公开(公告)号：US20150288894A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14267781

申请日：2014-05-01

Applicant: IMEC

Inventor： Bert Geelen ,  Andy Lambrechts ,  Klaas Tack

IPC: H04N5/33 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N5/265

CPC classification number: H04N5/332 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: A spectral camera for producing a spectral output is disclosed. The spectral camera has an objective lens for producing an image, an array of mirrors, an array of filters for passing a different passband of the optical spectrum for different ones of the optical channels arranged so as to project multiple of the optical channels onto different parts of the same focal plane, and a sensor array at the focal plane to detect the filtered image copies simultaneously. By using mirrors, there may be less optical degradation and the trade off of cost with optical quality can be better. By projecting the optical channels onto different parts of the same focal plane a single sensor or coplanar multiple sensors can to be used to detect the different optical channels simultaneously which promotes simpler alignment and manufacturing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生光谱输出的光谱相机。 光谱相机具有用于产生图像的物镜，反射镜阵列，用于通过不同的光通道的不同光通道的不同通带的滤光器阵列，其布置成将多个光通道投影到不同的部分上 并且在焦平面处的传感器阵列同时检测经滤波的图像拷贝。 通过使用镜子，可能会有较少的光学劣化，并且与光学质量的成本的折衷可以更好。 通过将光通道投影到同一焦平面的不同部分上，可以使用单个传感器或共面多个传感器来同时检测不同的光学通道，从而促进更简单的对准和制造。

公开(公告)号：US20150253188A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14433499

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Inventor： Ainsley Killey

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/332

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for hyperspectral imaging of a scene along an imaging path, from a viewpoint which is arranged to move relative to the scene. The method comprises acquiring hyperspectral image data of a portion of the scene from the viewpoint, along a first viewing direction relative to the viewpoint and redirecting the viewing direction from the first viewing direction to a second viewing direction relative to the viewpoint, in dependence of the relative movement, to maintain a view of said portion of the scene as the viewpoint moves along a portion of the imaging path.

Abstract translation: 公开的装置和方法用于从被布置成相对于场景移动的视点沿着成像路径的场景的高光谱成像。 该方法包括从视点中沿着相对于视点的第一观察方向从视点取出一部分场景的高光谱图像数据，并且根据所述视点将观察方向从第一观察方向重新定向到第二观察方向 当视点沿着成像路径的一部分移动时，保持场景的所述部分的视图。

公开(公告)号：US09121763B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US14196529

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation

Inventor： Akira Sano

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/26

CPC classification number: G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J2003/2813 ,  G01J2003/2826

Abstract: A spectrometer includes: a wavelength-variable interference filter that can change a wavelength of selected light and disperses light from a measurement target; an imaging unit that receives light components with a plurality of wavelengths which are dispersed by the wavelength-variable interference filter and acquires a plurality of spectral images; a positional deviation amount detection unit that selects a standard image from the plurality of spectral images acquired by the imaging unit and detects a positional deviation amount of a pixel position which receives light from a predetermined position of the measurement target between the standard image and at least one of the spectral images other than the standard image; and a position correction unit that positions the spectral images other than the standard image on the basis of the detected positional deviation amount.

Abstract translation: 光谱仪包括：波长可变的干涉滤光器，其可以改变所选择的光的波长并分散来自测量目标的光; 接收由所述波长可变干涉滤光器分散的多个波长的光分量并获取多个光谱图像的成像单元; 位置偏差量检测单元，从所述成像单元获取的所述多个光谱图像中选择标准图像，并且检测从所述标准图像和至少在所述标准图像之间的所述测量对象的预定位置接收光的像素位置的位置偏移量 除了标准图像之外的光谱图像之一; 以及位置校正单元，其基于检测到的位置偏差量来定位除标准图像之外的光谱图像。

公开(公告)号：US09112087B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13831575

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: SOLARSORT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

Inventor： Shalom Wertsberger ,  Jeffrey C Andle

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  H01L31/075 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/122

CPC classification number: H01L31/075 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/1228 ,  G02B6/293 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  G02B6/4291 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/0549 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A layered waveguide stack radiant energy converter array having a plurality of superposed waveguides, each waveguide having a core layer having a radiant energy converter disposed therein, and two cladding layers disposed on opposing sides of the core. In some embodiments the conductive layers are electrically coupled to the converter and act as charge carriers for it, and in other wires are provided for individual converters. Each waveguide has at least one inlet for passage of radiant energy therethrough, the inlet extending between the cladding layers, such that radiant energy entering the waveguide impinges on at least two layers of the waveguide, the inlet further defining a minimum cutoff frequency for the energy to propagate in the waveguide. In some embodiments such as solar panels, energy is harvested. In other embodiments energy is detected such as for example is done in a camera focal plane sensor. In some embodiments the stack is used to emit light.

