公开(公告)号：US06441903B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09290357

申请日：1999-04-12

Applicant: Ted J. Cooper

Inventor： Ted J. Cooper

IPC: G01N2125

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: An optical sensor system is provided which provides portions of the intensity spectrum of various types of natural and artificial light and combinations thereof. The illumination passes through a series of band pass filters or through a diffraction grating to be sensed by a plurality of photosensors sensing different portions of the spectrum. The photosensors are connected to a processing system which can determine the nature of the illuminants from characteristic areas of the intensity spectrum falling on the photosensors.

Abstract translation: 提供一种提供各种类型的天然和人造光的强度谱的部分及其组合的光学传感器系统。 照明通过一系列带通滤光器或通过衍射光栅，以由感测光谱不同部分的多个光电传感器感测。 光传感器连接到处理系统，该处理系统可以从落在光电传感器上的强度光谱的特征区域确定光源的性质。

公开(公告)号：US20020039186A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-04

申请号：US09803131

申请日：2001-03-09

Inventor： Charles W. Von Rosenberg

IPC: G01N021/01

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N33/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to spectral analysis systems and methods for determining physical and chemical properties of a sample by measuring the optical characteristics of light emitted from the sample. In one embodiment, a probe head for use with a spectrometer includes a reflector for illuminating a sample volume disposed circumferentially about the light source of the probe head. In another embodiment, a probe head includes an optical blocking element for forcing the optical path between the light source and an optical pick-up optically connected to the spectrometer into the sample. The probe head also includes a reference shutter for selectively blocking light emitted from the sample from reaching the optical pick-up to facilitate calibration of the spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过测量从样品发射的光的光学特性来确定样品的物理和化学性质的光谱分析系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，用于光谱仪的探针头包括用于照亮围绕探头的光源周向设置的样品体积的反射器。 在另一个实施例中，探头包括用于迫使光源和光学连接到光谱仪的光学拾取器之间的光路进入样品的光学阻挡元件。 探头还包括用于选择性地阻挡从样品发射的光到达光学拾波器以便于校准光谱仪的参考快门。

公开(公告)号：US20010055116A1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-27

申请号：US09932210

申请日：2001-08-17

Inventor： Anthony K. Maczura ,  Erich R. Gross ,  Anthony S. Lee ,  David M. Mayes

IPC: G01J003/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/276 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/85

Abstract: The present invention relates to spectral analysis systems and methods for determining physical and chemical properties of a sample by measuring the optical characteristics of light emitted from the sample. In one embodiment, a probe head for use with a spectrometer includes an optical blocking element for forcing the optical path between the light source and an optical pick-up optically connected to the spectrometer into the sample. The probe head also includes a reference shutter for selectively blocking light emitted from the sample from reaching the optical pick-up to facilitate calibration of the spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过测量从样品发射的光的光学特性来确定样品的物理和化学性质的光谱分析系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，与光谱仪一起使用的探针头包括用于迫使光源和光学连接到光谱仪的光学拾取器之间的光路进入样品的光学阻挡元件。 探头还包括用于选择性地阻挡从样品发射的光到达光学拾波器以便于校准光谱仪的参考快门。

公开(公告)号：US06276798B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09307569

申请日：1999-05-10

Applicant: Tamir Gil ,  Dario Cabib ,  Mike Adel ,  Robert A. Buckwald ,  Eli Horn

Inventor： Tamir Gil ,  Dario Cabib ,  Mike Adel ,  Robert A. Buckwald ,  Eli Horn

IPC: A61B314

CPC classification number: A61B5/14546 ,  A61B3/10 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0275 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/14555 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/7257 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J2003/467

Abstract: A spectral bio-imaging method for enhancing pathologic, physiologic, metabolic and health related spectral signatures of an eye tissue, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing an optical device for eye inspection being optically connected to a spectral imager; (b) illuminating the eye tissue with light via the iris, viewing the eye tissue through the optical device and spectral imager and obtaining a spectrum of light for each pixel of the eye tissue; and (c) attributing each of the pixels a color or intensity according to its spectral signature, thereby providing an image enhancing the spectral signatures of the eye tissue.

Abstract translation: 一种用于增强眼组织的病理，生理，代谢和健康相关光谱特征的光谱生物成像方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：（a）提供用于眼睛检查的光学装置，光学连接到光谱成像器; （b）通过光圈照射眼组织，通过光学装置和光谱成像器观察眼组织，并为眼组织的每个像素获得光谱; 和（c）根据其光谱特征将每个像素归为颜色或强度，由此提供增强眼组织的光谱特征的图像。

公开(公告)号：US6058357A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US907769

申请日：1997-08-08

Applicant: Edward M. Granger

Inventor： Edward M. Granger

IPC: G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A desktop color measurement system that includes an instrument capable of making color measurements. The system includes a host computer and a digital color sensor (DCS) in communication with the host computer. The DCS includes optical elements for making spectral measurements, and control electronics for controlling the optical elements. In a specific embodiment, the DCS is dedicated to the mechanics of acquiring the raw data. The host computer, which may be a personal computer, performs all the calculations needed to convert raw measurement values into spectral data and other color representations such as tristimulus values and density. This also allows the system to function as a calorimeter and a densitometer as well as a spectrophotometer. The DCS control circuitry includes non-volatile writable storage for information obtained during a factory calibration procedure, which information allows the user to recalibrate the DCS in the field.

