照明，而测试通道将从测量头收集的光提供给频谱分析仪。

公开(公告)号：US20070273890A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11793486

申请日：2005-12-13

Applicant: Swie Njo

Inventor： Swie Njo

IPC: G01B11/30

CPC classification number: G01N21/4738 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N2021/4735 ,  G01N2021/4771 ,  G01N2201/0632

Abstract: A method for analyzing the visual coarseness of a paint film comprising effect pigments by means of a measuring device having a cavity with reflective inner walls and a sample opening, the device further comprising illumination means for illumination of the cavity and a digital imaging device directed from the cavity to the sample opening and arranged at a distance from the centre normal of the sample opening, the method comprising the following steps: presenting a sample of the paint film to the cavity via the sample opening; illuminating the cavity; activating the imaging device to record an image of the sample; communicating the recorded image data to a computer programmed with image analysis software to analyze the recorded image. The optical axis of the imaging device is set at an angle of 3-12 degrees with the centre normal of the sample opening.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过具有反射内壁的空腔的测量装置和样品开口来分析包含效应颜料的涂膜的视觉粗糙度的方法，所述装置还包括用于照明所述空腔的照明装置和指向 所述腔体到样品开口并且布置在距离样品开口的中心法线一定距离处，该方法包括以下步骤：通过样品孔将涂膜的样品呈现到空腔; 照明腔; 激活成像装置以记录样品的图像; 将记录的图像数据传送到用图像分析软件编程的计算机，以分析所记录的图像。 成像装置的光轴与样品开口的中心法线设定为3-12度的角度。

公开(公告)号：US07158672B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10459202

申请日：2003-06-11

Applicant: Uwe Johansson ,  Wilhelm Kettler

Inventor： Uwe Johansson ,  Wilhelm Kettler

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/68

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: The present invention provides a color recipe calculation method for matt finished, solid color shades, by means of which it is possible to determine the proportion of matting agents in a color recipe in a manner decoupled from the actual calculation of the recipe and is based on a conventional spectrophotometric characterization of a matt sample using a standardised 45°/0° measurement geometry along with an established gloss measurement, or alternatively using a spectrophotometer equipped with a d/8° measurement geometry and analyzing readings taken with the specular component included and excluded.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于无光泽的完整的色调的颜色配方计算方法，通过该颜色配方计算方法，可以以与配方的实际计算分离的方式在颜色配方中确定消光剂的比例，并且基于 使用标准化的45°/ 0°测量几何以及确定的光泽度测量法，或者使用配备有ad / 8°测量几何形状的分光光度计并分析包含和排除的镜面反射分析的读数的常规的无光泽样品的分光光度学表征。

公开(公告)号：US07116420B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10713675

申请日：2003-11-14

Applicant: Thomas J. Skierski ,  Mohammed A. Aziz ,  Thomas L. Cope

Inventor： Thomas J. Skierski ,  Mohammed A. Aziz ,  Thomas L. Cope

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  C23C14/5412

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/251

Abstract: A method of producing a finish for a selected wood substrate, wherein the finish provides the selected wood substrate with a color that matches the color of a target object. In accordance with the method, calculations are performed to determine the quantities of at least one group of colorants required to produce a semitransparent wood stain from a vehicle, wherein when the semitransparent wood stain is applied to the selected wood substrate, the selected wood substrate will have a color that matches the target object. The calculations are performed using reflectance measurements of the target object obtained using a spectrophotometer and previously obtained spectral data of the colorants as applied to at least one type of wood. The colorants used to form the semitransparent wood stain do not include a white colorant.

Abstract translation: 一种生产所选木质基材的精加工的方法，其中所述精加工为所选择的木质基材提供与目标物体的颜色匹配的颜色。 根据该方法，进行计算以确定从车辆产生半透明木材污渍所需的至少一组着色剂的量，其中当将半透明木材染色剂施加到所选择的木质基材上时，所选择的木质基材将 具有与目标对象匹配的颜色。 使用分光光度计获得的目标对象的反射率测量和先前获得的至少一种类型的木材的着色剂的光谱数据进行计算。 用于形成半透明木材染色剂的着色剂不包括白色着色剂。

公开(公告)号：US07042566B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10811094

申请日：2004-03-26

Applicant: Thomas J. Skierski ,  Thomas L. Cope

Inventor： Thomas J. Skierski ,  Thomas L. Cope

IPC: G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N33/46 ,  G01N2021/8416 ,  G01N2201/0634 ,  G01N2201/065

Abstract: A method of verifying the color and tinting strength of a manufactured batch of a semi-transparent wood stain. In accordance with the method, a standard batch of the wood stain is formed and then mixed with a specified amount of a white colorant to form a standard measurement batch. A test sample of the manufactured batch is obtained and is also mixed with a specified amount of the white colorant to form a test measurement sample. Layers of the standard measurement batch and the test measurement sample are formed on the substrates and complete hide obtained. Reflectance measurements of the layers are made using a spectrophotometer. The reflectance measurements are used to determine if the color and the tinting strength of the manufactured batch is within an acceptable deviation range of the color and tinting strength of the standard batch. This allows for objective color difference and tint strength difference calculations, and adjustments can be made therefrom, therefore eliminating the past visual trial and error methods.

