Apparatus for measuring optical characteristics including position detection
    72.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for measuring optical characteristics including position detection 失效
    用于测量包括位置检测在内的光学特性的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08786844B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-22

    申请号:US13604420

    申请日:2012-09-05

    Abstract: An apparatus measuring optical characteristics including position detection is disclosed. A processor is coupled to a display. A first optical sensor makes a first measurement and a second optical sensor makes a second measurement. A source of illumination provides illumination in the IR range it and the first optical sensor determine a minimal distance between the apparatus and an external object such that illumination emitted by the source is not received by the first optical sensor when the apparatus is less than the minimal distance from the external object. A position of the apparatus with respect to an object and an optical property of light received by the apparatus are determined. A transparent member having a thickness less than the minimal distance may be provided through which the source provides illumination and receives illumination external to the apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种测量包括位置检测在内的光学特性的装置。 处理器耦合到显示器。 第一光学传感器进行第一测量,第二光学传感器进行第二测量。 照明源在IR范围内提供照明,并且第一光学传感器确定设备和外部物体之间的最小距离,使得当设备小于最小值时,由源发射的照明不被第一光学传感器接收 距外部物体的距离。 确定装置相对于物体的位置和由该装置接收的光的光学特性。 可以提供具有小于最小距离的厚度的透明构件,源提供照明并且接收设备外部的照明。

    Spectral module and method for manufacturing spectral module
    73.
    发明授权
    Spectral module and method for manufacturing spectral module 有权
    光谱模块和制造光谱模块的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08742320B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-03

    申请号:US13964472

    申请日:2013-08-12

    Abstract: The present invention provides a highly reliable spectral module. When light L1 proceeding to a spectroscopic unit (4) passes through a light transmitting hole (50) in the spectral module (1) in accordance with the present invention, only the light having passed through a light entrance side unit (51) formed such as to become narrower toward a substrate (2) and entered a light exit side unit (52) formed such as to oppose a bottom face (51b) of the light entrance side unit (51) is emitted from a light exit opening (52a). Therefore, stray light M incident on a side face (51c) or bottom face (51b) of the light entrance side unit (51) is reflected to the side opposite to the light exit side unit (52) and thus is inhibited from entering the light exit side unit (52). Therefore, the reliability of the spectral module (1) can be improved.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种高度可靠的光谱模块。 当进入分光单元(4)的光L1穿过根据本发明的光谱模块(1)中的透光孔(50)时,仅通过形成光入射侧单元(51)的光 朝向基板(2)变窄并且进入与光入射侧单元(51)的底面(51b)相对形成的光出射侧单元(52)从光出射开口(52a)射出, 。 因此,入射到光入射单元(51)的侧面(51c)或底面(51b)的杂散光M被反射到与光出射单元(52)相反的一侧,因此被禁止进入 光出射侧单元(52)。 因此,可以提高光谱模块(1)的可靠性。

    Multi-channel detector assembly for downhole spectroscopy
    74.
    发明授权
    Multi-channel detector assembly for downhole spectroscopy 有权
    用于井下光谱的多通道探测器组件

    公开(公告)号:US08735803B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US12613808

    申请日:2009-11-06

    Abstract: A multi-channel detector assembly for downhole spectroscopy has a reference detector unit optically coupled to a reference channel of a source and has a measurement detector unit optically coupled to a measurement channel of the source. The reference and measurement detectors detect spectral signals across a spectral range of wavelengths from the reference and measurement channels. Conversion circuitry converts the detected spectral signals into reference signals and measurement signals, and control circuitry processes the reference and measurements signals based on a form of encoding used by the source. Then, the control circuitry can control the output of spectral signals from the source based on the processed signals or scale the measurement signal to correct for source fluctuations or changes in environmental conditions.

    Abstract translation: 用于井下光谱的多通道检测器组件具有光学耦合到源的参考通道的参考检测器单元,并且具有光学耦合到源的测量通道的测量检测器单元。 参考和测量检测器检测来自参考和测量通道的波长范围内的光谱信号。 转换电路将检测到的频谱信号转换为参考信号和测量信号,并且控制电路基于源使用的编码形式处理参考和测量信号。 然后,控制电路可以基于经处理的信号来控制来自源的频谱信号的输出,或者缩放测量信号以校正源波动或环境条件的变化。

    System for noninvasive determination of analytes in tissue
    75.
    发明授权
    System for noninvasive determination of analytes in tissue 有权
    非侵入性测定组织中分析物的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08730047B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US13444989

