СИСТЕМА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГАЗА

Изобретение относится к системам и способам обнаружения и измерения газов в образце, а более конкретно к системам абсорбционной спектроскопии и способам количественного определения редких веществ (например, сероводорода) в образце газа, например в образце природного газа. Заявленная спектроскопическая система для измерения следового уровня и/или ультраследового уровня содержания сероводорода в образце природного газа содержит: лазер для генерации выходного пучка в совокупности из одного или более дискретных или непрерывных диапазонов длин волн при частоте сканирования от примерно 0,1 Гц до примерно 1000 Гц в указанной совокупности из одной или более дискретных или непрерывных диапазонов длин волн; передающую оптику для направления и/или формирования выходного пучка от лазера к образцу природного газа; оптический детектор для приема света из образца природного газа и выработки детекторного сигнала, соответствующего принятому свету; и процессор вычислительного устройства и запоминающее устройство ...

СИСТЕМА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГАЗА

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ И МОНИТОРИНГА КОМПОНЕНТОВ ИЛИ СВОЙСТВ ИЗМЕРЯЕМОЙ СРЕДЫ, В ЧАСТНОСТИ, ЗНАЧЕНИЙ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ КРОВИ

... 1. Устройство для определения и мониторинга компонентов или свойств измеряемой среды, в частности, значений физиологических показателей крови, содержащее:по меньшей мере один источник света (20; 20а, 20b) для генерации света в широком диапазоне (2, 2а, 2b) длин волн для воздействия на область измерения (3; 3', 3''), предпочтительно, содержащего, по меньшей мере, диапазон длин волн от 500 до 850 нм и/или от 800 до 1200 нм, в частности, светоизлучающий диод;средство для спектрального разложения анализируемого света (4), причем анализируемый свет (4) является отраженным светом по меньшей мере от одного места измерения (3; 3', 3'') или светом, прошедшим через место измерения;двумерную матрицу-датчик (11), в частности, двумерную КМОП матрицу для регистрации разложенного в спектр анализируемого света (13), причем матрица-датчик размещена таким образом, что свет с разными длинами волн попадает на различные точки матрицы-датчика (11);при этом устройство (1), предпочтительно, имеет корпус (16) и ...

Erkennung einer Verunreinigung und/oder einer Eigenschaft zumindest eines Teils einer Textilie

Es wird insbesondere ein Verfahren durchgeführt von einer oder mehreren Vorrichtungen offenbart, das Verfahren umfassend: Erhalten einer Intensitätsinformation repräsentativ für ein von einer Verunreinigung einer Textilie und/oder für ein von zumindest einem Teil einer Textilie resultierendes Spektralbild; Ermitteln von mindestens einer von der Verunreinigung der Textilie und/oder von zumindest einer Eigenschaft der Textilie abhängigen Ausgangsgröße aus der Intensitätsinformation, wobei die Ausgangsgröße mittels eines adaptiven Auswertealgorithmus, insbesondere ein künstliches neuronales Netz, bestimmt wird, wobei Parameter des adaptiven Auswertealgorithmus anhand einer Vielzahl von Trainingsfällen kalibriert werden; Ausgeben oder Auslösen eines Ausgebens der mindestens einen Ausgangsgröße. Ferner wird eine Vorrichtung und ein System zum Durchführen des gegenständlichen Verfahrens offenbart.

Portables küvettenloses Tauchspektrophotometer

Die Erfindung betrifft ein portables küvettenloses Spektrophotometer zur Bestimmung von Analyten-Konzentrationen durch Eintauchen in Fluidproben, bei dem die Lichtquelle und/oder der Photodetektor relativ zueinander bewegbar sind und das mit einer netzunabhängigen Stromversorgung und einer digitalen Anzeigeeinrichtung für das Messergebnis versehen ist.

Verfahren und System zur Farbauswahl mittels semantische Farbnamen

Visualization unit for carrying out non-visible direct spectral measurement of complex shaped object, has measuring instrument spatially resolved for generating measurement result from object arranged in non-visible spectral region

The visualization unit (1) has a measuring instrument (2) which is spatially resolved for generating measurement result from an object (3) arranged in a non-visible spectral region and projected in visible spectrum with a projector (5). A distance measuring device (8) is arranged to measure the distance (9) with respect to the object, and an image processing unit (4) is arranged to evaluate the measurement result and/or the modified image of object, using the output signal of distance measuring device. The modified image is contacted with the object. An independent claim is included for a visualization method of visualization unit.

Web-based calibration system for monitors of smartphones, has commercially available smartphone camera module and arithmetic unit comparing resulting actual values with setpoint value and transmitting corrected setting data to monitor

The system has a commercially available smartphone camera module and a memory containing latest data on color profiles of screens, smartphones, printers and reference images. An arithmetic unit has a smartphone recorded reference image of a monitor corresponding to maximum design color profiles of corrected smartphone camera, and compares resulting actual values with a setpoint value, and transmits the corrected setting data to a monitor. The corrected setting data for the monitor is transmitted on smartphones. An independent claim is also included for a calibrating method for monitors.

A handheld device for measuring the colour properties of objects

A handheld device is disclosed for measuring the colour properties of objects. An internal CPU 6 via control signals 7 causes emissive light source 1 (a LCD and/or one or more LEDs) to generate a sequence of specified spectra. The emitted light is transmitted via light guide 3 and is incident on object 5 to be measured. Reflected or transmitted light from the object is transmitted via light guide 4 to an internal digital camera 2 such as a CCD camera. The data 8 is passed to internal CPU 6 where calculations are performed on the measurements. Optionally the CPU 6 passes the data via internet connection 9 to an external CPU 10 to enable further calculations to be performed. The design allows for use of an existing handheld device such as a mobile phone to be used as a convenient way of providing the included LCD, camera, CPU and optional internet connection.

SPECTRUM MEASURING APPARATUS

In addition to obtaining a spectrum of a measuring spot of an object, a spectrum measuring apparatus comprises a TV camera for picking-up a total image of the object. Signals corresponding to the spectrum and the total image are superposed so that the spectrum and the total image are displayed on a screen of a TV monitor at the same time.

Far-infrared spectroscopy device

The far-infrared spectroscopic apparatus includes a wavelength-tunable far-infrared light source that generates first far-infrared light, an illumination optical system that irradiates the first far-infrared light onto the sample, a second A far-infrared light imaging optical system for forming an image of the sample on the nonlinear optical crystal for detection, The irradiation position of the first far-infrared light on the sample does not depend on the wavelength of the first far-infrared light ...

Raman spectrometer

Raman spectrometer 1 has laser (1001, figure 2) illuminating a sample, possibly held in a vial or petri dish P. An accessory, such as drawer 41, is configured to be mounted on the spectrometer and has a surface, e.g. window 412, configured to receive the sample. The spectrometer arrangement can operate in two configurations. In one, the laser illuminates the sample before reaching the level of the e.g. window surface, for example figure 8 with a petri dish facing towards the spectrometer and no material between the spectrometer and sample. Alternatively, the laser reaches the surface level before illuminating the sample, for instance figure 9 where the petri dish faces away from the spectrometer and the sample location is known at the base of the petri dish, allowing a fixed focus operation. Also disclosed is a Raman spectrometer having an interlock mechanism enabling laser operation when an accessory is mounted.

Analyte Detection apparatus and method of detecting an analyte

An analyte detection apparatus comprises a radiation source (8, fig 2) for irradiating a sample such as the skin (11, fig 2); and a receiver 10, to receive an optical Raman spectrum of radiation transmitted back from the sample (11, fig 2) in response to the received radiation from the source (8, fig 2). The receiver 10 comprises a plurality of different types of analysis device 181-4 each arranged to receive a selected part of the received optical spectrum transmitted back from the sample (11, fig 2). There may be filtration elements 141-4 to split the energy in dependence on frequency or wavelength and direct selected parts of the spectrum 161-4 to the desired analysis device 18, such that more data may be derived from the most important parts of the spectrum. The analysis devices 18 may include CCD-based and CMOS-based spectrometers, and may have different levels of resolution or signal-to-noise ratio. The apparatus may be used to determine the concentration of an analyte in the blood ...

Raman spectrometer

Spectrometer without a cuvette.

Spectrometer without a cuvette.

ANALYTIC QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION AND PROCESS CONTROL

INSTRUMENT WITH SPEICHERKARTENAKTUALISIERUNGSMESSLALGORITHMEN AND OPERATING TECHNIQUE FOR IT

SPEKTRALPHOTOMETER FOR MEASUREMENT WITH AN OPPOSITE OUTER LIGHT OPEN MESSZELLE

FAST PHARMACEUTICAL IDENTIFIZIERUNGSUND TEST SYSTEM

OPTICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENT

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE COLOR OF A PAINTING

System for remote-controlling a spectrometer

The invention relates to a system (1) for remote-controlling a spectrometer, comprising: -at least one spectrometry device (30) comprising a spectrometer (3) and auxiliary modules (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), the spectrometry device (30) being configured to measure spectrometry data on an object and/or a process; - a control device (2) configured to control the spectrometry device (30), comprising: • means for controlling the spectrometry device (30); • means for acquiring and processing the spectrometry data; and • means for remote communication; and - at least one interface modules (4) configured to communicate with the control device (2) remotely, wherein: - the remote-control device (2) is configured to communicate with the interface module (4) via Internet; and - the spectrometry device (30) is interchangeable. The invention also relates to a device (2) for remote-controlling a spectrometry system (30) that is configured to be used in a system (1) for remote-controlling a spectrometer according ...

PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR REMOTE CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

Peri-critical reflection spectroscopy devices, systems, and methods

Spectroscopy apparatuses oriented to the critical angle of the sample are described that detecting the spectral characteristics of a sample wherein the apparatus consists of an electromagnetic radiation source adapted to excite a sample with electromagnetic radiation introduced to the sample at a location at an angle of incidence at or near a critical angle of the sample; a transmitting crystal in communication with the electromagnetic radiation source and the sample, the transmitting crystal having a high refractive index adapted to reflect the electromagnetic radiation internally; a reflector adapted to introduce the electromagnetic radiation to the sample at or near an angle of incidence near the critical angle between the transmitting crystal and sample; and a detector for detecting the electromagnetic radiation from the sample. Also, provided herein are methods, systems, and kits incorporating the peri-critical reflection spectroscopy apparatus.

Systems and methods for automated quantitative analyses of digitized spectra

Handheld characteristic analyzer

Disclosed is a portable handheld characteristic analyzer (300) used to analyze chemical compositions in or near real-time. The analyzer (300) may include a portable housing (304), at least one optical computing device (312) arranged within the portable housing (304) for monitoring a sample (310), the at least one optical computing device (312) having at least one integrated computational element configured to optically interact with the sample (310) and thereby generate optically interacted light, at least one detector (212, 216; 420) arranged to receive the optically interacted light and generate an output signal corresponding to a characteristic of the sample (310), and a signal processor (314) communicably coupled to the at least one detector (212, 216; 420) for receiving the output signal, the signal processor (314) being configured to determine the characteristic of the sample (310) and provide a resulting output signal indicative of the characteristic of the sample (310).

SPECTROMETER

The design consists of the features of shape, configuration and ornamentation of the portions of the spectrometer shown in solid lines in the drawings. The broken lines in the figures form no part of the claimed design.Fig. 1 is a front, right perspective view of a spectrometer showing our new design, wherein an arm is in a closed position.Fig. 2 is a front elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 3 is a left elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 4 is a right elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 6 is a front, right perspective view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1, wherein the arm is in an open position.Fig. 7 is a front elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 6.Fig. 8 is a left elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 6.Fig. 9 is a right elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 6.Fig. 10 is a top plan view of the spectrometer of Fig. 6.

SPECTROMETER

The design consists of the features of shape, configuration and ornamentation of the portions of the spectrometer shown in solid lines in the drawings. The broken lines in the figures form no part of the claimed design.Fig. 1 is a front, right perspective view of a spectrometer showing our new design.Fig. 2 is a front elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 3 is a back elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 4 is a left elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 5 is a right elevation view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 6 is a top plan view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.Fig. 7 is a bottom plan view of the spectrometer of Fig. 1.

OPTICAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY

The present invention provides systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a medium without exposing the medium to contamination. The systems and methods employ a novel combination of a small sensor device embedded in a Luer cap and capable of wirelessly transmitting data to a reading device.

PRECISE REPEATABLE SETTING OF COLOR CHARACTERISTICS FOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS

A desired color of illumination of a subject is achieved by determining settings for color inputs and applying those setting to one or more systems that generate and mix colors of light, so as to provide combined light of the desired character. In the examples of appropriate systems (10), an optical integrating cavity (11) diffusely reflects light of three or more colors, and combined light emerging from an aperture of the cavity illuminates the subject. System settings for amounts of the different colors of the input lights (19) are easily recorded for reuse or for transfer and use in other systems.

SELECTION DEVICE FOR AN ELASTIC VENOUS COMPRESSION STOCKING

Procédé de sélection d'une orthèse de contention veineuse élastique destinée à être enfilée sur un membre inférieur (M) d'un patient, ledit procédé comportant les étapes suivantes : 1) acquisition d'une photo (P) représentant la peau dudit membre et une carte de calibration (10) comportant une ou plusieurs zones de calibration (12), la carte de calibration étant posée sur ledit membre dans une position dite position d'acquisition ; 2) calibration de la photo (P) au moyen de la ou des zones de calibration (12), de manière que la représentation de ladite peau sur la photo présente une couleur calibrée, puis sélection, en fonction de la couleur calibrée, par ordinateur (22) et dans un ensemble de couleurs d'un nuancier, d'une couleur de nuancier, de préférence de la couleur de nuancier la plus proche de la couleur calibrée, dite couleur optimale , puis détermination, par ordinateur, d'une couleur d'orthèse en fonction de la couleur de nuancier sélectionnée ; 3) sélection d'une orthèse présentant ...

RAPID PHARMACEUTICAL IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION SYSTEM

A prescription verification system includes a database that contains a plurality of spectral signatures corresponding to identified pharmaceuticals. A multimodal multiplex sampling (MMS) spectrometer obtains a spectra of a pharmaceutical to be identified and verified. The pharmaceutical can be inside or out of a vial. The prescription verification system includes algorithms for matching spectra of pharmaceuticals to be verified obtaining using the MMS spectrometer to spectral signatures contained in the database corresponding to identified pharmaceuticals. The prescription verification system further includes algorithms for identifying such pharmaceuticals to be verified.

AN INSTRUMENT WITH A MEMORY CARD UPDATING MEASUREMENT ALGORITHMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHARMACY VALIDATION AND INSPECTION

An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound, comprises associating the prescription with a unique identifier, storing the unique identifier, determining the identity of the pharmaceutical compound, and comparing the identity of the pharmaceutical compound with the unique identifier.

SPECTROPHOTOMETER COMPRISING TWO DETECTORS FOR OVERLAPPING WAVELENGTH RANGES

A spectrophotometer has a first photodetector (24) and a second photodetecto r (25) which is displaced spatially from the first photodetector in the direction of increasing wavelength in the spectrum. At any given time the second photodetector receives light at a wavelength which is substantially greater than that being received simultaneously by the first photodetector a t that time. The first photodetector has a first range of wavelengths over whi ch it is operable and a first upper operating limit, and the second photodetect or has a second range of wavelengths over which it is operable and a second upp er operating limit, the second range overlapping the first range and the second upper operating limit being greater than the first upper operating limit. Th us the range of operation is extended, and data in two different ranges is processed simultaneously. The spectrophotometer comprises a housing (1) containing a light source (11), a monochromator (15, 16, 18) and the photodetectors ...

IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An imaging apparatus and method are provided for improving discrimination between parts of a scene enabling enhancement of an object in the scene. A camera unit (12) is arranged to capture first and second images from the scene (8) in first and second distinct and spectrally spaced apart wavebands. An image processing unit (14) processes the images so captured and processes polarimetric information in the images to enable better discrimination between parts of the scene. An image of the scene, including a graphical display of the polarimetric information, may be displayed on a visual display unit (16) thus enhancing an object in the scene for viewing by a user. Correlation parameters indicating, possibly on a pixel-by-pixel basis, the correlation between the actual image intensity (30) at each angle of polarisation and a modelled expected image intensity may be used to enhance the visibility of an object.

SINGLE-SENSOR HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING DEVICE

A hyperspectral imaging device comprising a photo-sensor array including a plurality of photo-sensors, each providing a respective output, is provided. The device comprises a spectral filter array having a plurality of filter elements, each filter element arranged to filter light received by a respective one or more of the photo-sensors. Each filter element is one of a plurality of filter-types. Each filter-type characterized by a unique spectral pass-band. The device comprises an interface module to select a plurality of subsets of photo-sensor outputs. Each such subset is associated with a single respective filter-type. The device comprises a control module that generates a hyperspectral data cube from the subsets of photo-sensor outputs by generating a plurality of images. Each such image is produced from a single corresponding subset of photo-sensor outputs in the plurality of photo-sensor outputs and so is associated with a corresponding filter-type in the plurality of filter-types ...

TEXTURE ANALYSIS OF A PAINTED SURFACE USING SPECULAR ANGLE DATA

A computer implemented method. The method includes obtaining (10), using a processor, spectral reflectance data from a spectrophotometric measurement of a target coating on a surface, wherein the measurement was taken at a specular angle, and removing (12), using the processor, at least a portion of the specular reflectance data that is attributable to a glossy coating of the surface. The method also includes constructing (14), using the processor, at least one spectral reflectance curve, and identifying (20), using the processor, at least one type of pigmentation effect of the target coating based at least in part on the at least one spectral reflectance curve.

SPECTROSCOPICALLY CORRELATED LIGHT SCANNING MICROSCOPY

Spectroscopically correlated light scanning microscopy The present invention relates to a process for producing and correlating light microscope images and spectroscopic data resolved according to wavelength of a sample by scanning individual elements of the sample surface to be imaged once or twice with a confocal scanning light microscope, launching a portion of the light from the imaging beam path into a spectrometer and correlating the image data with the spectroscopic data by storing the spectroscopic data in a two-dimensional area, with one dimension being used to store the measured spectrum of the individual elements and the second dimension being activated by means of the light intensity diffusely reflected by the scanned elements or by means of a criterion obtained from the total data of the sample image by image processing. The advantage of said process is that the potential of a confocal scanning light microscope and of the various spectroscopic processes may be fully exploited ...

PHOTOMETRIC PROCESS AND COMPUTER CONTROLLED PHOTOMETER

... 9-18720/A/GTF 562 PHOTOMETRIC PROCESS AND COMPUTER CONTROLLED PHOTOMETER A computer controlled spectrophotometer is equipped with a serial interface to which a bar code reader can be connected. Using the bar code reader, calibration and configuration data or functional commands for the spectrophotometer may be read from a data carrier and transmitted to the computer in the spectrophotometer.

Optical sensors for burn control.

Bestimmte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung können Systeme und Verfahren zur Bereitstellung optischer Sensoren zur Verbrennungssteuerung beinhalten. Gemäss einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zum Steuern von Verbrennungsparametern, die mit einem Gasturbinenbrenner (102) in Verbindung stehen, geschaffen. Das Verfahren kann eine Bereitstellung wenigstens eines an einen Flammenbereich (106) in dem Brenner (102) angrenzenden optischen Pfades, eine Detektion wenigstens eines Teils der Lichtemission aus dem Flammenbereich (106) in dem wenigstens einen optischen Pfad und eine Steuerung von wenigstens einem der Verbrennungsparameter, basierend zum Teil auf der detektierten Lichtemission, beinhalten.

