Abstract:
A system for measuring the luminance characteristics of objects, particularly objects with luminance dependent on the emission direction. This system includes an image sensor (8) and optical means (16, 18, 26, 28) provided to form the image of the totality of an object (6) on the sensor and to select, for each point of the object, with a view to forming the corresponding image-point, those of the light rays coming from this point of the object which propagate in a way approximately parallel to the optical axis (X) of the optical means.
Abstract:
The invention provides an aligner enabling to perform high accuracy positioning at manufacturing a multi-layered circuit board. A board alignment mark is photographed by a CCD camera by irradiating X-ray from an X-ray generator at the state removing a photo mask, and position of the board alignment mark is memorized. Then, the photo mask is set on a print circuit board, a mask alignment mark is photographed, and positioning of the mask alignment mark and the print circuit board is performed by comparing with position of memorized board alignment mark and by moving a platen so that the gap becomes zero.
Abstract:
An optical monitor includes a body having a first plurality of parallel, substantially opaque, spaced apart lines thereon, and the second plurality of parallel, substantially opaque, spaced apart lines thereon, with a relatively small angle between the first and second pluralities of lines. A an image of the lines of the first plurality thereof is provided on the semiconductor body, upon relative movement of the monitor toward and away from the semiconductor body, the line images move relative to the semiconductor body. The images of the lines of the second plurality thereof provided on the semiconductor body move in a different manner upon relative movement if the monitor toward and away from the semiconductor body: The moiré fringe formed on the semiconductor body from images of the first and second plurality of lines during such movement is analyzed in order to achieve proper focus of the image on the semiconductor body.
Abstract:
Analog signal voltages are updated sequentially in a first sample-and-hold circuit, while an emitter element displays a pixel of a first display frame in response to a stored analog signal voltage in an isolated parallel second sample-and-hold circuit. After all unit cells are updated, the switches are reversed for the two parallel sample-and-hold circuits, displaying a pixel of a second display frame in response to an updated stored analog signal voltage in the first sample-and-hold circuit. The operation of the two parallel circuits alternates for each sequential frame. A constant current source in the unit cell provides constant power dissipation and temperature, independent from variations in emitter element current, up to a predetermined constant current limit. For emitter element currents greater than the predetermined limit, an independent current source in the unit cell is automatically activated without involving external control logic. Modular system architecture permits large area displays, 1024×1024 emitter elements and larger, having high data throughput. All-digital signal and control logic interfaces provide versatile operation, wide dynamic range, and noise immunity.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for measuring the reflectance in a visible spectral wavelength band by visual comparison of a surface viewed through a filter with a set of reference reflectance areas are described. An appropriate filter and reference reflecting areas are useful for estimating skin pigmentation, corresponding skin sun sensivity and sun exposure time tolerance. Tables are included for the solar erythemal radiation environment in different locations for different times of the year for use in determining sunlight exposure time tolerance. Also methods to use skin reflectance data along with local solar ultraviolet index data to determine sunlight exposure tolerance times are included. In addition, methods to ensure sufficient exposure for previtamin D generation are included along with techniques to reduce the risk of skin cancer. The combination of a filter and gray scale for the reflectance measurement results in a low cost device in comparison with other meters and instruments making the device affordable for many persons.
Abstract:
A modulated infrared source is disclosed in which spatial-on-spatial modulation is accomplished by the rotation of two sets of beam forming optics about an infrared source. Close to 100% of the energy from the infrared source is focused by rotating two sets of parabolically shaped mirrors about the IR source such that energy losses due toe modulation technique are minimized. The speed of the rotation of the reflective optics is minimized while maintaining sufficiently high modulation frequencies the initial provision of four beams from a single source. This is accomplished by the first set of beam forming optics. Moreover, the effects of unwanted reflection are minimized by the four beam configuration. The four beams are then themselves modulated by the second set of beam forming optics.
Abstract:
A method of countermeasuring heat seeking missiles is disclosed in which an infrared source is spatially modulated by providing a beam from the source which is swept past a point in space to produce pulsed infrared energy at this point. In one embodiment the beam is swept around a 360° azimuth for omnidirectional protection.
Abstract:
A light source for examining leak detection sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a parabolic reflector or a low voltage lamp.
Abstract:
An electromagnetic radiation transmitter/reflector device (1), an apparatus and a process implementing such as device. The device comprises a straight transparent quartz tube (2) with an end-to-end bore (3) for retaining a pressurised ionising gas extending therethrough around an axis (4) and defining the cross section of the radiation transmitter beam, and a surface (7) for reflecting the transmitted radiation, comprising two longitudinal side wings (14) symmetrical in relation to an axial plane (10) of the bore, said reflecting portion being at least partially secured to the tube.
Abstract:
A laser sensor holder apparatus for enabling a power sensor to be held in the path of a laser beam to measure the beams power comprises a base unit including a mounting frame, and translation stages to enable the movement of a sensor mounting plate to a desired position in the path of a laser beam. The apparatus is useful in measuring the power of a laser beam. Applications of the apparatus include its use in direct imaging systems whereby the previous method of manually holding a power sensor in the path of a class 4 laser and all of its inherent disadvantages may be avoided.