Abstract translation: 一种桌面色彩测量系统，包括能进行色彩测量的仪器。 该系统包括与主计算机通信的主计算机和数字彩色传感器（DCS）。 DCS包括用于进行光谱测量的光学元件和用于控制光学元件的控制电子元件。 在具体实施例中，DCS专用于获取原始数据的机制。 可以是个人计算机的主计算机执行将原始测量值转换为光谱数据和其他颜色表示（如三刺激值和密度）所需的所有计算。 这也允许系统用作量热计和密度计以及分光光度计。 DCS控制电路包括用于在工厂校准过程期间获得的信息的非易失性可写存储器，该信息允许用户在现场重新校准DCS。

公开(公告)号：US5844681A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US891609

申请日：1997-07-11

Applicant: Christi M. Alessi ,  Curtis A. Corum ,  Cormic K. Merle ,  Anna M. Dean

Inventor： Christi M. Alessi ,  Curtis A. Corum ,  Cormic K. Merle ,  Anna M. Dean

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A spectral densitometer system reads dosimeter cards. The cards contain bar codes with information for calibration of the system and for identification of the cards (serial numbers for each card). The densitometer has compartments optically and physically separated by a mechanism which contains a slide for receiving the cards and moving them into alignment with openings which expose the bar code to a bar code scanner in one of the compartments. The compartment containing the scanner also contains a source of illumination which projects through another opening and through a radiation sensitive patch. A scanning spectrophotometer in the other compartment reads the spectrum of the transmitted illumination. The system includes a computer, which may be a separate host computer, connected to the spectrophotometer and the bar code reader via communication ports. The computer computes the dosage based upon the wavelength measurements and the calibration information contained in the bar code. The bar code reading and spectral measurements are individual to each card thereby preventing mixups which are likely to occur if separate instruments for bar code reading and spectral measurements were used. The optical isolation provided by the slide mechanism prevents light leaks which can lead to false spectral measurements. The dosage readings are made automatically, rapidly and accurately with the integrated spectral densitometer and bar code reader of the system.

Abstract translation: 光谱密度计系统读取剂量计卡。 这些卡包含条形码，其中包含用于校准系统和识别卡（每张卡的序列号）的信息。 密度计具有通过机构光学和物理地隔开的隔间，该机构包含用于接收卡片的滑动件并将它们移动成与将条形码暴露于其中一个隔室中的条形码扫描器的开口对准。 包含扫描仪的隔间还包含通过另一个开口突出并穿过辐射敏感贴片的照明源。 另一个隔间的扫描分光光度计读取透射光的光谱。 该系统包括可以是通过通信端口连接到分光光度计和条形码读取器的独立主机的计算机。 计算机根据条形码中包含的波长测量和校准信息计算剂量。 条形码读取和光谱测量对于每张卡是独立的，从而防止如果使用用于条形码读取和光谱测量的分开的仪器，则可能发生混合。 由滑动机构提供的光学隔离防止可能导致错误光谱测量的光泄漏。 使用系统的集成光谱密度计和条形码读取器自动，快速和准确地进行剂量读数。

公开(公告)号：US5684582A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-04

申请号：US471617

申请日：1995-05-22

Applicant: Jay M. Eastman ,  James M. Zavislan

Inventor： Jay M. Eastman ,  James M. Zavislan

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/2866

Abstract: A robust spectrophotometer (also known as a color spectrometer or colorimeter) is self contained in a housing which is adapted to be held-held and has all of the electrical, optical and electro optic elements mounted on a board captured within the housing at one end of which light from a sample is restricted to an object area and projected after being dispersed spectrally, as with a reflection grating, to an image area at a photodetector via a lens which has an optical axis and converges the dispersed light at the image area. The dispersive element is mounted on an arm having a pivot laterally offset from the dispersive element's surface where a diverging beam of light from the object area is incident and is deflected to the image area. The geometry is such that the dispersive element may be rotated to a position where the beam is specularly deflected (zeroth order diffraction), and the spectrometer calibrated when the dispersive element is in the specular reflection/deflection position. The path from the object area is approximately perpendicular to the optical axis, and then is folded by mirrors to direct the beam to incidence on the dispersive element, from which the beam is deflected and focused by the lens, the focal length of which is such that the image and object areas are in conjugate relationship. Radiant or electroluminescent sources, for example, the screen of a CRT monitor, can directly illuminate the object area. A pivotal foot on the housing having an aperture may be used to facilitate alignment of the sample with the entrance opening to the housing of the spectrophotometer.