Spectrometer.

Ein Spektrometer (1) weist einen Träger (10) mit einem Bodenwandteil (12) und einem Seitenwandteil (13) auf, das an einer Seite des Bodenwandteils angeordnet ist; einen dispersiven Teil (52), der an der einen Seite des Bodenwandteils angeordnet ist; ein Lichterfassungselement (30), das in einem ersten aufgeweiteten Teil (13a) angeordnet ist, in dem ein Raum innerhalb des Trägers an einer gegenüberliegenden Seite von dem Bodenwandteil in dem Seitenwandteil aufgeweitet ist; eine Abdeckung (20), die in einem zweiten aufgeweiteten Teil (13b) angeordnet ist, in dem ein Raum innerhalb des ersten aufgeweiteten Teils an der gegenüberliegenden Seite von dem Bodenwandteil in dem Seitenwandteil aufgeweitet ist; und eine Verdrahtung (11), die elektrisch mit dem Lichterfassungselement verbunden ist, wobei sich die Verdrahtung durch den ersten aufgeweiteten Teil und den zweiten aufgeweiteten Teil zu einer äusseren Oberfläche des Trägers erstreckt, wobei eine Seitenfläche (13a 2 ) des ersten aufgeweiteten ...

Spectrometer.

Ein Spektrometer (1) weist einen Träger (10) mit einem Bodenwandteil (12) und einem Seitenwandteil (13) auf, das an einer Seite des Bodenwandteils angeordnet ist; einen dispersiven Teil (52), der an der einen Seite des Bodenwandteils angeordnet ist; ein Lichterfassungselement (30), das in einem ersten aufgeweiteten Teil (13a) angeordnet ist, in dem ein Raum innerhalb des Trägers an einer gegenüberliegenden Seite von dem Bodenwandteil in dem Seitenwandteil aufgeweitet ist; eine Abdeckung (20), die in einem zweiten aufgeweiteten Teil (13b) angeordnet ist, in dem ein Raum innerhalb des ersten aufgeweiteten Teils an der gegenüberliegenden Seite von dem Bodenwandteil in dem Seitenwandteil aufgeweitet ist; und eine Verdrahtung (11), die elektrisch mit dem Lichterfassungselement verbunden ist, wobei sich die Verdrahtung durch den ersten aufgeweiteten Teil und den zweiten aufgeweiteten Teil zu einer äusseren Oberfläche des Trägers erstreckt, wobei eine Seitenfläche (13a 2 ) des ersten aufgeweiteten ...

Spectroscope.

Ein Spektrometer (1) weist erfindungsgemäss einen Träger (10) mit einem Bodenwandteil (12), in dem eine Vertiefung (14) mit einer konkav gekrümmten inneren Oberfläche (14a) und ein an die Vertiefung angrenzender peripherer Teil (16) vorgesehen sind, und einem Seitenwandteil (13), der an einer Seite angeordnet ist, an der die Vertiefung (14) in Bezug auf den Bodenwandteil (12) offen ist, ein Lichterfassungselement (30), das durch den Seitenwandteil (13) gestützt ist, während es der Vertiefung (14) gegenüberliegt, und einen dispersiven Teil (52), der an der inneren Oberfläche (14a) der Vertiefung (14), angeordnet ist, auf. Eine Länge der Vertiefung (14) in einer zweiten Richtung, in der eine Vielzahl von Gitternuten (52a), die in dem dispersiven Teil (52) enthalten sind, ausgerichtet ist, ist grösser als eine Länge der Vertiefung in einer dritten Richtung orthogonal zu der zweiten Richtung, wenn in einer ersten Richtung betrachtet, in der die Vertiefung (14) und das Lichterfassungselement ...

Spectroscope.

Ein Spektrometer (1) weist erfindungsgemäss einen Träger (10) mit einem Bodenwandteil (12), in dem eine Vertiefung (14) mit einer konkav gekrümmten inneren Oberfläche (14a) und ein an die Vertiefung angrenzender peripherer Teil (16) vorgesehen sind, und einem Seitenwandteil (13), der an einer Seite angeordnet ist, an der die Vertiefung (14) in Bezug auf den Bodenwandteil (12) offen ist, ein Lichterfassungselement (30), das durch den Seitenwandteil (13) gestützt ist, während es der Vertiefung (14) gegenüberliegt, und einen dispersiven Teil (52), der an der inneren Oberfläche (14a) der Vertiefung (14), angeordnet ist, auf. Eine Länge der Vertiefung (14) in einer zweiten Richtung, in der eine Vielzahl von Gitternuten (52a), die in dem dispersiven Teil (52) enthalten sind, ausgerichtet ist, ist grösser als eine Länge der Vertiefung in einer dritten Richtung orthogonal zu der zweiten Richtung, wenn in einer ersten Richtung betrachtet, in der die Vertiefung (14) und das Lichterfassungselement ...

Spektroskopiemodul und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung.

Ein Spektroskopiemodul beinhaltet einen Trägerkörper (10) mit einem Bodenwandbereich und einem Seitenwandbereich, umgebend einen Raum auf einer Seite des Bodenwandbereichs, einen Spektroskopiebereich, der auf der einen Seite des Bodenwandbereichs vorgesehen ist und eine Vielzahl von Gitterrillen aufweist, einen Photodetektor, der an dem Seitenwandbereich angebracht ist, um so zum Spektroskopiebereich über den Raum zu weisen und eine Vielzahl von Photodetektionskanälen aufweist, eine Vielzahl erster Anschlüsse, die auf einer Oberfläche des Trägerkörpers auf einer Seite entgegengesetzt zu dem Raum vorgesehen sind, um so längs der Oberfläche des Trägerkörpers angeordnet und mit dem Photodetektor elektrisch verbunden zu sein, und eine Verdrahtungseinheit (200), die eine Vielzahl von zweiten Anschlüssen aufweist, die jeweils zur Vielzahl von ersten Anschlüssen weisen und jeweils mit der Vielzahl von ersten Anschlüssen verbunden sind, und eine Vielzahl von dritten Anschlüssen (203), die jeweils ...

bezkolbovyi spectrometer

Spectral and temporal laser fluorescence analysis such as for natural aquatic environments

An Advanced Laser Fluorometer (ALF) can combine spectrally and temporally resolved measurements of laser-stimulated emission (LSE) for characterization of dissolved and particulate matter, including fluorescence constituents, in liquids. Spectral deconvolution (SDC) analysis of LSE spectral measurements can accurately retrieve information about individual fluorescent bands, such as can be attributed to chlorophyll-a (Chl-a), phycobiliprotein (PBP) pigments, or chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM), among others. Improved physiological assessments of photosynthesizing organisms can use SDC analysis and temporal LSE measurements to assess variable fluorescence corrected for SDC-retrieved background fluorescence. Fluorescence assessments of Chl-a concentration based on LSE spectral measurements can be improved using photo-physiological information from temporal measurements. Quantitative assessments of PBP pigments, CDOM, and other fluorescent constituents, as well as basic structural ...

Dental shade mapping

Top cover and measuring system

Method and apparatus for multiwavelength imaging spectrometer

DEVICE FOR DENTAL USE FOR DISCRIMINATING THE COLOR OF TEETH

Dispositif (1) pour utilisation dentaire pour discriminer la couleur de dents, qui comprend : un téléphone cellulaire (2) ayant un appareil photo/caméra numérique (20) comprenant un objectif (21) et une source de lumière (22) servant de flash, un étui (3), un espaceur (7) monté sur l'étui en correspondance de l'objectif et de la source de lumière, des premier et second filtres de polarisation (4, 5) disposés à l'intérieur de l'espaceur, respectivement sur ledit objectif et ladite source de lumière, une étiquette d'étalonnage (8) disposée dans l'espaceur, une base de données (100) contenant une pluralité d'images d'échantillon numériques qui définissent de manière univoque des couleurs d'échantillon, et un logiciel de comparaison (101) pour comparer l'image numérique de la dent prise avec le dispositif (1) auxdites images d'échantillon de la base de données (100) pour discriminer la couleur de la dent photographiée.

OPTICAL SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT OF the COLORIMETRY Of an OBJECT

L'invention concerne un système de mesure de la colorimétrie d'objets comprenant une source d'éclairement (SO), un dispositif de détection (CA) fournissant des signaux électriques représentant l'image de la ou des dents éclairées. La source d'éclairement comporte au moins trois diodes électroluminescentes (DL1 à DL3) émettant des faisceaux lumineux de longueurs d'onde différentes et commandées séquentiellement. Une unité centrale (UC) reçoit, du dispositif de détection (CA), à chaque éclairement de l'objet, l'image de la lumière réfléchie et reçue par le dispositif de détection. L'unité de traitement calcule, pour chaque image, le niveau de chaque couleur et détermine, pour différents points, des coordonnées colorimétriques standards. Applications: Systèmes de mesure de la couleur de dents.

METHOD FOR ACHIEVING A COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT OF A DENTAL PROSTHESIS FROM PARAMETERS OBTAINED WITH A GRIPPING DEVICE OF HUE

L'objet de l'invention est un procédé de réalisation et de contrôle de conformité d'une prothèse dentaire à partir d'une prise de paramètres en bouche avec un dispositif de prise de teinte, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes : - prise de teinte de la dent du client destinée à être remplacée ou restaurée par le praticien à l'aide du dispositif de prise de teinte appartenant au praticien, dit DPraticien, avec mémorisation locale de ces données, - transmission de ces données vers un poste informatique du praticien équipé d'un logiciel de visualisation des données mesurées et éventuellement d'un logiciel de saisie des coordonnées et spécificités du client, les deux logiciels étant avantageusement combinés, - transmission de ces données à un poste informatique d'un prothésiste déterminé, - fabrication par le prothésiste de la prothèse selon les données reçues du praticien, - contrôle des données de la prothèse fabriquée par le prothésiste à l'aide d'un dispositif de prise ...

Raman probe and spectroscopic analysis apparatus using the Raman probe for in vivo biological components

PORTABLE OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER AND SYSTEM FOR IT

The present invention provides a portable optical spectrum analyzer and a system for it. The portable optical spectrum analyzer of the present invention comprises an optical signal sampling and analyzing unit, a data processing unit including at least a suitable software for processing said data from said analyzing unit and control of said optical spectrum analyzer, a graphical user interface for human interface, a means for displaying said processed data from said data processing unit and a plurality of electrical and optical connectors, wherein using the optical spectrum analyzer of the present invention it is possible to characterize and test various optical devices. A method of determining the power spectrum of a given optical signal using the optical spectrum analyzer of the present invention is also provided.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A SUBSTANCE APPLIED ONTO A BODY PART

A method and a device for detecting a substance applied to a body part are provided. The method comprises taking images of the body part and detecting the substance applied thereto by recognizing spectral-specific properties of the substance in the images taken. The taking the images of the body part is conducted in the ultraviolet spectral range, in the visible spectral range and in the infrared spectral range. In order to detect the spectral-specific properties of the substance, the entire detected spectral range is used. The device for detecting at least one substance applied to body parts comprises: an ultraviolet luminaire (1), an imaging device (2, 3, 4) for taking images of the body part in the ultraviolet spectral range, in the visible spectral range and in the infrared spectral range, and at least one analysis unit (6), which is connected to the imaging device (2, 3, 4), for receiving the images taken, so as to analyze the images with regard to spectral-specific properties of substances ...

MINIATURIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip (10) including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers (12) is provided. A first spectrometer system (6A) receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system (6B) receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.

METHOD FOR SPECTROSCOPY AND IMAGING AND EQUIPMENT FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD

A method and an apparatus for carrying out a chemical-physical analysis, such as a spectroscopic analysis, an absorption analysis, a scattering analysis, etc. on one or more regions of a sample (11 ), provides prearranging a source (1 ) of a first electromagnetic radiation comprising a plurality of components with respective wavelength, prearranging a plurality of sites (9) distributed on a determined surface to emit the first radiation, arranging such surface facing a corresponding region of a sample (11 ) such that the whole surface thereof is attained by the first radiation, emitting the first radiation on the sample (11) thus causing the emission of a second radiation by the sample (11 ), which is analysed to associate an intensity of the second radiation to each region and wavelength. For each of the wavelength of the first radiation, a wavelength code is selected by which respective components of the first radiation are coded; the coded components are joined together to form the first ...

EXTRE OCCULT BLOOD INSPECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREOF

This invention discloses an excreta occult blood inspection method and the apparatus thereof. The inspection method comprises the following steps. At least one light source is provided to emit at least one light to illuminate excreta to produce at least one specimen light. At least one photo-sensitive unit is provided to receive the specimen light and generate a detected data. An analysis processor is provided to receive and analyze the detected data to produce an analysis data. Above-mentioned method and apparatus can make excreta occult blood inspection become efficient and convenient.

Compact infrared spectrometer, and methods and systems for manufacture and assembly of components used in same

A compact spectrometer operable in a wavelength range of 4.5 or more microns includes an entrance slit, a collimating mirror, a grating, a focusing mirror and a first focal plane. At least some radiation passing through the slit follows an optical path in which at least some radiation passing through the slit is reflected by the collimating mirror onto the grating, which in turn reflects at least some radiation onto the focusing mirror, which in turn reflects and focuses at least some radiation at a first focal plane and onto the two-dimensional array of detectors. Each column in the two-dimensional array of detectors corresponds to a wavelength in the 4.5 or more micron range, the two-dimensional array includes a plurality of columns that collectively correspond to wavelengths spanning the 4.5 or more micron range, and each adjacent pair of columns in the two-dimensional array of detectors corresponds to two wavelengths that differ by an equal amount. The entrance slit, the collimating ...

Color measurement device and image forming apparatus

The color measurement device and an image forming apparatus using the same includes a light source for irradiating a color measurement object with white light; a diffraction grating for dispersing the light reflected from the color measurement object; and a line sensor formed of multiple pixels that generate an electric signal corresponding to the intensity of the light dispersed by the diffraction grating, wherein the light source includes a light-emitting diode having a peak value of emission intensity in a wavelength zone of 380 nm to 420 nm, and a plural types of fluorescent members each having a peak value of fluorescence intensity in a wavelength zone of 420 nm to 730 nm.

Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object

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, fluorescene 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.

Non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program for assisting movement of colorimeter and method of producing printing system

A PC presents, to a user, a difference between an actual speed and an ideal speed, the actual speed being a moving speed of a colorimeter when the user moves the colorimeter with respect to a color chart, the ideal speed being a moving speed of the colorimeter ideal for color measurement on the color chart.

Method for remotely controlling a spectral measurement device utilizing predicted service life or a remotely provided software upgrade including color reference or shade guide data

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 ...

Reconfigurable optical fiber spectrometer in a lighting device

A spectrometer-equipped lighting device detects substances in an environment around the device. A fiber detector is optically coupled to receive light from a light source. The fiber detector has a bare area from which emanates an evanescent wave of light surrounding an exterior of the fiber detector to interact with the environment in which the fiber detector is exposed. The spectrometer, optically coupled to an opposite end of the fiber detector, detects the light output and in response, generates signals representative of the spectral power distribution of the light of the evanescent wave that has interacted with the surrounding environment. A controller analyzes the spectrometer generated signals and initiates action based on the analysis of the generated signals or outputs a report indicating an environmental condition detected by the spectrometer-equipped device.

INTELLIGENT SOLID STATE LIGHTING

A light fixture, using one or more solid state light emitting elements utilizes a diffusely reflect chamber to provide a virtual source of uniform output light, at an aperture or at a downstream optical processing element of the system. Systems disclosed herein also include a detector, which detects electromagnetic energy from the area intended to be illuminated by the system, of a wavelength absent from a spectrum of the combined light system output. A system controller is responsive to the signal from the detector. The controller typically may control one or more aspects of operation of the solid state light emitter(s), such as system ON-OFF state or system output intensity or color. Examples are also discussed that use the detection signal for other purposes, e.g. to capture data that may be carried on electromagnetic energy of the wavelength sensed by the detector.

Intelligent alignment system and method for color sensing devices

A computer-implemented intelligent alignment method for a color sensing device (12) which initially obtains a raw sense value measured by the color sensing device and converts the raw sense value to a tristimulus value (S401). The color sensing device may be calibrated using a known set of colors (S402). Raw readings received from the color sensing device may be mapped to known tristimulus values (S403), and mapped values may be converted to a standard reference illuminant color space (S404). A client-server system may be provided in which a color sensing device and one or more servers collectively execute operations according to the present disclosure.

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a display module and a color calibrator. The display module includes a first casing and a circuit board. The first casing has a positioning recess and an accommodating recess. The circuit board has a first electrical connecting portion. The circuit board is disposed corresponding to the positioning recess and the first electrical connecting portion is exposed from the positioning recess. The color calibrator includes a second casing, a second electrical connecting portion and a sensor. The second casing has a protruding portion. The color calibrator is selectively accommodated in the accommodating recess or connected to the positioning recess by the protruding portion. When the protruding portion of the color calibrator is connected to the positioning recess, the first electrical connecting portion is electrically connected to the second electrical connecting portion and the sensor faces a display area of the display module.

Time and space resolved standoff hyperspectral IED explosives LIDAR detection

A system and method for standoff detection of explosives and explosive residue. A laser light source illuminates a target area having an unknown sample producing luminescence emitted photons, scattered photons and plasma emitted photons. A first optical system directs light to the target area. A video capture device outputs a dynamic image of the target area. A second optical system collects photons, and directs collected photons to a first two-dimensional array of detection elements and/or to a fiber array spectral translator device which device includes a two-dimensional array of optical fibers drawn into a one-dimensional fiber stack. A spectrograph is coupled to the one-dimensional fiber stack of the fiber array spectral translator device, wherein the entrance slit of the spectrograph is coupled to the one dimensional fiber stack.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE COLOR HOMOGENEITY OF HAIR

A method and device for determining the color homogeneity of hair is provided. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a method comprises providing a digital image in which hair is depicted and which is parameterized in a color space which is defined by employing a parameter set in which one of the parameters is a hue, defining at least one hair analysis region in the digital image, determining a hue distribution in at least one hair analysis region, and determining at least one color homogeneity value on the basis of the determined hue distribution.

Far-infrared spectroscopy device

This far-infrared spectroscopy device is provided with: a variable wavelength far-infrared light source that generates first far-infrared light; an illuminating optical system that irradiates a sample with the first far-infrared light; a detecting nonlinear optical crystal that converts second far-infrared light into near-infrared light using pump light, said second far-infrared light having been transmitted from the sample; and a far-infrared image-forming optical system that forms an image of the sample in the detecting nonlinear optical crystal. The irradiation position of the first far-infrared light on the sample does not depend on the wavelength of the first far-infrared light.

Optical detecting device

An optical detecting device includes a receiving box and a telescopic arm. The receiving box includes an electrical connection port and a first conductive portion electrically connected to the electrical connection port. The telescopic arm is slidably disposed in the receiving box and includes an optical sensor and a second conductive portion electrically connected to the optical sensor. When the telescopic arm and the receiving box are in different sensing positions, the first conductive portion is electrically connected to the second conductive portion.

COLORIMETRY SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A colorimetry system determines whether colors of a row on which colorimetry is performed correspond to colors of a row expected for colorimetry and, if the colors of the row on which colorimetry is performed correspond to the colors of the row expected for colorimetry, performs a process of storing data on the colors of the row on which colorimetry is performed. However, if the colors of the row on which colorimetry is performed do not correspond to the colors of the row expected for colorimetry, the colorimetry system performs a display process of asking the user whether to store data on the colors obtained by colorimetry.

