公开(公告)号：US08023690B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US11669616

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Raman Viswanathan ,  Jeffery W. Fontenot

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Raman Viswanathan ,  Jeffery W. Fontenot

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2201/0691 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: The disclosure, in one aspect, provides a method for providing an image of a fluid that includes passing light through the fluid, detecting light passing through the fluid at at least one wavelength and producing signals corresponding to the detected light, and processing the signals to provide the image of the fluid.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，本发明提供了一种用于提供流体的图像的方法，该方法包括使光通过流体，以至少一个波长检测通过流体的光并产生对应于检测到的光的信号，并将信号处理 提供流体的图像。

公开(公告)号：US07999938B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12569835

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Feiling Wang

Inventor： Feiling Wang

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J4/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/55 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0073 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/14558 ,  A61B2562/0242 ,  G01B9/0201 ,  G01B9/02044 ,  G01B9/02057 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  G01B2290/35 ,  G01B2290/40 ,  G01B2290/45 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/21 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G01N2021/4709 ,  G01N2021/4792 ,  G02B21/06

Abstract: This application describes designs, implementations, and techniques for controlling propagation mode or modes of light in a common optical path, which may include one or more waveguides, to sense a sample.

Abstract translation: 该应用描述了用于控制公共光路中的传播模式或光模式的设计，实现和技术，其可以包括一个或多个波导以感测样本。

公开(公告)号：US07982189B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US12756497

申请日：2010-04-08

Applicant: Johan Fournel ,  Alain Lunati ,  Thierry Gergaud

Inventor： Johan Fournel ,  Alain Lunati ,  Thierry Gergaud

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01J1/00 ,  G03F7/20

CPC classification number: G01N21/8507 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N2021/8514

Abstract: A spectrometer includes: a lighting device (LSRC) configured to generate a light beam covering a wavelength band, a probe configured so that the light beam coming from the lighting device interacts with a fluid to be analyzed, and a spectrum analyzing device configured to receive the light beam after it has interacted with the fluid to be analyzed, and to provide light intensity measurements for various ranges of wavelengths. The lighting device includes several light-emitting components (1a-1c) emitting light in various ranges of wavelengths, and a mixing optical component (3) fixed onto the emitting surface of the light-emitting components (1a-1g), to combine the light flows emitted by the light-emitting components into a resulting light beam covering the wavelength band, and guide the resulting light flow to the probe.

Abstract translation: 光谱仪包括：被配置为产生覆盖波长带的光束的照明装置（LSRC），构造成使来自照明装置的光束与待分析的流体相互作用的探针;以及频谱分析装置，被配置为接收 其后的光束与待分析的流体相互作用，并为各种波长范围提供光强度测量。 照明装置包括发射各种波长范围的光的多个发光部件（1a-1c）和固定在发光部件（1a-1g）的发光面上的混合光学部件（3），将 由发光部件发射的光流入覆盖波长带的结果光束，并将得到的光流引导到探针。

公开(公告)号：US07969578B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12139314

申请日：2008-06-13

Applicant: Seok-Hyun Yun ,  Brett E. Bouma ,  Guillermo J. Tearney ,  Johannes Fitzgerald De Boer

Inventor： Seok-Hyun Yun ,  Brett E. Bouma ,  Guillermo J. Tearney ,  Johannes Fitzgerald De Boer

IPC: G01B11/02 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: H01S5/5045 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/7257 ,  G01B9/02002 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/02043 ,  G01B9/02075 ,  G01B9/02081 ,  G01B9/02083 ,  G01B9/02084 ,  G01B9/0209 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  G01B2290/45 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G01J9/0215 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  G02B6/3604 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G02B27/48 ,  G02F1/093 ,  G02F1/11 ,  H01S3/0071 ,  H01S3/0078 ,  H01S3/08009 ,  H01S3/08063 ,  H01S3/105 ,  H01S3/1068 ,  H01S5/0071 ,  H01S5/0078 ,  H01S5/1025 ,  H01S5/14 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/146

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided. In particular, at least one first electro-magnetic radiation may be provided to a sample and at least one second electro-magnetic radiation can be provided to a non-reflective reference. A frequency of the first and/or second radiations varies over time. An interference is detected between at least one third radiation associated with the first radiation and at least one fourth radiation associated with the second radiation. Alternatively, the first electro-magnetic radiation and/or second electro-magnetic radiation have a spectrum which changes over time. The spectrum may contain multiple frequencies at a particular time. In addition, it is possible to detect the interference signal between the third radiation and the fourth radiation in a first polarization state. Further, it may be preferable to detect a further interference signal between the third and fourth radiations in a second polarization state which is different from the first polarization state. The first and/or second electro-magnetic radiations may have a spectrum whose mean frequency changes substantially continuously over time at a tuning speed that is greater than 100 Tera Hertz per millisecond.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和方法。 特别地，可以向样品提供至少一个第一电磁辐射，并且可以向非反射参考提供至少一个第二电磁辐射。 第一和/或第二辐射的频率随时间变化。 在与第一辐射相关联的至少一个第三辐射与与第二辐射相关联的至少一个第四辐射之间检测到干扰。 或者，第一电磁辐射和/或第二电磁辐射具有随时间变化的光谱。 频谱可以在特定时间包含多个频率。 此外，可以在第一偏振状态下检测第三辐射与第四辐射之间的干涉信号。 此外，可能优选在与第一偏振状态不同的第二偏振态中检测第三和第四辐射之间的另外的干扰信号。 第一和/或第二电磁辐射可以具有在每毫秒大于100Tera赫兹的调谐速度下，其平均频率随时间而基本连续变化的频谱。

