公开(公告)号：US08619260B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12915856

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Steven R Matejka ,  Robert Adam Modavis ,  David Andrew Pastel ,  Garrett Andrew Piech ,  Christopher L. Timmons

Inventor： Steven R Matejka ,  Robert Adam Modavis ,  David Andrew Pastel ,  Garrett Andrew Piech ,  Christopher L. Timmons

IPC: G01N21/55 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01N21/7743 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/276

Abstract: A multi-grating resonant waveguide (RWG) biosensor for an optical reader system having a spatial resolution limit is disclosed. The multi-grating RWG biosensor includes one or more signal-grating regions and one or more reference-grating regions. The multi-grating RWG biosensor can also include a non-resonance region that spatially separates the one or more signal-grating regions, that spatially separates the one or more reference-grating regions, and that spatially separates the one or more reference-grating regions from the one or more signal-grating regions. The non-resonance region can have a minimum width greater than the optical reader system spatial resolution limit. The RWG biosensor can have an asymmetric split-grating configuration. Methods of measuring a signal resonant wavelength of a multi-grating RWG biosensor using an optical reader having a spatial resolution limit are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有空间分辨率极限的光学读取器系统的多光栅谐振波导（RWG）生物传感器。 多光栅RWG生物传感器包括一个或多个信号光栅区域和一个或多个参考光栅区域。 多光栅RWG生物传感器还可以包括在空间上分离一个或多个信号光栅区域的非共振区域，其在空间上分离一个或多个参考光栅区域，并且在空间上分离一个或多个参考光栅区域 从一个或多个信号光栅区域。 非共振区域可以具有大于光学读取器系统空间分辨率极限的最小宽度。 RWG生物传感器可以具有非对称分裂光栅配置。 还公开了使用具有空间分辨率极限的光学读取器来测量多光栅RWG生物传感器的信号谐振波长的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08537355B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13129476

申请日：2008-11-14

Applicant: Benjamin Grenier ,  Marc Michaut

Inventor： Benjamin Grenier ,  Marc Michaut

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: C23C2/003 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N21/85

Abstract: A method and a device measure a chemical composition of a liquid metal suitable for coating a steel strip. The method measures a chemical composition of a liquid metal suitable for coating a steel strip for which the liquid metal is formed continuously in a first cavity, and the composition of the liquid metal is measured on a direct measurement surface thereof, for which a specimen of the liquid metal reaching the measurement surface is heated to a chosen temperature so as to isolate principally iron-based impurities from the measurement surface. Several embodiments of devices suitable for implementing the method are also presented.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置测量适于涂覆钢带的液态金属的化学成分。 该方法测量适于涂覆在第一空腔中连续形成液态金属的钢带的液态金属的化学组成，并且在其直接测量表面上测量液态金属的组成， 到达测量表面的液态金属被加热到所选择的温度，以便主要从测量表面分离铁基杂质。 还提出了适用于实现该方法的设备的若干实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20130225985A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13406236

申请日：2012-02-27

Applicant: Alexander Seth Ross ,  Jeffrey Michael Ashe

Inventor： Alexander Seth Ross ,  Jeffrey Michael Ashe

IPC: A61B5/0402 ,  G01N21/59 ,  G01N25/18 ,  G01J5/02 ,  A61B6/00 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01R27/04 ,  G01R27/08 ,  A61B5/0476 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01N21/49

CPC classification number: A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/0536

Abstract: A system and method for transducer placement in soft-field tomography are provided. One system includes a plurality of transducers configured for positioning at a surface of an object in a non-soft-field tomography configuration. The system also includes an interface and a processor communicating with the plurality of transducers via the interface. The processor is configured to perform soft-field sensing using soft-field data acquired by the plurality of transducers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于软磁场层析成像中换能器放置的系统和方法。 一个系统包括被配置为在非软磁场断层摄影配置中定位在物体表面处的多个换能器。 该系统还包括经由接口与多个换能器通信的接口和处理器。 处理器被配置为使用由多个换能器获取的软场数据来执行软磁场感测。

公开(公告)号：US08520203B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12682268

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Vincent Couderc ,  Philippe LeProux ,  Laurent LeFort ,  David Bouyge ,  Christelle Lesvigne-Buy ,  Aurelian Crunteanu Stanescu

Inventor： Vincent Couderc ,  Philippe LeProux ,  Laurent LeFort ,  David Bouyge ,  Christelle Lesvigne-Buy ,  Aurelian Crunteanu Stanescu

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/645

Abstract: A method and device is provided for characterizing microscopic elements. A source signal may be chopped by means of microsystems of opto-electromechanical elements (MOEMS), which gives rise to temporal modulation of the excitation signals. The method of characterizing microscopic elements involves propagating a dispersed light source signal, spatially chopping the spectrum of the source signal into at least two excitation signals having predetermined wavelengths λi, coding the excitation signals, focusing the excitation signals in order to generate a sensor signal propagated towards a measurement zone, and analyzing an interaction signal issuing from the interaction of the sensor signal with the microscopic elements situated in the measuring space. The spatial chopping of the spectrum of the source light signal is performed by a microsystem of opto-electromechanical elements (MOEMS).