System and method for conformal vision

Conformal vision with enhanced image processing of the outputted image is incorporated into novel applications. The conformal vision provides enhanced contrast by the combined inclusion of tunable filters and processing of the images that are generated by the detector. Furthermore, novel uses and applications of the conformal vision enable users to make determinations related to their health and wellness utilizing information provided by the conformal vision.

Compact catadioptric spectrometer

An optical characterisation system is described for characterising optical material. The system typically comprises a diffractive element (104), a detector (106) and an optical element (102). The optical element (102) thereby typically is adapted for receiving an illumination beam, which may be an illumination response of the material. The optical element (102) typically has a refractive surface for refractively collimating the illumination beam on the diffractive element (104) and a reflective surface for reflecting the diffracted illumination beam on the detector (106). The optical element (102) furthermore is adapted for cooperating with the diffractive element (104) and the detector (106) being positioned at a same side of the optical element (102).

ILLUMINATING SYSTEM

An illumination system includes a light source device (12) configured by an excitation light source (16), an optical fiber (18), and a wavelength conversion unit (20) that are connected in order, and an operation check device (14) for checking a normal operation of the light source device. The illumination system further includes a connector (40) for directly and physically connecting the operation check device to a light signal emitting end (32) which has the wavelength converter in the light source device, a light amount detector (28) for detecting a light signal (O) emitted from the light signal emitting end when the light signal emitting end and the operation check device are connected by the connector, and an operation determiner (22) having a determination circuit for determining the operations of the excitation light source, the optical fiber, and the wavelength conversion unit by a detection result in the light amount detector.

MULTI-USE COLOR MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT WITH LIVE VIEW OF TARGET SURFACE

WINDOW OBSCURATION SENSORS FOR MOBILE GAS AND CHEMICAL IMAGING CAMERAS

OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER AND METHOD OF MEASURING OPTICAL SPECTRUM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical spectrum analyzer free of absorption by a specific wavelength due to an OH group and capable of precisely measuring the level of specific wavelengths of light to be measured. SOLUTION: The optical spectrum analyzer 1 spectrally separates incident light to be measured into light having specific wavelengths, measures the light intensity of the light spectrally separated, and measures optical spectrum of the light to be measured. The analyzer comprises a diffraction grating 8 for separating the incident light to be measured L into specific wavelengths and outputting them as component light, a light receiving unit 2 for measuring the light intensity of each component light, a vessel 13 in which the diffraction grating 8 and the light receiving unit 2 are placed, and a gas inlet 12 and a gas outlet 14 for replacing the air inside the vessel 13 with a predetermined gas. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO ...

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ЦВЕТА ИЗ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к средствам захвата и обработки изображений. Техническим результатом является определение цвета цветового образца по изображению цветового образца. Результат достигается тем, что обеспечивают карту захвата цветовых образцов, на которой напечатаны цветовые образцы известного цвета (например, координаты цвета XYZ). Затем захватывают изображение тестируемого цветового образца, используя доступное бытовое оборудование, такое как потребительская цифровая камера или оборудованный камерой мобильный телефон, данное изображение также содержит карту захвата цветовых образцов. Затем выполняют регрессионный анализ, используя цветовые образцы RGB на изображении и известные цвета XYZ для определения характеристик отклика захвата цвета устройства захвата изображения. В одном из вариантов осуществления характеристики калибровки цвета определяют, используя N известных цветовых образцов калибровки, причем N меньше общего количества известных цветовых образцов калибровки по всему цветовому ...

УЛЬТРАКОМПАКТНЫЙ СПЕКТРОМЕТР ВЫСОКОГО РАЗРЕШЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области измерительной техники и касается спектрометра для анализа спектра интенсивностей света. Спектрометр содержит жестко закрепленный коллиматор, жестко закрепленный оптический элемент, блок измерения, блок памяти, блок обработки и блок отображения. Оптический элемент выполнен с возможностью разделения коллимированного света, по меньшей мере, на два сходящихся луча. Блок измерения расположен на расстоянии от оптического элемента, которое соответствует области интерференции двух сходящихся лучей, и выполнен с возможностью получения спектра интенсивностей света. Блок памяти хранит базу данных, включающую в себя множество референтных спектров интенсивностей, соответствующих определенному типу образцов. Блок обработки соединен с блоком измерения и выполнен с возможностью выбора референтного спектра, соответствующего тому же типу образцов, что и исследуемый образец, и определения, соответствует ли полученный спектр интенсивностей референтному спектру интенсивностей ...

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ЦВЕТА ИЗ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ, содержащий этапы, на которых:принимают данные первого изображения, относящиеся к неизвестному цветовому образцу, колориметрические данные для которого должны быть определены;принимают данные второго изображения, относящиеся к множеству известных цветовых образцов калибровки, колориметрические данные для которых уже известны;определяют множество характеристик калибровки цвета, соотносящих измерения цвета известных цветовых образцов калибровки из данных второго изображения с соответствующими известными колориметрическими данными цветовых образцов калибровки; ивычисляют колориметрические данные неизвестного цветового образца в зависимости от его измерений цвета из данных первого изображения и определенных характеристик калибровки цвета;причем способ отличается тем, что вычисление содержит этапы, на которых:применяют алгоритм разделения на кластеры к пиксельным значениям пикселей, представляющих неизвестный цветовой образец на первом изображении, для определения количества цветов ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПРОВЕРКИ ОБРАЗЦА ВОЛОС

... 1. Устройство для проверки образца волос, содержащее: ! область измерений, конфигурированную для размещения образца волос; ! блок формирования изображения, предназначенный для приема потока света, отраженного от области измерений, и вывода изображения образца волос; ! блок спектрального анализа, конфигурированный для приема потока света, для проведения измерений на основе спектрального анализа образца волос. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что дополнительно содержит элемент отклонения пути, конфигурированный для приема потока света и облучения потоком света датчиков, соответственно, блока спектрального анализа и блока формирования изображения. ! 3. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что элемент отклонения пути представляет собой элемент, выбранный из группы, состоящей из полупрозрачного зеркала, вращающегося отражающего зеркала и движущегося отражающего зеркала. ! 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что дополнительно содержит, по меньшей мере, один излучающий свет элемент ...

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ЦВЕТА ПО ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЮ

... 1. Способ, содержащий:прием первых данных изображения, относящихся к неизвестному цветовому образцу, колориметрические данные для которого должны определяться;прием вторых данных изображения, относящихся к множеству известных калибровочных цветовых образцов, колориметрические данные для которых уже известны;определение множества характеристик цветовой калибровки, соотносящих цветовые измерения известных калибровочных цветовых образцов из вторых данных изображения с соответственными известными колориметрическими данными калибровочных цветовых образцов;вычисление колориметрических данных неизвестного цветового образца в зависимости от его цветовых измерений по первым данным изображения и определенным характеристикам цветовой калибровки; исопоставление определенных колориметрических данных неизвестного цветового образца с цветовой палитрой цветов краски, чтобы идентифицировать соответствующий цвет краски, и предоставление информации, относящейся к соответствующему цвету краски, пользователю ...

Miniaturisierte Spektrometereinrichtung und Verfahren zum Herstellen einer miniaturisierten Spektrometereinrichtung

Die vorliegende Erfindung schafft eine miniaturisierte Spektrometereinrichtung (1), umfassend ein Gehäuse (G) mit einer Öffnung (GO) oder einem optischen Zugang durch welche(n) eine Probe (P) mit Licht bestrahlbar ist und durch welche(n) ein von der Probe reflektiertes Licht einfangbar ist; ein Verdrahtungssubstrat (VS), welches innerhalb des Gehäuses (G) angeordnet ist oder als Teil des Gehäuses (G) ausgeformt ist; eine elektrische Schnittstelle (ES), durch welche das Verdrahtungssubstrat (VS) von außerhalb des Gehäuses elektrisch kontaktierbar ist; eine Emissionskomponente (EK) innerhalb des Gehäuses (G), mit welcher eine Probe (P) durch die Öffnung (GO) oder den Zugang mit Licht bestrahlbar ist und welche mit dem Verdrahtungssubstrat (VS) elektrisch kontaktiert ist; und eine Detektionskomponente (DK) innerhalb des Gehäuses (G), mit welcher ein von der Probe (P) reflektiertes Licht durch die Öffnung (GO) oder den Zugang detektierbar und analysierbar ist, wobei gegenüber einer Normalen ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung des Zustands einer Fahrbahnoberfläche

Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Zustands der Oberfläche einer Fahrbahn (F), wobei die Oberfläche der Fahrbahn (F) mit Strahlung (L) einer Strahlungsquelle (2) eines auf der Oberfläche der Fahrbahn (F) befindlichen Fahrzeugs (EF) bestrahlt wird, wobei das Ramanspektrum der rückgestreuten Strahlung (S) bestimmt und aus dem Ramanspektrum die Salzkonzentration einer auf der Fahrbahn (F) befindlichen Salzlösung bestimmt wird,die Salzkonzentration und die Art des Salzes der Salzlösung aus der Verschiebung des Ramanspektrums gegenüber dem Spektrum der ausgesandten Strahlung (L) bestimmt wird,die Umgebungstemperatur separat von der Aufnahme der Ramanspektren bestimmt wird, undaus der Umgebungstemperatur sowie der gemessenen Salzkonzentration bestimmt wird, ob die Fahrbahn (F) vereist ist oder nicht.

Tragbare Feuchtigkeitsmesseinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine tragbare Feuchtigkeitsmesseinrichtung für ein biologisches Material, die ein Hauptelement mit einer Anzeigeeinrichtung, einem Bedienungselement und einer Stromquelle aufweist, sowie eine Steuereinrichtung zum Kommunizieren mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung und dem Bedienungselement, sowie einen Handgriff, der mit dem Hauptelement verbunden ist, sowie einen Stab mit einem ersten Ende und einem zweiten Ende, wobei das erste Ende mit dem Hauptelement verbunden ist, und eine Sensoreinrichtung zum Messen von Feuchtigkeitswerten in dem biologischen Material, die mit dem zweiten Ende des Stabs verbunden ist und die elektrisch mit der Steuereinrichtung verbunden ist. Die Erfindung offenbart außerdem ein Nahinfrarotspektroskop zum Drücken gegen ein zu analysierendes Material.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur spektrometrischen Bestimmung einer Messgröße

Es ist ein Verfahren zur spektrometrischen Bestimmung mindestens einer Messgröße eines an einer Messstelle (1) vorhandenen Mediums (5), sowie eine Vorrichtung zur Ausführung dieses Verfahrens beschrieben, das bzw. die eine die Gegebenheiten an der Messstelle berücksichtigende schnelle und kostengünstige Aufnahme spektrometrischer Bestimmungen mindestens einer Messgröße ermöglicht. Hierzu wird das Spektrometer (3) an der Messstelle (1) installiert und ein Kalibrationsverfahren ausgeführt, bei dem: fortlaufend mittels des Spektrometers (3) Intensitätsspektren (I(λ)) abgeleitet werden und mittels eines während der Dauer des Kalibrationsverfahrens an der Messstelle (1) installierten Messgeräts (13) Referenzwerte der Messgröße gemessen werden, Daten über das Internet an eine Datenbank (11), insb. eine in einer Cloud angelegte Datenbank (11), übermittelt und als der Messstelle (1) zugeordneter Datensatz (DS) in der Datenbank (11) abgespeichert werden, die Kalibrationdaten, nämlich die Intensitätsspektren ...

Far-infrared spectroscopy device

A system and method for measuring a colour value of a target

SPECTRUM MEASURING APPARATUS

Spectrophotometer

Detecting a target in a scene

Portable colour measurement device and system

Spectrometry system and method, spectroscopic devices and systems

A spectrometer 100 comprises a plurality of isolated optical channels comprising a plurality of isolated optical paths. Each isolated optical path extends sequentially from a filter of a filter array 170, through a lens of a lens array 174, through a channel of a support array, to a region of a sensor array 190. Each region of the sensor array 190 comprises a plurality of sensor elements in which a location of the sensor element corresponds to the wavelength of light received based on an angle of light received at the location, the focal length of the lens and the central wavelength of the filter. The spectrometer also comprises a diffuser 164 where the light path from the diffuser to the detector is less than 9mm. The diffuser 164 may be configured to transmit light with an angular profile which is fixed and independent of an angle of incidence of light from a sample. The effective range of wavelengths passed by the filter may be greater than a bandwidth of the filter. The spectrometer ...

Method, apparatus, and article to facilitate evaluation of objects using electromagnetic energy

Spectral information may be employed in process control and/or quality control of goods and articles. Spectral information may be employed in process control and/or quality control of media, for example financial instruments, identity documents, legal documents, medical documents, financial transaction cards, and/or other media, fluids for example lubricants, fuels, coolants, or other materials that flow, and in machinery, for example vehicles, motors, generators, compressors, presses, drills and/or supply systems. Spectral information may be employed in identifying biological tissue and/or facilitating diagnosis based on biological tissue.

Preparing samples for optical measurement

We disclose an apparatus comprising: a hand-portable optical analysis unit including an optical interface; and a device configured to receive and releasably engage the hand-portable optical analysis unit. The device comprises: a housing; a sample unit in the housing; and a resilient member configured to bias the sample unit and the hand-portable analysis unit towards each other when the hand-portable optical analysis unit is received in the device to compress a sample disposed between the sample unit and the optical interface of the optical analysis unit. Methods of analyzing samples are also disclosed.

Spectrum measuring apparatus for mover

Disclosed is a movable body spectrum measuring apparatus, which is capable of discriminating an object being measured highly precisely by the photographic data regarding a spectrum sensor and is capable of processing the photographic data in real time. The movable body spectrum measuring apparatus discriminates the object being measured based on the spectrum data relating to the observation light detected by a spectrum sensor. The movable body spectrum measuring apparatus comprises a dictionary data storing unit for storing the spectrum data containing the wavelength information and the light intensity information of the object being measured, and a limitation information storing unit for storing limitation information to regulate the wavelength information into partial wavelength information. The movable body spectrum measuring apparatus further comprises a discrimination level setting unit for setting selectively the limitation information corresponding to the discrimination level required of the object being measured, a restricting unit for restricting the spectrum data regarding the observation light to the spectrum data composed exclusively of the wavelength information limited by the limitation information, and a discrimination unit for discriminating the object being measured based on the comparison between the restricted spectrum data and the spectrum data regarding the dictionary data storing unit.

Dental shade mapping

A method and apparatus for obtaining a color mapping of a dental object. Illumination is directed toward the object over at least a first and second wavelength band, one band at a time. An image of the dental object is captured at each wavelength band to form a set of images of the dental object. For pixels in the captured set of images, an image data value for the pixel corresponds to each of the wavelength bands and calculates interpolated image data values proportional to the spectral reflectance of the dental object, according to the obtained image data values and according to image data values obtained from a reference object at the wavelength bands. Spectral distribution data for a viewing illuminant is obtained and the visual color of the dental object reconstructed according to the calculated interpolated image data values and the obtained spectral distribution of the viewing illuminant.

Method and system for determining colour from an image

Embodiments of the invention relate to the determination of the colour of a colour sample from an image of the colour sample. In one embodiment a colour sample capture card is provided having printed thereon colour samples of known colour (for example, XYZ tri-stimulus values). An image of the test colour sample is then captured using domestically available equipment, such as a consumer digital camera or camera-equipped mobile telephone, the image also containing the colour sample capture card. Regression analysis is then performed using the RGB colour samples in the image and known XYZ colours thereof to characterise the colour capture response of the image capture device. In one embodiment the colour calibration characteristics are determined using N known calibration colour samples, wherein N is less than the total number of known calibration colour samples across the whole colour space. Having characterised the image capture device the XYZ colour of the unknown colour sample can be determined from the RGB colour thereof in the image.

Universal multidetection system for microplates

An apparatus for optically analyzing a sample may include an imaging subsystem that images the sample, one or more analyzing subsystems that analyze the sample, a temperature control subsystem that controls a temperature of the atmosphere within the apparatus, a gas control subsystem that controls a composition of the atmosphere within the apparatus, and a control module that controls the various subsystems of the apparatus.

Apparatus, system and method for spacecraft navigation using extrasolar planetary systems

The present invention provides an innovative apparatus, system and method for onboard spacecraft location determination and navigation by employing the observation of extrasolar planetary star system motion. In one apparatus embodiment a gas absorption cell is placed between a sensor and the light from a reference star system with at least one exoplanet, such that the sensor can detect the spectrum through the gas absorption cell. Radial velocities can be calculated via Doppler Spectroscopy techniques and incorporated into a spacecraft navigation solution. The present invention can enable and enhance significant mission capabilities for future manned and unmanned space vehicles and missions.

Apparatus and method for measuring color

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.

Device and Method for Detecting and Monitoring Ingredients or Properties of a Measurement Medium, In Particular of Physiological Blood Values

The invention relates to a device for detecting and monitoring ingredients or properties of a measurement medium, for example physiological blood values, wherein said device contains a light source ( 20 ) for generating broad-spectrum measurement light ( 2 ) and for acting on a measurement area ( 3 ), and means ( 9 ) for fanning out the analysis light ( 4 ) reflected by the measurement area ( 3 ). The device also has a sensor array ( 11 ) for picking up the fanned light. The sensor array ( 11 ), the light source ( 20 ) and the means for dispersing the analysis light ( 4 ) are arranged as a compact unit in a housing.

Dental Shade Matching Device

A non-contact type dental shade matching device is provided, comprising a camera body for capturing image of one or more target teeth; an opaque intra-oral compartment snugly adapted for a human mouth; an opaque cover shield body connected between the camera body and the intra-oral compartment; one or more holders for holding one or more shade tabs; and a color matching module being operably connected to the camera body to receive the captured images containing color and translucency information of the target tooth and/or shade tab information, and then to process the images based on a content-based algorithm for automatic shade matching between the target tooth and the shade tabs for each of the captured images, so as to achieve an optimal dental prosthesis.

Luminous intensity test device

A luminous intensity test device includes an optical frequency converter, a display, and a processor. The optical frequency converter selectively converts at least a portion of light emitted by a light source into a digital signal. The display displays a color selection interface. The processor processes the digital signal and obtains the luminous intensity. When a tester inputs a color parameter into the color selection interface via an input device, the optical frequency converter converts a kind of light to the digital signal and then the processor processes the digital signal to obtain a luminous intensity and display the luminous intensity on the display.

Portable system for detecting explosive materials using near infrared hyperspectral imaging and method for using thereof

The present disclosure provides for a portable device for detecting the presence of explosive materials, including bulk explosive materials and out-gassed by products of explosive materials. The portable device may comprise a tunable filter and a NIR detector, configured so as to generate a NIR hyperspectral image representative of a target. The portable device may also comprise a RGB detector configured to generate a video image of a region of interest. The disclosure also provides for a method of detecting explosive materials using NIR hyperspectral imaging which may comprise collecting interacted photons, passing the interacted photons through a tunable filter, and detecting the interacted photons to generate a NIR hyperspectral image representative of a target. The method may also comprise surveying a region of interest using a RGB detector to identify a target for further inspection using NIR hyperspectral imaging.

Illumination system

An illumination system includes a light source device configured by an excitation light source, a light guiding member and a wavelength converter that are connected in order, and an operation check device. The system further includes: a connector configured to directly and physically connect the operation check device to a light signal emitting end which includes the wavelength converter; a detector configured to detect a light signal emitted from the light signal emitting end when the light signal emitting end and the operation check device are connected by the connector; and an operation determiner configured to determine the operations of the excitation light source, the light guiding member, and the wavelength converter by a detection result in the detector.

