公开(公告)号：US09625702B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US13902415

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: Joseph T. Hodges ,  Jeremie Courtois

Inventor： Joseph T. Hodges ,  Jeremie Courtois

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/42

Abstract: A coupled-cavity ring-down spectrometer utilizes an optical resonator to increase the reflectivity of ring-down cavity mirrors by adding external optical cavities that recycle light to the main cavity. These input and output cavities are made up of at least one coupling mirror and at least one movable recycling mirror. The movable recycling mirrors are coupled to at least one piezoelectric transducer, which generates movement of the recycling mirrors. The coupled-cavity ring-down configuration achieves higher spectrometer finesse, sensitivity and dynamic range.

公开(公告)号：US09581492B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14823767

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: LI-COR, Inc.

Inventor： Serguei Koulikov

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01N21/41 ,  G01N21/39

CPC classification number: G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01N21/41 ,  G01N2021/391 ,  G01N2021/399

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the optical path length between a feedback enabled laser and a cavity, and hence the optical feedback phase. A phasor element, positioned along an optical path between the laser and the cavity coupling mirror, includes a gas medium within a volume defined by the phasor element. The phasor element is configured to adjust or control an optical path length of the laser light between the laser and the cavity coupling mirror by adjusting or controlling a density of the gas medium within the phasor volume.

Abstract translation: 用于控制反馈使能的激光器和空腔之间的光程长度的系统和方法，并因此控制光学反馈阶段。 沿着激光器和腔耦合镜之间的光路定位的相量元件包括由相量元件限定的体积内的气体介质。 相量元件被配置为通过调节或控制相量体积内的气体介质的密度来调节或控制激光和腔耦合反射镜之间的激光的光路长度。

公开(公告)号：US09560989B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14111165

申请日：2012-04-13

Applicant: Karsten Heyne ,  Martin Stockmann ,  Tom Rubin

Inventor： Karsten Heyne ,  Martin Stockmann ,  Tom Rubin

IPC: A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/083 ,  A61B5/097 ,  A61B5/087 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01R33/465 ,  G01T1/29 ,  H01J49/26

CPC classification number: A61B5/0836 ,  A61B5/0813 ,  A61B5/087 ,  A61B5/097 ,  A61B5/72 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01R33/465 ,  G01T1/2985 ,  H01J49/26

Abstract: A method for determining the metabolic capacity of an enzyme includes time-resolved determination of the concentration of a product in exhaled air. The product is created by metabolism of a substrate, previously administered to an individual, by an enzyme of the individual. The product concentration is determined until the maximum product concentration in the exhaled air is reached. A model function is fitted to measured values of the product concentration, obtained by the time-resolved determination of the product concentration between start and end times. The metabolic capacity of the enzyme is determined based on parameters of the model function. Determining the metabolic capacity of the enzyme takes place based on at least two parameters of the model function, wherein the maximum value and time constant of the model function are not selected as parameters at the same time, and the start and/or end times are not selected as parameters.

Abstract translation: 用于测定酶的代谢能力的方法包括对呼出空气中产物浓度的时间分辨确定。 该产物通过个体的酶由先前施用于个体的底物的代谢产生。 确定产物浓度，直到达到呼出空气中的最大产物浓度。 模型函数适用于通过开始和结束时间之间的产物浓度的时间分辨确定获得的产物浓度的测量值。 基于模型函数的参数确定酶的代谢能力。 基于模型函数的至少两个参数确定酶的代谢能力，其中模型函数的最大值和时间常数不被同时选择为参数，并且开始和/或结束时间是 未选择作为参数。

公开(公告)号：US20170023355A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15287869

申请日：2016-10-07

Applicant: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Atsushi TSUJII ,  Naomichi CHIDA ,  Kazufumi NISHIDA

IPC: G01B11/14 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/026 ,  G01B11/0608 ,  G01B2210/50 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/50

Abstract: A displacement sensor includes a light source unit configured to apply light with different plural wavelengths in a direction oblique to a measurement region of a planar measured object, a spectroscope configured to measure spectral distribution of light reflected by the measurement region, a feature amount extracting module configured to extract a feature amount of the spectral distribution, and a displacement calculating module configured to calculate displacement of the measurement region based on the extracted feature amount and a relation between displacement and a feature amount acquired previously.

