公开(公告)号：US08021021B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12215463

申请日：2008-06-26

Applicant: Steven Paolini

Inventor： Steven Paolini

IPC: F21V33/00

CPC classification number: H05B33/0851 ,  F21V9/08 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q50/184 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0866 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0245 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: Systems and methods permit use of efficient solid state emitters for broad spectrum continuous spectrum lighting defined by illumination data. The illumination data, which can be sold as a commercial product, can be recorded or authored and include spectral, temporal, and spatial information. Intensities of individual emitters such as LEDs can be controlled through a combination of pulse width modulation (PWM) and amplitude modulation (AM) of drive currents. The combination of PWM and AM permits fine tuning of the spectrum of emissions and creation of free space optical data channels.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法允许使用有效的固态发射器用于由照明数据定义的广谱连续光谱照明。 可以作为商业产品出售的照明数据可以被记录或创作，并且包括光谱，时间和空间信息。 可以通过脉冲宽度调制（PWM）和驱动电流的幅度调制（AM）的组合来控制LED等各种发射器的强度。 PWM和AM的组合允许微调发射频谱和创建自由空间光数据通道。

公开(公告)号：US07952695B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US12939708

申请日：2010-11-04

Applicant: Douglas E. Crafts ,  Jinxi Shen ,  Philip Duggan ,  James F. Farrell ,  Barthelemy Fondeur ,  Eliseo Ranalli

Inventor： Douglas E. Crafts ,  Jinxi Shen ,  Philip Duggan ,  James F. Farrell ,  Barthelemy Fondeur ,  Eliseo Ranalli

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G02B6/12019

Abstract: A scanning optical spectrometer with a detector array is disclosed, in which position of focused spot of light at the input of a dispersive element such as arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) with a slab input, is scanned using a micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) tiltable micromirror so as to make the dispersed spectrum of light scan over the detector array coupled to the AWG. Sub-spectra recorded using individual detectors are concatenated by a processor unit to obtain the spectrum of input light.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有检测器阵列的扫描光谱仪，其中使用微机电（MEMS）扫描在诸如具有板输入的阵列波导光栅（AWG）等分散元件的输入处的聚焦光点的位置 ）可倾斜微镜，以便使光的分散光谱扫描耦合到AWG的检测器阵列。 使用各个检测器记录的子光谱由处理器单元连接以获得输入光的光谱。

公开(公告)号：US20110116091A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12992445

申请日：2009-05-07

Applicant: Katsumi Shibayama

Inventor： Katsumi Shibayama

IPC: G01J3/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0243 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G02B5/1814 ,  G02B5/1861 ,  G02B7/008

Abstract: In a spectral module 1, a photodetector 5 is mounted to an intermediate substrate 81, whereby an optical resin agent 63 interposed between a front face 2a of a substrate 2 and the intermediate substrate 81 is prevented from intruding into a light transmitting hole 50 of the photodetector 5. This can prevent refraction, scattering, and the like from occurring and make light Li appropriately enter a spectroscopic unit 4. In addition, the intermediate substrate 81 has a volume smaller than that of the substrate 2, whereby the intermediate substrate 81 expands/shrinks in a state more similar to the photodetector 5 than the substrate 2 when the temperature in the surroundings of the spectral module 1 changes. Hence, bump connections of the photodetector 5 can more reliably be prevented from breaking upon changes in the temperature in the surroundings of the spectral module 1 than when the photodetector 5 is mounted to the substrate 2.

Abstract translation: 在光谱模块1中，将光电检测器5安装在中间基板81上，防止插入在基板2的正面2a和中间基板81之间的光学树脂试剂63侵入到 这可以防止发生折射，散射等，并使光Li适当地进入分光单元4.另外，中间基板81的体积小于基板2的体积，由此中间基板81膨胀 当光谱模块1的周围的温度变化时，以比基板2更为类似于光电检测器5的状态收缩。 因此，与将光检测器5安装在基板2上的情况相比，能够更可靠地防止光电检测器5的波峰连接在光谱模块1的周围温度变化时的断裂。

公开(公告)号：US20110089316A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12580028

申请日：2009-10-15

Applicant: Paul A. HOSIER ,  Jagdish C. TANDON ,  Josef E. JEDLICKA ,  Paul S. BONINO

Inventor： Paul A. HOSIER ,  Jagdish C. TANDON ,  Josef E. JEDLICKA ,  Paul S. BONINO

IPC: G12B13/00 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1234

Abstract: A photosensitive apparatus including a full width array of photosensors and a first photosensor chip. The first photosensor chip including a linear array of photosensors having a plurality of pixels arranged in a long direction and a linear variable filter adapted to transmit at least ten unique bandwidths of wavelengths of light along a length of the linear variable filter where the linear variable filter is fixedly secured to the linear array. Each respective pixel receives a unique bandwidth of wavelengths of light as a light passes through the linear variable filter and the length is aligned with the long direction. The full width array of photosensors is arranged perpendicular to a process direction of a printing device.