Method and apparatus for ordering paint using a portable self-contained tool

A nonvolatile machine-readable memory medium in a mobile computing device includes instructions stored thereon as an application. The application is executed by a processor on the mobile computing device to order paint to cover a surface. The mobile computing device is communicatively coupled with a paint purchasing tool. The method includes retrieving a color value from a machine-readable memory residing within the paint purchasing tool. The processor retrieves a paint quantity from a machine-readable memory. The processor compiles an order for paint including the paint quantity and color value and transmits the order from the processor to a vendor for formulating the paint quantity having the color value when painted upon the surface and allowed to dry.

ENCLOSED BENCHTOP RAMAN SPECTROMETRY DEVICE

An enclosed benchtop analytical device, as well as systems, processes, and techniques related thereto are disclosed. A benchtop analytical device can include an enclosure enclosing a probe and a sample. A compliance component can determine satisfaction of one or more compliance rules, such as a compliance rule relating to an enclosure being in an operable configuration based on a lid of the enclosure being closed.. If the compliance rule(s) is determined to be satisfied, the compliance component may enable the release of optical energy for interrogation of the sample via the probe. In some embodiments, the enclosure can enclose a sample plate that can be used to conveniently and accurately retain a sample in a suitable position within the enclosure. 1. (canceled)2. A benchtop analytical device , comprising: a probe mounted on the body of the enclosure to channel optical energy as part of performing optical spectroscopy of a sample; and', 'a sample presentation component to receive the sample;, 'an enclosure having a lid and a body, the lid being movable, relative to the body, between an opened position and a closed position, wherein, when the lid is in the closed position, the enclosure enclosesan imaging component to enable viewing of an interior of the enclosure while the lid is in the closed position; anda control mechanism that is usable by an operator, while the lid is in the closed position, to adjust a position of the sample presentation component relative to the probe.3. The benchtop analytical device of claim 2 , wherein the imaging component is configured to image in the visible spectrum.4. The benchtop analytical device of claim 2 , wherein the imaging component is configured to image in a spectrum outside of the visible spectrum.5. The benchtop analytical device of claim 4 , wherein the spectrum outside of the visible spectrum comprises at least one of the infrared (IR) spectrum or the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum.6. The benchtop analytical device of claim ...

SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS CONTROL DEVICE, SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS DEVICE, SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS CONTROL METHOD, AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS CONTROL PROGRAM

A display unit is controlled so that a plurality of parameter setting screens respectively corresponding to a plurality of steps sequentially executed in a predetermined order in quantitation is sequentially displayed and a plurality of step indexes respectively corresponding to the plurality of steps is displayed. In a plurality of parameter setting screens, inputting of a plurality of parameters respectively corresponding to the plurality of steps is received. Each time inputting of parameters in each parameter setting screen is completed, the received parameters are set in an unchangeable manner. The display unit is controlled so that each time parameters are set in one parameter setting screen, the next parameter setting screen is displayed, and the step index corresponding to the displayed parameter setting screen which is being displayed among the plurality of step indexes is displayed in such a manner as to be distinguishable from the other step indexes. A spectrophotometer is controlled based on the set parameters. The sample is quantified by a quantitative execution unit based on the set plurality of parameters. 1. A spectroscopic analysis control device connected to a spectrophotometer for performing spectroscopic measurement of a sample and configured to quantify the sample based on parameters input from a display unit , the spectroscopic analysis control device comprising:a display control unit configured to sequentially display a plurality of parameter setting screens respectively corresponding to a plurality of steps successively executed in a predetermined order in a quantitation on the display unit and display a plurality of step indexes respectively corresponding to the plurality of steps on the display unit;a parameter reception unit configured to receive inputting of a plurality of parameters respectively corresponding to the plurality of steps on the plurality of parameter setting screens;a parameter setting unit configured to set the received ...

Method and apparatus for using a regionally specific spectral model to identify the spectral bands for use for isolating remotely sensed materials of interest

A system and method for collecting spectral data of a region of interest with a sensor is described. In one embodiment, the method comprises generating a simulated spectral representation of a region of interest, identifying at least one of the plurality of materials as a material of interest within the region of interest, identifying other of the plurality of materials not identified as a material of interest as background materials within the region of interest, selecting a subset spectral portion of the spectral data according to the simulated spectral representation of the material of interest and the simulated spectral representation of the background materials within the region of interest, and configuring the sensor to collect a subset spectral portion of the spectral data.

Wearable Spectrometer with Filtered Sensor

Systems for spectroscopy are provided. Exemplary systems include: an enclosure; a tunable laser disposed in the enclosure; an opening on a surface of the enclosure; a beam splitter disposed in the enclosure, the beam splitter being optically coupled to the tunable laser and the opening; a sensor, a sensing surface of the sensor having a filter disposed thereon; and electronics coupled to the tunable laser and the sensor, the electronics including a processor, memory, and a battery. 1. A system for wearable spectroscopy comprising:an enclosure;a tunable laser disposed in the enclosure;an opening on a surface of the enclosure;a beam splitter disposed in the enclosure, the beam splitter being optically coupled to the tunable laser and the opening;a sensor, a sensing surface of the sensor having a filter disposed thereon; andelectronics coupled to the tunable laser and the sensor, the electronics including a processor, memory, and a battery.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is no more than 7 cm wide and no more than 3 cm thick.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tunable laser is at least one of temperature controlled and in a transistor outline (TO) package.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the tunable laser has a power in a range from 120 mW to 1 claim 3 ,000 mW.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) charge-coupled device (CCD).6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the CMOS CCD is back illuminated.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filter is at least one of a thin-film coating claim 1 , glass claim 1 , and plastic.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the filter comprises a plurality of sub-filters claim 7 , at least some of the plurality of sub-filters transmitting light at different wavelength ranges.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of sub-filters are arranged in at least one of a one-dimensional array and a two-dimensional array.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the opening ...

Accessories for handheld spectrometer

A protective sheath having a closed end and an open end is sized to receive a hand held spectrometer. The spectrometer can be placed in the sheath to calibrate the spectrometer and to measure samples. In a calibration orientation, an optical head of the spectrometer can be oriented toward the closed end of the sheath where a calibration material is located. In a measurement orientation, the optical head of the spectrometer can be oriented toward the open end of the sheath in order to measure a sample. To change the orientation, the spectrometer can be removed from the sheath container and placed in the sheath container with the calibration orientation or the measurement orientation. Accessory container covers can be provided and placed on the open end of the sheath with samples placed therein in order to provide improved measurements.

HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGER METHOD AND APPARATUS

A compact hyperspectral imager adapted to operate in harsh environments and to conduct post acquisition signal processing to provide automated and improved hyperspectral processing results is disclosed. The processing includes luminance and brightness processing of captured hyperspectral images, hyperspectral image classification and inverse rendering to produce luminance invariance image processing. 1. A hyperspectral imager for imaging external environments , the imager including:an optical line scanner unit adapted to perform line scans of a mining environment via rotation thereof;an environmental enclosure surrounding the optical line scanner unit providing a first degree of temperature and dust isolation from the environment, the enclosure mounted on a rotatable platform;a rotatable platform attached to the environmental enclosure, adapted to rotate the environmental enclosure and optical line scanner unit under the control of an electronic control system;a thermo-electric cooler unit attached to the environmental enclosure for cooling the enclosure, thereby maintaining the enclosure at a substantially stable temperature during operations; andan electronic control system for controlling the thermo electric cooler unit, and the optical line scanner unit, and the rotatable platform for the capture of hyperspectral images by said imager.2. A hyperspectral imager as claimed in further including a desiccant port and holding bay for holding a desiccant for providing humidity control to said enclosure.3. A hyperspectral imager as claimed in wherein said thermo electric cooler unit is mounted on top of the enclosure.4. A hyperspectral imager as claimed in wherein said rotatable platform is driven by a cable chain to manage cable movement and prevent breakage.5. A hyperspectral imager as claimed in wherein said environmental enclosure includes at least one optical aperture for projection of an optical lens of the optical line scanner unit.610.-. (canceled)11. A method ...

INSPECTION APPARATUS, INSPECTION SYSTEM, AND INSPECTION METHOD

An inspection method includes: spectroscopically separating light from a predetermined imaging range of an inspection object into light of a plurality of wavelengths and imaging spectroscopic images of each of the wavelengths; inspecting a shape of the inspection object using the spectroscopic image of a predetermined wavelength among the wavelengths imaged in the imaging of the spectroscopic images of each of the wavelengths; and inspecting a color of the inspection object using the spectroscopic images of each of the wavelengths imaged. The predetermined wavelength is determined so that a maximum light quantity of the light from the inspection object in the corresponding spectroscopic image at the predetermined wavelength is equal to or higher than maximum light quantities in the other spectroscopic images at the other wavelengths. 1. An inspection method for causing a processor to execute a program stored in a memory , the method comprising executing on the processor the steps of:spectroscopically separating light from a predetermined imaging range of an inspection object into light of a plurality of wavelengths and imaging spectroscopic images of each of the wavelengths;inspecting a shape of the inspection object using the spectroscopic image of a predetermined wavelength among the wavelengths imaged in the imaging of the spectroscopic images of each of the wavelengths; andinspecting a color of the inspection object using the spectroscopic images of each of the wavelengths imaged,wherein the predetermined wavelength is determined so that a maximum light quantity of the light from the inspection object in the corresponding spectroscopic image at the predetermined wavelength is equal to or higher than maximum light quantities in the other spectroscopic images at the other wavelengths.2. An inspection apparatus comprising:a spectroscopic image sensor component configured to spectroscopically separate light from a predetermined imaging range of an inspection object ...

Systems And Methods For Assisting With Color Selection

Systems and methods for color selection are provided. A web server stores a lookup table that associates room types and types of feelings with paint colors such that each possible combination of room type and type of feeling is associated with a subset of paint colors. A user device displays the room types, receives a room type selection indicating a particular room type, displays the types of feelings, receives a type of feeling selection indicating a particular type of feeling, accesses the lookup table and determines the associated subset of paint colors in the lookup table for the combination of the particular room type and the particular type of feeling, and displays the associated subset of paint colors as recommended paint colors for the combination of the particular room type and the particular type of feeling on the display of the user device. 1. A method comprising:storing, with a web server, a lookup table that associates a plurality of room types and a plurality of types of feelings with a plurality of paint colors such that each possible combination of room type from the plurality of room types and type of feeling from the plurality of types of feelings is associated with a subset of paint colors from the plurality of paint colors;storing, with the web server, code that is executable by a user device; andcommunicating the code to the user device with the web server, wherein the code, when executed by the user device, configures the user device to display the plurality of room types on a display of the user device, to receive a room type selection indicating a particular room type from the plurality of room types displayed on the display of the user device, to display the plurality of types of feelings on the display, to receive a type of feeling selection indicating a particular type of feeling from the plurality of types of feelings displayed on the display of the user device, to access the lookup table stored on the web server and determine the ...

Colour variant selection method using a mobile device

The invention relates to a method of selecting the most probable variant of a matching paint candidate colour standard for vehicle repair using a mobile device having a colour display and an input unit and which is capable of data exchange with a central computer via an at least partly wireless communication line, wherein verbal or symbolic characterizations describing visual differences between a selected candidate colour standard and identified variants are displayed on the display of the mobile device.

OPTICAL PROCESS SENSOR, MEASURING HEAD, MEASURING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE TWO AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATION AND/OR VALIDATION

An optical process sensor for measuring at least one measured variable of a medium in a container includes: a housing; a light source in the housing for emitting transmission light; a light detector in the housing for receiving reception light; and an interface including a first mechanical section, which is an integrated part of the housing, and a first optical section having a first path and a first light guide, wherein the first light guide is configured such that transmission light is guided from the light source into the first path via the first light guide and decouples transmission light from the housing, and having a second path and a second light guide, wherein the second light guide is configured such that reception light is coupled into the interior of the housing and guided from the second path to the light detector via the second light guide. 1. An optical process sensor for measuring at least one measured variable of a medium , the sensor comprising:a housing defining an interior;a light source disposed in the housing and configured to emit transmission light;a light detector disposed in the housing and configured to receive reception light; and a first path and a first light guide, wherein the first light guide is configured such that the transmission light is guided from the light source into the first path via the first light guide and such that the transmission light is decoupled from the housing; and', 'a second path and a second light guide, wherein the second light guide is configured such that the reception light is coupled into the interior of the housing and guided from the second path to the light detector via the second light guide., 'a first optical/mechanical interface comprising a first mechanical section, which is configured as an integrated part of the housing, and a first optical section extending from the housing, the first optical section comprising2. The optical process sensor of claim 1 , wherein the optical process sensor is a ...

HIGH SENSITIVITY FREQUENCY-DOMAIN SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM

A system includes first and second radiation sources, first and second detectors, a signal digitizer, a controller, and an analyzer. The first and second radiation sources generate respective first and second beams of radiation to irradiate a target. The first beam and second beams each include a first wavelength operated at a first modulation frequency and a second wavelength operated at a second modulation frequency. The first and second detectors each include a photo-sensitive element that generate first or second detection signals, a Faraday shielding enclosure, a signal amplifier, and a frequency mixer to frequency-adjust the first or second detection signals. The controller provides timing information to inform an activation scheme of the first and second radiation sources and corresponding radiation detection events at the first and second detectors. The analyzer analyzes the first and second detection signals and determines at least amplitude and phase information of the scattered radiation. 1. A system comprising: a first wavelength at a first modulation frequency; and', 'a second wavelength at a second modulation frequency;, 'first and second radiation sources configured to generate respective first and second beams of radiation to irradiate a target along respective first and second paths, each of the first and second beams comprising a photo-sensitive element configured to receive scattered radiation resulting from the first and second beams and to generate first or second detection signals respective to the first or second detectors based on the received scattered radiation;', 'a Faraday shielding enclosure;', 'a signal amplifier configured to amplify the first or second detection signals; and', 'a frequency mixer configured to frequency-adjust the first or second detection signals;, 'first and second detectors each comprisinga signal digitizer configured to receive the first and second detection signals after the frequency-adjusting to generate a ...

COMPACT SPECTROMETER HAVING REFLECTIVE WEDGE STRUCTURE

Systems and methods which provide a compact spectrometer using static Fourier transform interferometer (SFTI) cube configurations, such as are suitable for use with respect to mobile and portable electronic devices, are described. A SFTI cube of embodiments comprises a monolithic dual mirrored wedge beam splitter structure wherein mirrored wedge surfaces provide two reflective mirrors that are slightly tilted away from the orthogonal directions so that the resultant beams of light cross over one another and form an interference pattern. SFTI cube implementations of embodiments facilitate highly compact spectrometer configurations having a wide wavelength range, high resolution, high throughput, and low cost. 1. A system for generation of interferograms , the system comprising:{'sub': 1', '2, 'a monolithic beam splitter cube member having at least two reflective wedge surfaces, wherein the wedge surfaces are provided as part of a monolithic structure of the beam splitter cube member, and wherein a first and second reflective wedge surface of the at least two reflective wedge surfaces are tilted away from orthogonal directions by wedge angles αand αrespectively so that beams of light provided by a beam splitter of the beam splitter cube member cross over one another and form an interference pattern; and'}a light source converter disposed in an optical input path of the beam splitter cube member.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wedge angles αand αare each selected from a range of wedge angles α≤(α+α)/2≤αdetermined to be suitable for a static Fourier transform interferometer (SFTI) compact spectrometer.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the wedge angles αand αcomprise a same wedge angle α such that the at least two reflective wedge surfaces are each tilted by the same wedge angle α.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the wedge angles αand αcomprise different wedge angles such that the at least two reflective wedge surfaces are each tilted by a different wedge angle ...

HYPERSPECTRAL SENSING SYSTEM AND PROCESSING METHODS FOR HYPERSPECTRAL DATA

A hyperspectral sensing device may include an optical collector configured to collect light and to transfer the collected light to a sensor having spectral resolution sufficient for sensing hyperspectral data. In some examples, the sensor comprises a compact spectrometer. The device further comprises a power supply, an electronics module, and an input/output hub enabling the device to transmit acquired data (e.g., to a remote server). In some examples, a plurality of hyperspectral sensing devices are deployed as a network to acquire data over a relatively large area. Methods are disclosed for performing dark-current calibration and/or radiometric calibration on data obtained by the hyperspectral sensing device, and/or another suitable device. Data obtained by the device may be represented in a functional basis space, enabling computations that utilize all of the hyperspectral data without loss of information. 1. A computer-implemented method for predicting ground-truth data corresponding to remotely measured data , the method comprising:acquiring a ground-truth spectrum corresponding to light measured at a first location at a first time;acquiring first remote spectral data corresponding to the first location at the first time;determining first weighting coefficients of a ground-truth function representing the ground-truth spectrum in a functional basis space;determining second weighting coefficients of a first remote function representing the first remote spectral data in the functional basis space;determining a correlating relationship predicting the first weighting coefficients based on the second weighting coefficients;acquiring second remote spectral data and determining third weighting coefficients of a second remote function representing the second remote spectral data in the functional basis space; andusing the correlating relationship to predict, based on the third weighting coefficients, projected ground-truth weighting coefficients corresponding to a ...

HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGER METHOD AND APPARATUS

A compact hyperspectral imager adapted to operate in harsh environments and to conduct post acquisition signal processing to provide automated and improved hyperspectral processing results is disclosed. The processing includes luminance and brightness processing of captured hyperspectral images, hyperspectral image classification and inverse rendering to produce luminance invariance image processing. 1. A hyperspectral imager for imaging external environments , the imager including:an optical line scanner unit adapted to perform line scans of a mining environment via rotation thereof;an environmental enclosure surrounding the optical line scanner unit providing a first degree of temperature and dust isolation from the environment, the enclosure mounted on a rotatable platform;a rotatable platform attached to the environmental enclosure, adapted to rotate the environmental enclosure unit and optical line scanner unit under the control of an electronic control system;a thermo-electric cooler unit attached to the environmental enclosure for cooling the enclosure, thereby maintaining the enclosure at a substantially stable temperature during operations; andan electronic control system for controlling the thermo electric cooler unit, and the optical line scanner unit, and the rotation system for the capture of hyperspectral images by said imager.2. A hyperspectral imager as claimed in further including a dessicant port and holding bay for holding a desiccant for providing humidity control to said enclosure.3. A hyperspectral imager as claimed in wherein:said thermo electric cooler unit is mounted on top of the enclosure;said rotatable platform is driven by a cable chain to manage cable movement and prevent breakage; andsaid environmental enclosure includes at least one optical aperture for projection of an optical lens of the optical line scanner unit.425.-. (canceled)26. A hyperspectral imager as claimed in further including an image processing unit interconnected to ...

SPECTROMETRIC MEASURING DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a spectrometric measuring device for a process measuring point including a housing, a radiation source arranged in the housing, a coupling and decoupling optical system to direct radiation from the radiation source into a measuring region and to couple measuring radiation from the measuring region into the housing, a spectrograph arranged in the housing and aligned such that the measuring radiation is detected by the spectrograph with a detector, an electronic device arranged in the housing and connected to the detector and configured to detect a spectrum from the spectrograph and to process it to determine a concentration of an analyte in the measuring medium or a value derived therefrom, and a connection connected to the housing for connecting the housing to a process container, wherein the measuring region is located within a volume of the process container, said volume containing the measuring medium. 1. A spectrometric measuring device for a process measuring point , comprising:a housing;a radiation source disposed in the housing;a coupling and decoupling optical system structured to decouple radiation of the radiation source from the housing and direct the radiation into a measuring medium in a measuring region external to the housing, and to couple measuring radiation from the measuring region into the housing;a spectrograph disposed in the housing and aligned in relation to the coupling and decoupling optical system such that the measuring radiation coupled into the housing from the measuring region is detected by the spectrograph, wherein the spectrograph is configured to disperse the measuring radiation into a spectrum and to register the spectrum using a detector;an electronic device disposed in the housing and connected to the detector, the electronic device configured to detect and process the registered spectrum to determine, based upon the spectrum, a measurand correlated to the concentration of at least one analyte ...

