公开(公告)号：US09587983B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14860611

申请日：2015-09-21

Applicant: Ondax, Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Ho ,  Frank Havermeyer ,  Christophe Moser ,  James Carriere ,  Eric Maye ,  Randy Heyler

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G03H1/02 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B7/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B7/008 ,  G03H1/0248 ,  G03H2001/186 ,  G03H2001/2289 ,  G03H2227/03

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein. An exemplary system may include a laser source, the laser source having a laser center wavelength; at least one narrowband optical element receiving light emitted by the laser, the narrowband optical element having a filter center wavelength, the narrowband optical element being arranged such that the filter center wavelength is initially spectrally aligned with the laser center wavelength, the filter center wavelength changing in response to a temperature change such that the filter center wavelength is not substantially aligned with the laser center wavelength; and a passive adjustment mechanism coupled to the narrowband optical element, the passive adjustment mechanism including an actuator, the actuator moving in response to the temperature change, the actuator motion rotating the narrowband optical element, the rotation compensating for the temperature change such that the filter center wavelength and laser center wavelength remain spectrally aligned.

Abstract translation: 本文提供系统和方法。 示例性系统可以包括激光源，激光源具有激光中心波长; 至少一个窄带光学元件，其接收由所述激光器发射的光，所述窄带光学元件具有滤光器中心波长，所述窄带光学元件被布置为使得所述滤光器中心波长最初与所述激光中心波长进行光谱校准，所述滤光器中心波长改变 响应于温度变化使得滤波器中心波长基本上不与激光中心波长对准; 以及耦合到所述窄带光学元件的被动调节机构，所述被动调节机构包括致动器，所述致动器响应于所述温度变化而移动，所述致动器运动使所述窄带光学元件旋转，所述旋转补偿所述温度变化，使得所述滤波器 中心波长和激光中心波长保持光谱对准。

公开(公告)号：US20160356646A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14728818

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: Kaiser Optical Systems Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Wiegand ,  James M. Tedesco ,  Joseph B. Slater ,  Francis Esmonde-White

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J2003/2866

Abstract: Methods and systems for spectrometer dark correction are described which achieve more stable baselines, especially towards the edges where intensity correction magnifies any non-zero results of dark subtraction, and changes in dark current due to changes in temperature of the camera window frame are typically more pronounced. The resulting induced curvature of the baseline makes quantitation difficult in these regions. Use of the invention may provide metrics for the identification of system failure states such as loss of camera vacuum seal, drift in the temperature stabilization, and light leaks. In system aspects of the invention, a processor receives signals from a light detector in the spectrometer and executes software programs to calculate spectral responses, sum or average results, and perform other operations necessary to carry out the disclosed methods. In most preferred embodiments, the light signals received from a sample are used for Raman analysis.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于光谱仪暗校正的方法和系统，其实现更稳定的基线，特别是对于强度校正放大任何非零零暗结果的边缘的边缘，以及由于相机窗框的温度变化引起的暗电流变化通常更多 发音。 由此导致的基线曲率使得这些区域难以定量化。 使用本发明可以提供用于识别系统故障状态的度量，例如相机真空密封的损失，温度稳定的漂移和光泄漏。 在本发明的系统方面，处理器从光谱仪中的光检测器接收信号，并执行软件程序以计算光谱响应，总和或平均结果，并执行执行所公开方法所需的其它操作。 在最优选的实施例中，从样品接收的光信号用于拉曼分析。

公开(公告)号：US09513167B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14579832

申请日：2014-12-22

Applicant: Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc.

Inventor： Michael Derek Hargreaves ,  Timothy M. Pastore ,  Gregory H. Vander Rhodes ,  Brendon D. Tower

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/453

CPC classification number: G01J3/4412 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G01J2003/2833 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/3595 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A spectrometer configurable for field analyses of chemical properties of a material is provided. The spectrometer includes: at least one sensor adapted for providing Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) surveillance and at least another sensor for providing Raman spectroscopy surveillance. The spectrometer can be provided with a user accessible instruction set for modifying a sampling configuration of the spectrometer. A method of determining the most likely composition of a sample by at least two technologies using the spectrometer is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了可配置用于材料的化学性质的现场分析的光谱仪。 光谱仪包括：适于提供傅里叶变换红外光谱（FTIR）监视的至少一个传感器和用于提供拉曼光谱监视的至少一个传感器。 光谱仪可以设置有用于修改光谱仪的采样配置的用户可访问指令集。 还提供了通过使用光谱仪的至少两种技术来确定样品的最可能组成的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160187535A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14985763

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: Kevin R. Maschhoff ,  John J. Polizotti ,  Gerard M. Perron

Inventor： Kevin R. Maschhoff ,  John J. Polizotti ,  Gerard M. Perron

IPC: G01W1/10 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01W1/10 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J5/007 ,  G01J5/60

