公开(公告)号：US20120145906A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US12802649

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: Patrick Treado ,  Matthew Nelson ,  Charles W. Gardner, JR.

Inventor： Patrick Treado ,  Matthew Nelson ,  Charles W. Gardner, JR.

IPC: G01J3/42 ,  G01J5/20

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: A portable device for detecting explosives and other target materials using SWIR spectroscopic imaging, including hyperspectral imaging. The device may comprise a lens, a tunable filter, and a detector. The device may use solar radiation, or may comprise an illumination source such as a laser, to illuminate at target material and thereby produce interacted photons. The device may utilize multi-conjugate liquid crystal filter technology to filter interacted photons. The disclosure also provides for a method for using the portable device comprising illuminating a target material to produce interacted photons. The interacted photons are used to form a SWIR spectroscopic image, which may be a hyperspectral image. This image is analyzed to thereby identify the target material. This analysis may comprise comparing at least one spectrum or image representative of the target material to a reference spectrum or image. This comparison may be accomplished using a chemometric technique.

Abstract translation: 一种使用SWIR光谱成像检测爆炸物和其他目标材料的便携式设备，包括高光谱成像。 该装置可以包括透镜，可调滤光器和检测器。 该装置可以使用太阳辐射，或者可以包括诸如激光器的照明源，以在目标材料上照射，从而产生相互作用的光子。 该器件可以利用多重共轭液晶滤波技术来过滤相互作用的光子。 本公开还提供了一种使用该便携式设备的方法，包括照射目标材料以产生相互作用的光子。 相互作用的光子用于形成SWIR光谱图像，其可以是高光谱图像。 分析该图像，从而识别目标材料。 该分析可以包括将表示目标材料的至少一个光谱或图像与参考光谱或图像进行比较。 该比较可以使用化学计量技术来完成。

公开(公告)号：US20100213376A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12719904

申请日：2010-03-09

Applicant: Charles W. Gardner, JR. ,  Patrick Treado ,  Matthew Nelson ,  Robert Schweitzer

Inventor： Charles W. Gardner, JR. ,  Patrick Treado ,  Matthew Nelson ,  Robert Schweitzer

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01J1/58 ,  G01J3/45 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N21/65

Abstract: A method and a portable device for assessing the occurrence of an agent in a sample. A sample is illuminated with photons emanating from a portable device to produce photons reflected, emitted, or absorbed from a set of multiple points in the sample having a defined geometric relationship. The portable device is used to simultaneously illuminate the sample and analyze the photons reflected, emitted, or absorbed from the set of multiple points using spectroscopic methods, including infrared, fluorescence, and UV/visible. The agent assessed may include a hazardous agent, a chemical agent, a biological agent, a microorganism, a bacterium, a protozoan, a virus, and combinations thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种用于评估样品中的试剂的发生的方法和便携式装置。 用便携式设备发出的光子照射样品，以产生从具有确定的几何关系的样品中的一组多个点反射，发射或吸收的光子。 便携式设备用于同时照亮样品并使用包括红外，荧光和紫外/可见光在内的光谱方法分析从该组多个点反射，发射或吸收的光子。 所评估的试剂可以包括危险剂，化学试剂，生物制剂，微生物，细菌，原生动物，病毒及其组合。

公开(公告)号：US20100182598A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12452577

申请日：2008-07-09

Applicant: Byung ll Choi ,  Byounghee Lee

Inventor： Byung ll Choi ,  Byounghee Lee

IPC: G01J3/433 ,  G01J3/26

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1239

Abstract: A spectrum sensing method includes (a) receiving an incident radiation simultaneously through a filter array composed of multiple bandpass filters, (b) digitizing spectral responses of the filter array, and (c) generating an estimate of spectral profile of the incident radiation based on digitized spectral responses of the filter array.

Abstract translation: 频谱感测方法包括：（a）通过由多个带通滤波器组成的滤波器阵列同时接收入射辐射，（b）数字化滤波器阵列的频谱响应，以及（c）基于 滤波器阵列的数字化光谱响应。

公开(公告)号：US20100079752A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US11993585

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: Han Athalin ,  Serge Lefrant

Inventor： Han Athalin ,  Serge Lefrant

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/65

Abstract: A sensor for a spectrometer is provided, which includes at least one optical element onto which an excitation light source beam is directed and from which a target beam is emitted towards a sample to be analyzed. The at least one optical element can move, thereby enabling the direction of the target beam to be varied.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于光谱仪的传感器，其包括至少一个光学元件，激发光源光束被引导到该光学元件上，目标光束从该光学元件朝向待分析的样品发射。 至少一个光学元件可以移动，从而使目标光束的方向能够变化。