Texture analysis of a painted surface using specular angle data

A computer implemented method. The method includes obtaining, using a processor, spectral reflectance data from a spectrophotometric measurement of a target coating on a surface, wherein the measurement was taken at a specular angle, and removing, using the processor, at least a portion of the specular reflectance data that is attributable to a glossy coating of the surface. The method also includes constructing, using the processor, at least one spectral reflectance curve, and identifying, using the processor, at least one type of pigmentation effect of the target coating based at least in part on the at least one spectral reflectance curve.

Spectrometry systems, methods, and applications

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data.

SPECTROMETRY SYSTEM WITH DECREASED LIGHT PATH

A spectrometer comprises a plurality of isolated optical channels comprising a plurality of isolated optical paths. The isolated optical paths decrease cross-talk among the optical paths and allow the spectrometer to have a decreased length with increased resolution. In many embodiments, the isolated optical paths comprise isolated parallel optical paths that allow the length of the device to be decreased substantially. In many embodiments, each isolated optical path extends from a filter of a filter array, through a lens of a lens array, through a channel of a support array, to a region of a sensor array. Each region of the sensor array comprises a plurality of sensor elements in which a location of the sensor element corresponds to the wavelength of light received based on an angle of light received at the location, the focal length of the lens and the central wavelength of the filter. 1a light path passing sequentially through a filter matrix, a lens array and a detector; andat least one opaque aperture array between the filter matrix and the lens array,wherein the light path ends at the detector,wherein the detector comprises multiple sensors, andwherein a distance of the light path between the filter matrix and the detector is less than 9 millimeters (mm).. A spectrometer, comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/905,578, filed on Feb. 26, 2018, entitled “Spectrometry System with Decreased Light Path” (attorney docket no. 45151-702.310), which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/385,778, filed on Dec. 20, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,952,098, entitled “Spectrometry System with Decreased Light Path” (attorney docket no. 45151-702.308), which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/052,286, filed on Feb. 24, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,574,942, entitled “Spectrometry System with Decreased Light Path” (attorney docket no. 45151-702.305), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/ ...

INTEGRATED OPTICAL DEVICE FOR CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT OF ALTITUDES AND THICKNESSES

An optical device for contactless measurement of height and/or thickness. The optical device having an axial chromatic aberration in order to encode the height and/or thickness information of an object positioned in the measurement field. The optical system is anchored in a confocal architecture. A detection system decodes the information through a detection system allowing the wavelength(s) focused on the surface(s) of the object to be discriminated. A plurality of points can be measured simultaneously or successively. 112-. (canceled)13. A chromatic confocal measurement apparatus for measuring height , wherein the measurement apparatus is configured to measure simultaneously a plurality of distinct points of an object , and comprising a measurement volume which is defined , in a direction of an optical axis , by an axial chromatic aberration thereof , and in a plane normal to the optical axis , by an image lateral field consisting of a plurality of image points , and at least one polychromatic source allowing a plurality of source points to be generated either directly under free field conditions or via propagation inside a set of illumination optical fibres;', 'a combination/separation assembly configured to combine and/or separate beams;', 'a set of lenses forming a chromatic optical system configured to accept an object lateral field defined by the plurality of source points, and comprising at least one lens having an extended axial chromatic aberration, which forms, in a space of the object, an image lateral field, an axial position of which depends on a wavelength;', 'a spectral analysis device associated with a photodetector, and configured to image a plurality of spectra corresponding to a plurality of image points forming the image lateral field;', 'a plurality of spatial filters located in a conjugated image plane of a set of lenses and organised strictly identically to the plurality of source points located in the object lateral field, and wherein the ...

Near-infrared time-of-flight imaging using laser diodes with bragg reflectors

A remote sensing system includes an array of laser diodes configured to generate light. One or more scanners are configured to receive a portion of the light from the array of laser diodes and to direct the portion of the light from the array of laser diodes to an object. A detection system is configured to receive at least a portion of light reflected from the object and is configured to be synchronized to the at least a portion of the array of laser diodes comprising Bragg reflectors. The remote sensing system is configured to generate a two-dimensional or three-dimensional mapping using at least a portion of a time-of-flight measurement. The remote sensing system is adapted to be mounted on a vehicle and communicate with a cloud. The at least a portion of the two-dimensional or three-dimensional mapping is combined with global positioning system information.

Systems And Methods For Assisting With Color Selection

Systems and methods for color selection are provided. A user device displays room types on a display, receives a room type selection indicating a particular room type, displays types of feelings, and receives a type of feeling selection indicating a particular type of feeling. The user device accesses a lookup table that associates the room types and types of feelings with paint colors such that each possible combination of room type and type of feeling is associated with a subset of paint colors. The user device determines the associated subset of paint colors in the lookup table for the combination of the particular room type and the particular type of feeling and displays the associated subset of paint colors as recommended paint colors for the combination of the particular room type and the particular type of feeling on the display of the user device. 1. A user device having a computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions that , when executed by a user device , configure the user device to:display a plurality of room types on a display of the user device;receive a room type selection indicating a particular room type from the plurality of room types displayed on the display of the user device;display a plurality of types of feelings on the display;receive a type of feeling selection indicating a particular type of feeling from the plurality of types of feelings displayed on the display of the user device;access a lookup table that associates the plurality of room types and the plurality of types of feelings with a plurality of paint colors such that each possible combination of room type from the plurality of room types and type of feeling from the plurality of types of feelings is associated with a subset of paint colors from the plurality of paint colorsdetermine the associated subset of paint colors in the lookup table for the combination of the particular room type and the particular type of feeling; anddisplay the associated subset of ...

Arcuate Wearable Device with a Circumferential or Annular Array of Spectroscopic Sensors for Measuring Hydration Level

This invention is an arcuate wearable device with a circumferential or annular array of spectroscopic sensors which measures a person's body hydration. In an example, this invention can be embodied in a modular smart watch band, a specialized hydration-monitoring band, or a finger ring. A circumferential or annular array of spectroscopic sensors helps to ensure continuous measurement of body hydration, even if a wearable device shifts and/or rotates on a person's wrist, arm, or finger.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING COMPONENT OF OBJECT, AND IMAGE SENSOR

A method and an apparatus for analyzing a component of an object are provided. The apparatus includes an image sensor including an optical module, and the optical module includes a light source configured to emit a source light, a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident, and a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light, and analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient. 1. An apparatus for analyzing a component of an object , the apparatus comprising: a light source configured to emit a source light;', 'a first detector configured to detect a first light that is scattered or reflected from the object on which the emitted source light is incident; and', 'a second detector configured to detect a second light that is emitted by the light source but is not incident on the object; and, 'an image sensor comprising an optical module, wherein the optical module comprises calculate a scattering coefficient and an absorption coefficient, based on the detected first light and the detected second light; and', 'analyze the component of the object, based on the calculated scattering coefficient and the calculated absorption coefficient., 'a processor configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor further comprises a substrate on which the optical module is disposed at each of nodes to form a network structure.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a first portion of the emitted source light is emitted from a first surface of the light source claim 2 , is incident on the object claim 2 , is scattered or reflected from ...

Illuminance Measuring System

The invention provides an illuminance measuring system, which comprises an illuminance measuring instrument which comprises a first communication unit and is moved by a moving vehicle, a position measuring means which comprises a second communication unit and is capable of measuring a three-dimensional position of the illuminance measuring instrument and a data collector which comprises a third communication unit and a storage unit for storing positional information data of a predetermined measuring point, wherein the data collector moves the moving vehicle to the measuring point based on a position of the illuminance measuring instrument as measured by the position measuring means and the positional information data, an illuminance is measured by the illuminance measuring instrument and a position of the illuminance measuring instrument at the time of illuminance measurement is measured by the position measuring means, and wherein the data collector obtains an illuminance measurement result from the illuminance measuring instrument via the first communication unit and the third communication unit, obtains a measuring position from the position measuring means via the second communication unit and the third communication unit, and collects the illuminance measurement result and the measuring position in association with each other. 1. An illuminance measuring system comprising; an illuminance measuring instrument which comprises a first communication unit , is provided on a UAV , and is moved , a position measuring means which comprises a second communication unit and is capable of measuring a three-dimensional position of said illuminance measuring instrument and a data collector which comprises a third communication unit and a storage unit for storing positional information data of a predetermined measuring point , wherein said data collector moves said UAV to said measuring point based on a position of said illuminance measuring instrument as measured by said ...

System and Method For Color Matching

A system for analyzing and processing user input and providing a result based on a predetermined set of color identifiers, the system comprising a first user input, wherein the first user input comprises of one or more digital images, a second user input, wherein the second user input comprises of responses to queries, a white balancing method for removing color casts from the first user input to create a final corrected image of the first user input, a first database for storing a predetermined set of color identifiers, a second database for storing product profiles, and a processor for analyzing the final corrected image of the first user input and the second user input collectively, comparing the final corrected image of the first user input and the second user input collectively to the predetermined set of color identifiers, and providing a color output.

Tip for diagnosis laser handpiece capable of controlling laser energy emitted to target and its spot size

According to an embodiment, a tip for a diagnosis laser handpiece, coupled to a handpiece and used therein includes: a light emission module configured to emit a laser to a target; and a light adjustment module disposed on a path through which the laser emitted to the target travels. The light adjustment module is configured to adjust energy of the laser emitted to the target, and a focus size of the laser.

SPECTROMETRY SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data. 1. A server-based spectroscopic system , the system comprising:a sensor device comprising an optical spectrometer configured to receive light from a material and transform the light into a spatially encoded spectrum; and;a server configured to receive and analyze a spectrum associated with the spatially encoded spectrum.218-. (canceled)19. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical spectrometer comprises a filter matrix claim 1 , a lens array claim 1 , and one or more detectors.20. The system of claim 19 , wherein the filter matrix comprises a plurality of filter elements claim 19 , a first filter element being responsive to wavelengths of light within a first wavelength range and a second filter element being responsive to wavelengths of light within a second wavelength range.21. The system of claim 20 , wherein the second wavelength range overlaps the first wavelength range by 1% to 5%.22. The system of claim 20 , wherein the first wavelength range and the second wavelength range are within a spectral range of 10 nm to 1600 nm.23. The system of claim 20 , wherein the lens array comprises a plurality of lenses claim 20 , each lens of the plurality of lenses corresponding to a respective filter of the filter matrix.24. The system of claim 20 , ...

SPECTROSCOPE

A spectrometer includes a support having a bottom wall part in which a depression including a concave curved inner surface and a peripheral part adjacent to the depression are provided, and a side wall part disposed on a side on which the depression is open with respect to the bottom wall part, a light detection element supported by the side wall part while opposing the depression, and a dispersive part disposed on the inner surface of the depression. A length of the depression in a second direction in which a plurality of grating grooves included in the dispersive part is aligned is larger than a length of the depression in a third direction orthogonal to the second direction when viewed in a first direction in which the depression and the light detection element oppose each other. An area of the peripheral part adjacent to the depression in the second direction is larger than an area of the peripheral part adjacent to the depression in the third direction when viewed in the first direction. 118-. (canceled)19. A spectrometer comprising:a support having a bottom wall part, and a side wall part disposed on aside with respect to the bottom wall part;a dispersive part; anda light detection unit having a light passing part and a light detection part, and supported by the side wall part,wherein a length of the support in a second direction in which the light passing part and the light detection part are aligned is larger than a length of the support in a third direction orthogonal to a first direction and the second direction when viewed in the first direction in which the bottom wall part and the light detection unit oppose each other,the side wall part has a pair of first side walls opposing each other in the second direction and a pair of second side walls opposing each other in the third direction when viewed in the first direction, andan inner surface of the bottom wall part and an inner surface of the pair of first side walls are connected to each other in a ...

FILTER ARRAY RECONSTRUCTIVE SPECTROMETRY

A spectrometry system may include an etalon array having a first etalon and a second etalon. The first etalon may be configured to process light to at least generate a first transmission pattern. The first transmission pattern may have at least a first transmission peak corresponding to a first wavelength in an original spectrum of the light. The second etalon may be configured to process the light to at least generate a second transmission pattern. The second transmission pattern may have at least a second transmission peak corresponding to a second wavelength in the original spectrum of the light. The first etalon may have a different thickness than the second etalon in order for the first transmission pattern to have at least one transmission peak that is at a different wavelength than the second transmission pattern. The first transmission pattern and the second transmission pattern may enable a reconstruction the original spectrum of the light. 1. A system , comprising:an etalon array having a first etalon and a second etalon, the first etalon being configured to process light to at least generate a first transmission pattern, the first transmission pattern having at least a first transmission peak corresponding to a first wavelength in an original spectrum of the light, the second etalon being configured to process the light to at least generate a second transmission pattern, the second transmission pattern having at least a second transmission peak corresponding to a second wavelength in the original spectrum of the light, the first etalon having a different thickness than the second etalon in order for the first transmission pattern to have at least one transmission peak that is at a different wavelength than the second transmission pattern, and the first transmission pattern and the second transmission pattern enabling a reconstruction the original spectrum of the light for spectroscopy.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one data ...

DESIGN OF INPUT AND OUTPUT OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPASS SPECTROSCOPIC ABSORPTION CELLS

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to detecting species within a fluid using a multi-pass absorption cell and a spectrometer. The absorption cell includes a plurality of mirrors arranged in a manner such that a detection light traverses multiple passes through the fluid within the absorption cell. In some implementations, the detection light is reflected by the plurality of mirrors to form optical paths in more than one plane. The system also includes an electronic unit configured to receive and process spectral data from the spectrometer. In some implementations, the electronic unit communicates with at least one computational unit over a communication interface to send a portion of the spectral data for processing. The electronic unit may also receive processed data from the computational unit. 1. A system for identifying species in a fluid , the system comprising:a light source including a plurality of at least one of light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein each of the plurality of LEDs generates light at a different wavelength; anda spectrometer configured to detect the light generated by the plurality of LEDs, having passed through a fluid.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs include a plurality of ultra-violet LEDs.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs include a plurality of ultra-violet LEDs disposed on a single semiconductor die.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs include a plurality of infra-red LEDs.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of LEDs include a plurality of infra-red LEDs disposed on a single semiconductor die.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light source further includes a fluorescence agent.7. A system for identifying species in a fluid claim 1 , the system comprising:a light source including a single light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a fluorescence agent; anda spectrometer configured to detect the light generated by the plurality of LEDs, having ...

DESIGN OF INPUT AND OUTPUT OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPASS SPECTROSCOPIC ABSORPTION CELLS

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to detecting species within a fluid using a multi-pass absorption cell and a spectrometer. The absorption cell includes a plurality of mirrors arranged in a manner such that a detection light traverses multiple passes through the fluid within the absorption cell. In some implementations, the detection light is reflected by the plurality of mirrors to form optical paths in more than one plane. The system also includes an electronic unit configured to receive and process spectral data from the spectrometer. In some implementations, the electronic unit communicates with at least one computational unit over a communication interface to send a portion of the spectral data for processing. The electronic unit may also receive processed data from the computational unit. 1. A multi-pass absorption cell for containing a fluid , the cell configured to receive a detection light from a light source , the cell comprising:a plurality of mirrors positioned within the cell in relative positions such that the received detection light is reflected off of each of the plurality of mirrors to form optical paths that lie in a plurality of planes.2. The cell of claim 1 , wherein an entire boundary of a beam of the detection light incident on any one of the plurality of mirrors is within a perimeter of the respective mirror.3. The cell of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of electrically stimulated position actuators corresponding to the plurality of mirrors configured to adjust a position of at least one of the plurality of mirrors.4. The cell of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of electrically stimulated position actuators corresponding to the plurality of mirrors configured to adjust a shape of at least one of the plurality of mirrors.5. The cell of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of mirrors is non-circular in shape.6. The cell of claim 1 , further comprising a fluorocarbon coating on at least one ...

FIXTURE THAT PROVIDES LIGHT INCORPORATING A RECONFIGURABLE SPECTROMETER

Disclosed are examples of spectrometer-equipped devices that provide general illumination supplied by artificial or natural light, and that also detect substances in the environment around the device. In some examples, light may be emitted by a spectrometer light source. The spectrometer detects the light from any of a natural light source, artificial general illumination light or light from the spectrometer light source passed, reflected or shifted and regenerated by substances in the air or on a surface in the vicinity of the device. In response, the spectrometer generates signals representative of the spectral power distribution (e.g. intensities of given wavelengths in the optical spectrum) of the detected light. A controller analyzes the spectrometer generated signals and initiates action based on or outputs a report indicating the environmental condition detected by the spectrometer-equipped device. 1. A lighting device , comprising:a housing;a light source within the housing configured to output artificial light for general illumination;a spectrometer, within the housing, configured to detect light and generate signals corresponding to intensities of different wavelengths of the detected light;a communication interface coupled to a data communication network;a memory storing spectral reference data and program instructions for analyzing the spectrometer generated signals; and control operation of the light source;', 'analyze the signals generated by the spectrometer in response to detecting light in relation to the reference data to detect an environmental condition in an environment in which the lighting device is located; and', 'output, via the communication interface, a report of the detected environmental condition., 'a processor coupled to the memory, the communication interface, the light source and the spectrometer, wherein the processor, when executing the stored program instructions is configured to perform functions, including functions to2. The ...

Unknown Sample Determining Method, Unknown Sample Determining Instrument, and Unknown Sample Determining Program

In a standard process for determining an unknown sample, fluorescent substances are determined from respective fluorescence characteristics and model coefficients are calculated from spectrum ranges of the fluorescence characteristics of the determined fluorescent substances. An unknown sample is measured after reading of the model coefficients, whereby a target value of the unknown sample is obtained.

Measurement System and Communication Processing Method in Measurement System

Measurement system includes a first device communicably connected to a second device. The first device includes an acquisition unit, a storage unit, and a first calculation unit. The acquisition unit acquires measurement data relating to a physical quantity of a characteristic of an object. The storage unit stores the measurement data. The first calculation unit calculates, from the measurement data, a first value relating to a specific index for the characteristic of the object. The first device transmits the measurement data and data indicating the first value to the second device. The second device includes a second calculation unit, and a comparison unit. The second device receives the measurement data and the first value transmitted from the first device, and calculates a second value relating to the specific index from the measurement data. The comparison unit compares the first value with the second value. 1. A measurement system comprising:a first device; anda second device communicably connected to the first device, whereinthe first device comprises:an acquisitor that acquires measurement data relating to a physical quantity of a characteristic of an object;a storage that stores the measurement data acquired by the acquisitor;a first calculator that calculates, from the measurement data, a first value relating to a preset specific index for the characteristic of the object; anda first communicator that transmits the measurement data and data indicating the first value to the second device, andthe second device comprises:a second communicator that receives the measurement data and the first value transmitted from the first device;a second calculator that calculates, from the measurement data received by the second communicator, a second value relating to the specific index; anda comparer that compares the first value received by the second communicator with the second value calculated by the second calculator.2. The measurement system according to claim 1 , ...

