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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Inspection systems and methods for blow-molded containers

Номер: US20120018925A1
Принадлежит: AGR International Inc

Systems and methods for in-line inspection of plastic blow molded containers. The inspection system may comprise a plurality of emitter assemblies arranged in a vertical array. Each emitter assembly may cyclically emit light energy in at least two different narrow wavelength bands at a container as the container passes through an inspection area. The system may also comprise a plurality of broadband photodetectors arranged in a vertical array, each photodetector facing at least one of the emitter assemblies with the inspection area therebetween such that the photodetectors are capable of sensing light energy that passes through the container when it is in the inspection area. The system may also comprise a processor in communication with the photodetectors for determining a characteristic of the container based on signals from the photodetectors.

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for analysis of isotopes in bodily fluids

Номер: US20120021526A1
Принадлежит: Los Gatos Research Inc

Biological fluid samples containing proteins (e.g., blood plasma or saliva) are prepared for isotopic analysis by precipitating the proteins while leaving the isotopic ratio unaffected. This precipitation can involve adding metal ions, salts, organic solvents, or organic polymers. The sample is then centrifuged to allow transfer of the supernatant for isotopic analysis, e.g. by tunable diode laser absorption spectrometry to obtain a quantitative measure of the 2 H and 18 O isotope levels in the water relative to reference standards.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Blood Chamber for an Optical Blood Monitoring System

Номер: US20120059234A1
Принадлежит: Hema Metrics LLC

An extracorporeal blood chamber for an optical blood monitoring system includes an opaque chamber body in order to prevent inaccuracies when measuring oxygen saturation levels due to light ducting, which can occur at low oxygen saturation levels and low hematocrit levels. In one embodiment, the blood chamber need not include a moat as is present in conventional blood chambers.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Method for analyzing biological specimens by spectral imaging

Номер: US20120082362A1
Принадлежит: Northeastern University Boston

A method for analyzing biological specimens by spectral imaging to provide a medical diagnosis includes obtaining spectral and visual images of biological specimens and registering the images to detect cell abnormalities, pre-cancerous cells, and cancerous cells. This method eliminates the bias and unreliability of diagnoses that is inherent in standard histopathological and other spectral methods. In addition, a method for correcting confounding spectral contributions that are frequently observed in microscopically acquired infrared spectra of cells and tissue includes performing a phase correction on the spectral data. This phase correction method may be used to correct various types of absorption spectra that are contaminated by reflective components.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Method and Device for Measuring the Thickness of a Fountain Solution Layer or Ink Emulsion Layer in Offset Printing

Номер: US20120097851A1
Автор: Klaus-P. Dotzel
Принадлежит: GVT GMBH

A method and a device for measuring the thickness of a fountain solution layer or ink emulsion layer on the surface of a cylinder bearing the print image of an offset printing machine is proposed, in which the absorption of reflected near infrared radiation is measured by the dampening water that is applied during print production. Interferences due to optical reflection are eliminated by means of a gloss trap. A position-controlled regulation of the dampening water allocation is reliably maintained by means of machine synchronization of the measuring unit and receiving unit.

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23-08-2012 дата публикации

Laser gas analyzer

Номер: US20120212744A1
Автор: Masanori Okada
Принадлежит: Yokogawa Electric Corp

A laser gas analyzer which can include a light source unit including a diode laser that irradiates a gas to be measured with laser light while varying a wavelength thereof; a detection unit including a light receiving element, a gain-variable amplifier into which an output signal of the light receiving element is input, an A/D converter into which the output signal of the amplifier is input, and an arithmetic processing unit that performs a concentration analysis of the gas to be measured; a peak-to-peak detector that detects a peak-to-peak value of the output data of the A/D converter each time the wavelength of the laser light irradiated from the diode laser changes; and a gain adjustment unit that, when the output signal of the peak-to-peak detector deviates from a preset threshold, adjusts the gain of the amplifier in a direction of bringing the output signal back to within the threshold.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Self-contained and portable optical spectrometer

Номер: US20120229809A1
Принадлежит: Pellenc SAS

The invention relates to a portable and self-contained optical spectrometer for analyzing a light spectrum backscattered by an illuminated sample, in order to deduce the content of at least one compound constituting the sample, said spectrometer being arranged about an optical axis and including: a target area centered on said optical axis; a plurality of optical sensors trained on the target area; an opaque measurement chamber including: an opening centered on said optical axis; at least one diffusing filter blocking said opening; and an inner bottom capable of housing the plurality of optical sensors and a main illumination device capable of illuminating the sample. The invention further relates to a method for using such a spectrometer.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Bodily fluid composition analyzer with disposable cassette

Номер: US20120232362A1
Принадлежит: Optiscan Biomedical Corp

Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Chemical Leak Inspection System

Номер: US20120273680A1
Автор: David W. Furry
Принадлежит: Leak Surveys Inc

A method of visually detecting a leak of a chemical emanating from a component includes aiming a passive infrared camera system towards the component; filtering an infrared image with an optical bandpass filter, the infrared image being that of the leak; after the infrared image passes through the lens and optical bandpass filter, receiving the filtered infrared image with an infrared sensor device; electronically processing the filtered infrared image received by the infrared sensor device to provide a visible image representing the filtered infrared image; and visually identifying the leak based on the visible image. The passive infrared camera system includes: a lens; a refrigerated portion including the infrared sensor device and the optical bandpass filter (located along an optical path between the lens and the infrared sensor device). At least part of a pass band for the optical bandpass filter is within an absorption band for the chemical.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Homogenizing Light Sources in Photoplethysmography

Номер: US20130006074A1
Автор: Jonas A. Pologe
Принадлежит: Kestrel Labs Inc

An embodiment of a light homogenizing apparatus having one or more emitters ( 110, 120 ) incident on a light mixing element. The emitters including at least one laser light source. The light mixing element comprising a diffuser ( 130 ) followed by an internally reflective light guide ( 160 ). This apparatus substantially homogenizes light from all emitters ( 110, 120 ) before light exits the internally reflective light guide ( 160 ) where it could then be incident on living tissue for use in photoplethysmographic measurement. Other embodiments are described and shown.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Blood analysis apparatus and blood analysis method

Номер: US20130038860A1
Принадлежит: KYOTO UNIVERSITY, Sony Corp

A blood analysis apparatus includes an analysis section. The analysis section is configured to compare a measurement spectrum obtained regarding red blood cells with a standard spectrum of heme, biliverdin, and bilirubin, and cause the measurement spectrum to belong to any one of the standard spectra.

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Semiconductor laser mounting with intact diffusion barrier layer

Номер: US20130044322A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A first contact surface of a semiconductor laser chip can be formed to a target surface roughness selected to have a maximum peak to valley height that is substantially smaller than a barrier layer thickness. A barrier layer that includes a non-metallic, electrically-conducting compound and that has the barrier layer thickness can be applied to the first contact surface, and the semiconductor laser chip can be soldered to a carrier mounting along the first contact surface using a solder composition by heating the soldering composition to less than a threshold temperature at which dissolution of the barrier layer into the soldering composition occurs. Related systems, methods, articles of manufacture, and the like are also described.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Time-synchronized tdlas measurements of pressure and temperature in a gas turbine engine

Номер: US20130057864A1
Принадлежит: Zolo Technologies Inc

A method of absorption spectroscopy to determine a rapidly variable gas parameter. The method includes transmitting light from a synchronization light source to a synchronization detector. The transmitted light is periodically interrupted by a moving mechanical part between the synchronization light source and synchronization detector. The output from the synchronization detector is used to generate a repeating time signal having variable phase delay. This signal is used to control the timing of laser spectroscopy wavelength scans. Multiple spectroscopic scans may be repeated at multiple selected time signal phase delay and the results averaged for each phase. Apparatus for implementing the above methods are also disclosed.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130066172A1
Автор: Axel Kulcke
Принадлежит: SENSPEC GMBH

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.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Detecting and Quantifying Analytes in Solution

Номер: US20130075614A1
Автор: Frank Thomas Hartley
Принадлежит: ROC8SCI Co

A method for identifying and quantifying one or more analytes included in a sample comprising a background solvent is disclosed. The present invention locates a sample fluid at a sample region by virtue of a sample holder that comprises work-hardened silver halide. The sample fluid at the sample region is then spectrally characterized via a mid-infrared spectrometer.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

System and apparatus for monitoring concentration of greenhouse gas

Номер: US20130128271A1
Принадлежит: Aerospace Corp

One or more embodiments of the present invention pertain to a system, method, and apparatus that accurately measures concentration of a greenhouse gas in narrow atmospheric columns above multiple sites utilizing a network of autonomous low-cost beacons that turn on for short unannounced time intervals and point to a receiving satellite. For example, each beacon can activate for short time intervals and transmit a laser beam at eye-safe low transmission power levels to a receiving satellite. The receiving satellite includes a sensor configured to receive the laser beam from one or more activated beacon and generate raw greenhouse gas concentration data based on measurement of the received laser beam intensity at selected wavelengths.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Chemical mapping using thermal microscopy at the micro and nano scales

Номер: US20130134310A1

A non-destructive method for chemical imaging with ˜1 nm to 10 μm spatial resolution (depending on the type of heat source) without sample preparation and in a non-contact manner. In one embodiment, a sample undergoes photo-thermal heating using an IR laser and the resulting increase in thermal emissions is measured with either an IR detector or a laser probe having a visible laser reflected from the sample. In another embodiment, the infrared laser is replaced with a focused electron or ion source while the thermal emission is collected in the same manner as with the infrared heating. The achievable spatial resolution of this embodiment is in the 1-50 nm range.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Sample gas analyzing device and computer program for the same

Номер: US20130166225A1
Принадлежит: Horiba Ltd

The present invention is intended to make reduction of interference influence and reduction of a measurement error compatible in a quantitative analysis of one or more measurement target components and to provide a analyzing device ( 100 ) that quantitatively analyzes one or more measurement target components in a sample using a spectral spectrum obtained by irradiating light to the sample, wherein the analyzing device is adapted to switch the library data between a first generation condition in a period of a predetermined time lapse after starting the sample gas generation and a second generation condition after the predetermined time lapse, wherein under the first generation condition, a plurality of measurement target components are quantitatively analyzed using the first library data obtained by compensating interference influence of measurement extra-target components; and under the second generation condition, the quantitative analysis of a plurality of measurement target components is performed using second library data obtained without compensating interference influence of the measurement extra-target components.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Optical waveguide having a varying index gradient

