公开(公告)号：US20090073421A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12217506

申请日：2008-07-03

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Bussell W. Jung ,  Alen R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Bussell W. Jung ,  Alen R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G01J3/46

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.

公开(公告)号：US20080266563A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11789876

申请日：2007-04-26

Applicant: David J. Redman ,  Steve A. Jacob ,  Randall G. Guay

Inventor： David J. Redman ,  Steve A. Jacob ,  Randall G. Guay

IPC: G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: Embodiments including color filter arrays are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括滤色器阵列的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07403285B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US11085934

申请日：2005-03-21

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

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

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

Abstract: A method for determining spectral characteristics of an object is disclosed. A probe is positioned in proximity relative to the object. The probe provides light from at least first and second light sources positioned first and second distances from a central light receiver. The first light source and the central light receiver define a first critical height from the surface below which no specularly reflected light from the first light source is received by the central light receiver, and the second light source and the central light receiver define a second critical height from the surface below which no specularly reflected light from the second light source is received by the central light receiver. The first critical height is different from the second critical height.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体的光谱特征的方法。 探头位于相对于物体的邻近位置。 探针提供来自位于距离中央光接收器的第一和第二距离的至少第一和第二光源的光。 第一光源和中央光接收器限定了第一临界高度，在该第一临界高度之下，来自第一光源的镜面反射光不被中央光接收器接收，并且第二光源和中心光接收器限定第二临界高度 没有来自第二光源的镜面反射光的表面的高度被中央光接收器接收。 第一临界高度与第二临界高度不同。

公开(公告)号：US07397541B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11523798

申请日：2006-09-18

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

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

IPC: G01J3/51

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: Color/optical characteristics measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics/elements are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic/element and received light reflected from the surface of the object is 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: 公开了颜色/光学特性测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤/元件与中心源光纤/元件间隔开，并且测量从物体表面反射的受光。 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。

公开(公告)号：US20080112029A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11933241

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Andrew Bodkin

Inventor： Andrew Bodkin

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G02B3/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01J5/602 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01S7/4812 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02B3/0006 ,  G02B17/0808 ,  G02B17/0852 ,  G02B17/0896 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02B26/0816 ,  G02B26/0875 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/332

Abstract: A shutter includes micro-optics having first and second concentrator arrays. A transducer laterally displaces one of the first and second concentrator arrays between transmissive and shuttered modes. In the transmissive mode, the arrays of concentrators are optically aligned to permit electromagnetic energy passing through the first array of concentrators to pass through the second array of concentrators. In the shuttered mode, the electromagnetic radiation is blocked from passing through the second array of concentrators. The concentrators may be compound parabolic concentrators, or lenslets positioned on opposing plates with pinholes printed therethrough. The shutter may increase f-number of radiation passing therethrough, and may be used in a limited f-cone radiation source with shuttering abilities, for example reducing f-cone of radiation output from the radiation source.

Abstract translation: 快门包括具有第一和第二集中器阵列的微光学器件。 换能器在透射和快门模式之间横向移位第一和第二聚光器阵列中的一个。 在透射模式中，聚光器阵列被光学对准以允许通过第一集中器阵列的电磁能量穿过第二阵列的聚光器。 在快门模式中，电磁辐射被阻止通过第二阵列的聚光器。 集中器可以是复合抛物面聚光器，或者位于相对的板上的小透镜，其中针孔印刷在其中。 快门可以增加通过其中的f数量的辐射，并且可以用于具有快门能力的有限的f-锥体辐射源，例如减小从辐射源输出的辐射的f锥。

公开(公告)号：US07349076B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US11034956

申请日：2005-01-14

Applicant: Haibo Yao

Inventor： Haibo Yao

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/26

CPC classification number: G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0289

Abstract: A spectroscopy system for high-accuracy, highly automated spectral imaging of a target is provided. Video and spectrometry information are obtained via an integrated video, spectrometry and distance sensing platform and processed by a computer. The processed video and spectrometry information are presented in real-time on an integrated display, with a graphical representation of the actual ground instantaneous field of view of the spectrometer sensor overlaid directly onto the video image of the target to provide real-time target aiming information, thus enabling the operator to rapidly optimize spectral data acquisition.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于目标的高精度，高度自动化的光谱成像的光谱系统。 视频和光谱信息通过集成的视频，光谱和距离感测平台获得，并由计算机处理。 经处理的视频和光谱信息在集成显示器上实时呈现，光谱仪传感器的实际地面瞬时视场的图形表示直接覆盖在目标的视频图像上，以提供实时目标瞄准信息 ，从而使操作者能够快速优化光谱数据采集。