An apparatus for carrying out raman spectroscopy

An apparatus for carrying out Raman spectroscopy on a sample includes a light source for providing a beam of excitation radiation, and an optical system including a spectrograph. The spectrograph includes a grating that divides a beam of scattered light into a spectrum of spatially separated wavelength components and to direct a portion of the spectrum to a detector. The spectrograph includes: 1) a first lens system for focusing the portion of the spectrum onto the detector and 2) a second lens system-configured to provide a focal plane with focal point in the optical path for focusing the beam of excitation radiation and/or the beam of scattered radiation at the focal point. The apparatus including a reference sample arranged in the focal plane, in particular at the focal point, for obtaining a reference spectrum from the reference sample.

OPTICAL MEASUREMENT METHOD AND OPTICAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

There is provided an optical measurement method using a detector having a detection sensitivity to at least a near-infrared region. The optical measurement method including: obtaining an output value by measuring a light sample at any exposure time with the detector; and correcting the output value with an amount of correction corresponding to the output value, when the exposure time at which the output value is obtained is within a second range. The amount of correction includes a product of a coefficient and a square of the exposure time, the coefficient indicating a degree to which an output value obtained when the light sample is measured with the detector at an exposure time within the second range deviates from output linearity obtained when the light sample is measured with the detector at an exposure time within a first range. 1. An optical measurement method using a detector having a detection sensitivity to at least a near-infrared region , a first range of exposure time in which an output value from the detector is proportional to an intensity of light incident on the detector , and a second range of exposure time in which the output value from the detector is not proportional to the intensity of the light incident on the detector being obtained preliminarily , the optical measurement method comprising:obtaining an output value by measuring a light sample at any exposure time with the detector; andcorrecting the output value with an amount of correction corresponding to the output value, when the exposure time at which the output value is obtained is within the second range,the amount of correction comprising a product of a coefficient and a square of the exposure time, the coefficient indicating a degree to which an output value obtained when the light sample is measured with the detector at an exposure time within the second range deviates from output linearity obtained when the light sample is measured with the detector at an exposure time within the ...

SPECTROMETER

A spectrometer includes a light conduit configured to align scattered light scattered in a target by light output from a light source into a collimated beam, and a beam block configured to restrict an angle of the scattered light and detect the scattered light via the light conduit or the beam block through a filter array and a detector, thereby achieving miniaturization in a pen type or a flat plate shape while maintaining a spectral characteristic. 1. A spectrometer comprising:a light source;a beam block configured to restrict an angle of a light scattered by a target;a filter array comprising filters configured to transmit a predetermined wavelength band of the light restricted by the beam block; anda detector array comprising detector cells configured to detect the light transmitted through the filter.2. The spectrometer of claim 1 ,wherein the light source is disposed on a back surface of the detector array, andwherein each of the detector cells and the filters comprises a through hole through which the light emitted from the light source passes.3. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the beam block comprises a block end configured to define openings and a support configured to support the block end.4. The spectrometer of claim 3 , wherein a restriction angle θc restricted by the beam block satisfies a following condition:{'br': None, 'i': bh=w−a', 'c, '*tan θ'}wherein bh is a width of the block end, w is a width of the detector cell, and a is distance between the beam block and the target.5. The spectrometer of claim 3 , wherein the openings correspond to the filters with one-to-one correspondence.6. The spectrometer of claim 3 , wherein each of the openings is smaller than an area of the filter.7. The spectrometer of claim 3 , wherein the support has a barrier rib structure that prevents the light scattered by the target from being incident onto a neighboring cell that is disposed adjacent to the detector cells.8. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the ...

SPECTRUM ANALYSIS APPARATUS, FINE PARTICLE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, AND METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR SPECTRUM ANALYSIS OR SPECTRUM CHART DISPLAY

Provided is a spectrum analysis apparatus including a processing unit configured to generate analysis data using an analysis function in which a linear function and a logarithmic function are included as function elements and an intensity value is set as a variable from measurement data including the intensity value of light acquired by detecting the light from a measurement target object using a plurality of light-receiving elements having different detection wavelength bands. 115-. (canceled)16. A flow cytometer comprising:a light source configured to irradiate light with a first wavelength region to a plurality of particles,a detector configured to detect a light generated from the plurality of particles in plural wavelength regions; anda processor configured to output analysis data corresponding to each one of the plural wavelength regions and each intensity value with a plurality of colors,wherein the analysis data is mapped for each one of the plural wavelength regions and each intensity value,wherein a respective color for each analysis data indicates an accumulated number of particles at each intensity value in each one of the plural wavelength regions, andwherein the analysis data within the first wavelength region is limited to prevent leakage of light from the light source.17. The flow cytometer according to claim 16 , wherein the detector comprises a light-receiving element array of a plurality of detection channels having different detection wavelength bands.18. The flow cytometer according to claim 16 , wherein particles include at least one of:(i) unlabeled particles; and(ii) labeled particles.19. The flow cytometer according to claim 18 , wherein the processor is configured to correct a measurement value detected by the labeled particles using a measurement value detected by unlabeled particles.20. The flow cytometer according to claim 19 , wherein the measurement value detected by the unlabeled particles is subtracted from the measurement value ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL SPECTROMETER CALIBRATION

Systems and methods spectrally and radiometrically calibrate an optical spectrum detected with a color-image sensor of an optical spectrometer. When the color-image sensor includes a Bayer filter, the red-peaked, green-peaked, and blue-peaked spectral responses of the color filters forming the Bayer filter may be used to identify unique spectral signatures in the red, green, and blue color channels. These spectral signatures may be used to associate calibration wavelengths to the pixel locations of the color-image sensor where the spectral signatures are observed. A fitted model may then be used to associate a wavelength to each pixel location of the color-image sensor. These systems and methods account for translational shifts of the optical spectrum on the color-image sensor induced by optical image stabilization, and thus may aid optical spectrometry utilizing a digital camera in a smartphone or tablet computer. 1. A method that calibrates a color-image sensor for optical spectrometry , comprising:detecting an optical spectrum with the color-image sensor, the color-image sensor having an image sensor overlaid with a color filter array such that each of a plurality of pixels of the color-image sensor has one of a first spectral response, a second spectral response, and a third spectral response;determining a first pixel location of the color-image sensor where a first color channel signal, formed from the pixels having the first spectral response, equals a second color channel signal formed from the pixels having the second spectral response;determining a second pixel location of the color-image sensor where the second color channel signal equals a third color channel signal formed from the pixels having the third spectral response;associating the first pixel location with a first calibration wavelength; andassociating the second pixel location with a second calibration wavelength.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising fitting the first pixel location claim ...

Object movement control device and fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer

Feedback control of an object which moves back and forth in a straight line along a linear guide is performed through PID control. A parameter adjustment unit which determines the control parameters to be used for PID control performs feedback control and determines the optimal value of control parameters by means of an evaluation function based on the error between the measured value of the current velocity and the target velocity, for the control parameters of maximum reverse voltage and at least one from among proportional coefficient (C P ), differential coefficient C D ), integral coefficient C I ), and frictional coefficient (C F ).

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLASSIFYING SPECTRAL POWER DISTRIBUTIONS

A means to automate, using fuzzy logic, the classification of spectral power distributions of optical radiation for lighting systems, and more particularly horticultural lighting systems, is presented. After inputting the spectral power distribution of optical radiation from one or more light sources, radial basis function weights for the spectral power distribution are determined and fuzzified preparatory to fuzzy logic classification. Fuzzy if-then rules are then applied, and an aggregate of the rule votes from the fuzzy if-then rules applied is used to classify the spectral power distribution. The system utilizes a spectral sensor, a fuzzifier module, a fuzzy rule database, fuzzy rule engine, an output fuzzifier module, and a means of displaying the spectral power distribution classification. 1. A method of classifying the spectral power distribution (SPD) of a light source comprising the steps of:measuring, using a spectral sensor, an SPD of a light source;producing radial basis function weights for the SPD;fuzzifying the radial basis function weights;applying one or more fuzzy if-then rules to the fuzzified radial basis function weights to result in one or more output classes for the SPD; anddetermining, using the one or more output classes, a classification of the SPD.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein there is exactly one output class and the classification of the SPD is the output class.3. The method of comprising claim 1 , when there are multiple output classes:determining, in the applying step, votes for the output classes; andaggregating, in the determining step, the votes to provide the classification of the SPD.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the applying step results in fuzzy membership of the SPD in multiple output classes; andthe determining step comprises defuzzifying the multiple output classes to provide a single output class, which is the classification of the SPD.5. The method of comprising storing the one or more output classes in a database ...

OPTICAL MODULE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND DRIVING METHOD

An optical module includes a wavelength variable interference filter having a fixed reflective film, a movable reflective film which faces the fixed reflective film with a gap between reflective films interposed therebetween, and an electrostatic actuator that changes the gap between reflective films, and a gap control unit that controls the electrostatic actuator. The gap control unit controls the electrostatic actuator on the basis of an order which is set in accordance with a wavelength to be measured, and changes the gap between the reflective films. 1. A driving method of wavelength variable interference filter , the wavelength variable interference filter including an actuator that controls wavelength of measurement light and a voltage controller that applies a plurality of voltages to the actuator , the method comprising:applying a first voltage among the plurality of voltages to the actuator, the first voltage corresponding to a first wavelength of m+1-th light in a first wavelength range;acquiring a first detection signal that corresponds to a first light amount of a first measurement light;after the acquiring the first detection signal, applying a second voltage among the plurality of voltages to the actuator, the second voltage corresponding to a second wavelength of m-th light in a second wavelength range; andacquiring a second detection signal that corresponds to a second light amount of a second measurement light,the first voltage being smaller than the second voltage.2. The driving method of wavelength variable interference filter according to claim 1 ,the voltage controller applies the plurality of voltages including the first voltage and the second voltage in ascending order.3. The driving method of wavelength variable interference filter according to claim 1 , the wavelength variable interference filter including a first mirror and a second mirror claim 1 , a gap between the first mirror and the second mirror corresponding to the wavelength of ...

OXYVU-1 HYPERSPECTRAL TISSUE OXYGENATION (HTO) MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

The invention is directed to a hyperspectral/multispectral system referred to as the OxyVu-1 system. The hyperspectral imaging technology performs spectral analysis at each point in a two-dimensional scanned area producing an image displaying information derived from the analysis. For the OxyVu-1 system, the spectral analytical methods determined in superficial tissues approximate values of oxygen saturation (HT-Sat), oxyhemoglobin levels (HT-Oxy), and deoxyhemoglobin levels (HT-Deoxy). The OxyVu-1 system displays the tissue oxygenation in a two-dimensional, color-coded image. 140-. (canceled)41. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs , the one or more programs comprising instructions which , when executed by an imaging system configured to acquire a plurality of images of a tissue of a subject , cause the imaging system to:resolve a plurality of absorption signals from the plurality of images,account for a contribution provided by melanin and losses caused by diffuse scattering in each respective absorption signal in the plurality of absorption signals, wherein the respective contribution provided by melanin and the respective losses provided by diffuse scattering to each respective absorption signal in the plurality of absorption signals are collectively modeled, thereby forming a plurality of corrected absorption signals,determine a plurality of tissue oxygenation measurements for the tissue based on the plurality of corrected absorption signals, andform a two-dimensional image of tissue oxygenation of the tissue from the plurality of tissue oxygenation measurements.42. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 41 , wherein the plurality of tissue oxygenation measurements comprise: a value for oxyhemoglobin and a value for deoxyhemoglobin.43. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 41 , wherein the two-dimensional image of tissue oxygenation comprises a plurality of pixels and for ...

Far-Infrared Spectroscopy Device

This far-infrared spectroscopy device is provided with: a variable wavelength far-infrared light source that generates first far-infrared light; an illuminating optical system that irradiates a sample with the first far-infrared light; a detecting nonlinear optical crystal that converts second far-infrared light into near-infrared light using pump light, said second far-infrared light having been transmitted from the sample; and a far-infrared image-forming optical system that forms an image of the sample in the detecting nonlinear optical crystal. The irradiation position of the first far-infrared light on the sample does not depend on the wavelength of the first far-infrared light.

STORING SPECTROSCOPY DATA IN LAYERS

The present disclosure relates to storing spectroscopy data in layers, including a system having a sensor to generate raw spectroscopy data for an object, a processor to process the raw spectroscopy data in stages to generate multi-stage data using intermediate data at individual stages, and a database to store the intermediate data for individual stages as a multi-dimensional array in an array data model. 1. A system to store spectroscopy data in layers , comprising:a sensor to generate raw spectroscopy data from an object;a processor to process the raw spectroscopy data in stages to generate multi-stage data using intermediate data at individual stages; anda database to store the intermediate data for the individual stages as a multi-dimensional array in an array data model.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a spectrometer and the raw spectroscopy data is generated using luminescence-enhanced spectroscopy.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein data stored in the array data model is made available via an application programming interface (API).4. The system of claim 1 , wherein dimensions of the multi-dimensional array include acquisition data claim 1 , sensor data claim 1 , index data claim 1 , and layer data.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the array data model stores the raw spectroscopy data with the intermediate data.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the array data model stores data from a plurality of sensors claim 1 , analyses claim 1 , reagents claim 1 , spectrometers claim 1 , wafers claim 1 , or combinations thereof.7. A method for storing spectroscopy data in layers claim 1 , comprising:receiving raw spectroscopy data regarding an object generated by a sensor;processing the raw spectroscopy data in stages to generate multi-stage data using intermediate data at individual stages; andstoring the intermediate data for individual stages as a multi-dimensional array in an array data model associated with a database.8. The method of claim 7 , ...

COLOR MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

A color measurement apparatus includes an opening portion forming member that is a member in which an opening portion for causing light arriving from a measurement target to enter inside the apparatus is formed, and that is arranged on a bottom surface at a time of measurement performed by the apparatus, the opening portion for causing the light arriving from the measurement target to enter inside the apparatus, an incident light processing portion that processes light incident through the opening portion, and an operation portion that is positioned on an upper surface, and that receives various operations, in which in a view from a first direction that is a vertical direction intersecting with the bottom surface and the upper surface which is the surface on the opposite side from the bottom surface and includes a display portion, the opening portion and the operation portion have an overlapping part. 1. A color measurement apparatus comprising:an opening portion forming member that is a member in which an opening portion for causing light arriving from a measurement target to enter inside the apparatus is formed, and that is arranged on a bottom surface at a time of measurement performed by the apparatus;an incident light processing portion that processes light incident through the opening portion; andan operation portion that is positioned on an upper surface which is a surface on an opposite side from the bottom surface, and that receives various operations, whereinin a view from a first direction that is a vertical direction intersecting with the bottom surface and the upper surface which is the surface on the opposite side from the bottom surface, the opening portion and the operation portion have an overlapping part.2. The color measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe operation portion includes a decision button that receives at least one of decision of a measurement condition and execution of measurement, andin a view from the first direction, ...

Analysis system and method for evaluating and predicting a quality of a coating

Described herein is an analytical system ( 100 ) for assessing and predicting a performance factor of at least one coating on at least one object with a multiplicity of subunits. The analytical system includes a sensor arrangement ( 103 ) with a multiplicity of sensors, an administrative unit ( 105 ) with at least one processor, and an output unit ( 107 ). The sensor arrangement is configured to subject the at least one object coated with at least one respective coating to colorimetric measurement by means of the multiplicity of sensors and to provide corresponding measurement data to the administrative unit. The administrative unit is configured to determine respective colorimetric deviations of the at least one coating relative to a corresponding color reference for a multiplicity of subunits of the at least one object, and to output these deviations on the output unit.

Spectrum display method and system with photographic function

A spectrum display method with photographic function includes collecting spectrum data and image data of a sample measurement device, controlling to display the spectrum data and the image data, recording the image data of the sample measurement device according to commands of shooting or recording the sample measurement device, associating the image data with the spectrum data, putting the associated data into an experiment image storage window, and performing operations of viewing, comparing, or editing the associated data; or saving the associated data as a record file; and loading the saved record file for performing the operations of viewing, comparing, or editing the record file. The image data includes photo data generated by shooting the sample measurement device or recorded video data generated by recording of the sample measurement device. A spectrum display system with photographic function is also provided.

INPUT AND OUTPUT OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPASS SPECTROSCOPIC ABSORPTION CELLS

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to detecting species within a fluid using a multi-pass absorption cell and a spectrometer. The absorption cell includes a plurality of mirrors arranged in a manner such that a detection light traverses multiple passes through the fluid within the absorption cell. In some implementations, the detection light is reflected by the plurality of mirrors to form optical paths in more than one plane. The system also includes an electronic unit configured to receive and process spectral data from the spectrometer. In some implementations, the electronic unit communicates with at least one computational unit over a communication interface to send a portion of the spectral data for processing. The electronic unit may also receive processed data from the computational unit. 1. A system for identifying species in a fluid , the system comprising:a light source generating a detection light;an input optical coupling unit configured to receive the detection light at a first angle and output the detection light at a second angle;a multi-pass absorption cell containing the fluid having an input port positioned at one end of the cell and an output port positioned at an opposing end of the cell, the cell configured to receive the detection light output by the input optical coupling at the input port, pass the detection light through the fluid, and output the detection light through the output port;an output optical coupling unit configured to receive the detection light output by the cell at a third angle and output the detection light at a fourth angle;a spectrometer configured to receive the detection light output by the output optical coupling unit and generate spectral data related to the detection light; andan electronic unit configured to receive spectral data from the spectrometer and analyze the spectral data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the input optical coupling unit includes an air-spaced achromatic doublet lens ...

Measuring instrument, measurement system, measurement position positioning method and measurement position positioning program using the same

A measurement system is capable of accurately aligning the corresponding measurement points of a plurality of measurement targets to evaluate the measurement targets from measurement results. A measurement system includes a measuring instrument and a PC, the measuring instrument includes a spectroscopic unit that measures a measurement point of a measurement target and a camera that images surroundings in real-time. The PC displays an evaluation image of continuous image information, which is imaged and displayed by the camera on a display screen so as to be superimposed on a reference image of still image information, which has been imaged and stored in memory. By comparing the data obtained by measuring the measurement point in the evaluation image when both images overlap each other and the measurement data of the point in the reference image, it is possible to perform positioning easily and compare the measurement data.

Apparatuses And Methods For Bio-Sensing Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Described herein are methods, apparatuses, and systems that enable a light weight autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to process hyperspectral (HSI) data during its flight and send information to the ground computer via radio-link. This capability is not currently available owing to the severe combination of technical constraints: the typical processing power required to analyze HSI data in real time; the small space and power available for the payload in a light-weight UAV; and the limited bandwidth available on the wireless link. 1. A method for bio-sensing comprising:within an unmanned aerial vehicle comprising an optionally-detachable first general purpose digital computer system and an optionally-detachable hyperspectral imager, making a first special-purpose digital computer system by storing a first executable application program in a memory of the first general purpose digital computer system, and executing the stored program to impart to the first general purpose computer system the functionality of at least analyzing data from the hyperspectral imager, by changing the state of a one or more processors within the first general purpose computer system when aerial vehicle program instructions are executed; andflying the aerial vehicle, including the hyperspectral imager, over at least a portion of a field of crops which are arranged in the form of a plurality of plant rows, the plant rows separated in an alternating pattern by a plurality of soil regions, while executing the aerial vehicle program instructions;obtaining a priori information comprising a spectral signature for said plant rows and a spectral signature for said soil regions;obtaining from the hyperspectral imager a series of images of the portion of the field of crops, comprising an image of the plurality of rows, wherein a first plurality of the pixels are generated by light obtained solely from the plant rows, and a second plurality of the pixels are generated by light obtained solely ...

