公开(公告)号：US20040196458A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-07

申请号：US10806246

申请日：2004-03-23

Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

Inventor： Etsuro Shimizu ,  Hitoshi Komine

IPC: G01J003/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0259

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spectrophotometer at least including: an optical waveguide; a light entrance slit provided at an end face on the inner side of the optical waveguide, for bringing an incident light into the optical waveguide; an optical element provided at an end face on the inner side of the optical waveguide or at an interior of the optical waveguide, for separating the incident light brought in the optical waveguide into a spectrum; and a photoelectric conversion device provided at an end face on the inner side of the optical waveguide, for detecting the incident light separated into the spectrum at the optical element; wherein the optical waveguide, the light entrance slit, and the optical element being integrally formed on an optical waveguide board, and a photoelectric conversion device substrate having the photoelectric conversion device formed thereon being mounted on the optical waveguide board.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种分光光度计，至少包括：光波导; 光入射狭缝，设置在光波导的内侧的端面，用于将入射光引入到光波导中; 光学元件，设置在光波导的内侧的端面或光波导的内部，用于将入射到光波导中的入射光分离成光谱; 以及光电转换装置，设置在所述光波导的内侧的端面，用于检测在所述光学元件处分离成光谱的入射光; 其特征在于，在光波导基板上一体形成有光波导，光入射狭缝和光学元件以及形成有光电转换元件的光电转换元件基板。

公开(公告)号：US20040184732A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10767121

申请日：2004-01-29

Applicant: Advanced Interfaces, LLC

Inventor： Zhiping ("James") Zhou

IPC: G02B006/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G02B5/1809 ,  G02B6/12002 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B2006/12107 ,  G02B2006/12173 ,  G02B2006/12176 ,  H01L27/1443 ,  H01L31/105 ,  H01L31/12 ,  H01L31/1804 ,  H01S5/0268 ,  H04J14/02 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: An integrated optical multiplexer and/or demultiplexer is provided for on-chip optical interconnection between electronic components on an integrated circuit chip and between chips, and for high density telecommunications. The multiplexer and/or demultiplexer includes an integrated circuit substrate formed with an array of photo detectors (for the demultiplexer) or photo emitters (for the multiplexer). Conditioning electronics is formed on the substrate and is coupled to the photo elements for conditioning electronic data for optical transmission in the case of the multiplexer or for conditioning optical signals into electronic data in the case of the demultiplexer. A first layer of optically transparent material is formed on the substrate overlying the detectors and/or emitters and a second layer of optically transparent material is formed on the first layer and functions as an optical waveguide. A binary blazed grating is formed at the interface of the first and second layers of optically transparent material. In use, discrete wavelength optical signals are modulated with data and emitted by the photo emitters. The discrete wavelengths are intercepted by the binary blazed grating overlying the emitters and multiplexed into a polychromatic beam for transmission through the waveguide. At the demultiplexer, the discrete wavelengths are separated by the binary blazed grating and directed to corresponding ones of the photo detectors. The conditioning electronics coupled to the photo detectors receives the output of the photo detectors, demodulates the output to extract the data, and formats the data for communication with electronic components on the integrated circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供集成的光复用器和/或解复用器用于集成电路芯片上的电子部件之间以及芯片之间以及用于高密度电信的片上光互连。 多路复用器和/或解复用器包括由光检测器阵列（用于解复用器）或光发射器（用于多路复用器）形成的集成电路基板。 在多路复用器的情况下，在基板上形成调理电子装置，并耦合到照片元件，用于调节用于光学传输的电子数据，或者在解复用器的情况下将光学信号调节成电子数据。 第一层光学透明材料形成在覆盖检测器和/或发射体的基板上，第二层光学透明材料形成在第一层上并用作光波导。 在第一和第二层光学透明材料的界面处形成二元闪耀光栅。 在使用中，离散波长光信号由数据调制并由光发射器发射。 离散波长被覆盖在发射器上的二进制闪耀光栅所截获，并被多路复用成多色波束以便通过波导传输。 在解复用器处，离散的波长被二进制闪耀的光栅分开，并被引导到相应的光检测器。 耦合到光电检测器的调理电路接收光检测器的输出，解调输出以提取数据，并格式化用于与集成电路上的电子部件通信的数据。

公开(公告)号：US06630999B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US09846897