Abstract translation: 提供了表征微观元素的方法和装置。 源信号可以通过光电机械元件（MOEMS）的微系统来切割，这导致激励信号的时间调制。 表征微观元素的方法涉及传播分散的光源信号，将源信号的光谱空间斩波成具有预定波长lambdai的至少两个激励信号，编码激励信号，聚焦激励信号以产生传播的传感器信号 朝向测量区域，并且分析从传感器信号与位于测量空间中的微观元件的相互作用发出的相互作用信号。 源光信号的光谱的空间斩波由光机电元件（MOEMS）的微系统执行。

公开(公告)号：US20130155404A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13325840

申请日：2011-12-14

Applicant: Sungho JEONG ,  Seokhee LEE ,  Hee-Sang SHIM

Inventor： Sungho JEONG ,  Seokhee LEE ,  Hee-Sang SHIM

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/718

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process control system which can measure the physical properties of a CIGS thin film in real-time in a continuous production line of a CIGS thin film solar cell, more specifically to a system for real-time analysis of material distribution of a CIGS thin film comprising: a header, which comprises a laser irradiation unit producing plasma from the CIGS thin film by irradiating a laser beam to a part of the CIGS thin film; and a spectrum detection optical unit detecting a spectrum generated from the plasma; a transfer unit, which transfers the header at the same rate and to the direction with the transfer rate and direction of the CIGS thin film; and a spectrum analysis unit, which analyzes the spectrum detected by the spectrum detection optical unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种能够在CIGS薄膜太阳能电池的连续生产线中实时测量CIGS薄膜的物理性能的工艺控制系统，更具体地涉及一种实时分析材料分布的系统 包括：头部，其包括通过将激光束照射到CIGS薄膜的一部分而从CIGS薄膜产生等离子体的激光照射单元; 以及频谱检测光学单元，检测从等离子体产生的光谱; 传送单元，其以相同的速率传送头部并且传送到具有CIGS薄膜的传送速率和方向的方向; 以及分析由频谱检测光学单元检测到的频谱的频谱分析单元。

公开(公告)号：US20130016349A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13183228

申请日：2011-07-14

Applicant: Andrew J. Effenberger, JR. ,  Jill R. Scott ,  Timothy R. McJunkin

Inventor： Andrew J. Effenberger, JR. ,  Jill R. Scott ,  Timothy R. McJunkin

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/718

Abstract: In laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), an apparatus includes a pulsed laser configured to generate a pulsed laser signal toward a sample, a constructive interference object and an optical element, each located in a path of light from the sample. The constructive interference object is configured to generate constructive interference patterns of the light. The optical element is configured to disperse the light. A LIBS system includes a first and a second optical element, and a data acquisition module. The data acquisition module is configured to determine an isotope measurement based, at least in part, on light received by an image sensor from the first and second optical elements. A method for performing LIBS includes generating a pulsed laser on a sample to generate light from a plasma, generating constructive interference patterns of the light, and dispersing the light into a plurality of wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 在激光诱发击穿光谱（LIBS）中，一种装置包括脉冲激光器，其经配置以产​​生朝向样品的脉冲激光信号，构造干涉物体和光学元件，每个位于来自样品的光的路径中。 构造性干扰对象被配置为产生光的建设性干涉图案。 光学元件构造成分散光。 LIBS系统包括第一和第二光学元件，以及数据采集模块。 数据采集​​模块被配置为至少部分地基于图像传感器从第一和第二光学元件接收的光来确定同位素测量。 用于执行LIBS的方法包括在样本上产生脉冲激光以产生来自等离子体的光，产生光的建设性干涉图案，以及将光分散成多个波长。

公开(公告)号：US08329107B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US13205178

申请日：2011-08-08

Applicant: Cord Mueller

Inventor： Cord Mueller

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/76 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01M15/00 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01N21/75

CPC classification number: G01N21/643 ,  A61B5/0833 ,  C07C2/64 ,  C07C6/12

Abstract: A sensor that generates an output signal in response to a stimulus, where the output signal is generated with a predetermined relationship to one or more properties of the stimulus such that the one or more properties of the stimulus can be determined as a function of the output signal. In one embodiment, the sensor includes a component, a sensor processor, and a transmitter. The component deteriorates, thereby causing predictable fluctuations in the predetermined relationship between the output signal and the one or more properties of the stimulus. The sensor processor provides information related to the deterioration of the component. The transmitter wirelessly transmits the information provided by the processor.