Номер: US20130315547A1

A photoacoustic detection device including a nanophotonic circuit including a first chip on which is formed at least one optical waveguide and in which is formed a set of cavities defining a Helmholtz resonator; at least one optical source capable of emitting an optical signal in a given wavelength range, capable of being modulated at an acoustic modulation frequency, this source being attached to the first chip; a second chip forming a cap for said cavities and including acoustic sensors; and electronic circuits for processing the output of the acoustic sensors formed in the first or the second chip. Further, an optical waveguide comprising, on a silicon substrate, a silicon germanium core with a variable germanium concentration along a direction perpendicular to the substrate, said core being covered with a cladding silicon layer.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Terahertz-infrared ellipsometer system, and method of use

Номер: US20140027644A1
Принадлежит: JA Woollam Co Inc, University of Nebraska

The present invention relates to ellipsometer and polarimeter systems, and more particularly is an ellipsometer or polarimeter or the like system which operates in a frequency range between 300 GHz or lower and extending to higher than at least 1 Tera-hertz (THz), and preferably through the Infra-red (IR) range up to, and higher than 100 THz, including: a source such as a backward wave oscillator; a Smith-Purcell cell; a free electron laser, or an FTIR source and a solid state device; and a detector such as a Golay cell; a bolometer or a solid state detector; and preferably including a polarization state generator comprising: an odd bounce image rotating system and a polarizer, or two polarizers; and optionally including least one compensator and/or modulator, in addition to an analyzer.

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

Fluid handling cassette

Номер: US20140058228A1
Принадлежит: Optiscan Biomedical Corp

A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

PROBE SUITABLE FOR MEASURING THE COMPOSITION OF AN OXIDISING GAS

Номер: US20220003686A1
Принадлежит: CMR GROUP

A probe including a spectrometer adapted to measure the composition of an oxidizing gas after analysis of at least one portion of a light beam having interacted with said gas. The spectrometer includes: a light source adapted to emit a light beam, an optical device comprising optical elements which are configured to guide, towards the gas to be analyzed, at least one portion of the light beam, and guide, towards a detector, a portion of the light beam having interacted with the gas. Further, the probe includes a cage adapted to be removably installed inside a channel through which the gas to be analyzed flows, the cage is configured to permit a flow of the gas through said cage, and at least one portion of the light beam propagates through the cage so as to be able to interact with the gas. 119.-. (canceled)20. A probe comprising a spectrometer adapted to measure the composition of an oxidizing gas after analysis of at least one portion of a light beam having interacted with said gas , said spectrometer comprising:a light source adapted to emit a light beam, guide, towards the gas to be analyzed, at least one portion of the light beam, and', 'guide, towards a detector, a portion of the light beam having interacted with the gas,, 'an optical device including optical elements configured towherein:the probe includes a cage adapted to be removably installed inside a channel wherein the gas to be analyzed flows,the cage is configured to permit a flow of the gas through said cage,at least one portion of the light beam propagates through the cage so as to be able to interact with the gas,the cage serves as a holder for an optical reflector adapted to reflect, towards the detector, the portion of the light beam propagating through said cage and having interacted with the gas, and,the cage is formed by an elongate tube the sidewall of which contains apertures distributed over the perimeter of said wall, said apertures are configured to allow the gas to pass radially through ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

EUROPIUM BASED METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK FOR PALLADIUM SENSING

Номер: US20210002304A1

A method of detecting Pd in an aqueous solution is described. The method involves mixing an Eu-based metal organic framework with the aqueous solution and measuring the amount of fluorescence quenching. The fluorescence quenching is specific to Pd and also allows a 44 ppb detection limit of Pd. The Eu-based metal organic framework may be treated with a metal chelator and reused for sensitive detection of Pd. 1: A method of detecting Pd in an aqueous solution , the method comprising:mixing an Eu-based metal organic framework (Eu-MOF) with the aqueous solution to form a solution mixture, wherein the Eu-MOF comprises:{'sup': 3+', '3+', '3+, 'claim-text': [{'sup': '3+', 'wherein each Eu ion cluster is coordinated with a total of 6 linkers, and'}, 'wherein each linker has a dicarboxylic acid and two alkene groups;, 'Eu ion clusters, each Eu ion cluster comprising two Eu ions,'}measuring a fluorescence emission intensity of the solution mixture while irradiating the solution mixture with a wavelength in a range of 320-350 nm; and{'sup': '2+', 'comparing the fluorescence emission intensity to a second fluorescence emission intensity of a substantially similar solution mixture that does not contain Pd.'}2: The method of claim 1 , wherein the alkene groups are part of allyloxy groups.3: The method of claim 2 , wherein the linker is 2 claim 2 ,5-bis(allyloxy)terephthalic acid.4: The method of claim 1 , wherein the linker is present in the Eu-MOF with a weight percent in a range of 55-75 wt % claim 1 , relative to a total weight of the Eu-MOF.5: The method of claim 1 , wherein each Eu ion cluster is coordinated in a 2D layered structure.6: The method of claim 5 , wherein the 2D layered structure has an interlayer spacing in a range of 3.2-3.8 Å.7: The method of claim 1 , wherein the Eu-MOF has an average pore size in a range of 3.5-4.5 Å.8: The method of claim 1 , wherein the Eu-MOF has a pore volume in a range of 0.10-0.20 cm/g.9: The method of claim 1 , wherein the Eu-MOF ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF A TRACE GAS IN A GAS MIXTURE

Номер: US20170003218A1
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A method includes receiving a gas mixture at a first pressure including at least a primary gas and a secondary gas and changing a pressure of the received gas mixture from the first pressure to a second pressure. Further, the method includes determining a spectra of the gas mixture at the second pressure, wherein at least the first spectral line of the primary gas is spectrally distinguished from at least the second spectral line of the secondary gas, identifying a peak wavelength associated with the spectrally distinguished first spectral line of the primary gas based on at least two wavelengths of the secondary gas corresponding to at least two peak amplitudes in the spectra of the gas mixture, and determining a concentration of the primary gas based on the identified peak wavelength associated with the spectrally distinguished first spectral line of the primary gas. 1. A method comprising:receiving in a cell unit a gas mixture at a first pressure comprising at least a primary gas and a secondary gas, wherein at least a first spectral line of the primary gas interferes with at least a second spectral line of the secondary gas at the first pressure of the gas mixture;changing a pressure of the received gas mixture in the cell unit from the first pressure to a second pressure;using a sensor unit for determining a spectra of the gas mixture at the second pressure, wherein at least the first spectral line of the primary gas is spectrally distinguished from at least the second spectral line of the secondary gas,identifying a peak wavelength associated with the spectrally distinguished first spectral line of the primary gas based on at least two wavelengths of the secondary gas corresponding to at least two peak amplitudes in the spectra of the gas mixture, anddetermining a concentration of the primary gas based on the identified peak wavelength associated with the spectrally distinguished first spectral line of the primary gas.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANAGING LUBRICANT OIL, AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING LIFE OF LUBRICANT OIL

Номер: US20180003618A1
Автор: SHINODA Jitsuo
Принадлежит: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD.

A management method of a lubricating oil of the invention is a method of managing a lubricating oil by determining a degradation degree of the lubricating oil containing an antioxidant, specifically, according to determination methods a and b below. The determination method a includes: measuring an infrared ray absorption spectrum of the lubricating oil using a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer; and calculating a total content of the antioxidant and an altered substance having an antioxidant function to determine a deterioration degree of the lubricating oil from the obtained content. The determination method b includes: filtrating the lubricating oil with a filter; subsequently measuring a color difference of substances captured by the filter using a colorimeter, or measuring a color difference of the lubricating oil using the colorimeter; and determining a degradation degree of the lubricating oil and a mixture degree of foreign substances based on the obtained color difference. 1. A management method of a lubricating oil , the method comprising:determining a degradation degree of the lubricating oil comprising an antioxidant according to a determination method a and a determination method b, wherein: measuring an infrared ray absorption spectrum of the lubricating oil with a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, and', 'calculating a total content of the antioxidant and an altered substance having the same functional group as the antioxidant to determine a deterioration degree of the lubricating oil from the total content; and, 'the determination method a comprises filtrating the lubricating oil with a filter,', 'subsequently measuring a color difference of substances captured by the filter with a colorimeter, or measuring a color difference of the lubricating oil with the colorimeter, and', 'determining a degradation degree of the lubricating oil and a mixture degree of foreign substances based on the color difference of the substances or the color ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for measuring a spectral sample response

Номер: US20180003623A1

A method of measuring a spectral response of a biological sample ( 1 ), comprises the steps generation of probe light having a primary spectrum, irradiation of the sample ( 1 ) with the probe light, including an interaction of the probe light and the sample ( 1 ), and spectrally resolved detection of the probe light having a modified spectrum, which deviates from the primary spectrum as a result of the interaction of the probe light and the sample ( 1 ), said modified spectrum being characteristic of the spectral response of the sample ( 1 ), wherein the probe light comprises probe light pulses ( 2 ) being generated with a fs laser source device ( 10 ). Furthermore, a spectroscopic measuring apparatus is described, which is configured for measuring a spectral response of a biological sample ( 1 ).