公开(公告)号：US07397562B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11475717

申请日：2006-06-26

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

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

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: A method for determining spectral characteristics of an object is disclosed. A probe is positioned in proximity relative to the object and provides light to a surface of the object and receives light from the object. One or more critical heights are defined below which no specularly refelcted light is received and propagated. Prior to positioning the probe in proximity relative to the object, a plurality of position-sensitive calibration/normalization reference and a plurality of calibration/normalization measurements are taken with the probe at a plurality of predetermined positions with respect to the calibration/normalization reference. The intensity of light received is determined in a plurality of spectral bands with one or more measurements. The spectral characteristics of the object are determined based on the one or more measurements and based on data taken from one or more of the calibration/normalization measurements.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体的光谱特性的方法。 探针相对于物体定位在邻近处，并且向对象的表面提供光并接收来自物体的光。 下面定义了一个或多个关键的高度，其中没有镜面反射光被接收和传播。 在将探针定位在相对于物体附近之前，多个位置敏感的校准/归一化参考和多个校准/归一化测量在探针相对于校准/归一化参考的多个预定位置处被采集。 在具有一个或多个测量的多个光谱带中确定所接收的光的强度。 基于一个或多个测量并且基于从一个或多个校准/归一化测量获取的数据来确定对象的光谱特性。

公开(公告)号：US07372039B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11311126

申请日：2005-12-20

Applicant: Eugene Tokhtuev ,  Christopher J. Owen ,  Paul Schilling ,  Anna Pilipchenko ,  Paul R. Kraus ,  Katherine M. Sanville

Inventor： Eugene Tokhtuev ,  Christopher J. Owen ,  Paul Schilling ,  Anna Pilipchenko ,  Paul R. Kraus ,  Katherine M. Sanville

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/33 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/4412 ,  G01J2003/1226 ,  G01N21/532 ,  G01N21/5907 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A UV absorption spectrometer includes a housing, a controller, and a sensor unit including an ultraviolet light source, an analytical area in an analytical cell or in running water or gaseous medium, and an UV wavelength separator including a UV detector. An ultraviolet light in a wavelength range of 200-320 nm emits from the light source through the analytical area to the wavelength separator, and the controller transforms output signals from the UV detector into absorbance values or optical densities for two or more wavelengths in the wavelength range, calculates differences of said absorbance values or optical densities, determines a concentration of a chemical in the solution with calibration constants found for a known concentration of the chemical and said differences of said absorbance values or optical densities.

Abstract translation: 紫外线吸收光谱仪包括壳体，控制器和包括紫外光源，分析单元中的分析区域或流水或气体介质中的分析区域的传感器单元和包括UV检测器的UV波长分离器。 波长范围为200-320nm的紫外光从光源通过分析区域发射到波长分离器，并且控制器将来自UV检测器的输出信号转换成波长为两个或更多波长的吸光度值或光密度 范围，计算所述吸光度值或光密度的差异，确定溶液中化学物质的浓度，其中针对已知化学浓度和所述吸光度值或光密度的差异发现校准常数。

公开(公告)号：US07345763B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US11119867

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: Douglas V. Baker ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Bernard J. Berg ,  Stephen B. Rankin ,  James L. Mourey ,  Robert L. Winchester

Inventor： Douglas V. Baker ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Bernard J. Berg ,  Stephen B. Rankin ,  James L. Mourey ,  Robert L. Winchester

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A color measurement system includes a hand held color measurement instrument, which may be provided with a wireless interface to a computer. The color measurement system includes a scanning guide for holding the hand held color measurement instrument in proper alignment with a color target. The scanning guide includes a calibration reference to allow convenient calibration of the hand-held color measurement instrument. The hand-held color instrument includes an illumination ring to provide visual feedback to the user. The color of the illumination ring changes in order to display a color similar to that being read by the hand-held color measurement instrument. Color management profiling of the hand held color measurement instrument illumination ring improves the color rendition capability of the illumination ring.