Abstract translation: 传感器，其响应于刺激而产生输出信号，其中输出信号以与刺激的一个或多个特性相关的预定关系产生，使得刺激的一个或多个属性可以被确定为输出的函数 信号。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括部件，传感器处理器和发射器。 该成分劣化，从而在输出信号与刺激的一个或多个特性之间的预定关系中引起预期的波动。 传感器处理器提供与组件的劣化有关的信息。 发射机无线传输由处理器提供的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08310754B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12748031

申请日：2010-03-26

Applicant: Hisashi Okugawa ,  Naoshi Aikawa ,  Masatoshi Sato

Inventor： Hisashi Okugawa ,  Naoshi Aikawa ,  Masatoshi Sato

IPC: G02B21/06 ,  G01J3/30

CPC classification number: G02B21/0076 ,  G02B5/0833 ,  G02B5/285

Abstract: The present application has a proposition to provide a highly efficient laser excitation fluorescent microscope. Accordingly, a laser excitation fluorescent microscope of the present application includes a laser light source part radiating at least two types of excitation lights having different wavelengths; a light collecting part collecting the two types of excitation lights on a sample; a high-functional dichroic mirror, disposed between the laser light source part and the light collecting part, reflecting the two types of excitation lights to make the excitation lights incident on the light collecting part, and transmitting two types of fluorescence generated at the sample; and a detecting part detecting light transmitted through the high-functional dichroic mirror, in which an incident angle θ of the excitation lights and the fluorescence to the high-functional dichroic mirror satisfies a formula of 0°

Abstract translation: 本申请提出了一种提供高效激光荧光显微镜的命题。 因此，本申请的激光激发荧光显微镜包括：照射具有不同波长的至少两种激发光的激光光源部; 收集样品上的两种激发光的集光部分; 设置在激光光源部和集光部之间的高分辨率反射镜，反射这两种激发光，使激发光入射到聚光部上，并透射在样品上产生的两种荧光; 以及检测部，其检测透过所述高功能分色镜的光，其中入射角＆ 的激发光和对高功能二向色镜的荧光满足0°<＆amp; t; <45°的公式。

公开(公告)号：US08305573B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US11990712

申请日：2006-08-22

Applicant: Gerhard F. Swiegers ,  Anton L. Launikonis ,  John Kraft

Inventor： Gerhard F. Swiegers ,  Anton L. Launikonis ,  John Kraft

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: B01F15/00214

Abstract: A method for determining the degree of mixing between components in a mixing process, the method including the steps of: a) mixing at least two components and at least two luminescent materials to form a mixture, wherein the luminescent materials are added to the mixture separately from each other, and wherein each luminescent material has a uniquely detectable luminescence emission wavelength; b) detecting emitted luminescence from a sample of the mixture, wherein the emitted luminescence includes different luminescence intensities at the uniquely detectable luminescence emission wavelengths of the luminescent materials; c) wherein the ratio of luminescence intensities and/or the absolute or relative intensities of luminescence at the uniquely detectable luminescence emission wavelengths is indicative of the degree of mixing between the components.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定混合过程中组分之间的混合程度的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：a）将至少两种组分和至少两种发光材料混合以形成混合物，其中将发光材料分别加入到混合物中 并且其中每个发光材料具有唯一可检测的发光发射波长; b）检测来自混合物样品的发射光，其中所发射的发光在发光材料的唯一可检测的发光发射波长处包括不同的发光强度; c）其中在唯一可探测的发光波长处的发光强度和/或发光的绝对或相对强度的比率表示组分之间的混合程度。

公开(公告)号：US08228501B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12957197

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Paul E. Denney ,  Jay R. Eastman ,  Ta-Chieh Huang

Inventor： Paul E. Denney ,  Jay R. Eastman ,  Ta-Chieh Huang

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/034 ,  B23K26/043 ,  B23K26/12 ,  B23K26/123 ,  B23K26/128 ,  B23K26/142 ,  B23K26/16 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/28

Abstract: A system and method processes a structure comprising embedded material. The system includes a laser adapted to generate light and to irradiate an interaction region of the structure. The system further includes an optical system adapted to receive light from the interaction region and to generate a detection signal indicative of the presence of embedded material in the interaction region. The system further includes a controller operatively coupled to the laser and the optical system. The controller is adapted to receive the detection signal and to be responsive to the detection signal by selectively adjusting the laser.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法处理包括嵌入材料的结构。 该系统包括适于产生光并照射结构的相互作用区域的激光器。 该系统还包括适于接收来自相互作用区域的光并且产生指示在相互作用区域中存在嵌入材料的检测信号的光学系统。 该系统还包括可操作地耦合到激光器和光学系统的控制器。 控制器适于接收检测信号，并通过选择性调节激光来响应检测信号。