Spectrographic Multi-Band Camera
    202.
    发明申请
    Spectrographic Multi-Band Camera 有权
    光谱多波段相机

    公开(公告)号:US20080252731A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-16

    申请号:US11912663

    申请日:2006-04-25

    Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and camera for obtaining a high-contrast image of a predetermined target present in an area under observation. The method involves obtaining an in-band image of the observation area including the target using a filter whose bands are aligned with selected characteristic wavelength bands of the target and an out-of-band image of the observation area excluding the target using the filter with its bands non-aligned with the selected characteristic wavelength bands of the target. Processing of the in-band and out-of-band images results in a high-contrast image highlighting the presence of the target in the observation area and thereby allowing its detection and monitoring.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于获得存在于观察区域内的预定目标的高对比度图像的方法和照相机。 该方法包括使用滤波器获得包括目标的观测区域的带内图像,该滤波器的频带与目标的选定特征波段对准,并且使用滤波器与除了目标的观测区域的带外图像 其带与目标的所选特征波段不对准。 带内和带外图像的处理导致高对比度图像突出显示观察区域中的目标的存在,从而允许其检测和监视。

    Spatially corrected full-cubed hyperspectral imager
    203.
    发明授权
    Spatially corrected full-cubed hyperspectral imager 有权
    空间校正的全立方高光谱成像仪

    公开(公告)号:US07433042B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-07

    申请号:US11774599

    申请日:2007-07-07

    Abstract: A hyperspectral imager that achieves accurate spectral and spatial resolution by using a micro-lens array as a series of field lenses, with each lens distributing a point in the image scene received through an objective lens across an area of a detector array forming a hyperspectral detector super-pixel. Spectral filtering is performed by a spectral filter array positioned at the objective lens so that each sub-pixel within a super-pixel receives light that has been filtered by a bandpass or other type filter and is responsive to a different band of the image spectrum. The micro-lens spatially corrects the focused image point to project the same image scene point onto all sub-pixels within a super-pixel.

    Abstract translation: 一种高光谱成像器,其通过使用微透镜阵列作为一系列场透镜来实现精确的光谱和空间分辨率,每个透镜在图像场景中分配通过物镜接收的点,跨越形成超光谱检测器的检测器阵列的区域 超像素。 通过位于物镜处的光谱滤波器阵列执行光谱滤波,使得超像素内的每个子像素接收已经被带通或其它类型滤光器滤波并且对图像光谱的不同带响应的光。 微透镜在空间上校正聚焦图像点以将相同的图像场景点投影到超像素内的所有子像素上。

    Hand-Held, Self-Contained Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) Analyzer
    205.
    发明申请
    Hand-Held, Self-Contained Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) Analyzer 有权
    手持式自含光发射光谱(OES)分析仪

    公开(公告)号:US20080212074A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-04

    申请号:US12036039

    申请日:2008-02-22

    Abstract: A hand-held, self-contained, battery-powered test instrument for analyzing composition of a sample includes an exciter for exciting at least a portion of the sample, a compact cross-dispersed spectrometer for receiving an optical signal from the excited portion of the sample and a processor for processing spectral data about the optical signal from the spectrometer. The exciter may include a spark generator and a counter electrode, a laser or other device for generating the optical signal from the sample portion. The spectrometer has a wavelength range broad enough to enable the test instrument to detect and determine relative quantities of carbon, phosphorous, sulfur, manganese, silicon, iron and other elements necessary to identify common alloys. The spectrometer includes a structural member made of a light-weight material having a small coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). The spectrometer is dimensionally stable over a range of expected ambient temperatures, without controlling the temperature of the spectrometer.

    Abstract translation: 用于分析样品组成的手持式独立的,电池供电的测试仪器包括用于激发至少一部分样品的激发器,用于从所述样品的激发部分接收光信号的紧凑型交叉分散光谱仪 样品和用于处理来自光谱仪的光信号的光谱数据的处理器。 励磁机可以包括火花发生器和对电极,用于从样品部分产生光信号的激光器或其它装置。 光谱仪具有足够宽的波长范围,使得测试仪器可以检测和确定识别普通合金所需的碳,磷,硫,锰,硅,铁和其他元素的相对数量。 光谱仪包括由具有小的热膨胀系数(CTE)的轻质材料制成的结构件。 光谱仪在一定范围的预期环境温度下尺寸稳定,而不需要控制光谱仪的温度。

    Wavelength measurement method based on combination of two signals in quadrature
    207.
    发明授权
    Wavelength measurement method based on combination of two signals in quadrature 有权
    基于正交两个信号组合的波长测量方法

    公开(公告)号:US07420686B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-02

    申请号:US11651372

    申请日:2007-01-08

    Applicant: Sze Meng Tan

    Inventor: Sze Meng Tan

    CPC classification number: G01J3/36 G01J3/26 G01J9/0246

    Abstract: In a dual etalon wavelength monitor, improved performance is obtained by identifying first and second dead zones where the first and second etalon signals respectively have significantly reduced sensitivity. When a measurement is in the first dead zone, only the second etalon signal is employed to determine wavelength. When a measurement is in the second dead zone, only the first etalon signal is employed to determine wavelength. When a measurement is in neither zone, both first and second etalon signals are employed to determine the wavelength.