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Absorption Spectrometer

Номер: US20180003624A1
Автор: Franz Steinbacher
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

An absorption spectrometer which measures a gas component concentration in a measured gas and which operates via wavelength modulation spectroscopy, wherein the light wavelength of a wavelength-tunable light source is periodically varied over a gas component absorption line of interest and simultaneously sinusoidally modulated with a high frequency and a low amplitude signal, and wherein the measurement signal of a detector is demodulated in a phase-sensitive manner at the frequency and/or a harmonic of the frequency and further analyzed, where modulation starts in each period or each n-th period with the frequency in a time interval before the beginning of the time function and is performed with a higher amplitude than during the time function to demodulate the measurement signal in a phase-synchronous manner, where a device provided for the phase-sensitive demodulation is synchronized during the time interval such that a cable for transmitting synchronization signals is no longer necessary.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Multi-laser gas leakage detector

Номер: US20190003918A1
Принадлежит: Aurora Innovative Technology LLC

A system remotely detects a gas leakage from a pipeline in an area. The system detects a gas leakage by determining an absorption or emission of gasses in the area. The gas detection system includes at least two light sources. The lasers can include lasers for detecting absorbance of gasses in the area, lasers for stimulating emission of gasses in the area, and lasers for detecting a pathlength. Absorption is determined based on the relative amplitude difference of emitted and reflected light beams. Emission is determined based on an amount emission stimulated by absorbed lasers. Pathlength is determined calculating time of flight of a light beam. The detection system calculates a concentration of the gasses in the area using the determined absorption and pathlength. The detection system can also generate an image representing a gas leakage in the area. The detection system may be attached to an unmanned aerial vehicle.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for monitoring remote installations

Номер: US20190003984A1
Принадлежит: Rebellion Photonics Inc

A system for monitoring a petrochemical installation is disclosed. The system can include an optical imaging system comprising an array of optical detectors. The system can comprise processing electronics configured to process image data detected by the optical imaging system. The processing electronics can be configured to detect a target species based at least in part on the processed image data. The processing electronics can further be configured to, based on a detected amount of the target species, transmit an alarm notification to an external computing device over a communications network indicating that the target species has been detected at the petrochemical installation.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SWEEPING SIGNAL GENERATING DEVICE

Номер: US20200006918A1
Автор: Okada Masanori
Принадлежит: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

A sweeping signal generating device includes a first converter that outputs a sweeping signal having a first offset value added to or subtracted from a sweeping standard level, a second converter that outputs an offset signal having a second offset value corresponding to the first offset value, and an adder circuit that adds the sweeping signal output from the first converter and the offset signal output from the second converter. 1. A sweeping signal generating device , comprising:a first converter that outputs a sweeping signal having a first offset value added to or subtracted from a sweeping standard level;a second converter that outputs an offset signal having a second offset value corresponding to the first offset value; andan adder circuit that adds the sweeping signal output from the first converter and the offset signal output from the second converter.2. The sweeping signal generating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the first converter outputs sweeping signals over a plurality of cycles,wherein the second converter outputs offset signals having a second offset value such as one that is the same as the standard level when added to the first offset value for each cycle across a plurality of cycles,wherein each of the sweeping signals has a different first offset value for each of the plurality of cycles,wherein each of the offset signals has a second offset value for each of the plurality of cycles, andwherein the second offset value and the first offset value add up to a standard level.3. The sweeping signal generating device according to claim 2 , wherein a difference between the first offset value in a first cycle and the first offset value in a second cycle following the first cycle is constant across the plurality of cycles.4. The sweeping signal generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a controller that determines the first offset value and the second offset value so that nonlinearity of each of the sweeping signals caused by ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

System and method for detecting a given gas species present in a gaseous sample using gas filter correlation spectroscopy

Номер: US20220018771A1
Принадлежит: Institut National dOptique

There is described a method for detecting a given gas species present in a gaseous sample. The method generally has splitting a primary optical pulse into first and second optical pulses, the primary optical pulse having a duration and carrying optical power within an excitation spectrum encompassing at least one absorption spectral band of the given gas species, the first optical pulse being propagated across an optical gas filter unit containing an amount of the given gas species and attenuating the first optical pulse at the at least one absorption band, one of i) the primary optical pulse and ii) the first and second optical pulses being propagated across the gaseous sample, and temporally delaying the first and second optical pulses from one another; measuring signal values of the delayed optical pulses; and detecting the presence of the given gas species in the gaseous sample based on the signal values.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

LINEAR INORGANIC COORDINATION POLYMER, METAL COMPLEX COMPOUND, AND METAL NANOSTRUCTURE AND CATALYST COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME

Номер: US20180008970A1
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The present invention relates to a linear inorganic coordination polymer and a metal complex compound which are prepared in the form of a metal nanostructure having various stereo structures and thus can be used as a catalyst or the like having an excellent activity in preparing a polyalkylene carbonate resin and the like, and a metal nanostructure and a catalyst composition comprising the same. The linear inorganic coordination polymer comprises a repeating unit having a form in which a predetermined oxalic acid derivative is coordinately bonded to a transition metal, and the metal complex compound comprises a plurality of linear inorganic coordination polymer chains and has a structure in which the plurality of polymer chains are linked to each other via a predetermined neutral ligand. 2. A metal complex compound which includes a plurality of linear inorganic coordination polymer chains containing the repeating units of Chemical Formula 1 of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of polymer chains are linked to each other via a neutral ligand coordinately bonded to the central metal M of the Chemical Formula 1.3. The metal complex compound of claim 2 , wherein the neutral ligand is a compound including a plurality of oxygen- claim 2 , sulfur- claim 2 , phosphorus- or nitrogen-containing functional groups capable of coordinating to the M; ora ring-containing compound including a plurality of one or more hetero elements selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus and nitrogen.4. The metal complex compound of claim 3 , wherein the oxygen- claim 3 , sulfur- claim 3 , phosphorus- or nitrogen-containing functional group is selected from the group consisting of an oxo group (—O—) claim 3 , a hydroxyl group claim 3 , an amine group claim 3 , a carboxyl group (—COOH) claim 3 , a thiol group claim 3 , a phosphine group (—PRand the like claim 3 , wherein R is an alkyl group or an aryl group) claim 3 , a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring claim 3 , a sulfur- ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE SYSTEM AND SPECTROSCOPIC EVALUATION THEREOF

Номер: US20200009499A1
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A chemical processing system for removing carbon dioxide from a gas mixture using a multicomponent amine-based scrubbing solution includes a spectroscopic evaluation system with a liquid contact probe for spectroscopic investigation, an energy source connected with the liquid contact probe to provide the spectroscopic stimulation energy to the probe, a spectrometer connected with the liquid contact probe to detect the spectroscopic response energy to the probe and to output spectral data corresponding to the spectroscopic response energy, and a machine learning spectral data analyzer connected to the spectrometer for evaluation of the spectral data to determine a concentration value for each of water, amine component and captured carbon dioxide in the scrubbing solution, the machine learning spectral data analyzer being trained for each such component over a corresponding trained concentration range, and optionally over a trained temperature range to provide a temperature-compensated concentration value. 1. A chemical processing system for removing carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide-containing gas mixture using an amine-based scrubbing solution that is a multicomponent liquid composition comprising water , at least one amine component for carbon dioxide capture and captured carbon dioxide , the chemical processing system comprising: a first gas inlet to receive a feed stream of the gas mixture to the scrubbing unit with carbon dioxide for removal in the scrubbing unit;', 'a first gas outlet to output a treated stream of the gas mixture from the scrubbing unit having a lower carbon dioxide concentration than the feed stream of the gas mixture to the scrubbing unit;', 'a first liquid inlet to receive a feed stream of said scrubbing solution for processing in the scrubbing unit to contact the gas mixture to remove carbon dioxide from the gas mixture for capture in the scrubbing solution; and', 'a first liquid outlet to output an effluent stream of rich said scrubbing ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST ONE GAS IN A SAMPLE GAS STREAM BY MEANS OF INFRARED ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY

Номер: US20170010208A1
Автор: FETZNER STEPHAN
Принадлежит: AVL EMISSION TEST SYSTEMS GMBH

A device for determining a concentration of at least one gas in a sample gas flow by infrared absorption spectroscopy. The device includes an infrared radiation source which emits a radiation which is conducted through an analysis cell, a feed line, the sample gas flow which is conducted into and out of the analysis cell via the feed line, a detector which measures an absorption spectrum arising in the analysis cell, a suction jet pump which includes a propellant gas connection, and a propellant gas line which extends to the propellant gas connection of the suction jet pump. The suction jet pump is arranged downstream of the analysis cell and feeds the sample gas flow through the analysis cell via the feed line. The propellant gas line includes a regulating valve which regulates a propellant pressure in the propellant gas line. 113-. (canceled)14. A device for determining a concentration of at least one gas in a sample gas flow by infrared absorption spectroscopy , the device comprising:an infrared radiation source configured to emit a radiation which is conducted through an analysis cell;a feed line;the sample gas flow which is configured to be conducted into and out of the analysis cell via the feed line;a detector configured to measure an absorption spectrum arising in the analysis cell;a suction jet pump comprising a propellant gas connection, the suction jet pump being arranged downstream of the analysis cell and being configured to feed the sample gas flow through the analysis cell via the feed line; anda propellant gas line extending to the propellant gas connection of the suction jet pump, the propellant gas line comprising a regulating valve which is configured to regulate a propellant pressure in the propellant gas line.15. The device as recited in claim 14 , wherein the regulating valve is a proportional valve which is configured to regulate the propellant pressure in the propellant gas line as a direct function of a feed pressure in the feed line ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A MEASURED VALUE OF A MEASURAND IN PROCESS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ITS METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20170010248A1
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The disclosure includes an apparatus for determining a measured value in a liquid medium, comprising at least a light transmitter, at least one light receiver assigned to the transmitter, a measuring chamber that can be filled with the medium, wherein an optical path runs through the measuring chamber from the transmitter to the receiver. The apparatus includes a dosing apparatus for dosing at least one reagent and/or the medium, and for inserting the dosed reagent and/or the medium into the measuring chamber. The dosing apparatus is designed as a tube, and the tube includes at least a first control point, wherein the volume in the tube from a starting point to a first control point defines the amount of reagent or medium to be inserted into the measuring chamber. The disclosure further includes the use of the apparatus and a method for dosing the reagent. 1. An apparatus for determining a measured value of a measurand in a liquid medium by means of an optical sensor comprising:at least one transmitter for transmitting transmitted light;at least one receiver associated with the transmitter for receiving received light;a measuring chamber, wherein an optical measuring path extends through the measuring chamber from the transmitter to the receiver;at least one dosing apparatus structured to generate a dosage of at least one reagent and/or the medium and for providing the dosage of the at least one reagent and/or the medium into the measuring chamber, wherein the dosing apparatus is a tube including a first control point, and wherein a volume of the tube from a starting point to the first control point defines the amount of a reagent or the medium to be provided into the measuring chamber; anda superordinate unit configured to generate an excitation signal to produce the transmitted light,wherein the transmitted light is converted into the received light by means of interaction along the measuring path in the measuring chamber with the at least one reagent and the ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for Quantitatively Measuring the Concentration of a Compound of Unknown Concentration in Solution

