公开(公告)号：US06535287B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09671838

申请日：2000-09-27

Applicant: Toshihisa Matsui ,  Yoshikatsu Hifumi ,  Yasunori Touma ,  Shinya Hashizume ,  Hideaki Ariya

Inventor： Toshihisa Matsui ,  Yoshikatsu Hifumi ,  Yasunori Touma ,  Shinya Hashizume ,  Hideaki Ariya

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: A61F9/08

Abstract: Difficulty recognizing colors which a sight-impaired person has is solved by a color identifying device of the invention comprising a means for identifying a color by comparing data measured by color sensor 4a and stored reference data and a means for externally outputting the color identified by the color identifying means by a voice, wherein a measurement aperture portion is pressed against the surface of an object the color name of which a sight-impaired person desires to know, light (of three RGB types) reflected from the object is measured by the measurement portion 4, the measured data is transmitted to the color identifying means, the program within the color identifying means calculates the measured data and compares the calculated data with the reference data (table data) which is systematically classified, the color name of the measured data is selected, and the color name (the basic color name, lightness, chroma and hue) of the object is outputted from speaker 28 by a voice.

Abstract translation: 通过本发明的颜色识别装置解决难以识别视力受损者的颜色，其包括通过比较由颜色传感器4a测量的数据和存储的参考数据来识别颜色的装置，以及用于从外部输出由 通过声音的颜色识别装置，其中测量孔径部分被按压被观察者想要知道的颜色名称的物体的表面，通过测量来测量从物体反射的光（三种RGB类型） 测量数据被发送到颜色识别装置，颜色识别装置内的程序计算测量数据，并将计算出的数据与系统分类的参考数据（表数据）进行比较，测量数据的颜色名称 ，并且通过语音从扬声器28输出对象的颜色名称（基本颜色名称，亮度，色度和色调）。

公开(公告)号：US06384918B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09535007

申请日：2000-03-23

Applicant: Fred F. Hubble, III ,  Joel A. Kubby

Inventor： Fred F. Hubble, III ,  Joel A. Kubby

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: An improved spectrophotometer for non-contact measuring of the colors of colored target areas, especially, test patches on moving printed test sheets in an unrestrained normal output path of a color printer, which test patches may be sequentially angularly illuminated with multiple different colors, with a photosensor providing electrical signals in response, the spectrophotometer having a lens system for transmitting that reflected illumination from the test patch to the photosensor with a lens magnification ratio of approximately one to one. The exemplary spectrophotometer provides noncontact color measurements of moving color target areas variably displaced therefrom within normal paper path baffle spacings, with a displacement insensitivity of at least 6 millimeters about a nominal target to spectrophotometer separation.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的分光光度计用于非接触式测量着色目标区域的颜色，特别是在彩色打印机的无限制正常输出路径中移动的印刷测试片上的测试片，该测试片可以以多种不同颜色顺序地角度地照亮， 光电传感器响应地提供电信号，分光光度计具有透镜系统，用于以大约一对一的透镜倍率将来自测试贴片的反射照明传输到光传感器。 示例性分光光度计提供在正常纸路径挡板间隔内可变地从其移位的移动着色目标区域的非接触颜色测量，其中标称目标与分光光度计分离之间的位移不敏感度至少为6毫米。

公开(公告)号：US06384917B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09041125

申请日：1998-03-12

Applicant: Boris Fradkin

Inventor： Boris Fradkin

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reliably and accurately matching tooth color, in which a light source is provided with an illumination lens and a relay lens to direct light to illuminate a measurement point in a chosen zone of a tooth selected in a patient's mouth. Light reflected from the tooth is passed through a third lens which focuses the reflected light simultaneously on three detectors. Each detector is provided with a color filter positioned in front of it to allow for only one of the basic red, green and blue (R,G,B) colors to reach the detector. The three detectors produce an output signal representing the R,G,B color coordinate related to the measurement point. These signals are converted to digital data suitable to be further processed by a data processing and control unit, which maps the R,G, B values into values of Hue, Saturation and Intensity (H, S, I) which are normalized to represent a tooth color vector. The process is repeated for a total of three zones on the tooth, developing a color vector set for comparison with a predetermined color vector set to match the closest color vector, allowing the tooth color to be classified as corresponding to one of the colors in the Master Teeth Set.

