公开(公告)号：US07477364B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11541957

申请日：2006-10-02

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

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

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01N21/25 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.

公开(公告)号：US20080304074A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US12135185

申请日：2008-06-08

Applicant: James F. Brennan, III

Inventor： James F. Brennan, III

IPC: G01J3/45

CPC classification number: A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0086 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  G01B9/0203 ,  G01B9/02049 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/1787 ,  G01N2021/656 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for sample analysis, such as tissue analysis, that integrate high wavenumber (HW) Raman spectroscopy for chemical composition analysis and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to provide depth and morphological information. The invention also provides side-viewing optical probes that are based on a single double clad optical fiber for performing the combined HW Raman spectroscopy and OCT. Intravascular catheter embodiments and related vascular diagnostic methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于化学成分分析和光学相干断层扫描（OCT）的高波数（HW）拉曼光谱法的组织分析等装置和方法，以提供深度和形态信息。 本发明还提供了基于用于执行组合HW拉曼光谱和OCT的单个双包层光纤的侧视光学探针。 还提供了血管内导管实施例和相关的血管诊断方法。

公开(公告)号：US07420664B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US11484939

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Patrick J. Treado ,  Charles W. Gardner, Jr.

Inventor： Patrick J. Treado ,  Charles W. Gardner, Jr.

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/474 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/44

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the remote analysis and identification of unknown compounds. A robotic arm positions a sensor on a surface. The sensor unit has a monitoring mechanism to monitor separation between the sensor unit and the surface when placed in contact with the surface to maintain the separation substantially constant. An illumination source illuminates the region of interest to produce scattered photons from an unknown compound. The scattered photons are collected by an optical system and delivered to a spectroscopic detector for analysis and identification. An algorithm is applied to the data generated by the spectroscopic detector to identify the unknown compound.

Abstract translation: 用于远程分析和鉴定未知化合物的装置和方法。 机器手臂将传感器定位在表面上。 传感器单元具有监测机构，用于在放置与表面接触时监测传感器单元与表面之间的分离，以保持分离基本恒定。 照明源照亮感兴趣的区域以产生来自未知化合物的散射光子。 散射的光子被光学系统收集并传送到光谱检测器进行分析和识别。 将一种算法应用于由光谱检测器产生的数据，以识别未知化合物。

公开(公告)号：US20080165344A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11484939

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Patrick J. Treado ,  Charles W. Gardner

Inventor： Patrick J. Treado ,  Charles W. Gardner

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/474 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/44

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the remote analysis and identification of unknown compounds. A robotic arm positions a sensor on a surface. The sensor unit has a monitoring mechanism to monitor separation between the sensor unit and the surface when placed in contact with the surface to maintain the separation substantially constant. An illumination source illuminates the region of interest to produce scattered photons from an unknown compound. The scattered photons are collected by an optical system and delivered to a spectroscopic detector for analysis and identification. An algorithm is applied to the data generated by the spectroscopic detector to identify the unknown compound.

Abstract translation: 用于远程分析和鉴定未知化合物的装置和方法。 机器手臂将传感器定位在表面上。 传感器单元具有监测机构，用于在放置与表面接触时监测传感器单元与表面之间的分离，以保持分离基本恒定。 照明源照亮感兴趣的区域以产生来自未知化合物的散射光子。 散射的光子被光学系统收集并传送到光谱检测器进行分析和识别。 将一种算法应用于由光谱检测器产生的数据，以识别未知化合物。

公开(公告)号：US07397562B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11475717

申请日：2006-06-26

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

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

IPC: G01J3/51

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: A method for determining spectral characteristics of an object is disclosed. A probe is positioned in proximity relative to the object and provides light to a surface of the object and receives light from the object. One or more critical heights are defined below which no specularly refelcted light is received and propagated. Prior to positioning the probe in proximity relative to the object, a plurality of position-sensitive calibration/normalization reference and a plurality of calibration/normalization measurements are taken with the probe at a plurality of predetermined positions with respect to the calibration/normalization reference. The intensity of light received is determined in a plurality of spectral bands with one or more measurements. The spectral characteristics of the object are determined based on the one or more measurements and based on data taken from one or more of the calibration/normalization measurements.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体的光谱特性的方法。 探针相对于物体定位在邻近处，并且向对象的表面提供光并接收来自物体的光。 下面定义了一个或多个关键的高度，其中没有镜面反射光被接收和传播。 在将探针定位在相对于物体附近之前，多个位置敏感的校准/归一化参考和多个校准/归一化测量在探针相对于校准/归一化参考的多个预定位置处被采集。 在具有一个或多个测量的多个光谱带中确定所接收的光的强度。 基于一个或多个测量并且基于从一个或多个校准/归一化测量获取的数据来确定对象的光谱特性。