Abstract translation: 一种感光装置，包括全光束传感器阵列和第一光电传感器芯片。 第一光传感器芯片包括具有沿长方向布置的多个像素的光电传感器的线性阵列和适于沿着线性可变滤波器的长度传输至少十个唯一的波长波长的线性可变滤波器，其中线性可变滤波器 固定地固定在线性阵列上。 当光线通过线性可变滤波器并且长度与长方向对准时，每个像素接收光的波长的唯一带宽。 光传感器的全宽阵列垂直于打印装置的处理方向布置。

公开(公告)号：US07910890B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12555125

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Michele Hinnrichs

Inventor： Michele Hinnrichs

IPC: G01J5/08

CPC classification number: G01J5/061 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/084 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/601 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01J2005/068

Abstract: An apparatus and method for imaging incoming radiation. The apparatus includes a radiation shield unit having a cavity. A detector array is positioned at least partially within the cavity and has a planar surface with at least one infrared detector affixed on the detector array. A diffractive optical array is positioned within the cavity and is in thermal communication with the radiation shield unit. The diffractive optical array is configured to diffract and direct the spectral components of the incoming radiation onto the detector array. The apparatus is in an external environment having a predetermined ambient temperature. The radiation shield unit, diffractive optical array and detector array may be temperature-controlled to a temperature that is within a few degrees of the ambient temperature. The radiation shield unit, diffractive optical array and detector array may be temperature-controlled to cryogenic temperatures.

Abstract translation: 用于成像入射辐射的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有空腔的辐射屏蔽单元。 检测器阵列至少部分地定位在腔内，并且具有平坦表面，其中至少一个红外检测器固定在检测器阵列上。 衍射光学阵列位于腔内并与辐射屏蔽单元热连通。 衍射光学阵列被配置为将入射辐射的光谱分量衍射并引导到检测器阵列上。 该设备处于具有预定环境温度的外部环境中。 辐射屏蔽单元，衍射光学阵列和检测器阵列可以被温度控制到在环境温度的几度内的温度。 辐射屏蔽单元，衍射光学阵列和检测器阵列可以被温度控制到低温。

公开(公告)号：US07907780B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US12543769

申请日：2009-08-19

Applicant: Christopher H. Pearson ,  Gary N. Bodnar ,  Karl F. Seibert ,  Ronald J. Duke

Inventor： Christopher H. Pearson ,  Gary N. Bodnar ,  Karl F. Seibert ,  Ronald J. Duke

IPC: G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N5/2351

Abstract: A method for providing an intensity or brightness measurement using a digital image-capturing device comprising: selecting a target area within a field of view of the image-capturing device, the target area containing pixels; measuring the intensity or brightness of pixels in a target area; accumulating the intensity or brightness values of the pixels in the target area; and determining a pixel value representative of the intensity or brightness of the pixels in the target area. A device for making color measurements comprising an image-capture device, a processor or logic device, and a memory location for accumulating color data, and the processor or logic device is programmed to perform color measurements by accumulating the data for pixels located in the target area in memory, and determining a representative color value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用数字图像捕获装置提供强度或亮度测量的方法，包括：选择所述图像捕获装置的视野内的目标区域，所述目标区域包含像素; 测量目标区域中像素的强度或亮度; 累积目标区域中的像素的强度或亮度值; 以及确定表示所述目标区域中的像素的强度或亮度的像素值。 一种用于进行颜色测量的设备，包括图像捕获设备，处理器或逻辑设备以及用于累积颜色数据的存储器位置，并且处理器或逻辑设备被编程为通过对位于目标中的像素累积数据来执行颜色测量 存储器中的区域，并且确定代表性颜色值。

公开(公告)号：US20110020835A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12743435