    Abstract translation: 在双标准波长监测器中,通过识别第一和第二死区,其中第一和第二标准信号分别具有显着降低的灵敏度,从而获得改进的性能。 当测量处于第一死区时,仅使用第二标准具信号来确定波长。 当测量处于第二死区时,仅使用第一标准器信号来确定波长。 当测量不在两个区域时,采用第一和第二标准器信号来确定波长。

    Method and apparatus for a microscope image selector
    208.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for a microscope image selector 有权
    显微镜图像选择器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07414725B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-19

    申请号:US11902874

    申请日:2007-09-26

    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a multimode imaging apparatus for simultaneously obtaining multiple wavelength-discriminative spectral images of a sample. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an image selector having a rotator assembly, the rotator assembly housing a first plurality of optical components, the image selector adapted to receive a illuminating photons having a first wavelength and direct the illuminating photons to the sample, the image selector adapted to receive illuminating photons interacted with the sample and selectively direct said interacted photons to one of a plurality of detection sources; a microscope turret housing a second plurality of components, the microscope turret adapted to receive illuminating photons having a second wavelength and direct the photons to the sample; the microscopic turret adapted to receive illuminating photons interacted with the sample and selectively direct said interacted photons to one of a plurality of detection sources; wherein substantially all of the interacted photons are selectively directed one of a plurality of detection sources to form multiple wavelength discriminative spectral images of the sample simultaneously.

    Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及用于同时获得样本的多个波长鉴别光谱图像的多模式成像装置。 在一个实施例中,该装置包括具有旋转器组件的图像选择器,旋转体组件容纳第一多个光学部件,图像选择器适于接收具有第一波长的照明光子并将照射光子引导到样本,图像 选择器,适于接收与样本相互作用的照明光子,并选择性地将所述相互作用的光子引导到多个检测源之一; 显微镜转台,其容纳第二多个部件,所述显微镜转台适于接收具有第二波长并且将所述光子引导到所述样品的照明光子; 适于接收与样品相互作用的照明光子并且选择性地将所述相互作用的光子引导到多个检测源中的一个的微观炮塔; 其中基本上所有相互作用的光子被选择性地指向多个检测源中的一个,以同时形成样品的多个波长鉴别光谱图像。

    Light sensing instrument with modulated polychromatic source
    209.
    发明授权
    Light sensing instrument with modulated polychromatic source 有权
    光传感器具调制多色源

    公开(公告)号:US07408145B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-05

    申请号:US10703256

    申请日:2003-11-07

    Applicant: Kyle Holland

    Inventor: Kyle Holland

    Abstract: An apparatus is described for assessing plant status using biophysical and biochemical properties of the plant remotely sensed by the invention thereby allowing selective monitoring, elimination or treatment of individual plants. In a preferred embodiment, a single polychromatic emitter provides coincident light beams; one beam substantially in the visible portion of the spectrum (400 nm to 700 nm) and the other in the near infrared (NIR) portion of the spectrum (700 nm to 1100 nm). This light beam illuminates a small surface area on the ground, which may be bare ground, desired plants or undesired weeds. The beam of light may be focused, collimated or non-focused. A detector array, usually composed of a visible detector and a NIR detector, detects portions of this polychromatic light beam reflected by the surface area and provides a signal indicative of whether the detected light was reflected by a plant or by some non-plant object such as soil. A controller analyzes this signal and, assuming a plant is detected, responds by activating a device to take some action with respect to the plant or stores the analyzed signal with corresponding DGPS position in the controller's memory for later analysis. A number of actions may be taken by the controller. For instance, if the plant is a weed, the desired action might be to spray herbicide on the weed. Or, if the plant is a crop that is determined to be lacking in nutrient, the desired action may be to apply fertilizer. Additionally, if the plant under test is a turf landscape, such as found on golf courses and sporting fields, plant biomass may be mapped and geo-located using GPS for later, comparative analysis.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用本发明遥感的植物的生物物理和生化特性来评估植物状态的装置,从而允许对各植物的选择性监测,消除或处理。 在优选实施例中,单个多色发射器提供重合的光束; 基本上在光谱的可见部分(400nm至700nm)中的一个光束,而在光谱的近红外(NIR)部分中的另一个光束(700nm至1100nm)。 该光束照射地面上的小表面积,其可能是裸地,期望的植物或不需要的杂草。 光束可以聚焦,准直或非聚焦。 通常由可见检测器和NIR检测器组成的检测器阵列检测由表面区域反射的该多色光束的部分,并提供指示检测到的光是被植物反射的信号还是由某些非植物物体反射 作为土壤 控制器分析该信号,并且假设检测到设备,通过激活设备对设备采取某些动作进行响应,或将分析的信号与对应的DGPS位置存储在控制器的存储器中供以后分析。 控制器可以采取多种措施。 例如,如果植物是杂草,则期望的作用可能是将除草剂喷洒在杂草上。 或者,如果植物是确定缺乏营养物的作物,则期望的作用可能是施用肥料。 此外,如果被测植物是草皮景观,例如在高尔夫球场和运动场上发现的话,植物生物量可以使用GPS进行映射和地理定位以供以后进行比较分析。

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