Abstract translation: 一种具有多个叠加波导的分层波导叠层辐射能转换器阵列，每个波导具有设置在其中的辐射能转换器的芯层和设置在芯的相对侧上的两个包层。 在一些实施例中，导电层电耦合到转换器并用作其电荷载体，并且在其它导线中为各个转换器提供导线。 每个波导具有至少一个用于通过其中的辐射能通过的入口，入口在包层之间延伸，使得进入波导的辐射能冲击波导的至少两层，入口进一步限定能量的最小截止频率 以在波导中传播。 在诸如太阳能电池板的一些实施例中，收获能量。 在其他实施例中，检测到能量，例如在相机焦平面传感器中进行。 在一些实施例中，堆叠被用于发光。

公开(公告)号：US20150219498A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14174652

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Brian J. Tillotson ,  Jennifer K. Baerny

IPC: G01J4/04 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: G01J4/04 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/2826

Abstract: Systems capable of acquiring polarimetry data using a single camera with or without a polarizing filter. When a polarizing filter is used, the data acquisition method comprises: (1) maneuvering the aircraft (or other vehicle) to orient the polarizing filter (and camera) in various directions when images are captured, (2) registering the various images to each other, and (3) computing polarimetry values (such as the Stokes parameters) for points of interest in the images. When a polarizing filter is not used, the data acquisition method comprises maneuvering the aircraft (or other vehicle) to orient the camera in various directions when images are captured and then performing the same operations (2) and (3). These methods measure the amount of polarization in a given scene by taking multiple camera images at different angles.

Abstract translation: 能够使用具有或不具有偏振滤光器的单个相机获取偏振数据的系统。 当使用偏振滤波器时，数据采集方法包括：（1）当拍摄图像时，操纵飞机（或其他车辆）以使偏振滤光器（和相机）在各个方向定向，（2）将各种图像记录到每个 其他，和（3）对图像中感兴趣的点计算偏振度值（例如斯托克斯参数）。 当不使用偏振滤光器时，数据采集方法包括操纵飞行器（或其他车辆），以便在拍摄图像时进行相机的各个方向的定向，然后执行相同的操作（2）和（3）。 这些方法通过以不同角度拍摄多个摄像机图像来测量给定场景中的偏振量。

公开(公告)号：US09076363B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13736008

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ye Yin ,  Gabriel Marcu ,  Julia C. Davoud

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G09G3/00 ,  G02F1/13 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G09G3/006 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/506 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  G02F1/13

Abstract: An optical test equipment/method for display testing that features parallel testing/sensing configuration that covers spectrum and colorimetric quantities with spatial resolution is disclosed. In one embodiment, a spectra-camera, which is a hybrid system consisting of both a single-point spectrometer and an imaging colorimeter, can be configured for concurrent display artifact and parametric testing. An aperture mirror with a hole in the middle splits an image of a test display into two parts. One part of the image passes through the hole and is directed to the spectrometer for display parametric testing. The rest of the image is reflected off the aperture mirror for concurrent display artifact testing with the colorimeter. In another embodiment, a beam splitter can be used instead of an aperture mirror. In yet another embodiment, the single-point high accuracy spectrometer can be used to calibrate the low accuracy imaging colorimeter.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于显示测试的光学测试设备/方法，其具有覆盖具有空间分辨率的光谱和比色量的并行测试/感测配置。 在一个实施例中，作为由单点光谱仪和成像色度计组成的混合系统的光谱相机可以被配置用于并发显示伪像和参数测试。 在中间有孔的孔径镜将测试显示器的图像分成两部分。 图像的一部分通过孔，并被引导到光谱仪进行显示参数测试。 图像的其余部分从光圈镜反射出来，用于使用色度计进行并发显示伪影测试。 在另一个实施例中，可以使用分束器代替孔径镜。 在另一个实施例中，单点高精度光谱仪可用于校准低精度成像色度计。

