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：US06608682B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-19

申请号：US09976257

申请日：2001-10-12

Applicant: William E. Ortyn ,  David A. Basiji

Inventor： William E. Ortyn ,  David A. Basiji

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G02B27/148 ,  B01J2219/00274 ,  C07K1/047 ,  C12Q1/6816 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01N15/147 ,  G01N15/1475 ,  G01N21/031 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2015/0294 ,  G01N2015/1006 ,  G01N2015/1443 ,  G01N2015/1472 ,  G01N2015/1479 ,  G01N2015/1486 ,  G01N2015/1488 ,  G01N2021/052 ,  G01N2021/058 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G02B7/28 ,  G02B21/00 ,  G02B27/0012 ,  G02B27/1013 ,  G02B27/126 ,  G02B27/144 ,  G02B27/145 ,  C12Q2563/179 ,  C12Q2563/107

Abstract: Light from an object such as a cell moving through an imaging system is collected and dispersed so that it is imaged onto a plurality of separate detectors. The light is spectrally dispersed by a plurality of spaced-apart dichroic reflectors, each detector receiving light from a different one of the dichroic reflectors. Each dichroic filter reflects light of a different predefined color, passing light of other colors. The output signal from each detector is indicative of a different characteristic of the object. In one configuration, each detector is provided with a separate imaging lens. In another configuration, the detectors are spaced at varying distances from the corresponding dichroic reflectors, so that separate imaging lenses are not required.

公开(公告)号：US06219140B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09212991

申请日：1998-12-16

Applicant: Martin C. Kaplan

Inventor： Martin C. Kaplan

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/1804 ,  G01J3/502 ,  G01J3/513 ,  H04N1/486 ,  H04N1/603

Abstract: The invention discloses an apparatus for compensation for spectral fluctuation of a light source. Additionally the invention discloses a scanner incorporating the apparatus for compensation. A lamp generates light, which is sent into a light directing device. From the light directing device a sensor means and a spectral monitor means for determining the spectral content of the light from said lamp receive the light. A signal processing means receives the output from said spectral monitor means and said sensor means for producing a signal compensated for spectral fluctuations. A scanner, incorporating the inventive apparatus, additionally comprises a medium for scanning which is positioned between said sensor means and said light directing device and a lens is positioned between said medium for scanning and said sensor means, for imaging said medium onto said sensor means.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于补偿光源的光谱波动的装置。 另外，本发明公开了一种结合了补偿装置的扫描仪。 灯产生光，其被发送到光导装置中。 从导光装置，传感器装置和用于确定来自所述灯的光的光谱含量的光谱监测装置接收光。 信号处理装置接收来自所述频谱监视装置和所述传感器装置的输出，用于产生补偿频谱波动的信号。 结合本发明的装置的扫描器还包括位于所述传感器装置和所述导光装置之间的用于扫描的介质，并且透镜位于所述用于扫描的介质和所述传感器装置之间，用于将所述介质成像到所述传感器装置上。