    申请日:2012-04-12

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for noninvasive determination of analyte properties of human tissue by quantitative infrared spectroscopy to clinically relevant levels of precision and accuracy. The system includes subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectrum, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance problems, and calibration transfer problems. The subsystems can include an illumination/modulation subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, a computing subsystem, and a calibration subsystem. The invention can provide analyte property determination and identity determination or verification from the same spectroscopic information, making unauthorized use or misleading results less likely than in systems that use separate analyte and identity determinations. The invention can be used to control and monitor individuals accessing controlled environments.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过定量红外光谱法非临床确定人体组织的分析物质的临床相关水平的精确度和准确度的装置和方法。 该系统包括优化的子系统,以应对组织光谱的复杂性,高信噪比和光度精度要求,组织采样误差,校准维护问题和校准转移问题。 子系统可以包括照明/调制子系统,组织采样子系统,数据采集子系统,计算子系统和校准子系统。 本发明可以提供来自相同光谱信息的分析物质性质确定和鉴别确定或验证,使得未经授权的使用或误导结果比使用单独的分析物和身份确定的系统更不可能。 本发明可用于控制和监视访问受控环境的个人。

    Spectrometer
    76.
    发明授权
    Spectrometer 有权
    光谱仪

    公开(公告)号:US08711362B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13227758

    申请日:2011-09-08

    Abstract: A spectrometer includes: a tungsten lamp which emits light with no peak wavelength within a wavelength range of visible light and having a light amount increasing as the wavelength becomes longer; a violet LED which emits light having a peak wavelength within the wavelength range of visible light; a light mixer which mixes light emitted from the tungsten lamp and the violet LED; an etalon which receives light mixed by the light mixer and transmits light contained in the received mixed light and having a particular wavelength; a light receiving unit which receives light transmitted by the etalon; and a measurement control unit which changes the wavelength of light that can pass through the etalon and measures spectral characteristics of the light having passed through the etalon based on the light received by the light receiving unit.

    Abstract translation: 光谱仪包括:在可见光的波长范围内发射没有峰值波长的光并随着波长变长而光量增加的钨灯; 发出在可见光的波长范围内具有峰值波长的光的紫色LED; 将来自钨灯发出的光与紫色LED混合的光混合器; 接收由所述光混合器混合并发射包含在所述混合光中并具有特定波长的光的标准准则; 接收由标准具传输的光的光接收单元; 以及测量控制单元,其改变可以通过标准具的光的波长,并且基于由光接收单元接收的光来测量已经通过标准具的光的光谱特性。

    Pixel-Shifting Spectrometer on Chip
    77.
    发明申请
    Pixel-Shifting Spectrometer on Chip 审中-公开
    像素位移光谱仪芯片

    公开(公告)号:US20140085632A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US14035288

    申请日:2013-09-24

    Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatuses, systems and methods are described herein for implementing pixel-shifting or an interpixel shift to increase the effective dispersion and effective spectral resolution of a spectrometer in a manner which is faster, less complicated and more robust compared to conventional techniques that employ mechanical motion to implement pixel-shifting in a spectrometer that uses free space optical components.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了装置,系统和方法的各种实施例,用于实现像素移位或像素间位移,以与使用的传统技术相比,以更快,更不复杂和更强大的方式增加光谱仪的有效色散和有效光谱分辨率 在使用自由空间光学元件的光谱仪中实现像素移位的机械运动。

    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING LIGHT
    78.
    发明申请
    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING LIGHT 有权
    用于测量光的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140078507A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US14022783

    申请日:2013-09-10

    Abstract: The invention features devices and methods for collecting and measuring light from external light sources. In general, the devices of the invention feature a light diffusing element, e.g., as a component of a light collector, connected by a light conducting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic cable, to a light measuring device, e.g., a spectrometer. This light diffusing element allows, e.g., for substantially uniform light diffusion across its surface and thus accurate measurements, while permitting the total footprint of the device to remain relatively small and portable. This light diffusing element also allows flexibility in scaling of the device to permit use in a wide range of applications.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的特征在于用于收集和测量来自外部光源的光的装置和方法。 通常,本发明的装置的特征在于光漫射元件,例如作为光收集器的部件,通过诸如光纤电缆的导光导管连接到诸如光谱仪的光测量装置。 该光漫射元件允许例如在其表面上实质上均匀的光扩散,从而允许精确的测量,同时允许设备的总占地面积保持相对较小和便携。 该光散射元件还允许设备的缩放的灵活性,以允许在广泛的应用中使用。

    Waveguide-Based Energy Converters, and Energy Conversion Cells Using Same
    79.
    发明申请
    Waveguide-Based Energy Converters, and Energy Conversion Cells Using Same 有权
    基于波导的能量转换器和使用相同的能量转换电池

    公开(公告)号:US20140077322A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US13831575

    申请日:2013-03-14

    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。

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