公开(公告)号：US07342657B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US11266573

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: Robert H. Hart ,  David R. Battle ,  Michael R. Groh

Inventor： Robert H. Hart ,  David R. Battle ,  Michael R. Groh

IPC: G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/474 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/55

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a device, as well as a system and method associated therewith, for, among other things, providing: (i) up to five distinct measurement angles along with an illumination reference channel; (ii) a plurality of illumination sources that provide a focused beam of illumination at specific desired angles of incidence to a sample under target; (iii) a shutter mechanism incorporating a calibration transfer standard; (iv) an internal optical system that is operatively associated with a gimbaled structure suitable to allow vertical and angular conformity to a target sample; and (v) a handheld and operated enclosure incorporating a user interface with a visual display unit complete with interactive navigation means and an activation switch, and a number of surface detecting contact elements operatively associated with the optical system and shutter mechanism.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种设备，以及与其相关联的系统和方法，用于尤其提供：（i）多达五个不同的测量角度以及照明参考通道; （ii）多个照明源，其以特定的期望的入射角提供聚焦的光束照射到目标下的样品; （iii）包含校准转印标准的快门机构; （iv）内部光学系统，其可操作地与万向结构相关联，所述万向结构适于允许垂直和角度地符合目标样品; 以及（v）手持和操作的外壳，其包括具有视觉显示单元的用户界面，该视觉显示单元具有交互式导航装置和激活开关，以及与光学系统和快门机构可操作地相关联的多个表面检测接触元件。

公开(公告)号：US07333832B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-19

申请号：US10859230

申请日：2004-06-03

Applicant: Tony Tsai ,  David Ho ,  Jing Zhen ,  Yi-Min Zhu

Inventor： Tony Tsai ,  David Ho ,  Jing Zhen ,  Yi-Min Zhu

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/04 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J5/02 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a cellular phone capable of measuring temperature including a liquid crystal display, a CPU and an IR temperature measurement means coupled to the CPU, wherein a first GPO pin and a second GPO pin of the CPU are adapted to control power supply of a power supply IC and start or stop of the IR temperature measurement means respectively, and in response to receiving a temperature measurement signal, the CPU performs a plurality of processing and conversion steps to show a corresponding temperature on the display.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够测量包括液晶显示器，CPU和耦合到CPU的IR温度测量装置的温度的蜂窝电话，其中CPU的第一GPO引脚和第二GPO引脚适于控制功率 电源IC的供给和IR温度测量装置的启动或停止，并且响应于接收到温度测量信号，CPU执行多个处理和转换步骤以在显示器上显示相应的温度。

公开(公告)号：US07286222B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11509705

申请日：2006-08-25

Applicant: Charles W. Gardner, Jr.

Inventor： Charles W. Gardner, Jr.

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：US07262839B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US11216175

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Patrick J. Treado ,  G. Steven Vanni

Inventor： Patrick J. Treado ,  G. Steven Vanni

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G02F1/133371 ,  G02F1/1347

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for a compact birefringent interference imaging spectrometer. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a portable system for obtaining a spectrum of a sample. The portable system may include a first photon emission source for illuminating the sample with a first plurality of photons to thereby produce photons scattered by the sample; an optical lens for collecting the scattered photons; a filter for receiving the collected scattered photons and providing therefrom filtered photons; a first photon detector for receiving the filtered photons and obtaining therefrom a spectrum of the sample; and a rejection filter for blocking the photons from said first photon emission source from entering said first photon detector. The disclosure additionally relates to methods of using such portable systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及紧凑型双折射干涉成像光谱仪的方法和装置。 更具体地，本公开涉及一种用于获得样品的光谱的便携式系统。 便携式系统可以包括用于用第一多个光子照射样品从而产生由样品散射的光子的第一光子发射源; 用于收集散射光子的光学透镜; 用于接收所收集的散射光子并从其提供过滤的光子的滤光器; 第一光子检测器，用于接收经滤光的光子并从中获得样品的光谱; 以及用于阻挡来自所述第一光子发射源的光子进入所述第一光子检测器的滤波器。 本公开另外涉及使用这种便携式系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070161876A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11601904

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Shabbir Bambot ,  Mark Faupel ,  David Mongin

Inventor： Shabbir Bambot ,  Mark Faupel ,  David Mongin

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/4331 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0068 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided that interrogate, receive, and analyze full emission spectra for at least one fluorescence excitation wavelength and for at least one reflectance measurement to determine tissue characteristics and correlate same to photographic images. Further, the system and method accomplish this measurement rapidly by increasing the light throughput by integrating optics into a hand held unit and avoiding the need for a coherent fiber optic bundle being used. The method includes illuminating a first portion of a target tissue with optical energy, forming a first image of the target tissue, illuminating a second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, performing spectroscopic measurements on optical energy reflected and/or emitted by the target tissue upon illumination of the second portion of the target tissue with optical energy, and determining tissue characteristics of the target tissue based on the results of the spectroscopic measurements.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置，用于询问，接收和分析至少一种荧光激发波长的全发射光谱，以及至少一次反射测量以确定组织特征并将其与摄影图像相关联。 此外，该系统和方法通过将光学器件集成到手持式单元中并且避免对使用的相干光纤束的需要而增加光通量而快速地完成该测量。 该方法包括用光能照射目标组织的第一部分，形成目标组织的第一图像，用光能照射目标组织的第二部分，对目标反射和/或发射的光能进行光谱测量 基于光谱测量的结果确定目标组织的第二部分的光能量的组织，以及确定靶组织的组织特征。

