公开(公告)号：US06393401B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US10006486

申请日：2001-12-06

Applicant: Alan R. Loudermilk ,  Wayne D. Jung

Inventor： Alan R. Loudermilk ,  Wayne D. Jung

IPC: G10L1100

CPC classification number: A47G1/0616 ,  A47G2001/145 ,  A47G2200/143 ,  A47G2200/146 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G09B5/062 ,  G10L13/00

Abstract: A picture frame and accompanying audio message circuit is provided such that one or more desired audio messages stored in the audio message circuit associated with one or more display pictures can be played upon the touching of the pictures or the frame, or in response to a voice recognition device sensing an audio command associated with the particular audio message and/or pictures. When audio message playback is desired, a switch on the frame or under a protective cover for the picture is activated by touching, or a position sensitive device may be used to sense whether a particular position on the picture has been touched. Digital or analog information representing the desired audio message is retrieved from a memory device, which is subsequently transmitted to a speaker which produces the desired audio message perceptible to a human. In other embodiments, multiple picture and multiple messages are provided such that the user can touch a particular picture, or the switch associated with that picture, and an audio message corresponding to the picture is then played through the speaker. In still other embodiments, a system is provided with a plurality of pictures mounted in the perimeter faces of a cube or other geometrical shape, each picture having associated with it a switch for activating a message or plurality of messages. In still other embodiments, a position sensitive device or a voice recognition device is utilized to initiate audio message playback.

Abstract translation: 提供了相框和附带的音频消息电路，使得存储在与一个或多个显示图像相关联的音频消息电路中的一个或多个所需音频消息可以在触摸图像或帧时播放，或者响应于语音 识别装置感测与特定音频消息和/或图像相关联的音频命令。 当需要音频消息播放时，通过触摸来激活帧上的开关或保护盖下的触摸，或者可以使用位置敏感设备来感测图片上的特定位置是否已被触摸。 表示期望的音频消息的数字或模拟信息从存储器设备检索，存储器设备随后被发送到产生人可以看到的所需音频消息的扬声器。 在其他实施例中，提供多个图像和多个消息，使得用户可以触摸特定图像或与该图像相关联的切换，然后通过扬声器播放与图像相对应的音频消息。 在其他实施例中，系统具有安装在立方体或其他几何形状的周边面中的多个图片，每个图片具有与其相关联的用于激活消息或多个消息的开关。 在其他实施例中，使用位置敏感设备或语音识别设备来发起音频消息回放。

公开(公告)号：US06381017B2

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09968302

申请日：2001-10-01

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.

公开(公告)号：US06362888B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09881371

申请日：2001-06-13

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: G01J3/51 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/0481

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. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed.

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。 为了检测和防止假冒的目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和工具。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。

公开(公告)号：US06264470B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US08909664

申请日：1997-08-12

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

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

IPC: A61C100

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected 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 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 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他特性的颜色测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤分开，并接收被测物体/齿表面反射的光。 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该系统。 探针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。

公开(公告)号：US5841653A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US250986

申请日：1994-05-27

Applicant: Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

Inventor： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D Jung ,  Thomas Rosevear ,  Thomas Jakobs

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G08C21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: An improved high resolution method and apparatus are described for sensing and determining the spatial coordinates of a movable object with respect to a energized conductive surface. The coordinates of the object are precisely measured with respect to a two-dimensional coordinate system independent of the third orthogonal dimension, thereby avoiding significant measurement errors due to variations of the object position in the third orthogonal dimension. The system also ascertains the coordinate position of the object in this third dimension, which can then be utilized as an independent control variable in the system. Further, the system can accommodate a number of energized conductive surfaces over which the object may be positioned and can determine the spatial coordinates of the object with respect to any such surface. In general, the system of the present invention can ascertain the generalized n-tuple position vector of the object with respect to each of a plurality of generalized, energized conductive surfaces. In any of the foregoing forms, the energized conductive surfaces can be transparent. The system described improves the precision and accuracy of the location of the selected point and hence the precision and accuracy of the spatial coordinates calculated by the system for display. The improvement in system performance is the result of innovations in fundamental design concepts utilized throughout the system.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种改进的高分辨率方法和装置，用于感测和确定可移动物体相对于通电导电表面的空间坐标。 相对于与第三正交尺寸无关的二维坐标系精确地测量物体的坐标，从而避免由于第三正交维度中的物体位置的变化引起的显着的测量误差。 该系统还确定该第三维度中物体的坐标位置，然后可以将其用作系统中的独立控制变量。 此外，该系统可以容纳多个通电的导电表面，物体可以在其上定位，并且可以确定物体相对于任何这样的表面的空间坐标。 通常，本发明的系统可以相对于多个通用的通电导电表面中的每一个来确定物体的广义n元组位置矢量。 在任何上述形式中，通电的导电表面可以是透明的。 所描述的系统提高了所选点的位置的精度和精度，并因此提高了由系统显示的空间坐标的精度和精度。 系统性能的提高是整个系统中使用的基础设计概念的创新的结果。

公开(公告)号：US5745229A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-28

申请号：US581851

申请日：1996-01-02

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

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

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01B11/30 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  A61B2560/0233

