公开(公告)号：US20090309960A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12456022

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: Bosoon Park ,  Michio Kise ,  Kurt C. Lawrence ,  William Robert Windham

Inventor： Bosoon Park ,  Michio Kise ,  Kurt C. Lawrence ,  William Robert Windham

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G01N21/31 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J2003/1226 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2021/3177 ,  G01N2021/3181 ,  G01N2021/3188 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/062

Abstract: Multiport multispectral portable imaging systems having at least two cameras with charge-coupled device sensors, a front lens unit, at least two rear lens units, a beamsplitter, and at least two bandpass filters is used to detect contaminants on food.

Abstract translation: 具有至少两个具有电荷耦合器件传感器的相机，前透镜单元，至少两个后透镜单元，分束器和至少两个带通滤光器的多端口多光谱便携式成像系统用于检测食品上的污染物。

公开(公告)号：US07634157B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11388947

申请日：2006-03-23

Applicant: Austin A. Richards ,  Shariff D'Souza

Inventor： Austin A. Richards ,  Shariff D'Souza

IPC: G06K9/54 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/359 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/35581

Abstract: Systems and techniques for imaging spectroscopy using improved data acquisition for infrared and near-infrared imaging. A first filter corresponding to a first wavelength may be positioned in the optical path of an infrared camera, and subframe data may be acquired for different exposures. A second filter corresponding to a second different wavelength may be positioned in the optical path of the infrared camera, and subframe data acquired for different exposures. Image data for the first wavelength and the second wavelength may then be compared to reference spectroscopic data.

Abstract translation: 用于红外和近红外成像的改进数据采集成像光谱的系统和技术。 对应于第一波长的第一滤波器可以位于红外相机的光路中，并且可以针对不同的曝光获取子帧数据。 对应于第二不同波长的第二滤波器可以位于红外相机的光路中，并且针对不同曝光获取子帧数据。 然后将第一波长和第二波长的图像数据与参考光谱数据进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US20090290155A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-26

申请号：US12464273

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Katsumi SHIBAYAMA ,  Tomofumi SUZUKI ,  Masaki HIROSE

Inventor： Katsumi SHIBAYAMA ,  Tomofumi SUZUKI ,  Masaki HIROSE

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0243 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: In a spectroscopy module 1, a light passing hole 50 through which a light L1 advancing to a spectroscopic portion 4 passes is formed in a light detecting element 5. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the relative positional relationship between the light passing hole 50 and a light detecting portion 5a of the light detecting element 5 from deviating. Moreover, the light detecting element 5 is bonded to a front plane 2a of a substrate 2 with an optical resin adhesive 63. Thus, it is possible to reduce a stress generated onto the light detecting element 5 due to a thermal expansion difference between the light detecting element 5 and the substrate 2. Additionally, on the light detecting element 5, a first convex portion 101 is formed so as to be located at least between the light detecting portion 5a and the light passing hole 50 when viewed from a direction substantially perpendicular to the front plane 2a. Thus, when the light detecting element 5 is attached to the substrate 2 via the optical resin adhesive 63, the optical resin adhesive 63 is dammed at the first convex portion 101. Thus, the optical resin adhesive 63 is prevented from penetrating into the light passing hole 50.

Abstract translation: 在光谱模块1中，在光检测元件5中形成有通过向分光部4前进的光L1通过的光通过孔50.因此，能够防止光通过孔50与 光检测元件5的光检测部分5a偏离。 此外，光检测元件5利用光学树脂粘合剂63接合到基板2的前面2a。因此，可以减少由于光的热膨胀差而在光检测元件5上产生的应力 检测元件5和基板2.此外，在光检测元件5上，当从基本上垂直的方向观察时，形成至少位于光检测部分5a和光通过孔50之间的第一凸部101 到前平面2a。 因此，当光检测元件5经由光学树脂粘合剂63安装到基板2上时，光学树脂粘合剂63被阻挡在第一凸部101处。因此，防止光学树脂粘合剂63渗透到光通过 孔50。

公开(公告)号：US07623278B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11535382

申请日：2006-09-26

Applicant: Lalit K. Mestha ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Pinyen Lin ,  Yao Rong Wang

Inventor： Lalit K. Mestha ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Pinyen Lin ,  Yao Rong Wang

IPC: H04N1/46 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G01D18/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/46 ,  G01J1/4223 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N1/6033