公开(公告)号：US20070061111A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11475717

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G06F11/00

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: 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. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a 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. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

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所测量的物体/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。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/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。 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。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060114465A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11266573

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: Robert Hart ,  David Battle ,  Michael Groh

Inventor： Robert Hart ,  David Battle ,  Michael Groh

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/474 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/504 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/55

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a device, as well as a system and method associated therewith, for, among other things, providing: (i) up to five distinct measurement angles along with an illumination reference channel; (ii) a plurality of illumination sources that provide a focused beam of illumination at specific desired angles of incidence to a sample under target; (iii) a shutter mechanism incorporating a calibration transfer standard; (iv) an internal optical system that is operatively associated with a gimbaled structure suitable to allow vertical and angular conformity to a target sample; and (v) a handheld and operated enclosure incorporating a user interface with a visual display unit complete with interactive navigation means and an activation switch, and a number of surface detecting contact elements operatively associated with the optical system and shutter mechanism.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种装置，以及与其相关联的系统和方法，用于除其他之外提供：（i）与照明参考通道一起多达五个不同的测量角; （ii）多个照明源，其以特定的期望的入射角提供聚焦的光束照射到目标下的样品; （iii）包含校准转印标准的快门机构; （iv）内部光学系统，其可操作地与万向结构相关联，所述万向结构适于允许垂直和角度地符合目标样品; 以及（v）手持和操作的外壳，其包括具有视觉显示单元的用户界面，该显示单元具有交互式导航装置和激活开关，以及与光学系统和快门机构可操作地相关联的多个表面检测接触元件。

公开(公告)号：US20060050264A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11257625

申请日：2005-10-24

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

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 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. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a 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光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 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光学特性测量。 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，光泽度和/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。 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：US20060007445A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10523568

申请日：2003-08-21

Applicant: Alexander Van Geen

Inventor： Alexander Van Geen

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01N33/182 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/108 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/276 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/78 ,  G01N2021/1751

Abstract: A field test-kit for analyzing arsenic concentration in water samples is provided. The kit includes a portable infrared beam photometer for measuring light absorbance in aqueous specimens. An infrared light emitting diode is configured to direct a beam of light through a specimen. A photodetector diode measures the intensity of light passing through the specimen. The photodetector output voltages relate to the light absorbed in the specimen and are displayed on a liquid crystal display screen. The kit is assembled using off-the-shelf electronic and opto-electronic components that have low power requirements. Dry cell batteries or solar cells power the kit. To test for arsenic, molybdenum based chemistries are used to selectively bind and convert arsenates and phosphates in the specimen into molybdenum-blue color complexes. The light absorbance of a specimen with both arsenates and phosphates bound in molybdenum-blue color complexes is compared to that of a reference specimen in which phosphates but not arsenates are bound and converted. The differential light absorbance of the two specimens is used to arrive at a quantitative value for the arsenic concentration in the water sample.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于分析水样中砷浓度的现场测试工具。 该套件包括便携式红外光束光度计，用于测量水样中的吸光度。 红外发光二极管被配置为引导光束通过样本。 光检测器二极管测量通过样品的光的强度。 光检测器输出电压与样品中吸收的光有关，并显示在液晶显示屏上。 该套件使用具有低功耗要求的现成的电子和光电组件进行组装。 干电池或太阳能电池为套件供电。 为了测试砷，使用钼基化学物质选择性地将样品中的砷酸盐和磷酸盐结合并转化成钼蓝色复合物。 将与钼蓝色复合体中结合的砷酸盐和磷酸盐的样品的吸光度与其中磷酸盐而不是砷酸盐结合和转化的参考样品的吸光度进行比较。 使用两个样品的差分吸光度来获得水样中砷浓度的定量值。

公开(公告)号：US20060007437A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US11216175

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Patrick Treado ,  G. Vanni

Inventor： Patrick Treado ,  G. Vanni

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6423 ,  G01N2021/6471 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G02F1/133371 ,  G02F1/1347

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for a compact birefringent interference imaging spectrometer. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a portable system for obtaining a spectrum of a sample. The portable system may include a first photon emission source for illuminating the sample with a first plurality of photons to thereby produce photons scattered by the sample; an optical lens for collecting the scattered photons; a filter for receiving the collected scattered photons and providing therefrom filtered photons; a first photon detector for receiving the filtered photons and obtaining therefrom a spectrum of the sample; and a rejection filter for blocking the photons from said first photon emission source from entering said first photon detector. The disclosure additionally relates to methods of using such portable systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及紧凑型双折射干涉成像光谱仪的方法和装置。 更具体地，本公开涉及一种用于获得样品的光谱的便携式系统。 便携式系统可以包括用于用第一多个光子照射样品从而产生被样品散射的光子的第一光子发射源; 用于收集散射光子的光学透镜; 用于接收所收集的散射光子并从其提供过滤的光子的滤光器; 第一光子检测器，用于接收经滤光的光子并从中获得样品的光谱; 以及用于阻挡来自所述第一光子发射源的光子进入所述第一光子检测器的滤波器。 本公开另外涉及使用这种便携式系统的方法。