申请日：2008-11-19

Applicant: Pieter Tjerk Koopman

Inventor： Pieter Tjerk Koopman

IPC: G01N33/53 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6452

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for detecting small quantities of light, comprising an electronic image converter embodied in semiconductor technology for detecting the photons representing the small quantities of light and an electronic circuit connected to the electronic image converter for reading the electronic image converter and for generating a signal representing the number of photons received by the electronic image converter, wherein the electronic image converter comprises at least 100,000 light-sensitive cells and the electronic circuit is adapted to add together the signals coming from light-sensitive cells placed on the electronic image converter.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于检测少量光的装置，包括一个电子图像转换器，用于检测表示少量光的光子的半导体技术，以及连接到电子图像转换器的电子电路，用于读取电子图像转换器， 产生表示由所述电子图像转换器接收的光子数的信号，其中所述电子图像转换器包括至少100,000个感光单元，并且所述电子电路适于将来自放置在所述电子图像上的感光单元的信号相加 转换器。

公开(公告)号：US07876435B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US11985798

申请日：2008-01-14

Applicant: Helmut Becker-Ross ,  Stefan Florek ,  Michael Okruss

Inventor： Helmut Becker-Ross ,  Stefan Florek ,  Michael Okruss

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/1809 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J2003/2866

Abstract: A method to determine and correct broadband background in complex spectra in a simple and automatized manner includes carrying out a background correction with respect to broadband background before a calibration step. The background correction may involve recording a spectral graph and smoothing the recorded spectral graph, determining all values in the initially recorded graph having a value higher than the value of the smoothed graph and reducing such values to the value of the smoothed graph, and repeating these two steps. The background graph obtained is then subtracted from the initial graph. The smoothing of the graph is carried out by moving average, where each intensity value I at the position x in the spectrum is replaced by an average value. The characteristics of the found peaks can be stored in a file so that the calibration can be used at any time.

Abstract translation: 以简单且自动化的方式确定和校正复谱中的宽带背景的方法包括在校准步骤之前对宽带背景执行背景校正。 背景校正可以包括记录光谱图并平滑所记录的光谱图，确定初始记录的图中具有高于平滑图的值的值的所有值，并将这些值减小为平滑图的值，并重复这些 两步。 然后从初始图中减去所获得的背景图。 通过移动平均来进行曲线的平滑处理，其中频谱中位置x处的每个强度值I被平均值代替。 找到的峰值的特征可以存储在文件中，以便可以随时使用校准。

公开(公告)号：US20110013191A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12660696

申请日：2010-03-01

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

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

IPC: G01N21/55

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.

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。

公开(公告)号：US20100328648A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12876242

申请日：2010-09-07

Applicant: Dale A. Harrison

Inventor： Dale A. Harrison

IPC: G01N21/55 ,  G01J3/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/08 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/4531 ,  G01N21/211 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/9501 ,  G01N2021/335

Abstract: A spectroscopy system is provided which is optimized for operation in the VUV region and capable of performing well in the DUV-NIR region. Additionally, the system incorporates an optical module which presents selectable sources and detectors optimized for use in the VUV and DUV-NIR. As well, the optical module provides common delivery and collection optics to enable measurements in both spectral regions to be collected using similar spot properties. The module also provides a means of quickly referencing measured data so as to ensure that highly repeatable results are achieved. The module further provides a controlled environment between the VUV source, sample chamber and VUV detector which acts to limit in a repeatable manner the absorption of VUV photons. The use of broad band data sets which encompass VUV wavelengths, in addition to the DUV-NIR wavelengths enables a greater variety of materials to be meaningfully characterized. Array based detection instrumentation may be exploited to permit the simultaneous collection of larger wavelength regions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光谱系统，其被优化用于在VUV区域中的操作并且能够在DUV-NIR区域中表现良好。 此外，该系统还包含一个光学模块，该模块提供可用于VUV和DUV-NIR中优化的可选择的源和检测器。 同样，光学模块提供通用的传送和收集光学器件，以使得能够使用类似的光点特性来收集两个光谱区域中的测量。 该模块还提供了快速参考测量数据的方法，以确保实现高度可重复的结果。 该模块还在VUV源，样品室和VUV检测器之间提供受控的环境，其作用是以可重复的方式限制VUV光子的吸收。 除了DUV-NIR波长之外，使用包含VUV波长的宽带数据集使得可以有意义地表征更多种类的材料。 可以利用基于阵列的检测仪器来允许同时收集更大的波长区域。