公开(公告)号：US06198536B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-06

申请号：US09341156

申请日：1999-07-02

Applicant: Douglas V. Baker

Inventor： Douglas V. Baker

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0272

Abstract: The specification discloses a portable spectrophotometer (10) providing improved movement and control of the sample (S) during analysis. The unit (10) includes a base (12) and an upper assembly (14) supported on the base (12) for floating movement. Both a spectral measurement engine (20) and drive rollers (104) are contained within the upper assembly. The base (12) includes independently suspended idler rollers (16), and the drive rollers (104) engage the idler wheels (16), so that at least a portion of the weight of the upper assembly (14) is borne by the engaging drive rollers (104) and idler rollers (16). The upper assembly (14) therefore floats up and down with samples (S) of varying thickness moving between the rollers (104 and 16). Additional upstream idler rollers (18 and 24) on the base and the upper assembly engage one another and bear a portion of the weight of the upper assembly (14) to create tension in opposition to the drive rollers (104) to hold the sample (S) taut. A planar media guide (130) is located on the underside of the upper assembly (14) and surrounds the spectral engine (20) to engage the sample (S) and reduce flexing and bowing of the sample (S). A manually actuated backer (30) is supported by the base (12) to selectively present to the spectral engine (20) one of two areas (52a and 52b) with different reflective properties. The unit (10) may include a first light source (21) in the spectral engine and a second light source (60) in the backer (30) so that the spectrophotometer (10) is capable of both reflective and transmissive analysis.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了一种便携式分光光度计（10），在分析过程中提供了样品（S）的改进的运动和控制。 单元（10）包括支撑在基座（12）上用于浮动运动的基座（12）和上部组件（14）。 光谱测量引擎（20）和驱动辊（104）均包含在上组件内。 基座（12）包括独立悬挂的空转辊（16），并且驱动辊（104）接合惰轮（16），使得上部组件（14）的重量的至少一部分由接合 驱动辊（104）和惰轮（16）。 上部组件（14）因此在辊（104和16）之间移动的厚度不同的样品（S）上下漂浮。 基座上的额外的上游惰轮（18和24）和上部组件彼此接合并承载上部组件（14）的一部分重量，以产生与驱动辊（104）相对的夹持样品的张力（ 绷紧。 平面介质引导件（130）位于上部组件（14）的下侧并且围绕光谱引擎（20）以接合样品（S）并减少样品（S）的弯曲和弯曲。 手动致动的支撑件（30）由基座（12）支撑，以选择性地向光谱引擎（20）呈现具有不同反射特性的两个区域（52a和52b）中的一个。 单元（10）可以包括光谱引擎中的第一光源（21）和在背衬（30）中的第二光源（60），使得分光光度计（10）能够进行反射和透射分析。

公开(公告)号：US06191859B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US08739006

申请日：1996-10-28

Applicant: David Roy Winterbottom ,  Laurence John Robinson

Inventor： David Roy Winterbottom ,  Laurence John Robinson

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: B07C5/342 ,  B07C5/366

Abstract: An optical system is disclosed for use in sorting apparatus to monitor light at a viewing station thereof to generate signals indicative of the optical properties of selected items in the product stream being sorted. In the system light received from a single line at the viewing station is split into discrete beams, which are filtered into different wavelength ranges to determine the category of the respective product items. The beams are directed onto a slit through which the light beams must pass on their way to respective lines of light sensors.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于分类装置的光学系统，用于监视其观察台处的光，以产生指示正在分类的产品流中所选项目的光学性质的信号。 在系统中，从观察站从单线接收的光被分离成离散的束，其被过滤到不同的波长范围以确定各个产品的类别。 光束被引导到狭缝上，光束必须在其上通过到相应的光传感器线路的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06700664B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US10218418

申请日：2002-08-15

Applicant: Tokuyuki Honda ,  Yevgeniy Churin ,  Long Yang

Inventor： Tokuyuki Honda ,  Yevgeniy Churin ,  Long Yang

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G02B6/29358 ,  G02B6/29361 ,  G02B6/29385 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/07955

Abstract: An optical channel monitoring device uses a linear variable filter (LVF) disposed in the path of a beam of light for selectively transmitting light in a variable manner along a length of the filter, a photodetector array positioned in the path of light transmitted through the LVF for measuring spectral characteristics of the transmitted light, and collimating means disposed between the input port and the LVF for collimating said beam of light. The device is a low-cost, compact and rugged high-resolution spectrometer for various uses.

Abstract translation: 光通道监视装置使用设置在光束路径中的线性可变滤波器（LVF），用于以可变方式沿着滤光器的长度选择性地透射光，位于透射通过LVF的光的路径中的光电检测器阵列 用于测量透射光的光谱特性;以及准直装置，设置在输入端口和LVF之间，用于准直所述光束。 该设备是一种低成本，紧凑且坚固耐用的高分辨率光谱仪，可用于各种用途。