Abstract translation: 一种验证制造的半透明木纹的批次的颜色和着色强度的方法。 根据该方法，形成标准批次的木纹，然后与指定量的白色着色剂混合以形成标准测量批料。 获得制造的批次的测试样品，并将其与指定量的白色着色剂混合以形成测试测量样品。 在基板上形成标准测量批次和测试测量样品的层，并获得完整的隐藏。 层的反射率测量使用分光光度计进行。 使用反射率测量来确定制造的批次的颜色和着色强度是否在标准批次的颜色和着色强度的可接受的偏差范围内。 这允许目标色差和色调强度差计算，并且可以进行调整，从而消除过去的视觉试验和误差方法。

公开(公告)号：US06870616B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-22

申请号：US10215726

申请日：2002-08-08

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

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

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G07D7/12 ,  G07D7/16 ,  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 spectrometer apparatus for determining an optical characteristic of an object or material is disclosed. A probe is positionable to be in proximity to the object or material. First and second receivers are provided on the probe. Light from one or more first receivers is coupled to one or more first optical sensors via a spectral separation implement. Light from one or more second receivers is coupled to one or more second sensors without spectral separation of the light. A light source provides light to the object or material via the probe. A processor coupled to receive one or more signals from the first and second sensors determines the optical characteristic of the object or material and determines a physical position property of the probe with respect to the object or material or a non-color optical property of the object or material. The physical position property may be a distance or angular position of the probe with respect to a surface of the object or material. The non-color optical property may be translucence, gloss, gray level and/or surface texture.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体或材料的光学特性的光谱仪装置。 探头可定位在物体或材料附近。 第一和第二接收器设置在探头上。 来自一个或多个第一接收器的光经由光谱分离工具耦合到一个或多个第一光学传感器。 来自一个或多个第二接收器的光耦合到一个或多个第二传感器而不分光光。 光源通过探头向物体或材料提供光线。 耦合以从第一和第二传感器接收一个或多个信号的处理器确定对象或材料的光学特性并且确定探针相对于物体或材料的物理位置特性或物体的非彩色光学性质 或材料。 物理位置特性可以是探针相对于物体或材料的表面的距离或角度位置。 非彩色光学性质可以是半透明度，光泽度，灰度级和/或表面纹理。

公开(公告)号：US20040000015A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-01

申请号：US10345249

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: SEETHROUGH Ltd.

Inventor： Israel Grossinger ,  Avigdor Schertz ,  Michel Mercier ,  Eli Benny

IPC: A61K007/13

CPC classification number: A45D44/005 ,  A45D2019/0066 ,  A45D2044/007 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/417 ,  A61B5/448 ,  A61B5/6803 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N2021/8444 ,  G01N2201/065

Abstract: A method to change the color of hair. The method includes measuring an initial reflectance spectrum of a sample of the hair and analyzing a contribution of a plurality of natural hair factors to the initial reflectance spectrum. The method also includes calculating a hair treatment based on another reflectance spectrum. A system to measure a reflectance spectrum of a sample includes an integrating sphere having a sampling port and an inner surface and a window disposed near to the sampling port. The window is configured for being placed in close contact with the sample. The system also includes a light source configured to project light onto the sample via the window and a light detector configured to analyze light reflected from the inner surface to produce the reflectance spectrum of the sample.

Abstract translation: 改变头发颜色的方法。 该方法包括测量毛发样品的初始反射光谱并分析多种天然毛发因子对初始反射光谱的贡献。 该方法还包括基于另一反射光谱计算毛发处理。 用于测量样品的反射光谱的系统包括具有采样端口和内表面的积分球和靠近采样端口设置的窗口。 窗口配置为与样品紧密接触。 该系统还包括被配置为经由窗口将光投射到样品上的光源和被配置为分析从内表面反射的光以产生样品的反射光谱的光检测器。

公开(公告)号：US06590660B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US10103514

申请日：2002-03-21

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

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

IPC: G01J351

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.

公开(公告)号：US06583879B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US10044529

申请日：2002-01-11

Applicant: Bernard J. Berg ,  Frederick J. Maddage, Jr. ,  Richard Maurice Montminy ,  Kevin Tougas

Inventor： Bernard J. Berg ,  Frederick J. Maddage, Jr. ,  Richard Maurice Montminy ,  Kevin Tougas

IPC: G01J350

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0267 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01N21/251

Abstract: A color measurement instrument with improved sample targeting or positioning. The system includes an integrating sphere, a beam splitter, a video camera, and a spectrograph. The beam splitter is aligned with the viewing port of the spectrophotometer to deliver the light reflected from the sample to both the video camera and the spectrograph. The video camera provides an image of the position of the sample with respect to the viewing port of the sphere, enabling the visual observation and evaluation of the sample position prior to use of the spectrophotometer.

Abstract translation: 具有改进的样品定位或定位的色彩测量仪器。 该系统包括积分球，分束器，摄像机和光谱仪。 分束器与分光光度计的观察口对准，将样品反射的光传送到摄像机和光谱仪。 视频摄像机提供样品相对于球体观察位置的位置的图像，使得能够在使用分光光度计之前对样品位置进行目视观察和评价。

公开(公告)号：US20030016359A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-23

申请号：US10103514

申请日：2002-03-21

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

IPC: G01J003/50

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。