Gas sensors and methods of controlling light sources therefor
    2.
    发明授权
    Gas sensors and methods of controlling light sources therefor 有权
    气体传感器和控制光源的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07835004B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-16

    申请号:US11899508

    申请日:2007-09-06

    Abstract: A gas sensor includes a light source, a power source in operative connection with the light source and a control system in operative connection with the light source and the power supply. The control system is adapted to control power input from the power source to the light source such that the time period of the control frequency is shorter than the thermal time constant of at least one of (i) the infrared light source, (ii) the gas within the sensor, or (iii) a detector of the sensor. The time period of the control frequency can, for example, be no greater than ⅓ of the thermal time constant, no greater than 1/10 of the thermal time constant, or even no greater than 1/20 of the thermal time constant. A feedback signal can be provided to the control system assist in achieving control.

    Abstract translation: 气体传感器包括光源,与光源可操作地连接的电源和与光源和电源可操作地连接的控制系统。 控制系统适于控制从电源到光源的输入功率,使得控制频率的时间周期短于(i)红外光源,(ii) 传感器内的气体,或(iii)传感器的检测器。 控制频率的时间段可以例如不大于热时间常数的1/3,不大于热时间常数的1/10,或甚至不大于热时间常数的1/20。 可以向控制系统提供反馈信号以帮助实现控制。

    Chemical vapor sensor
    3.
    发明申请
    Chemical vapor sensor 有权
    化学气相传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20060154377A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US11033677

    申请日:2005-01-12

    Abstract: A chemical vapor sensor is provided that passively measures a chemical species of interest with high sensitivity and chemical specificity. In an aspect, ethanol vapor in a vehicle cabin is measured, and sufficient sensitivity is provided to passively detect a motor vehicle driver that exceeds a legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), for use with vehicle safety systems. The sensor can be situated in an inconspicuous vehicle cabin location and operate independently without requiring active involvement by a driver. A vapor concentrator is utilized to amplify a sampled vapor concentration to a detectible level for use with an infrared (IR) detector. In an aspect, in comparison to conventional chemical sensors, the sensitivity of detection of ethanol vapor is increased by a factor of about 1,000. Further, a single channel of infrared detection is utilized avoiding spurious infrared absorption and making the chemical vapor sensor less costly to implement.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种化学气相传感器,被动地测量感兴趣的化学物质,具有高灵敏度和化学特异性。 在一方面,测量车厢内的乙醇蒸气,并且提供足够的灵敏度以被动地检测超过合法限制的血液酒精浓度(BAC)的汽车驾驶员,以用于车辆安全系统。 传感器可以位于不显眼的车厢位置,并且独立操作,而不需要驾驶员的积极参与。 采用蒸汽浓缩器将取样的蒸汽浓度放大到可检测的水平以与红外(IR)检测器一起使用。 在一方面,与传统的化学传感器相比,乙醇蒸气的检测灵敏度提高了大约1,000倍。 此外,利用单个红外线检测通道可避免杂散的红外线吸收,并且使化学气相传感器的执行成本更低。

    Light source wavelength correction
    4.
    发明申请
    Light source wavelength correction 有权
    光源波长校正

    公开(公告)号:US20060139649A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-29

    申请号:US10560440

    申请日:2004-06-03

    Applicant: Willis Howard

    Inventor: Willis Howard

    Abstract: A wavelength correction function provides corrected reflectance values from actual reflectance values taken in a reflectance-base instrument. The correction is provided as a function of measured reflectance values and a predefined set of high resolution reflectance values established for the reflectance-based instrument implementing the wavelength correction function.

    Abstract translation: 波长校正功能提供从反射率仪器中获取的实际反射率值的校正反射率值。 根据测量的反射率值和为实现波长校正功能的基于反射率的仪器建立的预定的一组高分辨率反射率值提供校正。

    On-site analysis system with central processor and method of analyzing
    8.
    发明授权
    On-site analysis system with central processor and method of analyzing 有权
    具有中央处理器的现场分析系统和分析方法

    公开(公告)号:US07194369B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-20

    申请号:US10188972

    申请日:2002-07-05

    Abstract: A method of analysis, analysis system, program product, apparatus, and method of supplying analysis of value incorporating the use of at least one data acquisition device, a central processor, and a communication link that is connectable between the data acquisition device and the central processor. The central processor is loaded with multivariate calibration models developed for predicting values for various properties of interest, wherein the calibration models are capable of compensating for variations in an effectively comprehensive set of measurement conditions and secondary material characteristics. As so configured, the calibration models can compensate for instrument variance without instrument-specific calibration transfer. Measurement results generated by the central processor can be transmitted to an output device of a user interface.

    Abstract translation: 一种分析,分析系统,程序产品,装置和提供分析价值的方法,该方法包括使用至少一个数据采集设备,中央处理器和通信链路,该数据采集设备和数据采集设备与中央 处理器。 中央处理器装载有用于预测感兴趣的各种性质的值的多变量校准模型,其中校准模型能够补偿有效全面的测量条件和次要材料特性的变化。 如此配置,校准模型可以补偿仪器差异,无需仪器特定的校准传输。 由中央处理器生成的测量结果可以被发送到用户界面的输出设备。

    Light modulated microarray reader and methods relating thereto
    9.
    发明申请
    Light modulated microarray reader and methods relating thereto 审中-公开
    光调制微阵列阅读器及其相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050269523A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-08

    申请号:US11185069

    申请日:2005-07-19

    CPC classification number: G01N21/274 G01N21/6452 G01N2201/12792

    Abstract: Microarray readers and methods that compensate for target spots that are too dim or too bright for the microarray reader to accurately measure. The readers adjust the amount of light directed at or received from specific non-acceptable target spots, such that dim spots receive more excitation light and overly bright spots receive less. This increases or decreases, respectively, their measured brightness, which in turn effectively increases the range over which a microarray reader can accurately measure the spots, and can also improve the signal-to-noise ratio and other aspects of the measurements.

    Abstract translation: 微阵列阅读器和补偿微阵列阅读器准确测量的目标斑点太暗或太亮的方法。 读者调节指向或从特定不可接受的目标点接收的光量,使得暗点接收更多的激发光并且过亮点接收较少。 它们分别增加或减少它们的测量亮度,这反过来有效地增加了微阵列读取器可精确测量斑点的范围,并且还可以提高测量的信噪比和其他方面。

    PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CHIP
    10.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230204496A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-29

    申请号:US18058455

    申请日:2022-11-23

    Abstract: An optical sensor for spectroscopic analysis of a sample, the optical sensor comprising: a photonic integrated chip (PIC) for providing light to the sample, the PIC comprising: one or more laser(s) designed to operate at one or more respective predetermined wavelength(s), each of the one or more laser(s) having an output that is optically coupled to an optical output of the PIC; and a monitor located on the PIC for determining the wavelength of the optical output; the optical sensor further comprising: a detector for collecting a spectrum from the sample; and one or more processors configured to: compare the wavelength of the laser(s) at the optical output with each of their respective predetermined wavelength(s); and if a deviation above a certain threshold is detected between the wavelength of the laser(s) and the predetermined wavelength(s), adapt the collected spectrum to generate a reconstructed spectrum; and use one or more datapoints from the reconstructed spectrum for the spectroscopic analysis.

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