公开(公告)号：US20080043232A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11734794

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: Hau-Wei Wang ,  Fu-Shiang Yang ,  Yu-Shan Chang

Inventor： Hau-Wei Wang ,  Fu-Shiang Yang ,  Yu-Shan Chang

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J2003/2813 ,  G01N21/23 ,  G01N21/6489 ,  G01N2021/9513 ,  G01N2201/0833 ,  G02F1/1309

Abstract: A multi-angle and multi-channel detecting device for detecting one or more than one samples is provided. The device has a light collector and a multi-channel kernel module. The light collector has a plurality of fiber probes arranged perpendicular to and/or inclined to the sample(s) so as to collect light signals. The kernel module is coupled to the light collector for detecting the sample(s).

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测一个或多于一个样本的多角度和多通道检测装置。 该器件具有集光器和多通道内核模块。 光收集器具有与样品垂直并且/或倾斜的多个光纤探针，以便收集光信号。 内核模块耦合到光收集器以检测样品。

公开(公告)号：US20080013077A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11784080

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: Adrian Orelli ,  Michael Lanker ,  Beat Frick ,  Thomas Kunz ,  Mario Offermann

Inventor： Adrian Orelli ,  Michael Lanker ,  Beat Frick ,  Thomas Kunz ,  Mario Offermann

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50

Abstract: A handheld colour measurement device includes a housing in which an optoelectronic measurement unit is located which receives measurement light originating from a measurement object, converts it into corresponding electrical measurement signals and processes these measurement signals into preferably digital measurement data characterizing the colour of the measurement object. It further includes passive components required for the realization of different application functions, such as measurement windows and reference standards, which can be selectively positioned into the measurement beam path of the measurement unit. The passive components are positioned in a first housing block (100) and the opto-electronic measurement unit as a whole in a second housing block (200). The second housing block is adjustable into several defined application positions relative to the first housing block, in which application positions respectively one of the passive components is located in the measurement beam path of the opto-electronic measurement unit. This special division into two mutually relatively adjustable housing blocks allows an easy realization of a compact colour measurement device suitable for many application functions, which is distinguished by a particular user friendliness.

Abstract translation: 手持式彩色测量装置包括一个壳体，其中光电测量单元位于其中，其接收源自测量对象的测量光，将其转换成相应的电测量信号，并将这些测量信号处理成表征测量对象颜色的数字测量数据 。 它还包括实现不同应用功能（如测量窗口和参考标准）所需的无源元件，可以选择性地定位到测量单元的测量光束路径中。 无源元件位于第一壳体块（100）中，光电测量单元整体位于第二壳体块（200）中。 第二壳体块可相对于第一壳体块调节到多个限定的施加位置，其中应用位置中的一个无源部件位于光电测量单元的测量光束路径中。 这种特殊的分割成两个相互相对可调节的壳体块允许容易地实现适合许多应用功能的紧凑的颜色测量装置，其特征在于特定的用户友好性。

公开(公告)号：US07298483B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US10505186

申请日：2003-02-21

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: G01J3/46

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.

公开(公告)号：US07262854B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US11159666

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Kenji Imura

Inventor： Kenji Imura

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0267 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/575

Abstract: In a multi-angle colorimeter having an illumination system that illuminates a sample surface and a plurality of light receiving systems that receive reflected light therefrom, an illumination system for orientation error detection is provided that illuminates the sample surface from substantially close direction to the normal of the sample surface. Actual measured reflectance factor is corrected based on the specific approximation function obtained from the measured reflectance factor and detected orientation error.

Abstract translation: 在具有照射样品表面的照明系统和从其接收反射光的多个光接收系统的多角度比色计中，提供了一种用于定向误差检测的照明系统，其从基本上靠近方向的 样品表面。 基于从测量的反射系数和检测到的取向误差获得的特定近似函数来校正实际测量的反射系数。