Abstract translation: 位移传感器包括：光源单元，被配置为沿着与平面测量对象的测量区域倾斜的方向施加不同多个波长的光;配置为测量由测量区域反射的光的光谱分布的分光镜;特征量提取模块 被配置为提取频谱分布的特征量;以及位移计算模块，被配置为基于所提取的特征量以及位移与先前获得的特征量之间的关系来计算测量区域的位移。

公开(公告)号：US09541496B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14702606

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: Panasonic Corporation

Inventor： Yumi Wakita ,  Jun Ozawa ,  Naoshi Kondo ,  Yuuichi Ogawa ,  Tetsuhito Suzuki

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N33/12 ,  G01N21/84

CPC classification number: G01N21/314 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J2003/425 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3151 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N33/12 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2201/0635 ,  G01N2201/12 ,  G01N2201/129 ,  G08B21/182

Abstract: A freshness estimation method includes obtaining an absorbance spectrum that is obtained by irradiating an eye of a fish with light having all or part of a wavelength band from 315 nm to 450 nm; and estimating freshness of the fish by using a shape of the obtained absorbance spectrum.

Abstract translation: 新鲜度估计方法包括获得通过用具有315nm至450nm的全部或部分波长带的光照射鱼的眼睛获得的吸收光谱; 并通过使用所获得的吸收光谱的形状来估计鱼的新鲜度。

公开(公告)号：US09500638B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14619245

申请日：2015-02-11

Applicant: Spectro Sciencific, Inc.

Inventor： Randi Price

IPC: G01N31/00 ,  G01N33/03 ,  G01N33/26 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/10

CPC classification number: G01N33/2847 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/42

Abstract: A method of determining the amount of water in an industrial oil (e.g., turbine oil) includes homogenizing an oil sample, subjecting the homogenized sample to infrared spectroscopy within 30 minutes of homogenization, and determining a baseline absorbance level for the sample within a predetermined wavenumber range. That baseline is compared with spectral template baselines and, based on the comparison, the amount of water in the oil sample is estimated.

Abstract translation: 确定工业油（例如，涡轮机油）中的水量的方法包括使油样品均质化，在均匀化30分钟内对均质化样品进行红外光谱测定，并确定样品在预定波数内的基线吸光度水平 范围。 该基线与光谱模板基线进行比较，并且基于比较，估计油样品中的水量。

公开(公告)号：US09494464B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US13771871

申请日：2013-02-20

Applicant: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC

Inventor： Dale K. Kotter

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J3/42 ,  H01Q9/27 ,  H01Q21/06 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G01N21/3581

CPC classification number: G01J3/42 ,  G01J5/023 ,  G01J5/0837 ,  G01N21/3581 ,  G01V8/005 ,  H01Q9/27 ,  H01Q21/062

Abstract: Terahertz imaging devices may comprise a focal plane array including a substrate and a plurality of resonance elements. The plurality of resonance elements may comprise a conductive material coupled to the substrate. Each resonance element of the plurality of resonance elements may be configured to resonate and produce an output signal responsive to incident radiation having a frequency between about a 0.1 THz and 4 THz range. A method of detecting a hazardous material may comprise receiving incident radiation by a focal plane array having a plurality of discrete pixels including a resonance element configured to absorb the incident radiation at a resonant frequency in the THz, generating an output signal from each of the discrete pixels, and determining a presence of a hazardous material by interpreting spectral information from the output signal.

Abstract translation: 太赫兹成像装置可以包括包括衬底和多个谐振元件的焦平面阵列。 多个谐振元件可以包括耦合到衬底的导电材料。 多个谐振元件的每个谐振元件可以被配置为响应于具有在约0.1THz和4THz范围之间的频率的入射辐射而谐振并产生输出信号。 检测有害材料的方法可以包括通过具有多个离散像素的焦平面阵列来接收入射辐射，所述多个离散像素包括谐振元件，所述谐振元件被配置为以THz的谐振频率吸收入射辐射，产生来自每个离散的 像素，并且通过从输出信号解释光谱信息来确定危险材料的存在。

公开(公告)号：US09488468B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14051855

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Atsushi Tsujii ,  Naomichi Chida ,  Kazufumi Nishida

IPC: G01B11/14 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/026 ,  G01B11/0608 ,  G01B2210/50 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/50

Abstract: A displacement sensor includes a light source unit configured to apply light with different plural wavelengths in a direction oblique to a measurement region of a planar measured object, a spectroscope configured to measure spectral distribution of light reflected by the measurement region, a feature amount extracting module configured to extract a feature amount of the spectral distribution, and a displacement calculating module configured to calculate displacement of the measurement region based on the extracted feature amount and a relation between displacement and a feature amount acquired previously.