Abstract translation: 颜色测量系统包括手持式彩色测量仪器，其可以设置有与计算机的无线接口。 色彩测量系统包括用于将手持式颜色测量仪器保持与彩色目标正确对准的扫描引导件。 扫描指南包括校准参考，以方便校准手持式彩色测量仪器。 手持式彩色仪器包括用于向用户提供视觉反馈的照明环。 照明环的颜色发生变化，以显示类似于手持式彩色测量仪器读取的颜色。 手持式彩色测量仪器照明环的颜色管理分析提高了照明环的显色能力。

公开(公告)号：US07322527B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US11116866

申请日：2005-04-28

Applicant: Douglas V. Baker ,  Michael J. Weber ,  Todd A. Sutton ,  Paul D. Newton

Inventor： Douglas V. Baker ,  Michael J. Weber ,  Todd A. Sutton ,  Paul D. Newton

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/5907 ,  G01N21/8483

Abstract: A color measurement instrument that is capable of both spot reading and strip reading. The instrument includes a handheld unit and a docking unit. When removed from the docking unit, the handheld unit is used for spot reading. When docked in the docking unit, the handheld unit and the docking unit are used together for strip reading. The handheld unit includes a self-storing target that is deployed for spot reading and stored for strip reading. The handheld unit also includes a self-storing calibration plaque that is deployed for calibration and stored otherwise. When docked, the handheld unit teeters on the docking unit between a normally closed position and a manually selectable open position to accommodate a variety of sample thicknesses.

Abstract translation: 一种能够进行读取和读取读取的色彩测量仪器。 仪器包括一个手持单元和一个对接单元。 当从对接单元移除时，手持单元用于进行点读。 当对接在对接单元中时，手持单元和对接单元一起用于条带读取。 手持单元包括一个自存储目标，用于现场读取并存储用于读取读数。 手持单元还包括自存储校准板，其被部署用于校准并存储。 当对接时，手持设备在对接单元之间在常闭位置和手动选择的打开位置之间进行切换，以适应各种样品厚度。

公开(公告)号：US20070216898A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11509705

申请日：2006-08-25

Applicant: Charles Gardner

Inventor： Charles Gardner

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/01

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/0303 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/036 ,  G01N2021/0389 ,  G01N2021/651 ,  G01N2021/656

Abstract: A container for holding a sample and a system and method for a handheld spectrometer using the container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the container includes a vial with an optical window at the base of the vial. A sample may be placed in the vial. A hollow plunger may be slidably inserted into the vial which seals the gap between the plunger and the walls of the vial. The plunger includes a filter element. When the plunger is inserted into the vial, the sample is forced against the optical window and the filter element vents liquid and/or gas that is in the vial into the hollow plunger. A portable or handheld system for detecting, for example, biothreat agents makes use of the container in order to determine a spectrum of the sample. The optical window of the container is preferably substantially transparent to photons illuminating the sample and to photons produced due to the interaction of the illuminating photons and the sample.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于保持样品的容器和使用该容器的手持式光谱仪的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，容器包括在小瓶底部具有光学窗口的小瓶。 样品可以放在小瓶中。 中空柱塞可以可滑动地插入小瓶中，其密封柱塞和小瓶的壁之间的间隙。 柱塞包括过滤元件。 当柱塞插入小瓶中时，样品被迫靠在光学窗口上，过滤元件将液体和/或气瓶中的液体和/或气体排入空心柱塞。 用于检测例如生物降解剂的便携式或手持式系统利用容器来确定样品的光谱。 容器的光学窗口优选对照射样品的光子和由于照射光子和样品的相互作用而产生的光子基本上是透明的。

公开(公告)号：US20070177144A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11341887

申请日：2006-01-27

Applicant: Toshikazu Hasegawa ,  Yukihiro Hirashita ,  Takayuki Honda

Inventor： Toshikazu Hasegawa ,  Yukihiro Hirashita ,  Takayuki Honda

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J2001/4247 ,  G01N17/004

Abstract: The present invention provides a weathering test apparatus system capable of accurately monitoring deterioration of a light source used in a weathering test apparatus. According to the present invention, there is provided a weathering test apparatus system, which comprises a weathering test apparatus with a light source and a spectroradiometer which monitors deterioration of the light source, wherein the spectroradiometer comprises an entrance window which captures light from the light source, and a spectroscopic unit which is connected optically to the entrance window and has a multi-wavelength resolution function, the spectrometer being disposed inside the weathering test apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够精确地监测耐候性试验装置中使用的光源的劣化的耐候性试验装置系统。 根据本发明，提供了一种风化试验装置系统，其包括具有光源的耐候性试验装置和用于监测光源劣化的分光辐射计，其中所述分光辐射计包括从所述光源捕获光的入射窗 以及光学单元，其与入口窗光学连接并具有多波长分辨率功能，所述光谱仪设置在耐候性试验装置的内部。