Abstract translation: 一种用于可靠且准确地匹配牙齿颜色的方法和装置，其中光源设置有照明透镜和中继透镜，以引导光照射在患者口腔中选择的牙齿的选定区域中的测量点。 从牙齿反射的光通过第三透镜，其将反射光同时聚焦在三个检测器上。 每个检测器设置有位于其前面的滤色器，以允许基本的红色，绿色和蓝色（R，G，B）颜色中只有一种到达检测器。 三个检测器产生表示与测量点相关的R，G，B颜色坐标的输出信号。 这些信号被转换成适合由数据处理和控制单元进一步处理的数字数据，该数据处理和控制单元将R，G，B值映射到色调，饱和度和强度（H，S，I）的值，其被归一化以表示 牙齿矢量。 对牙齿上总共三个区域重复该过程，开发与用于与最近的颜色矢量相匹配的预定颜色矢量进行比较的颜色矢量集，允许将牙齿颜色分类为与其中的一种颜色相对应 大师牙套。

公开(公告)号：US06307629B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-23

申请号：US09267825

申请日：1999-03-12

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/0208 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/6484

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object 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 being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了彩色测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤间隔开并接收从待测物体的表面反射的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体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颜色测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。

公开(公告)号：US06222631B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09226160

申请日：1999-01-07

Applicant: Koichi Terauchi

Inventor： Koichi Terauchi

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: This spectral characteristic measuring apparatus measures two-dimensional spectral characteristics of a sample, and the apparatus includes a collimator lens, band-pass filters, lenses and an area sensor, which are arranged in order on an optical axis L. The collimator lens transforms light outputted from the sample into a pencil of parallel light. The band-pass filters have mutually-different passbands. The lenses have an identical focal distance and are arranged in correspondence with the band-pass filters. The area sensor is arranged at the focal points of the lenses and constructed of a number of imaging devices such as CCDs arranged two-dimensionally. As described above, the images spectrally separated by the band-pass filters are formed in mutually-different positions on the area sensor. Therefore, the two-dimensional spectral characteristics of the sample can be simultaneously measured with the simple construction.

Abstract translation: 该光谱特征测量装置测量样品的二维光谱特征，该装置包括在光轴L上依次布置的准直透镜，带通滤光器，透镜和区域传感器。准直透镜将光 从样品输出为平行光线。 带通滤波器具有相互不同的通带。 透镜具有相同的焦距并且与带通滤光器对应地布置。 区域传感器布置在透镜的焦点处，并且由诸如CCD二维排列的多个成像装置构成。 如上所述，由带通滤波器光谱分离的图像形成在区域传感器上的相互不同的位置。 因此，可以用简单的结构同时测量样品的二维光谱特性。

公开(公告)号：US06600562B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US10043526

申请日：2002-01-11

Applicant: Chin Chang

Inventor： Chin Chang

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/4252 ,  G01J2003/467

Abstract: The invention provides a method of determining tristimulus values for light emitting diode illuminants. A localized transformation matrix is determined based on a set of spectral responsivity data and a set of color-matching functions. A set of color responses associated with light emitted from the light emitting diode illuminants may be measured, and an estimate of tristimulus values based on the localized transformation matrix and the set of color responses may be determined.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种确定发光二极管发光体的三刺激值的方法。 基于一组光谱响应性数据和一组颜色匹配函数来确定局部变换矩阵。 可以测量与从发光二极管照明器发射的光相关联的一组颜色响应，并且可以确定基于局部变换矩阵和颜色响应集合的三刺激值的估计。

公开(公告)号：US06590659B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09801820

申请日：2001-03-09

Applicant: Ivan Melnyk ,  John Kidder

Inventor： Ivan Melnyk ,  John Kidder

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0267 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: The invention is a cable identifier apparatus and a method for fast identification of multi-wire or multi fiber cable. The method is based on illumination of colored buffer of the wire or fiber, registration the reflected light and comparison the measuring data with reference data stored in the memory. The reference data is loaded by measuring the color parameters of the buffer of known identification. The cable identifier apparatus comprises a portable hand-held device with a probe for fixing the buffer in a holder, illuminating the buffer, controlling the incident light and detecting the reflected light with photodetectors. The data is proceed by a microcontroller and an identification symbol of the buffer is displayed in LCD. The variation of the ambient light is compensated by separate measurement of dark and light signals from photodetectors.

公开(公告)号：US06556301B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09994489

申请日：2001-11-19

Applicant: Christopher Frederick Carter

Inventor： Christopher Frederick Carter

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J2003/1234

Abstract: An array of detectors of electromagnetic radiation is positioned behind a pair of “grade” or “variable” filters and are inclined with respect to each other so that the detectors view a range of center wavelengths of varying bandwidths.

公开(公告)号：US06519037B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09872365

申请日：2001-06-01

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  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. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed.

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。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。

公开(公告)号：US06490038B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09397156

申请日：1999-09-15

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/0208 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/6484

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object 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 being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescene 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了彩色测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤间隔开并接收从待测物体的表面反射的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体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颜色测量。 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。