MEDICAL HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING FOR EVALUATION OF TISSUE AND TUMOR

Apparatus and methods for hyperspectral imaging analysis that assists in real and near-real time assessment of biological tissue condition, viability, and type, and monitoring the above overtime. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful in surgery, clinical procedures, tissue assessment, diagnostic procedures, health monitoring, and medical evaluations, especially in the detection and treatment of cancer. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for displaying information about an in vivo tissue in a region of interest of a subject , the method comprising:co-registering corresponding pixels in each image in a plurality of images of the region of interest, each respective image in the plurality of images corresponding to radiation emitted at a particular spectral band in a plurality of different spectral bands;deriving a coefficient for oxyhemoglobin and a coefficient for deoxyhemoglobin from each set of co-registered pixels in the plurality of images;generating, based on the plurality of images, a two-dimensional index characterizing the particular characteristic of the in vivo tissue, wherein the two-dimensional index includes a first scale to represent a concentration of oxyhemoglobin in the in vivo tissue and a second scale to indicate a concentration of deoxyhemoglobin in the in vivo tissue; anddisplaying the coefficient for oxyhemoglobin and the coefficient for deoxyhemoglobin from at least one set of co-registered pixels in the plurality of images independently with the two-dimensional index.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein at least one respective spectral band in the plurality of spectral bands corresponds to radiation emitted in the visible spectrum.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein at least one respective spectral band in the plurality of spectral bands corresponds to radiation emitted in the near-infrared spectrum.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the coefficient for oxyhemoglobin and the coefficient for deoxyhemoglobin from at least one set of ...

AMBIENT LIGHT PROBE

The examples relate to a method and apparatus to measuring ambient light information that is used in the manipulation or augmentation of an image presented on a display. The apparatus measures ambient light characteristic information from at least one direction in an environment in which the apparatus is located. The measured ambient light characteristic enable substantially real time generation and application of an image effect to an image presented on a display device. 1. An light probe , comprising:a housing having a surface with a perimeter;a first sensor group comprising a plurality of light sensors, wherein:individual light sensors of the first sensor group are positioned in predetermined locations about the perimeter of the housing surface and oriented to receive ambient light from different respective directions;each of the light sensors of the first sensor group is configured to output a light intensity value in response to ambient light received at the respective predetermined location;a second sensor group comprising one or more light sensors positioned at a central position of the housing, wherein the second sensor group is configured to output color component values in response to ambient light received by the one or more light sensors at the central position of the housing; anda communication interface coupled to the first sensor group and the second sensor group, wherein the communication interface is configured to output light information representing the light intensity values and the color component values.2. The light probe of claim 1 , further comprising:a processor, coupled to the sensor groups and the communication interface, configured to:receive the light intensity values from the first sensor group;attach a direction value to each of the received light intensity values based on the respective individual lights sensor of the first sensor group that provided the received light intensity values;receive the color component values from the ...

Spectroscope

A spectrometer includes a support having a bottom wall part in which a depression including a concave curved inner surface and a peripheral part adjacent to the depression are provided, and a side wall part disposed on a side on which the depression is open with respect to the bottom wall part, a light detection element supported by the side wall part while opposing the depression, and a dispersive part disposed on the inner surface of the depression. A length of the depression in a second direction in which a plurality of grating grooves included in the dispersive part is aligned is larger than a length of the depression in a third direction orthogonal to the second direction when viewed in a first direction in which the depression and the light detection element oppose each other. An area of the peripheral part adjacent to the depression in the second direction is larger than an area of the peripheral part adjacent to the depression in the third direction when viewed in the first direction.

Processing source video for real-time enhancement of a signal of interest

What is disclosed is a system and method for real-time enhancement of an identified time-series signal of interest in a video that has a similar spatial and temporal structure to a given reference signal, as determined by a measure of closeness. A closeness measure is computed for pixels of each image frame of each channel of a multi-channel video to identify a time-series signal of interest. The intensity of pixels associated with that time-series signal is modified based on a product of the closeness measure and the reference signal scaled by an amplification factor. The modified pixel intensity values are provided back into the source video to generate a reconstructed video such that, upon playback of the reconstructed video, viewers thereof can visually examine the amplified time-series signal, see how it is distributed and how it propagates. The methods disclosed find their uses in remote sensing applications such as telemedicine.

True-color environment correction device and true-color environment correction method

An object is to accurately provide the user with color fidelity information irrespective of difference in the time of day when or in the location where a commercial product is photographed and prevent mismatching of the user's selection of the commercial product. A color fidelity environment correction system 1 includes a camera 2 and a computer 5 that is connectable with the camera 2, a tablet terminal 3 and a display device 4 and is configured to include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk drive and a bus line. A red vehicle 6 is photographed with the camera 2 (RC-500) in a plant or the like, and XYZ color fidelity images are recorded in a storage unit 51 of the computer 5. Another blue vehicle 7 is photographed with the tablet terminal 3 in the open air, and an RGB color image is stored in a storage unit 52. An RGB color image of the red color vehicle is created with replacement of the blue color of the RGB color image of the vehicle 7 with red color of the 3 -band visual sensitivity images S 1 i, S 2 i and S 3 i of the vehicle 6 and is displayed on the display device 4 or is displayed with the RGB color image of the blue vehicle 7 in a comparative manner.

INTELLIGENT ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOR SENSING DEVICES

A computer-implemented intelligent alignment method for a color sensing device () which initially obtains a raw sense value measured by the color sensing device and converts the raw sense value to a tristimulus value (S). The color sensing device may be calibrated using a known set of colors (S). Raw readings received from the color sensing device may be mapped to known tristimulus values (S), and mapped values may be converted to a standard reference illuminant color space (S). A client-server system may be provided in which a color sensing device and one or more servers collectively execute operations according to the present disclosure. 112. A computer-implemented intelligent alignment method for a color sensing device () , which is characterized by:obtaining a raw sense value measured by the color sensing device;{'b': '401', 'converting the raw sense value to a tristimulus value (S);'}{'b': '402', 'calibrating the color sensing device using a known set of colors (S);'}{'b': '403', 'mapping raw readings received from the color sensing device to known tristimulus values (S); and'}{'b': '404', 'converting mapped values to a standard reference illuminant color space (S).'}2. The method according to claim 1 , further characterized by:{'b': '501', 'grouping at least one color sensing device according to a maximum permissible ΔE value for each color across batching colorset (S), wherein the maximum permissible ΔE value relates to a maximum color space distance associated with a perceived color difference when viewed by a human eye;'}{'b': '502', 'learning relationships between inputs and outputs to produce a model for future inputs (S);'}{'b': '503', 'receiving an unadjusted color reading as input (S); and'}{'b': '504', 'generating an adjusted color reading according to the model (S).'}3. The method according to claim 1 , further characterized by:{'b': '601', 'storing raw scan data and reference scan data (S);'}{'b': '602', 'executing a K Nearest Neighbor (KNN) ...

SPECTROMETRY SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data. 1. A server-based spectroscopic system , the system comprising:a sensor configured to collect data from a material;a communication device configured to transmit the collected data to a cloud-based server;a cloud-based server configured to analyze the data transmitted from the communication device; anda device configured to receive analysis results from the cloud-based server and present the analysis results to a user.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an optical spectroscopy system claim 1 , the optical spectroscopy system comprising:an optical spectrometer;an illumination light source; anda processing device;wherein the system is configured to produce a spectrum that corresponds to one or more chemical or physical properties of the material.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the optical spectrometer has dimensions smaller than 2 cm×2 cm×2 cm.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication device is a mobile phone.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication device receives the collected data from the sensor using wireless communication.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cloud-based server comprises a database of spectra.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the database of spectra is updatable.8. The system of ...

DEVICE FOR MEASURING MELATONIN SUPPRESSION INDUCED BY LIGHT SOURCE

Disclosures of the present invention describe a device for measuring melatonin suppression induced by light source. The device consists of a light receiving unit, a pre-processor, a main processor, and a display unit. In the main processor, a first action spectrum generating unit is provided to convert a first light spectrum to first action spectrum, a second action spectrum generating unit is installed for converting a second light spectrum to second action spectrum, and a spectrum integrating unit is configured to produce a total action spectrum by integrating the first action spectrum with the second action spectrum. Therefore, the total action spectrum is evidenced can be used for describing the melatonin suppression power of both a short-wavelength light (<460 nm) and the long-wavelength light by high correctness. 1. A melatonin suppression power measuring device , comprising:a light receiving module, being configured for receiving a visible light from a light source, and having a spectrum conversion unit for converting the received visible light to a spectrum data comprising a first light spectrum and a second light spectrum for respectively describing a long-wavelength part and a short-wavelength part of the visible light; and a first action spectrum generating unit for converting the first light spectrum to a first action spectrum;', 'a second action spectrum generating unit for converting the second light spectrum to a second action spectrum; and', 'a spectrum integrating unit for producing a total action spectrum by integrating the first action spectrum with the second action spectrum., 'a controlling and processing module, being adapted to control the light receiving module to receive the visible light so as to get the spectrum data from the light receiving module, and comprising2. The melatonin suppression power measuring device of claim 1 , wherein the light receiving module comprises:a light receiver;a microprocessor, being electrically connected to ...

Detecting an impurity and/or a property of at least one part of a textile

In particular, a method performed by one or more devices is disclosed, the method comprising: obtaining an intensity information item representative of a spectral image resulting from a soiling of a textile and/or from at least one part of a textile; determining at least one output variable dependent on the soiling of the textile and/or at least one property of the textile from the intensity information item, wherein the output variable is determined by employing an adaptive evaluation algorithm, in particular an artificial neural network, wherein parameters of the adaptive evaluation algorithm are calibrated based on a plurality of training cases; outputting or triggering outputting of the at least one output variable. Furthermore, a device and a system for performing the subject method is disclosed.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING AND TREATING HAIR

An apparatus includes a housing, a dispensing system disposed in the housing, a spectral measurement device, and a computing system. The dispensing system includes at least one storage container, a pump operatively connected to each of the storage containers, and a mixing chamber. The computing system includes a control mechanism operatively connected to the pump and the spectral measurement device, a processor, a storage device, an input, and a display. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a housing; at least one storage container;', 'a pump operatively connected to the at least one storage container; and', 'a mixing chamber;, 'a dispensing system disposed in the housing, the dispensing system comprisinga spectral measurement device; and control mechanism operatively connected to the pump and the spectral measurement device;', 'a processor;', 'a storage device;', 'an input; and', 'a display., 'a computing system comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spectral measurement device is a spectroscope.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing system further comprises a motor connected to the mixing chamber claim 1 , the motor being operatively connected to the control mechanism.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pump is connected to a flow passage extending between the at least one storage container and the mixing chamber.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one storage container is an air-tight bag.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one colorant claim 1 , each colorant stored in one of the at least one storage container.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing system further comprises a dispensing sensor disposed in the at least one storage container claim 1 , the dispensing sensor operatively connected to the control mechanism.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the storage device comprises at least one stored profile claim 1 , the stored profile comprising historical hair data for a user and at ...

Illumination system

An illumination system includes a light source device configured by an excitation light source, a light guiding member and a wavelength converter that are connected in order, and an operation check device. The system further includes: a connector configured to directly and physically connect the operation check device to a light signal emitting end which includes the wavelength converter; a detector configured to detect a light signal emitted from the light signal emitting end when the light signal emitting end and the operation check device are connected by the connector; and an operation determiner configured to determine the operations of the excitation light source, the light guiding member, and the wavelength converter by a detection result in the detector.

COMPACT SPECTROMETER UNIT AND BIO-SIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS

Provided is a compact spectrometer including a light blocking layer having an aperture, a micro lens provided in contact with the light blocking layer, the micro lens being configured to collimate light having passed through the aperture, a filter array configured to filter the collimated light, and a photodetector array configured to detect the filtered light. 1. A compact spectrometer comprising:a light blocking layer having an aperture;a micro lens which contacts the light blocking layer, the micro lens being configured to collimate light having passed through the aperture;a filter array configured to filter the collimated light; anda photodetector array configured to detect the filtered light.2. The compact spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein a center of the aperture is aligned with an optical axis of the micro lens.3. The compact spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the micro lens comprises one of a plane-convex lens claim 1 , a diffractive lens claim 1 , and a gradient index lens.4. The compact spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein a focal plane of the micro lens is aligned with a surface of the micro lens that is in contact with the light blocking layer.5. The compact spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the filter array comprises at least one of an interference filter claim 1 , a diffusion filter claim 1 , a plasmonic filter claim 1 , and a metasurface filter.6. The compact spectrometer of claim 1 , further comprising a light source array configured to emit light onto an object.7. The compact spectrometer of claim 6 , wherein the light source array is provided on the light blocking layer and surrounds the aperture.8. The compact spectrometer of claim 6 , wherein the light source array is arranged in a circle around the aperture.9. A bio-signal measuring apparatus comprising:a compact spectrometer array; anda processor configured to obtain a spectrum for each position of an object based on light detected by the compact spectrometer, and to estimate bio-information of the ...

Infrared cie methodology for chemical group classification

The apparatus includes a standard computer processor in operation receiving a plurality of stimulus-value signals. The apparatus includes a standard computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to carry out a method for identifying at least one chemical of interest. The method includes the following. A chromaticity chart including a plurality of chemical groupings is generated. The at least one chemical of interest is classified as belonging to a respective chemical grouping of the plurality of chemical groupings based on the chromaticity chart and the plurality of stimulus-value signals. Optionally, the chromaticity chart includes a molecular vibrational chart. Optionally, the molecular vibrational chart includes a plurality of infrared molecular vibrational signatures of a plurality of target chemicals, a plurality of Raman molecular vibrational signatures of the plurality of target chemicals, or a plurality of terahertz molecular vibrational signatures of the plurality of target chemicals.

MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND MEASUREMENT METHOD

In accordance with an embodiment, a measurement apparatus includes a library creation unit, a spectral profile acquiring unit, and a measurement unit. The library creation unit creates a library in which a layer stack model is matched to a theoretical profile regarding a pattern of stacked layers. The spectral profile acquiring unit acquires an actual measured profile by applying light to a measurement target pattern obtained when the pattern is actually created. The measurement unit measures the sectional shape of the measurement target pattern by performing fitting of the theoretical profile to the actual measured profile. The layer stack model is created by calculating a feature value that reflects the intensity of reflected light from an interface for each of the layers, determining a priority order of analysis from the feature value, and sequentially performing fitting of the theoretical profile to the measured profile in the determined priority order. 1. A measurement apparatus comprising:a library creation unit configured to create a library in which a layer stack model is matched to a theoretical profile regarding a pattern constituted by a plurality of stacked layers, the theoretical profile being obtained by calculating a spectral profile expected when light is applied to the layer stack model;a spectral profile acquiring unit configured to acquire an actual measured profile by applying light to a measurement target pattern obtained when the pattern is actually created; anda measurement unit configured to measure the sectional shape of the measurement target pattern by performing fitting of the theoretical profile in the library to the actual measured profile,wherein the library creation unit creates the layer stack model by calculating a feature value that reflects the intensity of reflected light from an interface for each of the layers, determining a priority order of analysis from the feature value, and sequentially performing fitting of the ...

A method for determining the spectral scale of a spectrometer and apparatus

A method for determining spectral calibration data (λ(S), S(λ)) of a Fabry-Perot interferometer () comprises: 1. A method for determining spectral calibration data (λ(S) , S(λ)) of a Fabry-Perot interferometer , the method comprising:{'sub': 1', '2', '1', '1', '2', '1, 'b': '1', 'forming a plurality of filtered spectral peaks (P′, P′) by filtering input light (LB) with a Fabry-Perot etalon such that a first filtered peak (P′) corresponds to a first transmittance peak (P) of the etalon, and such that a second filtered peak (P′) corresponds to a second transmittance peak (P) of the etalon,'}{'sub': d', '1', '2', 'd', 'FP', 'd', 'FP, 'using the Fabry-Perot interferometer for measuring a spectral intensity distribution (M(S)) of the filtered spectral peaks (P′, P′), wherein the spectral intensity distribution (M(S)) is measured by varying the mirror gap (d) of the Fabry-Perot interferometer and by providing a control signal (S) indicative of the mirror gap (d), and'}{'sub': cal', 'd', 'd,cal', 'd', 'E, 'determining the spectral calibration data (λ(S), S(λ)) by matching the measured spectral intensity distribution (M(S)) with the spectral transmittance (T(λ)) of the etalon'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spectral calibration data (λ(S) claim 1 , S(λ)) determines a relation for obtaining spectral positions (λ) from values of the control signal (S).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the minimum spectral transmittance (T) of the etalon is lower than or equal to 90% of the maximum spectral transmittance (T) of the etalon.4111. The method according to claim 1 , wherein first spectral calibration data (λ(S) claim 1 , S(λ)) is determined by using input light (LB) obtained from an object (OBJ) claim 1 , and a calibrated spectrum (I(λ)) of an object (OBJ) is determined from a measured spectral intensity distribution M(S) by using said first spectral calibration data (λ(S).51. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising monitoring the temperature of the etalon ...

Portable Color Measurement Device and System and Dye Determination System

A portable color measurement device 10 is described. The device 10 has a body 20 including a light source 30 and a sensor 40 . The body 20 includes a measurement zone 21 to accommodate, within the body 20 , an element 100 to be measured for color. The light source 30 is configured to emit light along a path within the body 20 to the sensor 40 . The measurement zone 21 is substantially in the path. The portable color measurement device is configured to measure properties of an accommodated element 100 in dependence on one or more outputs of the sensor 40.

OPTICAL ALIGNMENT APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OPTICS USED IN ABSORPTION CELL SPECTROMETERS

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to optics used in absorption cell spectrometers. The absorption cell includes a plurality of mirrors arranged in a manner such that a detection light traverses multiple passes through the fluid within the absorption cell. In some implementations, the detection light is reflected by the plurality of mirrors to form optical paths in more than one plane. In some implementations, the orientation of the mirrors are aligned with specific orientations to provide the desired optical path to the detection light. In one or more embodiments, an alignment apparatus can be used to pre-align the mirrors before they are placed within the absorption cell. The alignment apparatus includes an aperture plate and an adjustable mount to mount one or more mirrors. The mirrors are aligned based on reflected images on the aperture plate laser light incident on the mirrors. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an aperture plate having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, wherein the aperture plate defines a laser source aperture and at least one reflected laser aperture;a laser source positioned adjacent to the second surface of the aperture plate to allow laser light generated by the laser source to pass through the laser source aperture;a diffusor disposed in front of the laser source aperture; wherein the diffusor transforms the laser light into a speckled laser light;an adjustable alignment mount spaced apart from the first surface of the aperture plate; andat least one mirror adjustably mounted on the alignment mount having a reflective surface facing the first surface of the aperture plate and receiving the speckled laser light,wherein the adjustable alignment mount is configured to adjust an orientation of the at least one mirror to focus the speckled laser light reflected off of the reflective surface of the at least one mirror onto the at least one reflected laser aperture.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

Hair Colorant Assessment, Selection And Formulation System

A hair colorant selection and formulation system including one or more of a hair color analyzer operable to determine hair color of a hair sample and match the determined hair color to a color in a color space, a hair color selector operable in combination with a fiber optic hair sample to generate the color selected in a color space in the optical fibers of a fiber optic hair sample, and a hair colorant mixer which operates to mix a hair colorant, which can be individually, or in various combinations, operably coupled to one or more computing devices through one or more server computers via a network which supports a hair colorant selection and hair colorant formulation program accessible by the one or more computing devices. 1. A method of making an apparatus , comprising:disposing an optical tube having an optical tube first end and an optical tube second end in spatial relation to at least one light emitter to transmit emitted light to said optical tube second end;disposing a light receiving tube having a light receiving tube first end and a light receiving tube second end in said optical tube to receive said visible light reflected from a substrate disposed at said optical tube second end; anddisposing a first color detector in said light receiving tube to detect said visible light reflected from said substrate disposed at said optical tube second end.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disposing said at least one light emitter which emits visible light within a shell having a reflective interior surface.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprisingconnecting a base having an optical aperture to said shell;connecting said optical tube to said base to orient an internal hollow delimited by said optical tube to overlap said optical aperture.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising configuring said optical tube to deliver said visible light onto said substrate at an angle theta.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising coupling at least one ...