Abstract: A Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) based Fabry-Perot array may be used as a spectral filter to light sensing array, such as a CCD or CMOS photodetector. Applying different voltages to the electrodes of individual Fabry-Perot cells within the array allows a gradient in the Fabry-Perot air gap across the Fabry-Perot array. In this manner the MEMS Fabry-Perot array serves as a spectral filter of light passing through the Fabry-Perot array to the photodetector array. Embodiments of the disclosed sensor, used with LEDs that emit light outside the photosensitivity range of a photoreceptor belt, may be used to measure spectral information from toned patches placed upon a photoreceptor belt within a marking system. Other embodiments of the disclosed sensor, used with LEDs that emit light of any wavelength, may be used to measure spectral information from toned patches placed by a marking system upon a non-photosensitive output substrate, such as an intermediate belt or paper.

Abstract translation: 基于微机电系统（MEMS）的法布里 - 珀罗阵列可用作光传感阵列的光谱滤波器，例如CCD或CMOS光电探测器。 对阵列中的单个法布里 - 珀罗细胞的电极施加不同的电压允许跨法布里 - 珀罗阵列的法布里 - 珀罗气隙的梯度。 以这种方式，MEMS法布里 - 珀罗阵列用作通过法布里 - 珀罗阵列到光电检测器阵列的光的光谱滤波器。 所公开的传感器的实施例，与在感光带的光敏度范围外发出光的LED一起使用，可用于测量放置在标记系统内的感光带上的调色片的光谱信息。 与发射任何波长的光一起使用的所公开的传感器的其它实施例可用于测量由标记系统放置在非光敏输出基底（例如中间带或纸）上的调色贴片的光谱信息。

公开(公告)号：US07601967B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US12077441

申请日：2008-03-18

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/0448 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J9/00 ,  G01N29/4454

Abstract: A waveform detector may include multiple stages.

Abstract translation: 波形检测器可以包括多个级。

公开(公告)号：US07595473B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US11209432

申请日：2005-08-22

Applicant: David R. Walt ,  Sandra Bencic-Nagale

Inventor： David R. Walt ,  Sandra Bencic-Nagale

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6458 ,  G01N2021/6441 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/08 ,  G01N2201/088

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system of array imaging that extends or maximizes the longevity of the sensor array by minimizing the effects of photobleaching. The imaging system has a light source, a variable exposure aperture, and a variable filter system. The system extends the longevity of sensors by (1) using the variable exposure aperture to selectively expose sections of the sensor array containing representative numbers of each type of sensor, and/or (2) using the variable filter system to control the intensity of the excitation light, providing only the intensity required to induce the appropriate excitation and increasing that intensity over time as necessary to counteract the effects of photobleaching.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及阵列成像的方法和系统，该方法和系统通过最小化光漂白的影响来延长或最大化传感器阵列的寿命。 成像系统具有光源，可变曝光孔径和可变过滤器系统。 该系统通过（1）使用可变曝光孔径来延长传感器的寿命，以选择性地暴露包含每种类型的传感器的代表数的传感器阵列的部分，和/或（2）使用可变过滤器系统来控制传感器的强度 激发光，仅提供诱导适当激发所需的强度，并根据需要随时间增加强度以抵消光漂白的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20090219543A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12063214

申请日：2006-08-04

Applicant: Etienne Le Coarer ,  Pierre Benech ,  Pierre Kern ,  Gilles Lerondel ,  Sylvain Blaize ,  Alain Morand

Inventor： Etienne Le Coarer ,  Pierre Benech ,  Pierre Kern ,  Gilles Lerondel ,  Sylvain Blaize ,  Alain Morand

IPC: G01J3/45 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/4531 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/4532

Abstract: The invention relates to a spectrograph (11) comprising a waveguide (10) provided with accesses (10; 10b, 12), a means for injecting two guided contra-propagative waves by each accesses in such a way that a spatial interference is formed in the waveguide, means (19, 20, 14, 16) for detecting the energy of the evanescent wave of the guided field produced by the interference of said contra-propagative waves.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括设置有存取（10; 10b，12）的波导（10）的光谱仪（11），用于通过每次访问注入两个引导的反向传播波的装置，以便形成空间干扰 波导，用于检测由所述反向传播波的干涉产生的引导场的ev逝波的能量的装置（19,20,14,16）。

公开(公告)号：US20090200451A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12028223

申请日：2008-02-08

Applicant: Gary H. Conners

Inventor： Gary H. Conners

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  H04N5/2351 ,  H04N5/3458 ,  H04N5/347 ,  H04N5/35563 ,  H04N5/37457