Номер: US20160011099A1
Автор: Shih I-Tsung
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The present invention relates to methods of spectrophotometric determination of the presence of particular substances in a complex mixture of compounds. This invention relates to methods for determining the concentration of various components of complex biological samples including the determination of the concentration of polyoxyethylene containing compounds including polysorbate in protein containing samples as well as determining the ratio of drug to antibody ratios in antibody-drug conjugate solutions 1. A method for determining the concentration of a second compound in a solution comprising buffer and a first compound and a second compound comprising:a. collecting a set of optical density versus wavelength spectra at two or more path lengths of the buffer of a solution containing first compound only to produce a first buffer background spectra;b. collecting a set of optical density versus wavelength spectra at two or more path lengths for the solution containing first compound only;c. correcting the solution containing first compound spectra with the first buffer background spectra to produce a first compound background corrected spectra;d. selecting two or more data points at a first wavelength from the first compound background corrected spectra and performing linear regression on the data points to produce a first slope;e. selecting two or more data points at a second wavelength from the first compound background corrected spectra and performing linear regression on the data point to produce a second slope;f. calculating the ratio of the slopes at the first and second wavelengths for the first compound;g. collecting a set of optical density versus wavelength spectra at two or more path lengths of a buffer of a solution containing a known concentration of the second compound only to produce a second buffer background spectra;h. collecting a set of optical density versus wavelength spectra at two or more path lengths of a solution containing a known ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Maturity determination device and maturity determination method

Номер: US20180011008A1
Принадлежит: Sharp Corp

A maturity determination device includes an image capturing device to capture a image including a plurality of first and second pixels; and a signal processing circuit configured to find an area size ratio of an intensity distribution of light of a first wavelength band on the basis of a predetermined reference value based on pixel values obtained from the plurality of first and second pixels, and to generate maturity determination information in accordance with the area size ratio. The first pixel includes a first light transmission filter, and the second pixel includes a second light transmission filter. The intensity of the light of the first wavelength band reflected by the fruits and vegetables varies in accordance with the maturity level, and the intensity of the light of the second wavelength band reflected by the fruits and vegetables is substantially the same regardless of the maturity level.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SPECTROSCOPIC MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD TO DETERMINE CONCENTRATIONS OF POLLUTANTS

Номер: US20190011354A1
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The invention relates to a method for determining concentrations of absorbing gases by means of a spectroscopic measuring device, wherein wavelength-dependent measurement values for a light intensity are obtained and a wavelength-dependent measurement value function is represented based on these values. A wavelength-dependent theoretical function is defined, which includes as parameters a calibration parameter and the concentrations. The calibration parameter is defined as a function of a device parameter and a correction parameter that depends on the concentrations. A cycle comprising a sequence of steps is performed several times in a row, wherein in a first step a numerical value for the correction factor is calculated from stipulated assumed values of the concentrations, wherein in a second step the theoretical function is determined using the calculated numerical value, wherein in a third step values for the concentrations are obtained by a curve adjustment calculation between the theoretical function determined in the second step and the measurement value functions and are stipulated as new assumed values. The assumed values obtained in the third step of the last cycle are output as new measured values. 1. A method for determining at least one concentration of at least one absorbing gas in a gas mixture to be measured by means of a spectroscopic measuring device , which comprises a light source , a measuring cell comprising an optical resonator , a detector and a computer unit , wherein the gas mixture is arranged in the measuring cell and a light beam is sent to the measuring cell through an entrance of the measuring cell by means of the light source , wherein wavelength-dependent measurement values for a light intensity of light leaving from an exit of the measuring cell are obtained by means of the detector , wherein a wavelength-dependent shape of the light intensity is represented as a wavelength-dependent measurement value function and wherein a curve ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Multi-rotor wing unmanned aerial vehicle platform based crop growth monitoring method and device

Номер: US20190011355A1
Принадлежит: NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

A crop growth monitoring device based on a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle platform includes a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle, a payload and a ground receiver; the payload part includes a multispectral crop growth sensor module, a signal amplification module, a controller module, a wireless data transmission module, and a power module for power supply and a power supply control module, which are connected in sequence; further comprising a gimbal. The crop growth monitoring device based on the multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle platform overcomes the influence on measurement caused by the down-wash flow field of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and can transmit the measured data to the ground receiver in real time for online analysis and processing, realizing continuous, real-time, convenient and large-scope acquisition of crop growth information.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHANE PEAK DETECTION

Номер: US20210010929A1
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A method for monitoring air quality is described. The method includes measuring ethane and methane using a mobile sensor platform to provide sensor data. The sensor data includes methane data and ethane data captured at a nonzero mobile sensor platform speed. Methane and ethane peak(s) are identified in the sensor data. Correlation(s) between the methane and ethane peak(s) and/or between the methane peak(s) and at least one amount of C are determined. A source for the methane is determined based on the correlation.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED SPECTROPHOTOMETER

Номер: US20190011357A1
Принадлежит: SHIMADZU CORPORATION

The Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer includes: a light source for generating infrared light having a wavelength width including an absorption wavelength of a compound to be analyzed; an interferometer including a fixed mirror and a movable mirror , for generating interfering light from the infrared light; a detector for generating a voltage with a magnitude corresponding to the intensity of the interfering light, and for outputting a voltage obtained by subtracting, from the aforementioned voltage, a voltage with a predetermined magnitude; a high-pass filter for allowing the passage of frequency components equal to or higher than a predetermined frequency in an output voltage from the detector ; an amplifier for amplifying an output voltage from the high-pass filter by a predetermined multiplying factor; and an analogue-to-digital converter for converting an output voltage from the amplifier into a digital signal. 1. A Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer , comprising:a) a light source for generating infrared light having a wavelength width including an absorption wavelength of a compound to be analyzed;b) an interferometer including a fixed mirror and a movable mirror, for generating interfering light from the infrared light;c) a detector for generating a voltage with a magnitude corresponding to an intensity of the interfering light, and for outputting a voltage obtained by subtracting, from the aforementioned voltage, a voltage with a predetermined magnitude;d) a high-pass filter for allowing passage of frequency components equal to or higher than a predetermined frequency in an output voltage from the detector;e) an amplifier for amplifying an output voltage from the high-pass filter by a predetermined multiplying factor; andf) an analogue-to-digital converter for converting an output voltage from the amplifier into a digital signal.2. A Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer , comprising:a) a light source for generating infrared light ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ATR REFLECTION ELEMENT AND ATR SPECTROSCOPY METHOD

Номер: US20190011364A1
Автор: SYKORA Lorenz
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An ATR reflection element includes a main body with a first effective refractive index n1, a transmission layer which comprises a first layer boundary, and an opposite second layer boundary. The transmission layer takes up a fluid by way of the second layer boundary, wherein the transmission layer adjoins the main body. The boundary between the transmission layer and the main body is formed by the first layer boundary, wherein the transmission layer at the second layer boundary has a second effective refractive index n2. The first effective refractive index n1 is greater than the second effective refractive index n2 and the second effective refractive index n2 is greater than 1, wherein the first effective refractive index n1 and the second effective refractive index n2 are determined in each case in a vacuum at 25° C. at the IR wavelength λ, wherein λis selected from the wavelength range between 2 μm and 20 μm. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to an ATR spectrometer comprising said ATR reflection element, and an ATR spectroscopy method. 1. An ATR reflection element , comprising:{'sub': '1', 'a main body with a first effective refractive index n,'}a transmission layer, which has a first layer boundary and an opposite second layer boundary, wherein the transmission layer is designed and configured to take up a fluid by way of the second layer boundary,wherein the transmission layer adjoins the main body or a first boundary surface region of the main body, wherein the boundary between transmission layer and the main body is formed by the first layer boundary,{'sub': 2', '1', '2', '2, 'wherein the transmission layer has a second effective refractive index nat the second layer boundary, wherein the first effective refractive index nis greater than the second effective refractive index nand the second effective refractive index nis greater than 1, and'}{'sub': 1', '2', 'ATR', 'ATR, 'wherein the first effective refractive index nand the second effective refractive ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Biological devices and methods of use thereof for the detection of amyloid proteins

Номер: US20210011029A1
Принадлежит: Biocapital Holdings LLC

Described herein are devices and methods for simultaneously expressing amyloid precursor protein and TonB protein. These devices and methods increase the production of these two proteins while also minimizing costs, making the proteins more widely accessible for medical research purposes, including the development of diagnostic tests for numerous diseases associated with elevated production of amyloid proteins. The amyloid precursor protein and TonB produced by the devices and methods described herein, as well as the devices themselves, can be used in experiments designed to model the interactions between metals and amyloids such as β-amyloid that are characteristic of numerous diseases such as Alzheimer's. Finally, provided herein are diagnostic tests that can detect Alzheimer's disease in samples from patients; the tests are sensitive enough to identify diseases such as Alzheimer's even at pre-clinical stages, before the appearance of symptoms.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT SELECTION AND PROBE GUIDING IN A GINGIVITIS DETECTOR