Abstract: A method of weather observations by a constellation comprises at least a first duster of three micro-satellites each orbiting around earth, and each micro-satellites comprises a spectrometer. Orbiting the three micro-satellites of the first duster around the earth in three separate orbits offset with respect to one another. Staggering the three micro-satellites with respect to one another as they orbit. Selecting the offset and the staggering, of each of the three micro-satellites with respect to one another, so that each one of the three micro-satellites have a substantially identical viewing area as each one of the three micro-satellites orbits around the earth. Sequentially collecting observations, from each of the three micro-satellites, as the micro-satellites orbit around the earth and observe substantially identical viewing areas, to separately gather atmospheric measurements and provide critical data for weather forecasting by infrared temperature and humidity soundings and motion vector winds of the earth.

Abstract translation: 星座的天气观测方法至少包括围绕地球轨道运行的三个微卫星的至少第一除尘器，每个微卫星包括光谱仪。 以三个独立的轨道相对于彼此偏移地绕着地球上的第一个除尘器的三个微卫星轨道。 在它们轨道上相对于彼此交错的三颗微卫星。 选择三个微卫星中的每一个相对于彼此的偏移和交错，使得三个微卫星中的每一个具有与三个微卫星中的每一个在地球周围轨道相同的观察区域 。 从三颗微卫星中的每一颗继续收集观测资料，作为微卫星绕地球轨道观察大致相同的观测区域，分别收集大气测量值，并通过红外温湿度探测和运动矢量提供天气预报的关键数据 地球之风

公开(公告)号：US20160003746A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14769508

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: ISOSPEC TECHNOLOGIES, LP

Inventor： JACK N MCCRARY ,  JENNIFER LEIGH FLORES ,  ALBERT WILLIAMS EARDLEY ,  JONATHON MICHAEL BEACH ,  JAKE JEFFERSON TILLERY ,  SAMUEL CLAYTON WILLIAMS

IPC: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G16H10/40

Abstract: The application presented herein focuses on the gas flow control for the evaluation of lactose intolerance but is also consistent with flow control required in diverse applications such as, but not limited to: analysis of other disease states (either using chemical markers or using naturally occurring chemical composition analysis) from breath samples, analysis of chemical concentrations of contaminants in naturals gas production/delivery and in petrochemical processing, analysis of air samples for the detection of drugs and or explosives, detection of chemical composition for the optimization of growth of biological species and or compounds such as in fish farming and or phyto-plancton farming, and finally in the detection of release of carbon dioxide in the determination of an earthquake event.

Abstract translation: 本文提出的应用重点是用于评估乳糖不耐症的气体流量控制，但也与多种应用中所需的流量控制一致，例如但不限于：分析其他疾病状态（使用化学标记或使用天然存在的化学物质 组成分析），天然气生产/交付和石化加工中的污染物化学浓度分析，空气样品分析用于检测药物和/或爆炸物，检测化学成分以优化生物物种的生长和 或化学物质如鱼类养殖和植物平面植物养殖，最后是在确定地震事件中检测二氧化碳的释放。

公开(公告)号：US20150241359A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14191646

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Heikki Haveri ,  Timo Merilainen

IPC: G01N21/85 ,  G01J5/02 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/01 ,  G01J5/10 ,  A61M16/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/085 ,  A61M16/01 ,  A61M16/021 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61M16/0833 ,  A61M2205/3313 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2230/432 ,  A61M2230/435 ,  A61M2230/437 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/427 ,  G01J5/027 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/106 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N33/497 ,  G01N2021/8578

Abstract: A method for determining a chance to enable a zeroing of gas analysis is disclosed herein. The method includes emitting radiation, and receiving emitted radiation, the received radiation comprising a first wavelength range absorbed by the at least one desired gas component and one or more disturbing factor, and a second wavelength range absorbed by the disturbing factor, the first wavelength range differing from the second wavelength range. The method also includes providing to a processing unit a first signal data indicative of a concentration of the at least one desired gas component and absorption of the disturbing factor, and a second signal data indicative of absorption of the disturbing factor. The method also includes determining a stability of the first and second signal data as a function of time, and if they are substantially stable enabling the zeroing to improve a measurement accuracy.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于确定能够使气体分析归零的机会的方法。 该方法包括发射辐射和接收发射的辐射，所接收的辐射包括由至少一个所需气体成分吸收的第一波长范围和一个或多个干扰因子以及由干扰因子吸收的第二波长范围，第一波长范围 与第二波长范围不同。 该方法还包括向处理单元提供指示所述至少一个所需气体组分的浓度和干扰因子的吸收的第一信号数据以及指示干扰因子吸收的第二信号数据。 该方法还包括确定作为时间的函数的第一和第二信号数据的稳定性，以及如果它们基本上是稳定的，使得归零能够提高测量精度。