公开(公告)号：US07280196B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10784595

申请日：2004-02-23

Applicant: Robert H. Hart ,  Montie W. Roland

Inventor： Robert H. Hart ,  Montie W. Roland

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/474 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0254 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J2001/0481 ,  G01N2201/065

Abstract: A spectrophotometric system includes a zoom lens assembly that is mounted for axial translation relative to an integrating sphere. The zoom lens assembly includes first and second focusing lens mounted to an axially movable lens carrier. The lens carrier is positioned intermediate first and second sets of mirrors for reflecting/directing SCE and SCI beams toward fiber ports. A reference beam is also emitted from the integrating sphere and transmitted to a processor, thereby resulting in simultaneous tri-beam measurements. The disclosed spectrophotometric systems may also include an aperture plate detection assembly and/or a sample holder assembly that incorporates a dampening gas spring. The aperture plate detection system includes a detection disk that may include a plurality of pre-positioned sensors that interact with an activating ridge formed on the aperture plate for identification thereof.

Abstract translation: 分光光度系统包括变焦透镜组件，其安装成相对于积分球轴向平移。 变焦透镜组件包括安装到可轴向移动的透镜托架的第一和第二聚焦透镜。 透镜载体位于第一和第二组反射镜之间，用于将SCE和SCI光束反射/导向光纤端口。 参考光束也从积分球发射并传输到处理器，从而导致同时进行三光束测量。 所公开的分光光度系统还可以包括孔板检测组件和/或包含阻尼气弹簧的样品保持器组件。 光圈板检测系统包括检测盘，其可以包括多个预定位传感器，其与形成在孔板上的激活脊相互作用以用于识别。

公开(公告)号：US20070115472A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11523798

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01N21/6486 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/1239 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: Color/optical characteristics measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics/elements are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic/element and received light reflected from the surface of the object is 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 being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了颜色/光学特性测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤/元件与中心源光纤/元件间隔开，并且测量从物体表面反射的受光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体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颜色测量。 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。

公开(公告)号：US20060238642A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11471235

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Yasuo Goto

Inventor： Yasuo Goto

IPC: H04N5/222

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  A45D44/005 ,  A61B5/448 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G06T11/00

Abstract: The present invention is composed of a computer positioned at a basal portion of an apparatus for conducting image processing and counseling processing; a first image display means for displaying a computer-processed image to a subject, mounted upright in the computer, a second image display means for displaying the computer-processed image to a counselor, mounted upright in the computer so that a display screen thereof is directed in a direction opposite the first display means; and photographic means, positioned near the first image. display means, for photographing a subject directed in a direction of the first display means and feeding a facial image of the subject into the computer, thus making the apparatus small in scale and simple in composition, and suitable for a counselor to provide counseling on make-up to a subject.

Abstract translation: 本发明由位于用于进行图像处理和咨询处理的装置的基部的计算机构成; 第一图像显示装置，用于将直接安装在计算机中的对象显示计算机处理的图像，第二图像显示装置，用于将直接安装在计算机中的计算机处理图像显示给辅导员，使得其显示屏幕为 指向与第一显示装置相对的方向; 和照相装置，位于第一图像附近。 显示装置，用于拍摄指示在第一显示装置的方向上的被摄体并将被摄体的面部图像馈送到计算机中，从而使得设备规模小，构图简单，并且适合于辅导员提供咨询 到一个主题。

公开(公告)号：US07097450B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10407624

申请日：2003-04-04

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

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

IPC: A61C19/10 ,  A61C3/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/4652 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/061 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected 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 color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence 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特性的颜色测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤分开，并接收被测物体/齿表面反射的光。 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颜色测量。 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：US07088386B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-08

申请号：US10018756

申请日：2001-04-19

Applicant: Yasuo Goto

Inventor： Yasuo Goto

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  A45D44/005 ,  A61B5/448 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G06T11/00

Abstract: The present invention is composed of a computer positioned at a basal portion of an apparatus for conducting image processing and counseling processing; a first image display means for displaying a computer-processed image to a subject, mounted upright in the computer, a second image display means for displaying the computer-processed image to a counselor, mounted upright in the computer so that a display screen thereof is directed in a direction opposite the first display means; and photographic means, positioned near the first image display means, for photographing a subject directed in a direction of the first display means and feeding a facial image of the subject into the computer, thus making the apparatus small in scale and simple in composition, and suitable for a counselor to provide counseling on make-up to a subject.