公开(公告)号：US20140085622A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13628126

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Inventor： Chung Ming Wong

IPC: G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01S17/08 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/4814 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S7/4863 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A system for three-dimensional hyperspectral imaging includes an illumination source configured to illuminate a target object; a dispersive element configured to spectrally separate light received from the target object into different colors; and a light detection and ranging focal plane array (FPA) configured to receive the light from the dispersive element, configured to acquire spatial information regarding the target object in one dimension in the plane of the FPA, configured to acquire spectral information in a second dimension in the plane of the FPA, wherein the second dimension is perpendicular to the first dimension, and configured to obtain information regarding the distance from the FPA to the target object by obtaining times of flight of at least two wavelengths, thereby imaging the target object in three dimensions and acquiring spectral information on at least one 3D point.

Abstract translation: 用于三维高光谱成像的系统包括被配置为照亮目标物体的照明源; 分散元件，被配置为将从目标物体接收的光光谱地分离成不同的颜色; 以及光检测和测距焦平面阵列（FPA），其被配置为接收来自所述色散元件的光，被配置为在所述FPA的平面中获取关于所述目标对象的一维的空间信息，所述空间信息被配置为获取第二维度中的光谱信息 在FPA的平面中，其中第二维度垂直于第一维度，并且被配置为通过获得至少两个波长的飞行时间来获得关于从FPA到目标对象的距离的信息，从而对目标对象进行成像 三维并在至少一个3D点上获取光谱信息。

公开(公告)号：US08610092B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13179109

申请日：2011-07-08

Applicant: Chad Rue ,  Daniel Crowley

Inventor： Chad Rue ,  Enrique Agorio

IPC: A61N5/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01N21/9501 ,  G01N21/95684 ,  G01N2021/8825 ,  G01N2021/95653 ,  H01J37/226 ,  H01J37/3005 ,  H01J37/3056 ,  H01J2237/31749

Abstract: A charged particle beam system for processing substrates is disclosed, comprising a charged particle column, combination infrared radiation and visible light illumination and imaging subsystems, in-vacuum optics, and a precision stage for supporting and positioning the substrate alternately under the charged particle column and the imaging system. The axes of the charged particle column and imaging system are offset to enable much closer working distances for both imaging and beam processing than would be possible in a single integrated assembly. A method for extremely accurately calibrating the offset between the column and imaging system is disclosed, enabling beam processing at precisely-determined locations on the substrate. The imaging system is capable of locating sub-surface features on the substrate which cannot be seen using the charged particle beam. Two illumination modes are disclosed, enabling both bright-field and dark-field imaging in infrared radiation and visible light.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理衬底的带电粒子束系统，包括带电粒子柱，组合红外辐射和可见光照明和成像子系统，真空内光学器件，以及精确级，用于在充电粒子柱下交替地支撑和定位衬底， 成像系统。 带电粒子柱和成像系统的轴线偏移，以使成像和光束处理的工作距离远远大于单个集成组件中可能的距离。 公开了一种用于非常精确校准柱和成像系统之间的偏移的方法，使得能够在基板上的精确确定的位置处进行光束处理。 成像系统能够将基底上的子表面特征定位为使用带电粒子束不能看到的。 公开了两种照明模式，使得能够在红外辐射和可见光下进行亮场和暗场成像。

公开(公告)号：US20130243310A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13612123