Window obscuration sensors for mobile gas and chemical imaging cameras

An infrared (IR) imaging system for determining a concentration of a target species in an object is disclosed. The imaging system can include an optical system including a focal plane array (FPA) unit behind an optical window. The optical system can have components defining at least two optical channels thereof, said at least two optical channels being spatially and spectrally different from one another. Each of the at least two optical channels can be positioned to transfer IR radiation incident on the optical system towards the optical FPA. The system can include a processing unit containing a processor that can be configured to acquire multispectral optical data representing said target species from the IR radiation received at the optical FPA. One or more of the optical channels may be used in detecting objects on or near the optical window, to avoid false detections of said target species.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGING DISCRETE WAVELENGTH BANDS USING A MOBILE DEVICE

An attachment device comprising a cover, with first and second windows, is affixed to a backing, with third and fourth windows, thereby forming a casing. The first and third windows form a first optical path with light entering the third window passing through the first window. The second and fourth windows form a second optical path with light entering the second window passing through the fourth window. A filter housing with a plurality of filters is driven by a motor so that the filters intercept the first optical path in accordance with an imaging regimen electronically stored in the casing interior. The imaging regimen communicates instructions, via a communications interface of the attachment device, to an imager and light source of an external device, to which the attachment device is attached, thereby controlling these components in accordance with the regimen. 1. An attachment device , comprising:a cover having a first optical window and a second optical window; the cover is affixed onto the backing thereby forming a casing having an interior,', 'the first and third optical windows form a first optical path within the casing interior, in which light entering the third optical window passes through the first optical window, and', 'the second and fourth optical windows form a second optical path within the casing interior, in which light entering the second optical window passes through the fourth optical window;, 'a backing, having a third optical window and a fourth optical window, wherein,'} a first filter in the plurality of filters is characterized by a first wavelength range in the plurality of wavelength ranges, wherein the first filter is transparent to the first wavelength range and opaque to other wavelengths in at least the visible spectrum,', 'a second filter in the plurality of filters is characterized by a second wavelength range in the plurality of wavelength ranges, wherein the second filter is transparent to the second wavelength range and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TARGET MATERIALS USING A VIS-NIR DETECTOR

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for determining the presence of a target material in a sample. In general terms, the system and method disclosed herein provide collecting interacted photons from a sample having a target material. The interacted photons are passed through a tunable filter to a VIS-NIR detector where the VIS-NIR detector generates a VIS-NIR hyperspectral image representative of the filtered interacted photons. The hyperspectral image of the filtered interacted photons is analyzed by comparing the hyperspectral image of the filtered interacted photons to known hyperspectral images to identify the presence of a target material in a sample. The systems and methods disclosed herein provide easy identification of the presence of a target material in a sample. 1. A system for identifying a target material in a sample , the system comprising:a first collection optic configured to collect a plurality of interacted photons that have interacted with the sample;a tunable filter configured to filter a first plurality of interacted photons collected from the first collection optic into a plurality of wavelengths to generate filtered interacted photons;a VIS-NIR detector configured to detect the filtered interacted photons, wherein the VIS-NIR detector generates a VIS-NIR hyperspectral image representation of the filtered interacted photons; anda processor configured to analyze the VIS-NIR hyperspectral image of the filtered interacted photons by comparing the VIS-NIR hyperspectral image of the filtered interacted photons to a database of known VIS-NIR hyperspectral images in order to identify the presence of the target material.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second collection optic configured to collect a second plurality of interacted photons; anda RGB detector configured to detect the second plurality of interacted photons collected from the second collection optic, wherein the RGB detector is configured to generate a RGB ...

System and method for detecting target materials using a vis-nir detector

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for determining the presence of a target material in a sample. In general terms, the system and method disclosed herein provide collecting interacted photons from a sample having a target material. The interacted photons are passed through a tunable filter to a VIS-NIR detector where the VIS-NIR detector generates a VIS-NIR hyperspectral image representative of the filtered interacted photons. The hyperspectral image of the filtered interacted photons is analyzed by comparing the hyperspectral image of the filtered interacted phtons to known hyperspectral images to identify the presence of a target material in a sample. The systems and methods disclosed herein provide easy identification of the presence of a target material in a sample.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATION OF A HANDHELD SPECTROMETER

The spectrometer methods and apparatus disclosed herein provide improved accuracy and can better accommodate variability among spectrometer systems and associated components. In many instances one or more of a calibration cover, an accessory, or a spectrometer are each associated with a unique identifier and corresponding calibration data. The calibration data associated with the unique identifiers can be stored in a database used to determine spectral information from measurements of objects obtained with individual spectrometer devices. The spectrum of the object can be determined in response to the unique identifiers and associated calibration data in order to provide improved accuracy and decreased cost. 1. An apparatus to measure a spectrum of an object , the apparatus comprising: receive a unique identifier for an accessory to a spectrometer, and', 'receive spectral data from the spectrometer, and', 'determine the object in response to the spectral data and the unique identifier for the accessory., 'a processor configured with instructions to,'}2. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured with instructions to receive a unique identifier for the spectrometer and determine the object in response to the unique identifier for the accessory and the unique identifier for the spectrometer.3. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the processor comprises a remote processor configured to receive one or more of sample measurement data from a measurement of the object claim 1 , a spectrometer ID associated with the sample measurement data claim 1 , corresponding spectrometer calibration data associated with the spectrometer ID claim 1 , cover measurement data claim 1 , a cover ID claim 1 , corresponding cover calibration data associated with the cover ID claim 1 , accessory measurement data claim 1 , an accessory ID claim 1 , or corresponding accessory calibration spectral data associated with the accessory ID.4. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein ...

Testing of Quality of Cooking Oil

This relates to a processor-implemented method of providing an oil-quality indication. The method includes receiving image data associated with a captured image, wherein the image includes (i) oil sample pixels associated with an oil sample and (ii) calibration color pixels associated with a calibration color. The oil sample pixels are adjusted based on the calibration color pixels. A saturation value and a hue value are determined based on the adjusted oil sample pixels. An oil quality value is determined based on the saturation value and the hue value. The oil quality value is stored in a processor-readable medium.

Wavelength variable interference filter, optical filter device, optical module, and electronic apparatus

A wavelength variable interference filter includes a first drive electrode electrically connected to a first reflective film and a second drive electrode electrically connected to a second reflective film. The thickness of the first drive electrode is greater than the thickness of the first reflective film, and the thickness of the second drive electrode is greater than the thickness of the second reflective film. The first drive electrode has a first step portion having a thickness smaller than the thickness of the first reflective film in an end portion connected to the first reflective film, and the second drive electrode has a second step portion having a thickness smaller than the thickness of the second reflective film in an end portion connected to the second reflective film.

Identifying Home Décor Items and Paint Colors Based on Colors in an Image

In one scenario, a computer system wirelessly receives an image from a mobile device. The computer system identifies an available paint color closest to the color of the received image, and further identifies available paint colors that color coordinate with the paint color determined to correspond to the image. The computer system then displays to the user the paint color determined to correspond to the received image and the color coordinated paint colors, receives user input selecting the displayed colors, determines a tint formula corresponding to the selected color and produces a paint code corresponding to the selected color based on the tint formula. 1. A computerized method of transferring color information associated with a home project to a kiosk at a point of sale location corresponding to a retail establishment and producing paint having at least one desired color based thereon , comprising:wirelessly receiving an image at the kiosk from a mobile device;identifying, by the kiosk, at least one available paint color closest to the at least one color of the received image;identifying, by the kiosk, one or more available paint colors that color coordinate with the paint color determined to correspond to the image;displaying to the user, by the kiosk, the paint color determined to correspond to the received image and the one or more color coordinated paint colors;receiving, by the kiosk, user input selecting one or more of the displayed colors;determining, by the kiosk, a tint formula corresponding to the selected color; andproducing a paint code corresponding to the selected color based on the tint formula.2. The computerized method of claim 1 , wherein the available paint colors are specific to a specified paint manufacturer.3. The computerized method of claim 1 , wherein the color corresponding to the received image is a color corresponding to a portion of the image specified by the user.4. The computerized method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A PRESSURE VESSEL IN A MOBILE INSTRUMENT

Disclosed is a mobile instrument assembly comprising: a housing for accommodating one or more components of an instrument; one or more wheels for mobility of the instrument assembly; and a mounting assembly comprising: a support plate that is moveable with respect to the housing between retracted position and one or more extracted positions and that comprises, in its distal end, a pair of protrusions projecting from a surface of the support plate, wherein in the retracted position the support plate is substantially unexposed from the housing, and in each of the one or more extracted positions the support plate extends from the housing to respective extent such that perimeter of the housing and the pair of protrusions define a circular area of respective predefined diameter to allow for mounting a pressure vessel of corresponding size on the support plate between the perimeter of the housing and the pair of protrusions. 1. A mobile instrument assembly comprising:a housing for accommodating one or more components of an instrument; one or more wheels for mobility of the instrument assembly; and a mounting assembly comprising:a support plate that is moveable with respect to the housing between a retracted position and one or more extracted positions and that comprises, in a distal end, a pair of protrusions projecting from a surface of the support plate,wherein in the retracted position the support plate is substantially unexposed from the housing, andwherein in each of the one or more extracted positions the support plate extends from the housing to a respective extent such that a perimeter of the housing and the pair of protrusions define a circular area of a respective predefined diameter to allow for mounting a pressure vessel of a corresponding size on the support plate between the perimeter of the housing and the pair of protrusions.2. The mobile instrument assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the support plate is moveable with respect to the housing between ...

COLOR MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

An apparatus internal unit disposed inside a casing includes a fixed unit coupled to an opening portion forming member, a movable unit that is a unit including an incident light processing portion and is configured to be displaced with respect to the fixed unit in a first direction along an optical axis, and at least one elastic member that holds a position of the movable unit in the first direction with respect to the fixed unit by elasticity. 1. A color measurement apparatus comprising:an opening portion to allow light arriving from a measurement target to enter inside the apparatus;an incident light processing portion that processes light incident inside the apparatus through the opening portion;an opening portion forming member that is arranged on a bottom surface side of the apparatus and in which the opening portion is formed; andan apparatus internal unit including the incident light processing portion, wherein a fixed unit coupled to the opening portion forming member,', 'a movable unit that is a unit including the incident light processing portion and is configured to be displaced with respect to the fixed unit in a first direction along an optical axis of light heading toward the incident light processing portion from the opening portion, and', 'at least one elastic member that holds a position of the movable unit in the first direction with respect to the fixed unit by elasticity., 'the apparatus internal unit includes'}2. The color measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a first unit coupled to the opening portion forming member,', 'a second unit that is positioned on a side away from the opening portion forming member with respect to the first unit in the first direction and is coupled to the first unit in a state of having an interval with the first unit in the first direction, and', 'a guide shaft disposed to extend in the first direction in the interval between the first unit and the second unit, and, 'the fixed unit includes'}the ...

Spectrometry systems, methods, and applications

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data.

SPECTROMETER, METHOD OF CONTROLLING OUTPUT GAIN OF SPECTROMETER, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BIO-INFORMATION

Provided is a spectrometer. The spectrometer includes: a light source part configured to emit light of a plurality of wavelengths onto an object; a detector configured to detect an optical signal of each of the plurality of wavelengths as reflected from the object; a controller configured to set an amplification gain for each of the plurality of wavelengths according to photoreaction properties of the object; and an amplifier configured to amplify an output signal of the detector by using the set amplification gain. 1. A spectrometer , comprising:a light source part configured to emit light of a plurality of wavelengths onto an object;a detector configured to detect an optical signal of each of the plurality of wavelengths as reflected from the object;a controller configured to set an amplification gain for each of the plurality of wavelengths according to at least one property of the object; andan amplifier configured to amplify an output signal of the detector by using the amplification gain set by the controller.2. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the light source part comprises a plurality of light sources comprising at least a first light source configured to output light of a first wavelength claim 1 , and a second light source claim 1 , configured to output light of a second wavelength claim 1 , different from the first wavelength.3. The spectrometer of claim 2 , wherein the light source part is configured to output light from the first light source at a first time claim 2 , and to output light from the second light source at a second time claim 2 , different from the first time.4. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for each specific wavelength of the plurality of wavelengths:the controller calculates an optimal amplification gain based on a photoreaction property of the object for the specific wavelength, andwhen light of the specific wavelength is emitted by the light source part, the controller sets an amplification gain of the amplifier ...

SMART TOILET SEAT WITH EXCREMENT OCCULT BLOOD DETECTION

The invention provides a smart toilet seat having an occult blood detecting module, the occult blood detecting module further including: a case, a power unit, a light source, a photo sensor, and a first processor; wherein the occult blood detecting module being able to be lowered to slightly above water seal inside a toilet; the light source emitting the emitted light onto an excrement solution below surface of the water seal, the photo sensor receiving a reflected light reflected by the excrement solution and the toilet to generate a detection signal; the first processor receiving and processing the detection signal from the photo sensor to generate a detection result. Alternatively, the case includes an extension section disposed with a reflector and a filter, which can be lowered below the water seal for detection. 1. A smart toilet seat with excrement occult blood detection , comprising:a toilet seat, an interface module and an occult blood detecting module, both the interface module and the occult blood detecting module being disposed on the toilet seat;the interface module further comprising: a power supply unit and a motor, the motor being connected to the power supply unit and the occult blood detecting module;the occult blood detecting module further comprising: a case; a power unit, fixedly disposed inside the case and connected to the power supply unit of the interface module; a light source, fixedly disposed inside the case and connected to the power unit, for emitting an emitted light; a photo sensor, fixedly disposed inside the case and connected to the power unit, for receiving a reflected light, and a first processor, fixedly disposed inside the case and connected to the power unit, the light source and the photo sensor;wherein the motor of the interface module able to lower the occult blood detecting module to slightly above water seal inside a toilet; the light source emitting the emitted light onto an excrement solution below surface of the water ...

Compact Device for Sensing a Liquid with Energy Harvesting from Liquid Motion

A compact device useful for measuring an absorption spectrum of a liquid, such as water with organic contaminants, is provided. The device comprises an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) each emitting light with a unique spectral peak. A reflector shaped as a half ellipsoid reflects the emitted light to form a reference beam. The reflector has an opening to allow part of the emitted light to form a measurement beam after passing through the liquid. Two photodetectors measure the reference beam and the measurement beam to give a reference intensity and a measured intensity, respectively. The LEDs sequentially emit showers of light one-by-one, giving plural pairs of reference and measured intensities for estimating the absorption spectrum. The device receives energy from a separate power-providing device through wireless power transfer. The power-providing device harvests motional energy of the flowing liquid to generate electrical energy. 1. A device for sensing a pre-determined liquid , comprising a sensing unit , the sensing unit comprising:a light emitting diode (LED) array for emitting light, the LED array comprising plural LEDs;a reflector for reflecting light emitted from the LED array, the reflector including an opening for allowing a part of the emitted light to exit the reflector and form a probe light beam for sensing the liquid, the reflector being shaped to be substantially similar to one half of an ellipsoid except on the opening, the ellipsoid having a first focus and a second focus, wherein the LED array is located at the first focus so that the emitted light incident on the reflector is reflected to the second focus, causing the emitted light after reflection to be refocused at the second focus;a first photodetector (PD) located at the second focus and used for measuring an intensity of the refocused emitted light to thereby yield a reference intensity;a second PD for measuring an intensity of the probe light beam received after the probe light ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

A system and method of optical spectrum analysis that circumvents the trade-off between resolution and sensitivity by combining two spectral measurements: a first spectrum () from first spectral measurement means (), having high resolution and low sensitivity; and a second spectrum () from second spectral measurement means (), having lower resolution but higher resolution. The input of the of the first spectral measurement means () is amplified by an optical amplifier (), being the effects induced by said amplifier () on the first spectrum () corrected at processing means () by comparison with the second spectrum (). 2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the optical amplifier is a variable amplifier and in that the system further comprises gain control means configured to control an amplification level of the optical amplifier as a function of claim 1 , at least claim 1 , the at least one second spectrum.3. System according to claim 2 , wherein the gain control means are configured to control the amplification level as a function of claim 2 , also claim 2 , calibration data of the optical amplifier and calibration data of the first spectral measurement means.4. System according to claim 1 , further comprising synchronization means configured to synchronize operation of the first spectral measurement means and the second spectral measurement means.5. System according to claim 1 , wherein the first spectral measurement means further comprise a local oscillator.6. System according to claim 5 , wherein the first spectral measurement means are based on stimulated Brillouin scattering.7. System according to claim 1 , wherein the second spectral measurement means further comprise an optical tuneable band-pass filter and a photodetector.8. System according to claim 7 , further comprising optical distribution means claim 7 , being a first output of the distribution means connected to the amplifier and a second output of the distribution means to the tuneable band-pass ...

Hand-held micro-raman based detection instrument and method of detection

A Raman spectroscopy based system and method for examination and interrogation provides a method for rapid and cost effective screening of various protein-based compounds such as bacteria, virus, drugs, and tissue abnormalities. A hand-held spectroscope includes a laser and optical train for generating a Raman-shifting sample signal, signal processing and identification algorithms for signal conditioning and target detection with combinations of ultra-high resolution micro-filters and an imaging detector array to provide specific analysis of target spectral peaks within discrete spectral bands associated with a target pathogen.

STYLUS AND COLOR INFORMATION TRANSMITTING METHOD

Color information obtained by an optical sensor of a stylus can be displayed at a pen tip of the stylus with good visibility, and visual feedback is provided as a suitable user interface when the color information is transmitted from the stylus to an electronic apparatus. A stylus includes: a trigger signal generating circuit; an optical sensor that detects incident light; a memory circuit that stores color information of the incident light detected by the optical sensor; a color presenting circuit which is disposed at a pen tip of the stylus and which presents a color corresponding to the color information; and a control circuit. The control circuit presents the color information detected by the optical sensor using the color presenting circuit at the pen tip, and controls the color presenting circuit in response to a trigger signal from the trigger signal generating circuit when transmitting the color information to the electronic apparatus. 1. A pen-shaped stylus , comprising:a color capture that is disposed at one axial end of the stylus and configured to obtain color information;a memory circuit configured to store the color information obtained by the color capture;a reception circuit configured to receive information from an electronic apparatus;a transmission circuit configured to transmit information, including the color information, to the electronic apparatus;a feedback generation circuit; anda control circuit configured to control the feedback generation circuit in response to a transmission of the color information by the transmission circuit to the electronic apparatus.2. The stylus according to claim 1 , whereinthe feedback generation circuit, in operation, provides visual feedback, andthe control circuit, in operation, controls the feedback generation circuit to provide the visual feedback that is visually distinguishable from a visual presentation of the color information.3. The stylus according to claim 2 , wherein the visual feedback comprises ...