公开(公告)号：US06542239B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09744326

申请日：2001-01-19

Applicant: Thomas Huth-Fehre ,  Frank Kowol

Inventor： Thomas Huth-Fehre ,  Frank Kowol

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/027

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for testing the functionality of a spectrometer for faults comprising at least one radiation source, one filter arrangement for separating the radiation into different wavelength ranges, and one receiving arrangement. The invention also relates to a spectrometer comprising a fault recognition device. Reference values are generated at at least two different color temperatures of the radiation source and in the different wavelength ranges. Actual received signals at at least two color temperatures to be set are compared with the reference values in order to test the spectrometer. In the occurrence of variations, the type of variation is determined according to the wavelength ranges and the color temperatures, and definite faults are concluded from the type of variation.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于测试用于故障的光谱仪的功能性的方法，包括至少一个辐射源，用于将辐射分离成不同波长范围的一个滤波器装置和一个接收装置。 本发明还涉及一种包括故障识别装置的光谱仪。 参考值在辐射源的至少两个不同色温和不同波长范围内产生。 将要设置的至少两个色温的实际接收信号与参考值进行比较，以便测试光谱仪。 在变化的发生中，根据波长范围和色温来确定变化的类型，根据变化的类型确定确定的缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US06301004B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09586539

申请日：2000-05-31

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

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

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01N21/6486 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/1239 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: Color/optical characteristics measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics/elements are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic/element and received light reflected from the surface of the object is 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 being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了颜色/光学特性测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤/元件与中心源光纤/元件间隔开，并且测量从物体表面反射的受光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体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颜色测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。

公开(公告)号：US06285452B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09704005

申请日：2000-11-01

Applicant: Douglas V. Baker

Inventor： Douglas V. Baker

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: The specification discloses a portable spectrophotometer (10) providing improved movement and control of the sample (S) during analysis. The unit (10) includes a base (12) and an upper assembly (14) supported on the base (12) for floating movement. Both a spectral measurement engine (20) and drive rollers (104) are contained within the upper assembly. The base (12) includes independently suspended idler rollers (16), and the drive rollers (104) engage the idler wheels (16), so that at least a portion of the weight of the upper assembly (14) is borne by the engaging drive rollers (104) and idler rollers (16). The upper assembly (14) therefore floats up and down with samples (S) of varying thickness moving between the rollers (104 and 16). Additional upstream idler rollers (18 and 24) on the base and the upper assembly engage one another and bear a portion of the weight of the upper assembly (14) to create tension in opposition to the drive rollers (104) to hold the sample (S) taut. A planar media guide (130) is located on the underside of the upper assembly (14) and surrounds the spectral engine (20) to engage the sample (S) and reduce flexing and bowing of the sample (S). A manually actuated backer (30) is supported by the base (12) to selectively present to the spectral engine (20) one of two areas (52a and 52b) with different reflective properties. The unit (10) may include a first light source (21) in the spectral engine and a second light source (60) in the backer (30) so that the spectrophotometer (10) is capable of both reflective and transmissive analysis.

公开(公告)号：US06191860B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09370131

申请日：1999-08-06

Applicant: Leonid Klinger ,  Ilya Fine

Inventor： Leonid Klinger ,  Ilya Fine

IPC: G01J351

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0232

Abstract: An attenuating optical shutter for high speed spectral analysis of an optical radiation band so as to derive N wavelength-dependent portions thereof. The attenuating optical shutter incorporates an optical shutter body including N shutter segments, each selectably switchable between a first substantially transparent and a second substantially opaque optical state, and a multi-zone attenuator comprising N optical attenuating zones each having a different predetermined wavelength-dependent attenuation characteristic. Each of the shutter segments is optically interconnected with a respective one of the N optical attenuating zones of the multi-zone attenuator thus forming N respective cells of the attenuating optical shutter. Such an attenuating optical shutter finds particular application in a spectrometer. A method for determining the spectral function of a sample using the attenuating optical shutter is also described.

Abstract translation: 一种用于光辐射带的高速光谱分析的衰减光学快门，以便导出其与N个波长相关的部分。 衰减光学快门结合有光学快门主体，其包括N个快门段，每个快门段可选地在第一基本上透明和第二基本上不透明的光学状态之间切换，以及包括N个光衰减区域的多区域衰减器，每个光衰减区域具有不同的预定波长相关衰减 特性。 每个快门段与多区衰减器的N个光衰减区域中的相应一个光学互连，从而形成衰减光学快门的N个相应单元。 这种衰减光学快门在光谱仪中发现具体应用。 还描述了使用衰减光学快门来确定样品的光谱功能的方法。