公开(公告)号：US20110151410A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12807242

申请日：2010-08-30

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

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

IPC: A61B1/24

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

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。

公开(公告)号：US07947442B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US12033711

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Roger Iten

Inventor： Roger Iten

IPC: G01N23/00 ,  C12M1/34

CPC classification number: G01N21/6452 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0235 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0627

Abstract: Subject of the present invention is to provide an apparatus, an instrument, and a method particularly useful in multiplex PCR applications permitting short sample measuring times of many samples combined with high sensitivity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的主题是提供一种在多重PCR应用中特别有用的装置，仪器和方法，其允许许多样品与较高灵敏度组合的样品测量时间较短。

公开(公告)号：US20110118575A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US13011835

申请日：2011-01-21

Applicant: LESTER JOHN LLOYD ,  KATE LEEANN BECHTEL ,  JOSEPH ANTHONY HEANUE ,  BRIAN PATRICK WILFLEY

Inventor： LESTER JOHN LLOYD ,  KATE LEEANN BECHTEL ,  JOSEPH ANTHONY HEANUE ,  BRIAN PATRICK WILFLEY

IPC: A61B5/1455

CPC classification number: A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0091 ,  A61B5/415 ,  A61B5/418 ,  A61B5/4312 ,  A61B5/447 ,  A61B5/6814 ,  A61B5/6826 ,  A61B5/6838 ,  A61B2562/0233 ,  A61B2562/046 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N2201/0826 ,  G01N2201/0833

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for pressure sore detection. A modulated optical signal based on a digital code sequence is transmitted to human tissue. A temporal transfer characteristic is derived from the modulated optical signal. Tissue characteristics is determined based on the temporal transfer characteristic.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于压疮检测的方法和装置。 基于数字码序列的调制光信号被传送到人体组织。 从调制光信号导出时间传递特性。 基于时间转移特性确定组织特征。

公开(公告)号：US07944557B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US11265874

申请日：2005-11-02

Applicant: Thomas W. Hagler

Inventor： Thomas W. Hagler

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/1804 ,  G01J3/2846 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J2001/4242 ,  G01J2003/1217

Abstract: Method and apparatus for analyzing radiation using analyzers and encoders employing the spatial modulation of radiation dispersed by wavelength or imaged along a line.

Abstract translation: 使用分析器和编码器分析辐射的方法和装置，其采用通过波长分散的辐射的空间调制或沿着线成像。

公开(公告)号：US20110112388A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12613715

申请日：2009-11-06

Applicant: Thomas F. Kuech ,  Nirmala Ramanujam ,  Leon McCaughan

Inventor： Thomas F. Kuech ,  Nirmala Ramanujam ,  Leon McCaughan

IPC: A61B5/1459 ,  H01J40/00 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  A61B6/00 ,  G01J1/58

CPC classification number: A61B5/1459 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  A61B5/14556 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0425 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/58 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0818 ,  G01J5/0821 ,  G01J5/10

Abstract: A fiber optic probe having one or more photodetectors bound thereto is provided. By directly integrating thin, flexible photodetectors with an optical fiber, the probes provide a compact structure that increases throughput and decreases cost, making it practical for a clinical use. In some embodiments, the fiber optic probes are small enough for insertion into the shaft of a needle, such as a biopsy needle.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有一个或多个与其结合的光电探测器的光纤探针。 通过直接将薄型，柔性光电探测器与光纤集成在一起，探头提供了一种结构紧凑的结构，可以增加产量并降低成本，从而使临床使用成为可能。 在一些实施例中，光纤探针足够小以插入到针的轴中，例如活检针。

公开(公告)号：US20110102790A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12801684

申请日：2010-06-21

Applicant: Roy C. Haught ,  Gary P. Klinkhammer ,  Frank J. Bussell

Inventor： Roy C. Haught ,  Gary P. Klinkhammer ,  Frank J. Bussell

IPC: G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/645

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring water and other fluid systems is described. The fluid is continually monitored spectrophotometrically by measuring many optical parameters in an in-line, on-line system, which compensates for normal fluid changes while detecting abnormalities.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于监测水和其它流体系统的方法和装置。 通过在线式在线系统中测量许多光学参数，分光光度法连续监测流体，在检测异常时补偿正常的液体变化。