公开(公告)号：US20150145982A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14539005

申请日：2014-11-12

Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

Inventor： Masashi OKABE

IPC: G02B21/36 ,  G02B21/16 ,  G02B21/02

CPC classification number: G02B21/365 ,  G01J3/00 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  G06T5/009 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10056 ,  H04N5/205

Abstract: Provided is a microscope system including a microscope provided with a multi-channel image-acquisition unit that acquires images of a specimen at respective wavelengths; an adjustment-method storage portion that stores, for respective channels, contrast adjusting methods for the images acquired by the image-acquisition unit; and a contrast adjusting portion that adjusts, for the respective channels, contrasts of the images acquired by the image-acquisition unit based on the contrast adjusting methods stored in the adjustment-method storage portion.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种显微镜系统，其具备：显微镜，其具备拍摄各波长的试样的图像的多通道图像获取部; 调整方法存储部分，针对各个通道存储由图像获取单元获取的图像的对比度调整方法; 以及对比度调整部，其基于存储在调整方法存储部中的对比度调整方法，对各个声道调整由图像获取部获取的图像的对比度。

公开(公告)号：US20150136955A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14539983

申请日：2014-11-12

Applicant: EO Vista, LLC

Inventor： Steven J. Wein

IPC: H04N5/372

CPC classification number: H04N5/37206 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  H04N5/217 ,  H04N5/332 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding method for line-scan imaging can include a 2D array of light-sensitive detector elements that detect light from a target scene. The 2D array can be divided into a plurality of sub-arrays and supported by an analog amplification and signal conditioning module portion of a read-out integrated circuit (ROIC), the analog module having one or more replicated amplification and signal conditioning circuits in communication with the 2D array detector elements. An analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion electrical circuit module and one or more digital time-delay and integration (TDI) modules can be situated in a portion of the ROIC not supporting the 2D array. The TDI modules can perform TDI of the detector sub-arrays. Embodiments enable hyperspectral images to be obtained with greater imaging range and higher signal-to-noise ratios.

Abstract translation: 用于线扫描成像的装置和相应方法可以包括检测来自目标场景的光的光敏检测器元件的2D阵列。 2D阵列可以被划分成多个子阵列并且由读出集成电路（ROIC）的模拟放大和信号调节模块部分支持，该模拟模块具有一个或多个复制放大和信号调理电路的通信 与2D阵列检测器元件。 模数（A / D）转换电路模块和一个或多个数字时延和积分（TDI）模块可以位于ROIC的不支持2D阵列的部分中。 TDI模块可以执行检测器子阵列的TDI。 实施例可以获得具有更大成像范围和更高信噪比的高光谱图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150131090A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14395476

申请日：2013-04-19

Applicant: OFFICE COLOR SCIENCE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Masayuki Osumi

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/1256 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1226 ,  G01J2003/2826 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/276 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N2201/061

Abstract: A lighting device that emits illumination light from two or more angular directions onto a sample surface to be measured, an imaging optical lens, and a monochrome two-dimensional image sensor are provided. This configuration provides a method and an apparatus that take a two-dimensional image of the sample surface to be measured at each measurement wavelength and accurately measure multi-angle and spectral information on each of all pixels in the two-dimensional image in a short time. In particular, a multi-angle spectral imaging measurement method and apparatus that have improved accuracy and usefulness are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种从两个或多个角度方向将照明光发射到待测样品表面上的照明装置，成像光学透镜和单色二维图像传感器。 该结构提供了一种在每个测量波长处拍摄要测量的样品表面的二维图像并且在短时间内精确地测量二维图像中的所有像素的多角度和光谱信息的方法和装置 。 特别地，提供了具有提高的精度和有用性的多角度光谱成像测量方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150057552A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14372679

申请日：2012-11-26

Applicant: INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PETRONAS SDN BHD

Inventor： Ahmad Fadzil Mohamad Hani ,  Hermawan Nugroho

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/443 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/2826

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a methodology of determining the concentration of the types of melanin, either eumelanin or pheomelanin, in the skin wherein the process for such determination is non-invasive and based on digital signal and image analysis of hyperspectral sensing and multi-spectral data.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种确定皮肤黑色素类，即黑色素或者白血病素类型浓度的方法，其中这种测定的方法是非侵入性的，并且基于数字信号和高光谱感测图像分析， 光谱数据。