Номер: US20220031169A1
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A system () for detecting tissue inflammation, and gingivitis specifically, including a light emitter () configured to emit light at a tissue region () within a user's mouth; a light detector () configured to detect optical signals diffusely reflected through the tissue region over a period of time; a controller () configured to: determine a slope signal (Q) based on at least two signals (R(λ), R(λ)) from the optical signals, the at least two signals including at least one signal from a hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range; determine one or more characteristics of the slope signal; and select a best measurement signal based on the one or more characteristics of the slope signal. The system further includes a user interface () configured to provide information regarding a position of a probe for accurate detection of tissue inflammation based on the one or more characteristics of the slope signal. 1. A system for detecting tissue inflammation , comprising:a light emitter configured to emit light at a tissue region within a user's mouth;a light detector configured to detect optical signals diffusely reflected through the tissue region over a period of time; [{'sub': 1', '2, 'determine a difference signal (Q) based on the difference between at least two signals (R(λ), R(λ)) from the optical signals of different wavelengths, the at least two signals comprising at least one signal from a hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range and at least one from above the hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range;'}, 'determine one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and', 'select a best measurement signal based on the one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and, 'at least one controller characterized in that the controller is configured toa user interface configured to provide information regarding a position of a probe for accurate detection of tissue inflammation based on the one or more characteristics of the difference signal.2. The system of claim 1 , ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Spectrophotometer

Номер: US20220034796A1
Автор: MIGITA Masataka
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A spectrophotometer includes: an infrared light source; an interferometer; a first detector; and a monitor unit. The monitor unit includes: a second detector; and a light amount control unit. The light amount control unit is operable to control the infrared light source such that the amount comes closer to a target light amount, based on the signal. The infrared light source emits light having a first wavelength range and light having a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range. The second detector includes: a first light detection element; and a second light detection element. The first light detection element outputs to the light amount control unit a first voltage corresponding to the light having the first wavelength range. The second light detection element outputs to the light amount control unit a second voltage corresponding to the light having the second wavelength range. 1. A spectrophotometer comprising:an infrared light source that emits exiting light including light having a wavelength within an infrared range;an interferometer that generates interference light based on the exiting light input thereto;a first detector that detects light generated based on the interference light that has been output from the interferometer, and has transmitted through or reflected from a sample; anda monitor unit that monitors an output of the infrared light source, wherein a second detector that outputs a signal corresponding to an amount of the exiting light; and', 'a light amount control unit that is operable to control the infrared light source such that the amount comes closer to a target light amount, based on the signal,, 'the monitor unit includesthe infrared light source emits light having a first wavelength range and light having a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range, and a first light detection element that outputs to the light amount control unit a first voltage corresponding to the light having the first ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20220034802A1
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A substrate processing apparatus includes a supply channel through which a liquid to be supplied to a substrate flows; and a foreign substance detecting unit configured to detect a foreign substance in the liquid based on a signal obtained when light, which is near-infrared light, is radiated toward a flow path forming unit constituting a part of the supply channel by a light projector so that light is emitted from the flow path forming unit and a light receiver receives the light emitted from the flow path forming unit. 1. A substrate processing apparatus , comprising:a supply channel through which a liquid to be supplied to a substrate flows; anda foreign substance detecting unit configured to detect a foreign substance in the liquid based on a signal obtained when light, which is near-infrared light, is radiated toward a flow path forming unit constituting a part of the supply channel by a light projector so that light is emitted from the flow path forming unit and a light receiver receives the light emitted from the flow path forming unit.2. The substrate processing apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the light projector is configured to radiate light with a peak wavelength of 830 nm or more.3. The substrate processing apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the liquid is a colored liquid.4. The substrate processing apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the light projector includes:a light source; anda front end-side light path forming unit configured to form a light path from the light source toward the flow path forming unit, andthe front end-side light path forming unit includes an antireflection film.5. The substrate processing apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the light projector and the light receiver in the foreign substance detecting unit are provided in areas that do not face each other among up/down, left/right and front/rear areas with respect to the flow path forming unit such that the light receiver receives scattered light as the light emitted from the flow path forming unit. ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

A method of selectively catalytically oxidizing dinitrogen oxide, a method of detecting radiocarbon, an apparatus, and use of a NiO catalyst

Номер: US20220034858A1
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A method of selectively catalytically oxidizing dinitrogen oxide present in a gaseous sample, comprising: heating a NiO catalyst to a temperature of at least 250° C.; and bringing the gaseous sample into contact with the heated NiO catalyst to oxidize dinitrogen oxide of the gaseous sample in the presence of the heated NiO catalyst. 1. A method of selectively catalytically oxidizing dinitrogen oxide present in a gaseous sample , comprising:heating a NiO catalyst to a temperature of at least 250° C.; andbringing the gaseous sample into contact with the heated NiO catalyst to oxidize the dinitrogen oxide of the gaseous sample in the presence of the heated NiO catalyst.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of methane in the sample is less than 1% and the oxidation of the dinitrogen oxide is carried out while avoiding oxidation of any methane present in the sample.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is a heterogeneous alkaline NiO catalyst.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is a heterogeneous NiO/NaOH catalyst.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is heated to a temperature of at least 300° C.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gaseous sample additionally contains COand CH.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gaseous sample is a gaseous emission sample from a nuclear power plant or originates from a biofuel.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gaseous sample is a gaseous atmospheric sample.9. A method of detecting radiocarbon in the form of COin a gaseous sample comprising at least COand dinitrogen oxide claim 1 , the method comprising:selectively catalytically oxidizing the dinitrogen oxide present in the gaseous sample; and subsequently{'sup': '14', 'sub': '2', 'determining the amount of COin the gaseous sample by infrared absorption spectroscopy.'}10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein claim 9 , before the determination step:{'sup': ' ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for speciating hydrocarbons

Номер: US20170016320A1
Принадлежит: PASON SYSTEMS CORP.

A method for analyzing a gas sample conveyed in a drilling fluid involves liberating the gas sample from the drilling fluid, irradiating the gas sample with infrared radiation spanning a wavelength range in the near-infrared range, detecting absorption spectra associated with irradiating the gas sample, and determining a composition of the gas sample from the absorption spectra. The gas sample includes one or more of methane, ethane, propane, and butane, the detected absorption spectra are associated with irradiating each of the one or more of methane, ethane, propane, and butane, and the composition includes a concentration of any one or more of the methane, ethane, propane, and butane.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Surgical visualization with proximity tracking features

Номер: US20200015899A1
Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical visualization system is disclosed. The surgical visualization system is configured to identify one or more structure(s) and/or determine one or more distances with respect to obscuring tissue and/or the identified structure(s). The surgical visualization system can facilitate avoidance of the identified structure(s) by a surgical device. The surgical visualization system can comprise a first emitter configured to emit a plurality of tissue-penetrating light waves and a second emitter configured to emit structured light onto the surface of tissue. The surgical visualization system can also include an image sensor configured to detect reflected visible light, tissue-penetrating light, and/or structured light. The surgical visualization system can convey information to one or more clinicians regarding the position of one or more hidden identified structures and/or provide one or more proximity indicators.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SCANNING INFRARED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170016813A1
Автор: Wagner Matthias
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An analyzer of a component in a sample fluid includes an optical source and an optical detector defining a beam path of a beam, wherein the optical source emits the beam and the optical detector measures the beam after partial absorption by the sample fluid, a fluid flow cell disposed on the beam path defining an interrogation region in the a fluid flow cell in which the optical beam interacts with the sample fluid and a reference fluid; and wherein the sample fluid and the reference fluid are in laminar flow, and a scanning system that scans the beam relative to the laminar flow within the fluid flow cell, wherein the scanning system scans the beam relative to both the sample fluid and the reference fluid. 1. An analyzer of a component , comprising:an optical source that emits a light;a scanning system that scans the light over the component;an optical detector subsystem that measures the light after interaction with the component; anda guiding system that guides the light from the optical source to the optical detector subsystem.2. The analyzer of claim 1 , further comprising an interrogation region disposed on a beam path defined between the optical source and the optical detector subsystem claim 1 , which is a closed claim 1 , liquid-based environment at the time of interrogation and contains the component; wherein the component is a particle or a cell; and a processor that calculates a characteristic of the component based on the measured light.3. The analyzer of claim 1 , wherein the optical detector subsystem is configured to respond preferentially to light at the scanning frequency to measure transmitted light as the light passes through the component or to measure scattered light associated with as the light passes by the component.4. The analyzer of claim 1 , wherein the optical source is a quantum cascade laser (QCL) which emits the light of at least one wavelength.5. The analyzer of claim 1 , wherein the optical source emits the light of mid-infrared or ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

GAS ANALYSIS METHOD AND GAS ANALYSIS DEVICE

Номер: US20170016816A1
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

A gas analysis method includes irradiating a sample gas introduced into a gas cell with infrared light tuned to a wavelength corresponding to one absorption line of a target gas contained in the sample gas, measuring a sample signal value corresponding to intensity of transmitted light of the infrared light transmitted through the gas cell, evacuating the sample gas in the gas cell and then replacing by a reference gas, measuring a reference signal value corresponding to intensity of transmitted light of the infrared light transmitted through the reference gas, and calculating gas concentration at the one absorption line from ratio of the sample signal value to the reference signal value. 1. A gas analysis method comprising:irradiating a sample gas introduced into a gas cell with infrared light tuned to a wavelength corresponding to one absorption line of a target gas contained in the sample gas;measuring a sample signal value corresponding to intensity of transmitted light of the infrared light transmitted through the gas cell;evacuating the sample gas in the gas cell and then replacing by a reference gas;measuring a reference signal value corresponding to intensity of transmitted light of the infrared light transmitted through the reference gas; andcalculating gas concentration at the one absorption line from ratio of the sample signal value to the reference signal value.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinlight intensity of the infrared light is measured before introducing the sample gas into the gas cell, andwhen the intensity of the infrared light is less than or equal to a prescribed value, a control section outputs a signal for cleaning inside of the gas cell.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the reference gas is passed through an adsorption column and then introduced into the gas cell.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein an alarm signal for exchanging the adsorption column is outputted when the intensity of the infrared light does ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

IMIDAZOLINE COMPOUND, MOBILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, PLUGGING AGENT FOR GAS CHANNELING, AND METHOD FOR CARBON DIOXIDE FLOODING

