Ultrasensitive spectrophotometer
    21.
    发明授权
    Ultrasensitive spectrophotometer 有权
    超声分光光度计

    公开(公告)号:US07262844B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-28

    申请号:US11035034

    申请日:2005-01-13

    Abstract: The invention concerns measurements in which light interacts with matter to generate light intensity changes, and spectrophotometer devices of the invention provide ultrasensitive measurements. Light source noise in these measurements can be reduced in accordance with the invention. Exemplary embodiments of the invention use sealed housings lacking an internal light source. In some embodiments a substantially solid thermally conductive housing is used. Other embodiments include particular reflection based sample and reference cells. One embodiment includes a prism including an interaction surface, a detector, a lens that focuses a prism beam output onto the detector, and a closed interaction volume for delivering gas or liquid to the interaction surface. Another embodiment replaces a prism with a reflective surface. Another embodiment replaces a prism with a scattering matte surface. Aspects of the invention identify noise-contributing components in spectrophotometry and realize noise levels very near the shot noise limit.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及光与物质相互作用以产生光强度变化的测量,本发明的分光光度计装置提供超灵敏测量。 根据本发明,可以减少这些测量中的光源噪声。 本发明的示例性实施例使用缺少内部光源的密封外壳。 在一些实施例中,使用基本上固体的导热壳体。 其他实施方案包括特定的基于反射的样品和参比细胞。 一个实施例包括棱镜,其包括相互作用表面,检测器,将棱镜束输出聚焦到检测器上的透镜以及用于将气体或液体输送到相互作用表面的封闭相互作用体积。 另一个实施例用反射表面代替棱镜。 另一个实施例用散射磨砂表面代替棱镜。 本发明的方面在分光光度法中识别噪声贡献的组件,并且实现非常接近喷射噪声极限的噪声水平。

    Ultrasensitive spectrophotometer
    22.
    发明申请
    Ultrasensitive spectrophotometer 有权
    超声分光光度计

    公开(公告)号:US20060152726A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US11035034

    申请日:2005-01-13

    Inventor: David Larsen Zhi Xu

    Abstract: The invention concerns measurements in which light interacts with matter giving rise to changes in light intensity, and preferred embodiment spectrophotometer devices of the invention provide for ultrasensitive measurements through a reflection interaction with matter. The level of light source noise in these measurements can be reduced in accordance with the invention. Preferred embodiments of the invention use sealed housings lacking an internal light source, and reflection based sample and reference cells. In some embodiments a substantially solid thermally conductive housing is used. Other features of preferred embodiments include particular reflection based sample and reference cells. A total internal reflection embodiment includes, for example, a prism including an interaction surface, a detector, a lens that focuses a beam output from the prism onto the detector, and a closed interaction volume having an inlet and an outlet for delivering gas or liquid to the interaction surface. In a specular reflection embodiment, a reflective surface is used instead of a prism. In a diffuse reflection embodiment a matte surface is used instead of a prism and the matte surface produces scattering. Aspects of the invention include identification of noise-contributing components in spectrophotometry and the select set of preferred features in a given embodiment, and noise levels very near the shot noise limit may be realized with application of preferred embodiment devices.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及测量光,其中光与引起光强变化的物质相互作用,并且本发明的优选实施方式的分光光度计装置通过与物质的反射相互作用来提供超灵敏测量。 根据本发明,可以减少这些测量中的光源噪声的水平。 本发明的优选实施例使用缺少内部光源的密封壳体,以及基于反射的样品和参考单元。 在一些实施例中,使用基本上固体的导热壳体。 优选实施方案的其它特征包括特定的基于反射的样品和参考细胞。 全内反射实施例包括例如包括相互作用表面的棱镜,检测器,将从棱镜输出的光束聚焦到检测器上的透镜以及具有用于输送气体或液体的入口和出口的封闭相互作用体积 到相互作用的表面。 在镜面反射实施例中,使用反射表面代替棱镜。 在漫反射实施例中,使用无光泽表面代替棱镜,并且无光泽表面产生散射。 本发明的方面包括在给定实施例中识别分光光度法中的噪声贡献成分以及在一特定实施例中选择的一组优选特征,并且通过应用优选实施例装置可以实现非常接近散粒噪声极限的噪声水平。

    Portable spectrophotometer
    24.
    发明授权
    Portable spectrophotometer 失效
    便携式分光光度计

    公开(公告)号:US4968143A

    公开(公告)日:1990-11-06

    申请号:US331133

    申请日:1989-03-31

    Applicant: Allen Weston

    Inventor: Allen Weston

    Abstract: A portable spectrophotometer is disclosed which is provided with a holding case accommodating opto-mechanical color-reading devices and an electronic control device provided with a microprocessor having data and program memories. The spectrophotometer further includes a power source which enables its self-sustained field use.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种便携式分光光度计,其具有容纳光机械彩色读取装置的保持盒和设置有具有数据和程序存储器的微处理器的电子控制装置。 分光光度计还包括使其能够自我维持现场使用的电源。

    Spectroscopic evaluation of edible oil using profiles

    公开(公告)号:US12123860B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-22

    申请号:US18153665

    申请日:2023-01-12

    Abstract: A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.

    METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE REFLECTANCE OF AN OBJECT AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20180284020A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-04

    申请号:US15764603

    申请日:2016-09-30

    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining the reflectance of an object, the method including a step of solving an equation having several unknowns, the equation being obtained from formed images, the reflectance of the object and the illumination of the external light source being two unknowns of the equation. The step of solving the equation includes: calculating solution points of the equation, interpolating the calculated points by way of an interpolation function, and using at least one of the following approximations to solve the equation: a first approximation according to which each image is derived from the emission of a separate light flash, a second approximation according to which the interpolation function determines the stability points of the equation.

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