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object 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 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: 公开了彩色测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤间隔开并接收从待测物体的表面反射的光。 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该系统。 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：US4654484A

公开(公告)日：1987-03-31

申请号：US515762

申请日：1983-07-21

Applicant: Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Richard A. Karlin ,  Raphael K. Tam

Inventor： Leonard Reiffel ,  Wayne D. Jung ,  Richard A. Karlin ,  Raphael K. Tam

IPC: H04B1/66 ,  H04N1/41 ,  H04N7/24 ,  H04N7/26 ,  H04N11/04 ,  H04N19/00 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N11/042 ,  H04N7/24

Abstract: An improved apparatus for rapidly compressing, expanding, and displaying broad band information which is transmitted over a narrow band communications channel. In the preferred embodiment, a video image is cyclically assembled in low resolution and high resolution phases from digitized data representing gray level intensity for individual pixels which have been grouped into pixel. During the initial cycle of the low resolution phase, a representative sample of cell intensity values is transmitted by a sending station to a receiving station according to a video compression routine. The receiving station then uses a video expansion routine to calculate an intensity value for those pixels whose intensity values were not transmitted and displays an initial image. This image is refined during subsequent low-resolution cycles by additional transmissions from the sending station which replace the calculated cell intensity values with an actual or better approximation value for that pixel. During the high resolution phase, an error determination routine or external input from a viewer selects those pixels containing the greatest deviation in intensity levels from the input video image. The error compression and expansion routines substitute a plurality of individual pixel intensity values for previously calculated intensity values. The present invention also discloses an apparatus for allowing color capable stations to send or receive color transmissions while retaining the capability to interact with noncolor stations. Color data is compressed and interleaved with black and white data by a color capable sending station and subsequently separated and expanded by a color capable receiving station.

Abstract translation: 一种用于快速压缩，扩展和显示通过窄带通信信道发送的宽带信息的改进的装置。 在优选实施例中，视频图像以低分辨率和高分辨率相位从表示已被分组成像素的各个像素的灰度级强度的数字化数据循环地组装。 在低分辨率相位的初始周期期间，根据视频压缩程序，发送站将传输单元强度值的代表性样本发送到接收站。 然后，接收站使用视频展开程序来计算其强度值未被发送的那些像素的强度值并显示初始图像。 在随后的低分辨率周期期间，通过来自发送站的附加传输来对该图像进行精细化，该发送站用该像素的实际或更好的近似值代替计算出的单元格强度值。 在高分辨率阶段期间，来自观众的错误确定例程或外部输入从输入视频图像中选择包含强度级别最大偏差的那些像素。 误差压缩和扩展例程将多个单独的像素强度值替换为先前计算的强度值。 本发明还公开了一种用于允许有色站的发送或接收彩色传输同时保持与非彩色电台交互的能力的装置。 彩色数据由有色能力的发送站压缩并与黑白数据进行交织，随后由有能力的接收站分离和扩展。

公开(公告)号：US20160011043A9

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14217270

申请日：2014-03-17

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

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

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  H03M1/18 ,  H03M1/60

Abstract: An improved light to frequency converter optical sensor and method using electronic bias. Adjustable gain also may be provided. A summing circuit sums electrical current from a photo detector and electrical current from a bias current circuit and provides the summed current to an integrator. A threshold detector comparator circuit has an input coupled to the output of the integrator and an output providing a series of pulses. The series of pulses has a frequency based on the light received by the photo detector and the electrical current from the bias current circuit.

公开(公告)号：US08998613B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13612123

申请日：2012-09-12

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

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

IPC: A61C13/08 ,  G06K9/46 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/52

CPC classification number: G06K9/4652 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/061 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A method for determining color information of an object, wherein data is generated of the object with an image generation device having a field of view. The object and a reference implement having one or more regions of predetermined optical properties are positioned in the field of view. Data is generated of the reference implement, which includes a positional location attribute, based on which a position of the one or more regions of predetermined optical properties is determined by a processing system without operator identification of the position of the reference implement in the field of view. Color information of the object is generated by adjusting the data generated of the object based on the data generated of the reference implement. The color information may include value, chroma and hue information, RGB values, XYZ coordinates, or Lab values, and may be transmitted electronically to a remote location.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定对象的颜色信息的方法，其中利用具有视场的图像生成装置生成对象的数据。 具有预定光学特性的一个或多个区域的物体和参考工具被定位在视野中。 产生参考装置的数据，其包括位置位置属性，基于该位置属性，预定光学特性的一个或多个区域的位置由处理系统确定，而无需操作者识别参考工具的位置 视图。 通过基于参照装置生成的数据来调整对象生成的数据来生成对象的颜色信息。 颜色信息可以包括值，色度和色相信息，RGB值，XYZ坐标或Lab值，并且可以电子地传输到远程位置。

公开(公告)号：US08817243B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13506386

申请日：2012-04-16

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

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

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  A61C19/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/0208 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/6484

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object 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 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: 公开了彩色测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤间隔开并接收从待测物体的表面反射的光。 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该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。