申请日：2012-09-12

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

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

IPC: G06K9/46

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: A method including the determination of color information of an object is disclosed. Data is generated of the object with an image generation device having a field of view. The object and a reference implement having one or more regions of predetermined optical properties are positioned in the field of view of the image generation device. Data is generated of the reference implement, which includes a positional location attribute. Based on the positional location attribute a position of the one or more regions of predetermined optical properties of the reference implement in the field of view of the image generation device is determined by a processing system without operator identification of the position of the reference implement in the field of view of the image generation device. Color information of the object is generated by adjusting the data generated of the object based on the data generated of the reference implement. The color information may include value, chroma and hue information, RGB values, XYZ coordinates, or Lab values. The color information may be transmitted electronically to a remote location. The object may be human skin. The object and the reference implement may be positioned so as to be subject to a substantially corresponding lighting condition.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括确定对象的颜色信息的方法。 使用具有视场的图像生成装置生成对象的数据。 具有预定光学特性的一个或多个区域的物体和参考工具位于图像生成装置的视场中。 生成包含位置位置属性的参考工具的数据。 基于位置位置属性，在图像生成装置的视野中的参考工具的预定光学特性的一个或多个区域的位置由处理系统确定，而无需操作者识别参考工具的位置。 图像生成装置的视野。 通过基于参照装置生成的数据来调整对象生成的数据来生成对象的颜色信息。 颜色信息可以包括值，色度和色调信息，RGB值，XYZ坐标或Lab值。 颜色信息可以电子地传送到远程位置。 该物体可能是人的皮肤。 物体和参考器具可以被定位成经受基本对应的照明条件。

公开(公告)号：US20130027687A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13597024

申请日：2012-08-28

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

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

IPC: G01N21/27

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: An apparatus measuring optical characteristics including position detection is disclosed. A processor is coupled to a display. A first optical sensor makes a first measurement, and a second optical sensor makes a second measurement. A source of illumination and the first optical sensor determine a minimal distance between the apparatus and an external object such that illumination emitted by the source is not received by the first optical sensor when the apparatus is less than the minimal distance from the external object. A position of the apparatus with respect to an object and an optical property of light received by the apparatus are determined. A transparent member with a thickness less than the minimal distance may provide illumination external to the apparatus and receive light from external to the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种测量包括位置检测在内的光学特性的装置。 处理器耦合到显示器。 第一光学传感器进行第一测量，第二光学传感器进行第二测量。 照明源和第一光学传感器确定设备和外部物体之间的最小距离，使得当设备小于距离外部物体的最小距离时，由源发射的照明不被第一光学传感器接收。 确定装置相对于物体的位置和由该装置接收的光的光学特性。 厚度小于最小距离的透明构件可以提供设备外部的照明并从设备的外部接收光。

公开(公告)号：US20130026590A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13541311

申请日：2012-07-03

Applicant: Takahiko YOSHIZAWA

Inventor： Takahiko YOSHIZAWA

IPC: H01L29/06 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L21/306

CPC classification number: G01J3/427 ,  B81C1/00007 ,  B81C1/00126 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sloped structure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming a sacrificial film above a substrate; (b) forming a first film above the sacrificial film; (c) forming a second film having a first portion connected to the substrate, a second portion connected to the first film, and a third portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion; (d) removing the sacrificial film; and (e) bending the third portion of the second film after the step (d), thereby sloping the first film with respect to the substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种倾斜结构的制造方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：（a）在衬底上形成牺牲膜; （b）在牺牲膜上形成第一膜; （c）形成具有连接到所述基板的第一部分的第二膜，连接到所述第一膜的第二部分和位于所述第一部分和所述第二部分之间的第三部分; （d）去除牺牲膜; 和（e）在步骤（d）之后弯曲第二薄膜的第三部分，从而使第一薄膜相对于基底倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US20130024151A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13610655

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Brian T. Schowengerdt ,  Thomas A. Furness, III ,  Nicholas E. Walker

Inventor： Brian T. Schowengerdt ,  Thomas A. Furness, III ,  Nicholas E. Walker

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: Objects such as manufactured goods or articles, works of art, media such as identity documents, legal documents, financial instruments, transaction cards, other documents, and/or biological tissue are sampled via sequential illumination in various bands of the electromagnetic spectrum, a test response to the illumination is analyzed with respect to reference responses of reference objects. The sequence may be varied. The sequence may define an activation order, a drive level and/or temperature for operating one or more sources. Illumination may be in visible, infrared, ultraviolet, or other portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Elements of the evaluation system may be remote from one another, for example coupled by a network.