Abstract: Image sensors and methods of operating image sensors. An image sensor includes an array of pixels and an array of color filters disposed over the array of pixels such that each different color filter is disposed over multiple pixels. A method of operating an image sensor including an array of two by two blocks of single color pixels includes determining a level of incident light, determining an incident light value corresponding to the level of incident light and comparing the incident light value to a predetermined threshold value. If the incident light value is less than the predetermined threshold value, a combined signal is read from the two by two blocks. If the incident light value is less than the predetermined threshold value, an individual signal is read from each pixel.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器和操作图像传感器的方法。 图像传感器包括像素阵列和布置在像素阵列上的滤色器阵列，使得每个不同的滤色器被布置在多个像素上。 一种操作包括2×2块单色像素的阵列的图像传感器的方法包括确定入射光的水平，确定与入射光的水平对应的入射光值，并将入射光值与预定阈值进行比较 。 如果入射光值小于预定阈值，则从两个两个块读取组合信号。 如果入射光值小于预定阈值，则从每个像素读取单个信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090168060A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12225904

申请日：2007-03-12

Applicant: Felix Kerstan ,  Nico Correns ,  Joerg Margraf

Inventor： Felix Kerstan ,  Nico Correns ,  Joerg Margraf

IPC: G01J3/40

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/51

Abstract: The present solution is directed to a measuring system and a method for determining spectrometric measurement results with high accuracy. The spectrometric measuring system, comprises a radiation source, an entrance slit, a dispersion element, and a detector with detector elements arranged in a linear or matrix-shaped manner in one or more planes. The detector has an even distribution of at least two different wavelength-selective filters on its detector elements. While detectors from photography and video applications are used for this purpose, use of the invention is not limited to the visible spectral region. Further, color filters on the pixels may be omitted or modified in the manufacturing process. It is also possible to use other types of detectors in which the wavelength-selective filters and associated detectors are arranged one behind each other in a plurality of planes in which complete color information is available to each individual picture point.

Abstract translation: 本解决方案涉及测量系统和用于以高精度确定光谱测量结果的方法。 光谱测量系统包括辐射源，入口狭缝，分散元件和具有在一个或多个平面中以线性或矩阵形式布置的检测器元件的检测器。 检测器在其检测器元件上具有至少两个不同波长选择滤波器的均匀分布。 虽然用于摄影和视频应用的检测器用于此目的，但是本发明的使用不限于可见光谱区域。 此外，可以在制造过程中省略或修改像素上的滤色器。 也可以使用其他类型的检测器，其中波长选择滤波器和相关联的检测器在多个平面中相互排列，其中完整的颜色信息可用于每个单独的图像点。

公开(公告)号：US07544163B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-09

申请号：US10951448

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: Nicholas B. MacKinnon ,  Ulrich Stange

Inventor： Nicholas B. MacKinnon ,  Ulrich Stange

IPC: A61B1/06

CPC classification number: G01N21/6456 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/227 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G02B23/2461 ,  G02B23/2469 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: The apparatus and methods herein provide quantitatively controllable light sources and expanded dynamic range endoscopy systems that can improve the quality of images and the ability of users to distinguish desired features when viewing tissues by providing methods and apparatus that improve the dynamic range of images from endoscopes, in particular for example with endoscopes that have dynamic range limited because of small image sensors and small pixel electron well capacity, and other optical system constraints. The apparatus and methods herein, for example, combine light sources with quantitatively variable spectral output and quantitatively variable wavelength dependent intensity distribution with image sensors and controllers to create an expanded dynamic range endoscopy system. By digitally combining illumination data from the digitally controllable light source with the digital image data from the image sensor the system synthesizes expanded dynamic range images whose dynamic range exceeds the dynamic range of the image sensor alone thus providing greatly enhanced information content in the acquired images.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的装置和方法提供了定量可控的光源和扩展的动态范围内窥镜系统，其可以通过提供改善来自内窥镜的图像的动态范围的方法和装置来提高图像的质量和用户区分所需特征的能力， 特别是例如由于小图像传感器和小像素电子井容量以及其他光学系统约束而具有动态范围限制的内窥镜。 这里的装置和方法例如将具有定量可变光谱输出和定量可变波长相关强度分布的光源与图像传感器和控制器组合，以创建扩展的动态范围内窥镜检查系统。 通过将来自数字可控光源的照明数据与来自图像传感器的数字图像数据进行数字组合，系统合成扩展的动态范围图像，其动态范围超过单独的图像传感器的动态范围，从而在所获取的图像中提供大大增强的信息内容。