Номер: US20190016683A1
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An imidazoline compound, a mobility control system, a plugging agent for gas channeling, and a method for carbon dioxide flooding. The structure of the imidazoline compound is represented by formula (1), in which R is pentadecyl, heptadecenyl, or heptadecyl. A mobility control system that contains the imidazoline compound can interact with carbon dioxide to form a plugging agent for gas channeling, and thereby attains a plugging effect for carbon dioxide channeling in a carbon dioxide flooding process. 2. A mobility control system claim 1 , comprising the imidazoline compound of claim 1 , a mobility control additive claim 1 , and water.3. The mobility control system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , the mobility control additive is selected from the group consisting of sodium salicylate claim 2 , maleic acid claim 2 , sodium p-toluene sulfonate claim 2 , and combinations thereof.4. The mobility control system of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , R is pentadecyl claim 3 , and the mobility control additive is sodium p-toluene sulfonate.5. The mobility control system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , as percentages of the weight of the mobility control system claim 2 , the content of the imidazoline compound is 1-10 wt. % claim 2 , the content of the mobility control additive is 0.1-2 wt. % claim 2 , and the content of water is 88-98.9 wt. %.6. The mobility control system of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , as percentages of the weight of the mobility control system claim 5 , the content of the imidazoline compound is 2-6 wt. % claim 5 , the content of the mobility control additive is 0.4-0.8 wt. % claim 5 , and the content of water is 93.2-97.6 wt. %.7. A plugging agent for gas channeling claim 2 , wherein the plugging agent for gas channeling is a mixture obtained by introducing carbon dioxide into the mobility control system of to form a gel.8. The plugging agent for gas channeling of claim 7 , wherein the mobility control additive is selected from the group consisting of sodium ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Multidimensional White Light Spectrometer

Номер: US20160018323A1
Автор: Martin Thomas Zanni
Принадлежит: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION

A multidimensional spectrometer provides broadband white light pump and probe pulses to allow acquisition of multidimensional spectral information over a wide range commensurate with solar-related chemical processes.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Process and system for sample analysis

Номер: US20190017873A1
Принадлежит: Mls Acq Inc

Components resolved in time by a separator accumulate in a sample cell and are analyzed by electromagnetic radiation-based spectroscopic techniques. The sample cell can be configured for multiple path absorption and can be heated. The separator can be a gas chromatograph or another suitable device, for example a distillation-based separator. The method and system described herein can include other mechanical elements, controls, procedures for handling background and sample data, protocols for species identification and/or quantification, automation, computer interfaces, algorithms, software or other features.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

GAS ANALYSIS APPARATUS, PROGRAM FOR GAS ANALYSIS APPARATUS, AND GAS ANALYSIS METHOD

Номер: US20190017927A1
Автор: TAKAHASHI Motonobu
Принадлежит: HORIBA, LTD.

A gas analysis apparatus includes a calibration curve data storage section designed to store N types of calibration curve data which are previously created for N types of measurement target components and obtained by correcting influences of other N- types of measurement target components with respect to a concentration of each of the measurement target components, and a concentration calculation section designed to calculate a concentration of each of the measurement target components by using the N types of calibration curve data. When there exists a subthreshold component whose concentration calculated by the concentration calculation section is not more than a predetermined threshold value, the concentration calculation section calculates a concentration of each of the measurement target components other than the subthreshold component by using calibration curve data obtained without correcting an influence of the subthreshold component. 1. A gas analysis apparatus designed to calculate a concentration of a measurement target component by using calibration curve data indicating a relationship between an optical spectrum obtainable by irradiating light to a sample gas and a concentration of the measurement target component contained in the sample gas , the gas analysis apparatus comprising:a calibration curve data storage section designed to store N types of calibration curve data which are previously created for N types of measurement target components and obtained by correcting influences of other N-1 types of measurement target components with respect to a concentration of each of the measurement target components; anda concentration calculation section designed to calculate a concentration of a measurement target component by using the N types of calibration curve data,wherein, when there exists a subthreshold component whose concentration calculated by the concentration calculation section is not more than a predetermined threshold value, the concentration ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Advanced Reference Detector for Infrared Spectroscopy

Номер: US20190017930A1
Автор: Coffin John Magie
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A spectroscopy system and method in which the optical path following the interferometer includes a Jacquinot stop having an aperture disposed substantially at its focal point. The Jacquinot stop includes a reflective surface substantially non-orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the path and facing the source of the IR signal containing an interferogram. The aperture passes an inner portion of the incident IR signal, while the reflective surface reflects an outer portion. The reflected outer portion of the incident IR signal, which contains erroneous spectral information due to inherent flaws in the interferometer optics, is thereby effectively removed from the original incident IR signal ultimately used to irradiate the sample, and yet still be made available for use in monitoring background spectra of the sampling optics. 1. A spectroscopy system , comprising:an interferogram source to provide an IR signal containing an interferogram;a source path including a focal point along a path axis of a first portion of an optical path extending from said interferogram source;a Jacquinot stop including an aperture disposed substantially at said focal point, and a reflective surface substantially non-orthogonal to said path axis and facing said interferogram source, wherein said aperture passes an inner portion of said IR signal as an incident portion of said IR signal, and said reflective surface reflects an outer portion of said IR signal as a reflected portion of said IR signal; anda reference detection device to detect said reflected portion of said IR signal.2. The spectroscopy system of claim 1 , wherein:said aperture comprises an optical opening to pass a radially inward portion of said IR signal; andsaid reflective surface reflects a radially outward portion of said IR signal.3. The spectroscopy system of claim 1 , wherein:said reflective surface comprises a curved surface; andsaid aperture is disposed near a vertex of said curved surface.4. The spectroscopy system ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

MEASURING DEVICE INCLUDING LIGHT SOURCE THAT EMITS AT LEAST ONE LIGHT PULSE GROUP, PHOTODETECTOR, AND CONTROL CIRCUIT

Номер: US20190017932A1
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A measuring device includes: a light source that emits, toward a target part of an object, at least one light pulse group each including light pulses emitted sequentially, a photodetector that detects at least a part of at least one reflected light pulse group and including reflected light pulses sequentially returning from the target part, and a control circuit that controls the light source and the photodetector. The control circuit causes the light source to emit the at least one light pulse group within a first period, causes the photodetector to extract, within the first period, a first component that is a component of light included in at least a part of a leading reflected light pulse of the reflected light pulses, and causes the photodetector to output a first electric signal corresponding to the first component. 1. A measuring device comprising:a light source that emits at least one light pulse group toward a target part of an object, the at least one light pulse group each including light pulses emitted sequentially;a photodetector that detects at least a part of at least one reflected light pulse group, the at least one reflected light pulse group including reflected light pulses sequentially returning from the target part; anda control circuit that controls the light source and the photodetector, wherein:the control circuit causes the light source to emit the at least one light pulse group within a first period,the control circuit causes the photodetector to extract a first component within the first period, the first component being a component of light included in at least a part of a leading reflected light pulse of the reflected light pulses, andthe control circuit causes the photodetector to output a first electric signal corresponding to the first component.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein:the control circuit further causes the photodetector to extract a second component within the first period, the second component being a ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ON-LINE PREDICTION OF CONJUNCT POLYMER CONCENTRATION IN A HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS

Номер: US20220036976A1
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A method is provided for predicting conjunct polymer concentration in spent ionic liquid during a continuous hydrocarbon conversion process. 1. A method for predicting a concentration of conjunct polymer concentration in a spent ionic liquid of unknown conjunct polymer concentration , during a continuous hydrocarbon conversion process , the method comprising:(a) separating an effluent from a reaction zone into a light fraction and a heavy fraction, the heavy fraction comprising spent ionic liquid of unknown conjunct polymer concentration;(b) acquiring an infrared spectrum for each of a plurality of samples of the spent ionic liquid using an in-line infrared spectrometer configured with a measurement cell to allow the spent ionic liquid to flow therethrough;(c) separately determining a concentration of conjunct polymer in the spent ionic liquid by acquiring an infrared spectrum for each of a plurality of samples using an off-line infrared spectrometer;(d) analyzing the infrared spectra acquired in (b) and (c) using a multivariate chemometric technique to provide a training data set;(e) generating a predictive model for conjunct polymer concentration based on the training data set;(f) applying the predictive model to the infrared spectra acquired in (b); and thereafter(g) quantitatively predicting the conjunct polymer concentration in the spent ionic liquid during the continuous hydrocarbon conversion process.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:contacting a hydrocarbon feed with an ionic liquid in a reaction zone under hydrocarbon conversion conditions to form the effluent.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon conversion process comprises at least one of alkylation claim 1 , disproportionation claim 1 , isomerization claim 1 , and oligomerization.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein alkylation comprises contacting an isoparaffin feed having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms and an olefin feed having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms in the presence of an ionic ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

System and method for impurity detection in beverage grade gases

Номер: US20200018694A1
Принадлежит: Mls Acq Inc

A system and method for determining impurities in a beverage grade gas such as CO 2 or N 2 relies on a coupling of FTIR analysis and UV fluorescence detection. Conversion of reduced sulphur present in some impurities to SO 2 can be conducted using a furnace. In some cases, CO 2 % also is determined.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Infrared Sensor For Soil Or Water And Method Of Operation Thereof

Номер: US20200018697A1
Автор: Ecatherina ROODENKO
Принадлежит: Max Ir Labs Inc

An infrared (IR) sensor and a method of detecting molecular species in a liquid. In one embodiment, the method comprises i) generating IR light from an IR light source; ii) receiving in an optical fiber the IR light from the IR light source, wherein a selective ion-exchange (IX) medium is associated with the optical fiber and the IR light generates an evanescent field about the optical fiber as the IR light propagates therethrough, the selective IX medium configured to transport an ion species in a subject liquid about the optical fiber; and iii) receiving in an IR light detector the IR light from the optical fiber, wherein the ion species affects the evanescent field and thereby a characteristic of the IR light.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

SPECTROMETRY DEVICE AND SPECTROMETRY METHOD

Номер: US20200018698A1
Автор: Okada Masanori
Принадлежит: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