Abstract translation: 诸如制成品或物品，艺术品，诸如身份证件，法律文件，金融工具，交易卡，其他文件和/或生物组织等媒体的物品通过电磁谱的各种频带中的顺序照明进行采样， 相对于参考对象的参考响应来分析对照明的响应。 该序列可以是变化的。 该顺序可以定义用于操作一个或多个源的激活顺序，驱动器级和/或温度。 照明可能在电磁光谱的可见光，红外线，紫外线或其他部分。 评估系统的元件可以彼此远离，例如由网络耦合。

公开(公告)号：US08285510B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US13162415

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Brian T. Schowengerdt ,  Thomas A. Furness, III ,  Nicholas E. Walker

Inventor： Brian T. Schowengerdt ,  Thomas A. Furness, III ,  Nicholas E. Walker

IPC: G01P21/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: Objects such as manufactured goods or articles, works of art, media such as identity documents, legal documents, financial instruments, transaction cards, other documents, and/or biological tissue are sampled via sequential illumination in various bands of the electromagnetic spectrum, a test response to the illumination is analyzed with respect to reference responses of reference objects. The sequence may be varied. The sequence may define an activation order, a drive level and/or temperature for operating one or more sources. Illumination may be in visible, infrared, ultraviolet, or other portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Elements of the evaluation system may be remote from one another, for example coupled by a network.

Abstract translation: 诸如制成品或制品，艺术品，诸如身份证件，法律文件，金融工具，交易卡，其他文件和/或生物组织的媒体等对象通过电磁谱的各种频带中的顺序照明进行采样， 相对于参考对象的参考响应来分析对照明的响应。 该序列可以是变化的。 该顺序可以定义用于操作一个或多个源的激活顺序，驱动器级和/或温度。 照明可能在电磁光谱的可见光，红外线，紫外线或其他部分。 评估系统的元件可以彼此远离，例如由网络耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20120179406A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13425852

申请日：2012-03-21

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: G06F19/00

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种小型化光谱仪/分光光度计系统和方法。 提供了包括一个或多个光源和多个光接收器的探针尖端。 第一光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第一组的光。 第二光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第二组的光。 一种处理器，其中所述处理器接收由所述第一光谱仪系统和所述第二光谱仪系统产生的数据，其中，基于由所述第一和第二光谱仪系统产生的数据产生待测试样品的光学测量。

公开(公告)号：US08203715B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12466161

申请日：2009-05-14

Applicant: Ian S. Robinson

Inventor： Ian S. Robinson

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/4535

Abstract: A sensor and method for remotely determining a presence of a particular substance based on spectral data of the particular substance is disclosed. The sensor includes a sampling module configured to detect radiation from a particular substance using an interferometer, wherein the sampling module includes a control module that is configured to guide and measure spacing of samples taken by the sampling module; a focal plane module configured to detect and convert an interference pattern produced by the interferometer into a series of digital samples; a reference spectra modification module configured to modify reference spectra by modifying according to the measured spacing of samples and an instrument line shape of the sampling module; an estimation module configured to receive the converted series of digital samples and transform the non-uniformly spaced digital samples into frequency space using band centers determined from reference spectra as modified by the instrument line shape of the sampling module; a comparison module configured to compare the transformed digital samples against a database of known chemical signatures; and a determination module configured to determine the presence of the particular substance based on the results of the comparison.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于基于特定物质的光谱数据远程确定特定物质的存在的传感器和方法。 所述传感器包括被配置为使用干涉仪来检测来自特定物质的辐射的采样模块，其中所述采样模块包括控制模块，所述控制模块被配置为引导并测量由所述采样模块采集的采样的间隔; 焦平面模块，其被配置为检测并将由所述干涉仪产生的干涉图案转换成一系列数字样本; 参考光谱修改模块，被配置为通过根据样本的测量间距和采样模块的仪器线形状修改来修改参考光谱; 估计模块，被配置为接收经转换的一系列数字样本，并且使用由采样模块的仪器线形修改的参考光谱确定的频带中心将非均匀间隔的数字样本转换成频率空间; 比较模块，被配置为将经转换的数字样本与已知化学特征数据库进行比较; 以及确定模块，其被配置为基于所述比较的结果来确定所述特定物质的存在。

公开(公告)号：US20120147376A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13199391

申请日：2011-08-25

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

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

IPC: G01N21/55

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: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light 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 optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss 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. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 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光学特性测量。 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，光泽度和/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。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。