申请日：2001-05-01

Applicant: Robert E. Shroder

Inventor： Robert E. Shroder

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/51

Abstract: A color measuring sensor assembly includes an optical filter such as a linear variable filter, an optical detector array positioned directly opposite from the optical filter a predetermined distance, and a coherent fiber faceplate having a plurality of optical fibers interposed between the optical filter and the detector array. A light beam propagating through the fiber faceplate from the optical filter to the detector array projects an upright, noninverted image of the optical filter onto a photosensitive surface of the detector array. Each optical fiber in the fiber faceplate is of limited aperture to control the tendency of light to diverge and to increase the resolution capabilities of the sensor assembly. The color measuring sensor assembly can be incorporated with other components into a spectrometer device such as a portable calorimeter having a compact and rugged construction.

公开(公告)号：US06452675B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09646434

申请日：2000-09-18

Applicant: Jörg Müller ,  Dietmar Sander

Inventor： Jörg Müller ,  Dietmar Sander

IPC: G01J318

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: A spectrometer fitted with a thin light guide layer in a stratification manufactured by thin-film technology, said light guide being sandwiched between two cover layers of lower index of refraction, said layer light guide's end face comprising a grating which is illuminated with the light to be analyzed and passing through the said light guide layer, the spectrometer furthermore comprising a line sensor onto which is imaged the spectrum, the staircase echelon grating being fitted with transparent step surfaces and with step edges perpendicular to said layer's plane, a second medium forming an interface with the grating's step surfaces and having an index of refraction less than that of the light guide layer, characterized in that the height and the width of the grating continuously change in the staircase direction in such manner that for two selected wavelengths the particular total optical paths through the light guide layer and the second medium as far as a focal point pertaining the particular wavelength shall differ by the same multiple of the particular wavelength.

Abstract translation: 一种在薄膜技术制成的分层中配备有薄导光层的光谱仪，所述光导被夹在两个较低折射率的覆盖层之间，所述层光导的端面包括用光照射的光栅 分析并通过所述导光层，所述光谱仪还包括对其进行成像的线传感器，所述阶梯梯形光栅装配有透明台阶表面，并且具有垂直于所述层的平面的阶梯边缘，形成第二介质的第二介质 与光栅的台阶表面接合并且具有小于导光层的折射率的折射率，其特征在于光栅的高度和宽度在阶梯方向上连续变化，使得对于两个选定的波长，特定的总光学 通过导光层和第二介质的路径，直到与之相关的焦点 特定波长的特定波长的相同倍数将不同。

公开(公告)号：US20010038451A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-08

申请号：US09877847

申请日：2001-06-08

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

IPC: G01J003/18 ,  G01J003/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0254 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  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. Preferably, a two stage spectral separation is utilized, preferably utilizing a diffraction grating and interference filters.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/齿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光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 还可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/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。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。 优选地，利用两级光谱分离，优选利用衍射光栅和干涉滤光器。

公开(公告)号：US06303934B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09058488

申请日：1998-04-10

Applicant: James T. Daly ,  Andrew Bodkin ,  Michael J. Groden ,  Edward A. Johnson

Inventor： James T. Daly ,  Andrew Bodkin ,  Michael J. Groden ,  Edward A. Johnson

IPC: G01N2100

CPC classification number: G02B17/086 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G02B6/29328

Abstract: A spectrometer system comprises (i) a slab waveguide characterized as an index of refraction higher than a surrounding medium, and having front surface and a rear surface opposite thereto, the front surface including a input portion for accepting optical radiation, a diffractor portion and an exit portion, (ii) a diffraction grating disposed on said diffractor portion of said front surface, (iii) a detector array aligned adjacent to the exit portion, and (iv) a mirror coated on the rear surface of the waveguide. Radiation transmitted within the waveguide from the input portion is reflected and collimated by the mirror to the granting. Light diffracted from the grating is dispersed to the mirror and reflected toward and through the exit portion and onto the array.