A spectrometry device includes a switch and a converter. The switch acquires a first reception signal and a second reception signal that respectively include information relating to an optical spectrum and switches between outputting the first reception signal and outputting the second reception signal based on control by a controller. The converter converts the first reception signal or the second reception signal output from the switch into a digital signal. 1. A spectrometry device , comprising: acquires a first reception signal and a second reception signal that respectively include information relating to an optical spectrum;', 'controls switching between outputting the first reception signal and outputting the second reception signal; and', 'converts the switched-to first reception signal or the second reception signal into a digital signal., 'a processor that2. The spectrometry device of claim 1 , wherein:the processor further causes a second time period to be shorter than a first time period when converting the switched-to first reception signal or the second reception signal into the digital signal,conversion of the first reception signal is repeated during the first time period, andconversion of the second reception signal is repeated during the second time period.3. The spectrometry device of claim 2 , wherein the processor further:analyzes an optical spectrum based on the converted first reception signal when the first time period is reached from switching to the first reception signal from the second reception signal.4. The spectrometry device of claim 2 , wherein the processor further:adds a repetition of the second time period,determines whether the added repetition of the second time period arrives at a predetermined time period set in advance, andanalyzes an optical spectrum based on the converted second reception signal during the added repetition of the second time period when it is determined that the added repetition of the second time period ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

SPECTROMETER WITH WIDE-SCAN TUNABLE DIODE LASER

Номер: US20210018433A1
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A method for implementation by a laser spectrometer is provided. The method includes first scanning, by a control unit using a first set of laser spectrometer operating parameters, a first wavelength range by adjusting a wavelength of light of a beam emitted by a laser light source and passing through a sample gas. The first wavelength range encompasses a first spectral feature corresponding to a first constituent. The method also includes at least one second scanning, by the control unit using a second set of laser spectrometer operating parameters, a second wavelength range by adjusting the wavelength of light emitted from the laser light source and passing through the sample gas. The second wavelength range has a second spectral feature corresponding to at least one second constituent. The control unit also determines a first concentration of the first constituent and a second concentration of the at least one second constituent. 1. A method for implementation by a spectrometer comprising a laser light source , a control unit , and at least one detector positioned such that light emitted by the laser light source is detected by the at least one detector after passing through a sample gas , the method comprising:first scanning, by the control unit using a first set of laser spectrometer operating parameters, a first wavelength range by adjusting a wavelength of light of a beam emitted by the laser light source and passing through the sample gas, the first wavelength range encompassing a first spectral feature corresponding to a first constituent;at least one second scanning, upon completion of the first scanning and by the control unit using a second set of laser spectrometer operating parameters at least partially different from the first set of laser spectrometer operating parameters, a second wavelength range by adjusting the wavelength of light emitted from the laser light source and passing through the sample gas, the second wavelength range having a second ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Laser Diode Turret Radiation Source for Optical Spectrometry

Номер: US20210018434A1

The present invention relates to the design, construction, and operation for a diode-turret. Exemplary embodiments comprise several tens of laser diodes to function as a multiple-line radiation source. The invention further describes the construction for a socket-turret; this socket-turret will flexibly fit any numbers (limited only by the number of sockets available) of laser diodes. The invention further describes two radiation coupling-optics for the output from the turret of laser-diodes, one with an integrating sphere and another with a collimating scope. One operation method allows its user to set for any number of diode, functioning one diode at a time, sequentially, hopping from one diode to another, as a single-line radiation source for the spectrometry. Another operation method permits its user to set a group with any number of diodes, functioning several diodes simultaneously at a time, as a multiple-line radiation source for spectrometry. 1. A laser diode turret system comprising:a turret body formed with turret base and a plurality of sockets;a plurality of laser diodes coupled to the plurality of sockets; anda diode driver configured to selectively activate the plurality of laser diodes.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a heat sink disposed between the turret body and the diode driver;a controller electrically coupled to the diode driver;a motion mount coupled to the turret body, wherein the motion mount is adapted to allow the turret body to shift or rotate;a motion controller electrically coupled to the motion mount, wherein the motion controller is configured to control movement of the motion mount.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an optical sphere coupled to the turret body.4. The system of claim 2 , further comprising an optical sphere coupled to the turret body.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a collimating scope coupled to the turret body.6. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a collimating scope ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

DISSOLVED GAS ANALYSIS DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20210020355A1
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Devices, systems, and methods for determining gas characteristics to monitor transformer operation include extracting gas from transformer fluid for analysis. 1. An extraction module comprising:a frame, andan extraction probe secured with the frame and arranged for engagement with a fluid for sample extraction, the extraction probe including an extraction coil comprising gas-permeable material for receiving dissolved gas from the fluid.2. The extraction module of claim 1 , wherein the extraction coil includes a number of coil loops permitting dissolved gas to permeate therein.3. The extraction module of claim 1 , wherein the extraction coil is arranged for positioning within a fluid reservoir of a transformer.4. The extraction module of claim 3 , wherein the frame includes a probe arm for receiving the extraction coil claim 3 , the probe arm arranged for positioning the extraction coil within the fluid reservoir.5. The extraction module of claim 4 , wherein the probe arm includes a spool for receiving the extraction coil looped around the spool for engagement with the fluid.6. The extraction module of claim 5 , wherein the extraction coil forms a number of successive coil turns for exposure to the fluid.7. The extraction module of claim 6 , wherein the number of coil turns are stacked.8. The extraction module of claim 5 , wherein the spool defines an annular spool bed for receiving the extraction coil.9. The extraction module of claim 8 , wherein the annular spool bed defines openings to permit fluid contact with inner portions of the extraction coil.10. The extraction module of claim 8 , wherein the spool is formed as a hollow frame defining the spool bed.11. The extraction module of claim 3 , wherein the frame includes a wall configured for attachment with the transformer to define at least a portion of a fluid boundary of the transformer.12. The extraction module of claim 11 , wherein the frame includes a probe arm for receiving the extraction coil claim 11 , the ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

MOTION MODULATION FLUIDIC ANALYZER SYSTEM

Номер: US20180024041A1
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A fluid analyzer includes an optical source and detector defining a beam path of an optical beam, and a fluid flow cell on the beam path defining an interrogation region in a fluid channel in which the optical beam interacts with fluids. One or more flow-control devices conduct a particle in a fluid through the fluid channel. A motion system moves the interrogation region relative to the fluid channel in response to a motion signal, and a controller (1) generates the motion signal having a time-varying characteristic, (2) samples an output signal from the optical detector at respective intervals of the motion signal during which the interrogation region contains and does not contain the particle, and (3) determines from output signal samples a measurement value indicative of an optically measured characteristic of the particle. 1. A method of measuring a property of a fluid with a fluid analyzer , comprising:creating adjacent spatial regions of a first fluid and a second fluid in a fluid channel of a fluidic flow cell;positioning an interrogation region across a fluid boundary region separating the first fluid and second fluid in the fluid channel such that the interrogation region sequentially contains predominately the first fluid in a first time interval and primarily the second fluid in a second time interval;illuminating the interrogation region with an optical source signal to create an interrogation signal from the interaction of the optical source signal and the first fluid and second fluid within the interrogation region;measuring the interrogation signal with a transducer to produce a measured interrogation signal; andprocessing the measured interrogation signal to determine a first property of the first fluid or a second property of the second fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising varying a relative pressure of the first fluid and second fluid to move the position of the fluid boundary region in a direction substantively orthogonal to a flow ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

GAS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180024051A1
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Presented herein are systems and methods for quantifying trace and/or ultra-trace levels of a species—for example, HS or HO—in a natural gas line. The systems and methods employ a tunable laser, such as a tunable diode laser, vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), external cavity diode laser or a vertical external-cavity surface-emitting laser (VECSEL) or a tunable quantum cascade laser (QCL). The laser produces an output beam over a set of one or more relatively narrow, high resolution wavelength bands at a scan rate from about 0.1 Hz to about 1000 Hz. A natural gas sample comprising a trace level of a species of interest passes through a flow cell into which the output beam from the laser is guided. An optical detector receives light from the flow cell, producing a signal indicative of the absorption attenuation from which the concentration of the trace species is determined. 1. A spectroscopy system for measuring a trace level and/or an ultra-trace of a first gas in a natural gas sample , the system comprising:a laser for producing an output beam over a set of one or more discrete or continuous wavelength bands at a scan rate from about 0.1 Hz to about 1000 Hz over the set of one or more discrete or continuous wavelength bands;transmitting optics for guiding and/or shaping the output beam from the tunable diode laser to the natural gas sample;an optical detector for receiving light from the natural gas sample and producing a detector signal corresponding to the received light; anda processor of a computing device and a memory (non-transitory computer-readable medium) having instructions stored thereon, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to compute the trace level and/or ultra-trace level of the first gas in the natural gas sample from the signal corresponding to the received light.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first gas is hydrogen sulfide and wherein the set of one or more discrete or continuous ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

SHORT-WAVE INFRARED SUPER-CONTINUUM LASERS FOR NATURAL GAS LEAK DETECTION, EXPLORATION, AND OTHER ACTIVE REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20180024104A1
Автор: Islam Mohammed N.
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A measurement system performs non-destructive quality control or constitutive analysis using a light source generating an output optical beam using semiconductor sources that generate an input optical beam, a multiplexer configured to receive the input beam and to form an intermediate optical beam, and fibers configured to receive the intermediate beam and to form the output beam. The fibers include a fused silica fiber having a core diameter less than 400 microns. The output beam includes wavelengths between 700 and 2500 nanometers and has a bandwidth of at least 10 nanometers. The system includes a measurement apparatus that receives the output beam and delivers the beam to a sample to generate a spectroscopy beam. A receiver is configured to receive the spectroscopy beam and process the beam to generate an output signal. The light source and receiver are remote from the sample, which includes plastics or food industry goods. 1. A measurement system comprising: a plurality of semiconductor sources configured to generate an input optical beam;', 'a multiplexer configured to receive at least a portion of the input optical beam and to form an intermediate optical beam;', 'one or more fibers configured to receive at least a portion of the intermediate optical beam and to form the output optical beam;', 'wherein at least a portion of the one or more fibers comprises a fused silica fiber having a core diameter less than 400 microns;', 'wherein the output optical beam comprises one or more optical wavelengths, at least a portion of which are between 700 nanometers and 2500 nanometers; and', 'wherein the output optical beam has a bandwidth of at least 10 nanometers;, 'a light source configured to generate an output optical beam, comprisinga measurement apparatus configured to receive a received portion of the output optical beam and to deliver a delivered portion of the output optical beam to a sample, wherein the delivered portion of the output optical beam is configured ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Lipid, protein, and metabolite markers for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

Номер: US20180024132A1

Methods for diagnosing the presence of prostate cancer in a subject are provided, such methods including the detection of levels of a variety of biomarkers diagnostic of prostate cancer. The invention also provides methods of treating prostate cancer by administering a biomarker or an agent that modulates a biomarker of prostate cancer. Compositions in the form of kits and panels of reagents for detecting the biomarkers of the invention are also provided.