Abstract translation: 坚固的分光光度计（也称为彩色光谱仪或色度计）被容纳在壳体中，该壳体适于被保持并且具有安装在在一端的壳体内捕获的板上的所有电学，光学和电学光学元件 其中来自样品的光被限制在物体区域，并且如通过反射光栅一样在与光学检测器之间的光学检测器上的像面分散之后被投影，通过具有光轴的透镜并将分散的光会聚在图像区域。 分散元件安装在具有横向偏离分散元件表面的枢轴的臂上，其中来自物体区域的发散光束入射并偏转到图像区域。 几何形状使得色散元件可以旋转到光束被镜面偏转的位置（零级衍射），并且当色散元件处于镜面反射/偏转位置时校准光谱仪。 来自物体区域的路径大致垂直于光轴，然后被反射镜折叠以引导光束入射到色散元件上，光束被透镜偏转和聚焦，其焦距等于 图像和对象区域处于共轭关系。 辐射或电致发光源，例如CRT监视器的屏幕，可以直接照亮对象区域。 可以使用具有孔的壳体上的枢转脚来促进样品与分光光度计的壳体的入口的对准。

公开(公告)号：US5483339A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-09

申请号：US237636

申请日：1994-05-04

Applicant: Harold Van Aken ,  Alan Kravetz ,  Kenneth Garde ,  William Weber ,  Joseph Corrado

Inventor： Harold Van Aken ,  Alan Kravetz ,  Kenneth Garde ,  William Weber ,  Joseph Corrado

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/25

Abstract: A handheld portable spectrophotometer is provided including keys for input of instructions by a user, an illuminator for illuminating a sample, and a spectral analyzer for separating light reflected from the sample into spectral components to produce a signal corresponding to the level of each spectral component. A processor is provided for executing the user instructions and for analyzing the signal. The results of the signal analysis are presented on a display. A power source is provided for providing power for operation of the handheld portable spectrophotometer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种手持式便携式分光光度计，其包括用于用户输入指令的键，用于照亮样品的照明器，以及用于将从样本反射的光分离为光谱分量的光谱分析器，以产生对应于每个光谱分量的水平的信号。 提供处理器用于执行用户指令并分析信号。 信号分析的结果呈现在显示器上。 提供电源用于为手持式便携式分光光度计的操作提供电力。

公开(公告)号：US5151751A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-29

申请号：US553823

申请日：1990-07-18

Applicant: Takashi Nakajima, deceased ,  Misao Morita

Inventor： Takashi Nakajima, deceased ,  Misao Morita

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/84

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N2021/4771 ,  G01N2021/8427 ,  G01N2201/0826 ,  G01N2201/0833

Abstract: A method giving a color tone-evaluating result which catches the deepness and transparency feelings of a coating film in an objective manner, and a device for use of this method. The evaluating results are obtained by projecting a luminous flux on a coating film, the high light saturation and/or high light excitation purity of the coating film are gotten on a basis of a high light part which is in an angle range of 5.degree. to 15.degree. against the regularly reflecting luminous flux in the reflecting light, and that, if necessary, the shade saturation and/or shade excitation purity are gotten on a basis of a shade part which is in an angle range exceeding 15.degree..

Abstract translation: 提供以客观的方式捕捉涂膜的深度和透明度感受的色调评价结果的方法和使用该方法的装置。 评估结果是通过在涂膜上投射光通量来获得的，涂膜的高光饱和度和/或高光激发纯度基于高光部分获得，该高光部分的角度范围为5°至 15°反射光中的规则反射光通量，如果需要，可以在超过15°的角度范围内的阴影部分获得阴影饱和度和/或阴影激发纯度。

公开(公告)号：US4948256A

公开(公告)日：1990-08-14

申请号：US240195

申请日：1988-09-06

Applicant: Chin-Ru Lin ,  Yueh-Joy Dong ,  Jinn-Trong Wu

Inventor： Chin-Ru Lin ,  Yueh-Joy Dong ,  Jinn-Trong Wu

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/1838 ,  G01N2201/0826 ,  G01N2201/0833

Abstract: This invention relates to a optical fiber type colorimeter, and in particularly it refers to a colorimeter which uses optical fibers to transmit light to sample or reference matter. Scattered light reflected from matter surface is received by a optical fiber and then transmitted to a grating which splits light into spectrum. An A/D converter is connected to the driver circuit to communicated signal to computer for analysis of chromatic value, and determination of chrominace of sample, especially for analysis of some solid, products like textile, paper or brick. Since optical fibers are used in this invention, it enables more flexible installation of this invention. Moreover, precision of measurement is no longer affected by testing environment. The fabrication cost is lowered without the use of conventional reflective mirror.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种光纤型色度计，特别涉及使用光纤将光透射到样品或参考物质的色度计。 从物质表面反射的散射光被光纤接收，然后传输到将光分解成光谱的光栅。 A / D转换器连接到驱动电路，将信号传送到计算机，以分析色彩值，并确定样品的色度，特别是用于分析一些固体产品，如纺织品，纸张或砖。 由于在本发明中使用光纤，因此能够更灵活地安装本发明。 此外，测量精度不再受测试环境的影响。 在不使用常规反射镜的情况下，制造成本降低。