Abstract translation: 光谱仪系统包括（i）平板波导，其特征在于折射率高于周围介质，并且具有与其相对的前表面和后表面，所述前表面包括用于接收光辐射的输入部分，衍射部分和 出口部分，（ii）设置在所述前表面的所述衍射器部分上的衍射光栅，（iii）邻近出口部分排列的检测器阵列，以及（iv）涂覆在波导的后表面上的反射镜。 在波导内从输入部分发射的辐射被镜子反射并准直到授权。 从光栅衍射的光分散到反射镜并朝向并穿过出射部分并且反射到阵列上。

公开(公告)号：US06169838A

公开(公告)日：2001-01-02

申请号：US09330137

申请日：1999-06-11

Applicant: Jian-Jun He ,  Emil S. Koteles

Inventor： Jian-Jun He ,  Emil S. Koteles

IPC: G02B610

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/12014 ,  G02B6/12028 ,  G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/126

Abstract: A device for compensating the temperature sensitivity normally associated with an integrated optical waveguide grating device has a temperature compensating slab waveguide region. This compensating region is provided within the slab waveguide region normally present in the grating device by modifying a sub-region of a predetermined shape and dimension to change its temperature coefficient of refractive index. This method and device can be applied to reflective and transmissive diffraction gratings and to phased array waveguide gratings.

Abstract translation: 用于补偿与集成光波导光栅装置通常相关的温度敏感度的装置具有温度补偿平板波导区域。 通过修改预定形状和尺寸的子区域来改变其折射率的温度系数，该补偿区域设置在通常存在于光栅装置中的平板波导区域内。 该方法和器件可以应用于反射和透射衍射光栅以及相控阵列波导光栅。

公开(公告)号：US6119031A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-12

申请号：US898604

申请日：1997-07-22

Applicant: Robert J. Crowley

Inventor： Robert J. Crowley

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/33

CPC classification number: A61B5/6848 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/33 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01N2021/3166

Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer is adapted for placement within a body near tissue to be characterized. The spectrometer includes a light source and a plurality of light detectors. The light source generates light to illuminate the tissue. The detectors detect optical signals from the illuminated tissue and convert these optical signals to electrical signals. The miniaturized spectrometer can be disposed at the distal end of an interventional device. Optical conduits, such as fiber optic cables or strands, extending the length of the interventional device are not required when the miniature spectrometer is employed.

公开(公告)号：US5856870A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-05

申请号：US833671

申请日：1997-04-08

Applicant: Lawrence E. Curtiss

Inventor： Lawrence E. Curtiss

IPC: G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/20 ,  G01J3/36

CPC classification number: G01J3/20 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: A spectroanalytical system includes entrance aperture defining structure for receiving radiation to be analyzed along a first path; dispersion structure in the first path for spatially dispersing the radiation as a function of wavelength; exit aperture structure defining a non-elongate aperture for receiving radiation from the dispersion structure; detector aperture structure coupled to the exit aperture structure for detecting selected wavelengths of the dispersion radiation; and wedge-like conditioner structure disposed between the first path and between the dispersion structure and the entrance and exit aperture structures.

Abstract translation: 光谱分析系统包括用于沿着第一路径接收要分析的辐射的入口孔限定结构; 用于将辐射空间分散为波长的函数的第一路径中的分散结构; 出口孔结构限定用于接收来自分散结构的辐射的非细长孔; 耦合到出口孔结构的检测器孔结构，用于检测色散辐射的选定波长; 以及设置在第一路径之间和分散结构与入口和出口孔结构之间的楔形调节结构。

公开(公告)号：US5798859A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-25

申请号：US666229

申请日：1996-06-20

Applicant: Paul Colbourne ,  Joseph Ip ,  Neil Teitelbaum

Inventor： Paul Colbourne ,  Joseph Ip ,  Neil Teitelbaum

IPC: G01J3/26 ,  G01J9/02 ,  G02B27/14 ,  G02F1/21 ,  H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/139 ,  H01S5/0687 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G02B27/144 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J9/0246 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02F1/21 ,  H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/1392 ,  H01S5/0687 ,  H01S3/1305

Abstract: A method and device for wavelength locking is provided, wherein an element having a wavelength dependent characteristic such as a Fabry Perot etalon is used to provide an output signal having an intensity that varies with wavelength. The intensity of a reference signal derived from an input signal is compared with an output from the Fabry Perot etalon to provide a feedback signal that corresponds to the frequency of the input signal. The system is calibrated before wavelength locking is performed to determine a ratio of intensities that determines a locked state or condition.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于波长锁定的方法和装置，其中使用诸如法布里珀罗标准具的波长相关特性的元件来提供具有随波长变化的强度的输出信号。 将从输入信号导出的参考信号的强度与法布里珀罗标准具的输出进行比较，以提供对应于输入信号的频率的反馈信号。 在执行波长锁定之前校准系统以确定确定锁定状态或状况的强度比。