公开(公告)号：US20150109610A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14384034

申请日：2012-03-27

Applicant: Masahide Gunji

Inventor： Masahide Gunji

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01N30/74

CPC classification number: G01J3/0286 ,  G01N30/74

Abstract: A control unit for controlling the temperature of a spectrometer to be constant stores a first temperature coefficient indicating a proportion of a temperature change of the spectrometer to a room temperature change and a second temperature coefficient indicating a proportion of the temperature change of the spectrometer to a change in the air volume of blower means, and calculates the amount of change in the air volume of the blower means necessary to offset a change in the temperature of the spectrometer from a predetermined constant temperature, by using the first temperature coefficient and the second temperature coefficient, and controls driving of the blower means based on the calculated amount of change in the air volume.

Abstract translation: 用于将光谱仪的温度控制为恒定的控制单元将指示光谱仪的温度变化的比例的第一温度系数与室温变化和表示光谱仪的温度变化的比例的第二温度系数存储到 改变鼓风装置的风量，并且通过使用第一温度系数和第二温度来计算将偏振光谱仪的温度从预定的恒定温度偏移所需的鼓风机装置的空气量的变化量 系数，并且基于所计算出的风量变化来控制鼓风机装置的驱动。

公开(公告)号：US08998453B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13322396

申请日：2010-05-18

Applicant: Thomas Näegele ,  Detlef Hannak ,  Simon Sturm

Inventor： Thomas Näegele ,  Detlef Hannak ,  Simon Sturm

IPC: F21V29/00 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J1/08 ,  G01J5/52 ,  H05B33/08 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  F21V29/00 ,  G01J1/0252 ,  G01J1/08 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J5/522 ,  H05B33/0803

Abstract: The invention relates to a calibration radiation source comprising the following: a housing (2) having an opening (12), a board (22) held in the housing (2), a semiconductor radiation source (18) mounted on the board (22) for generating a light beam, and an exit opening support element (14) having, in the area of the opening (12), a light exit opening (15) through which the light beam radiates outwards from the housing (2). The exit opening support element (14) is decoupled from the housing (2), and is attached to the board (22) of the semiconductor radiation source (18).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括以下的校准辐射源：具有开口（12），保持在壳体（2）中的板（22））的壳体（2），安装在板（22）上的半导体辐射源 ）和在所述开口（12）的区域中具有光出射开口（15）的出射开口支撑元件（14），所述光束通过所述光出射开口（15）从所述壳体（2）向外辐射。 出口开口支撑元件（14）与壳体（2）分离，并且附接到半导体辐射源（18）的板（22）。

公开(公告)号：US20150043000A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14327932

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Inventor： Keita MOCHIZUKI

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0414 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/26 ,  H01S5/0014 ,  H01S5/0687 ,  H01S5/4031

Abstract: A wavelength monitor monitors wavelengths of laser beams emitted from a laser source and transmitted through a collimating lens. The wavelength monitor comprises an etalon that serves as an optical filter, and an optical detector. The etalon has a transmittance that is periodic with respect to a frequency, and is disposed such that a pair of collimated beams, emitted through a pair of emitting ports of the laser source and then transmitted through the collimating lens, is incident on the optical filter at symmetrically positive and negative angles. The optical detector receives the pair of collimated beams transmitted through the etalon, and detects the intensities of the pair of collimated beams.

Abstract translation: 波长监视器监视从激光源发射并透射通过准直透镜的激光束的波长。 波长监视器包括用作滤光器的标准具和光学检测器。 标准具具有相对于频率周期性的透射率，并且被布置成使得通过激光源的一对发射端口发射然后透射通过准直透镜的一对准直光束入射到滤光器 对称正角和负角。 光检测器接收通过标准具传输的一对准直光束，并检测一对准直光束的强度。

公开(公告)号：US20150020599A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14385358

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: OXSENSIS LTD

Inventor： Ralf-Dieter Pechstedt ,  Fabrice F.M. Maillaud

IPC: G01L11/02

CPC classification number: G01L11/02 ,  G01D3/028 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J2009/0257 ,  G01L9/0079 ,  G01L9/0092 ,  G01L19/04 ,  G01L27/002

Abstract: An optical pressure sensor is disclosed having a pressure sensing optical cavity. A temperature sensing optical cavity at the sensor head is used by an interrogator to correct a pressure signal for effects of temperature. The optical cavities may be, for example, Fabry Perot cavities in the sensor head.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有压力感测光腔的光学压力传感器。 传感器头的温度感测光学腔由询问器使用，以校正温度影响的压力信号。 光学腔可以是例如传感头中的法布里珀罗腔。