Abstract translation: 位移传感器包括：光源单元，被配置为沿着与平面测量对象的测量区域倾斜的方向施加不同多个波长的光;配置为测量由测量区域反射的光的光谱分布的分光镜;特征量提取模块 被配置为提取频谱分布的特征量;以及位移计算模块，被配置为基于所提取的特征量以及位移与先前获得的特征量之间的关系来计算测量区域的位移。

公开(公告)号：US09476865B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14285518

申请日：2014-05-22

Applicant: Goldfinch Solutions, LLC

Inventor： Jeyamkondan Subbiah ,  Chris Richard Calkins ,  Ashok Kumor Samal ,  Govindarajan Konda Naganathan

IPC: G01N33/12 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01N33/12 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/30128

Abstract: A system and method for obtaining multispectral images of fresh meat at predetermined wavelength bands at a first time, subjecting the images to analysis in an image analysis system comprising a computer programmed to perform such analysis, and outputting a forecast of meat tenderness at a later point in time. Predetermined key wavelength bands are precorrelated with a high degree of prediction of meat tenderness and/or other properties of meat and are used in the multispectral system and method. A system and method for determining the key wavelengths is also disclosed. The multispectral imaging system and method is suitable for use in an industrial setting, such as a meat processing plant. The system and method is useful in a method for determining quality and yield grades at or near the time of imaging in lieu of visual inspection with the unaided human eye, increasing efficiency and objectivity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在第一时间获得预定波段的新鲜肉的多光谱图像的系统和方法，对图像进行分析，所述图像分析系统包括被编程为执行该分析的计算机的图像分析系统，并且稍后输出肉嫩的预测 及时。 预先确定的关键波长带与肉类压痛和/或其他肉类的高度预测相关，并且用于多光谱系统和方法。 还公开了一种用于确定关键波长的系统和方法。 多光谱成像系统和方法适用于工业设备，如肉类加工厂。 该系统和方法可用于在成像时间或接近成像时确定质量和产量等级的方法，代替用肉眼观察目视检查，提高效率和客观性。

公开(公告)号：US09464984B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14310914

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: Fluke Corporation

Inventor： Matthew F. Schmidt ,  Tyler B. Evans ,  Derek Hutton

IPC: G01N21/39 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01S17/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/001 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/3151 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N33/0027 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01S17/00 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  H01L27/14601 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/332

Abstract: Aspects of the invention generally relate to illumination gas imaging and detection. Camera systems can illuminate a target scene with light sources configured to emit absorbing and non-absorbing wavelengths with respect to a target gas. An image of the target scene illuminated with a non-absorbing wavelength can be compared to a non-illuminated image of the target scene in order to determine information about the background of the target scene. If sufficient light of the non-absorbing wavelength is scattered by the scene toward a detector, the target scene comprises an adequate background for performing a gas imaging process. A camera system can alert a user of portions of the target scene suitable or unsuitable for performing a gas imaging process. If necessary, the user can reposition the system until sufficient portions of the target scene are recognized as suitable for performing the gas imaging process.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面通常涉及照明气体成像和检测。 相机系统可以照亮目标场景，光源被配置成相对于目标气体发射吸收和非吸收波长。 可以将用非吸收波长照射的目标场景的图像与目标场景的非照明图像进行比较，以便确定关于目标场景的背景的信息。 如果足够的非吸收波长的光被场景散射到检测器，则目标场景包括用于执行气体成像处理的足够的背景。 相机系统可以向用户提醒适合于或不适合执行气体成像过程的目标场景的部分。 如果需要，用户可以重新定位系统，直到目标场景的足够部分被识别为适合执行气体成像过程。