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Methods for Determining Transition Metal Compound Concentrations in Multicomponent Liquid Systems

Номер: US20200023331A1
Автор: BUCK Richard M., YANG Qing
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Methods for simultaneously determining the concentrations of transition metal compounds in solutions containing two or more transition metal compounds are described. Polymerization reactor systems providing real-time monitoring and control of the concentrations of the transition metal components of a multicomponent catalyst system are disclosed, as well as methods for operating such polymerization reactor systems. 111-. (canceled)12. A polymerization reactor system comprising:(A) a reactor configured to contact a catalyst system with an olefin monomer and an optional olefin comonomer under polymerization reaction conditions to produce an olefin polymer;(B) a catalyst preparation vessel configured to contact a first transition metal compound, a second transition metal compound, an activator, and an optional co-catalyst to form the catalyst system; and(C) an analytical system configured to determine a first concentration of the first transition metal compound and a second concentration of the second transition metal compound in a solution comprising the first transition metal compound and the second transition metal compound present within the polymerization reactor system; wherein:the polymerization reactor system comprises a slurry reactor, a gas-phase reactor, a solution reactor, or a combination thereof.13. The reactor system of claim 12 , wherein the analytical system comprises an ultraviolet-visible spectrometer.14. The reactor system of claim 13 , wherein the analytical system further comprises a filter assembly configured to filter a sample of the solution comprising the first transition metal compound and the second transition metal compound before analysis by the ultraviolet-visible spectrometer.15. The reactor system of claim 12 , wherein the reactor system further comprises (D) a controller configured to control a first flow rate of the first transition metal compound and/or a second flow rate of the second transition metal compound into the reactor based ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Laser illuminated gas imaging

Номер: US20170024871A1
Принадлежит: Fluke Corp

Aspects of the invention generally relate to illumination gas imaging and detection. Camera systems can illuminate a target scene with light sources configured to emit absorbing and non-absorbing wavelengths with respect to a target gas. An image of the target scene illuminated with a non-absorbing wavelength can be compared to a non-illuminated image of the target scene in order to determine information about the background of the target scene. If sufficient light of the non-absorbing wavelength is scattered by the scene toward a detector, the target scene comprises an adequate background for performing a gas imaging process. A camera system can alert a user of portions of the target scene suitable or unsuitable for performing a gas imaging process. If necessary, the user can reposition the system until sufficient portions of the target scene are recognized as suitable for performing the gas imaging process.

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Gas sensor with two switchable filters and method for operating such a gas sensor

Номер: US20220042903A1
Принадлежит: Draeger Safety AG and Co KGaA

A gas sensor ( 2 ) distinguishes between a target gas and a contaminant and includes a light source ( 8 ), a measurement volume ( 4 ), a detector ( 22 ), and an adaptable filter system ( 20 ) with a first optical filter and a second optical filter. The filter system switches between a first composite state, with both filters in a reference state, a second composite state, with the first filter in a first reference state and the second filter in a second measurement state, a third composite state with the first filter in a first measurement state and the second filter in a second reference state, and a fourth composite state, with both filters in a measurement state. The gas sensor detects a target gas and makes a determination as to a presence of the contaminant by comparing the respective detector signals, generated during at least three of the composite states, with each other.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Passivation of Nonlinear Optical Crystals

Номер: US20170025281A1
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A laser system includes a nonlinear optical (NLO) crystal, wherein the NLO crystal is annealed within a selected temperature range. The NLO crystal is passivated with at least one of hydrogen, deuterium, a hydrogen-containing compound or a deuterium-containing compound to a selected passivation level. The system further includes at least one light source, wherein at least one light source is configured to generate light of a selected wavelength and at least one light source is configured to transmit light through the NLO crystal. The system further includes a crystal housing unit configured to house the NLO crystal. 1. A laser system comprising:a nonlinear optical (NLO) crystal, the NLO crystal annealed within a selected temperature range, the NLO crystal passivated with at least one of hydrogen, deuterium, a hydrogen-containing compound or a deuterium-containing compound to a selected passivation level;at least one light source configured to generate light of a selected wavelength, the light source further configured to transmit light through the NLO crystal; anda crystal housing unit configured to house the NLO crystal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source emits light at a first wavelength.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the NLO emits light at a second wavelength claim 2 , wherein the second wavelength is approximately one-half the first wavelength.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source comprises:at least one laser having at least one diode pumped solid state (DPSS) source.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source comprises:at least one laser having at least one fiber IR source.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of dangling bonds or broken bonds are repaired within the NLO crystal with the passivating gas.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the passivating gas comprises:a mixture of hydrogen, deuterium and an inert gas.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the passivating gas ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Methods for Determining Transition Metal Compound Concentrations in Multicomponent Liquid Systems

Номер: US20190025200A1
Автор: QING Yang, Richard M. Buck
Принадлежит: Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP

Methods for determining the concentration of transition metal compounds in a solution containing more than one transition metal compound are described. Polymerization reactor systems providing real-time monitoring and control of the concentrations of the transition metal components of a multicomponent catalyst system are disclosed, as well as methods for operating such polymerization reactor systems and for improving methods of preparing the multicomponent catalyst system.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

NDIR Glucose Detection in Liquids

Номер: US20190025207A1
Принадлежит: Airware Inc

For determining concentration of targeted molecules MG in a liquid sample admixed with interfering molecules MJ which overlap their absorption band, a special NDIR sampling and calibration technique is employed. Besides the signal source, a reference and one or more interference sources are added. The selection of the wavelength for the interference sources enables its measured transmittance value to be used for deciding the validity of the calibration curve for molecules MG in the liquid sample. This value can further be used to adjust the calibration curve via a parameter linking the transmittances measured at the signal and interference wavelength channels in order to assure its validity.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Novel technique for the detection of trace gases using Intracavity Fiber Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (IFLAS)

Номер: US20170025812A1
Автор: Gautam Das
Принадлежит: LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY

A gas detection system uses intracavity fiber laser absorption spectroscopy. The fiber laser is stabilized by a saturable absorber, and the sensitivity is enhanced by multiple circulations of amplified spontaneous emission light under threshold conditions, and multi-longitudinal mode oscillation of the laser.

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Polarization stable widely tunable short cavity laser

Номер: US20160028208A1
Принадлежит: Praevium Research Inc, Thorlabs Inc

A tunable source includes a short-cavity laser optimized for performance and reliability in SSOCT imaging systems, spectroscopic detection systems, and other types of detection and sensing systems. A short cavity laser with a large free spectral range cavity, fast tuning response and single transverse, longitudinal and polarization mode operation is disclosed. Methods for obtaining polarization stable operation of the tunable source are presented.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Bilirubin concentration measurement system

Номер: US20220047192A1

A bilirubin concentration measurement system according to the present invention includes: a sensor device attachable to a subject; and a terminal device capable of wirelessly communicating with the sensor device. The sensor device includes: a light emitting element that emits blue light; a light emitting element that emits green light; a light detection element that detects reflected light that is the blue light having been incident on skin of the subject and been reflected, and detects reflected light that is the green light having been incident on the skin of the subject and been reflected; and a communication unit that wirelessly transmits information about intensities of the reflected light detected by the light detection element. The terminal device includes: a communication unit that receives the information about the intensities of the reflected light transmitted from the sensor device; and a computing unit that calculates a bilirubin concentration using the information about the intensities of the reflected light.

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

MOTION MODULATION FLUIDIC ANALYZER SYSTEM

Номер: US20170030823A1
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A fluid analyzer includes an optical source and detector defining a beam path of an optical beam, and a fluid flow cell on the beam path defining an interrogation region in a fluid channel in which the optical beam interacts with fluids. One or more flow-control devices conduct a particle in a fluid through the fluid channel. A motion system moves the interrogation region relative to the fluid channel in response to a motion signal, and a controller (1) generates the motion signal having a time-varying characteristic, (2) samples an output signal from the optical detector at respective intervals of the motion signal during which the interrogation region contains and does not contain the particle, and (3) determines from output signal samples a measurement value indicative of an optically measured characteristic of the particle. 1. A fluid analyzer , comprising:an optical source and an optical detector defining a beam path of an optical beam;a fluid flow cell disposed on the beam path defining an interrogation region in a fluid channel in the fluid flow cell in which the optical beam interacts with fluids;one or more flow-control devices configured to conduct a particle in a fluid through the fluid channel;a motion system configured to move the interrogation region relative to the fluid channel in response to a motion signal; anda controller configured and operative (1) to generate the motion signal having a time-varying characteristic, (2) to sample an output signal from the optical detector at a first interval of the motion signal during which the interrogation region substantially contains the particle and at a second interval of the motion signal during which the interrogation region contains a region substantially not containing the particle, thereby generating corresponding output signal samples, and (3) to determine from the output signal samples a measurement value indicative of an optically measured characteristic of the particle.2. The fluid analyzer of ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Vacuum Ultraviolet Absorption Spectroscopy System And Method

Номер: US20170030828A1
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An efficient absorption spectroscopy system is provided. The spectroscopy system may be configured to measure solid, liquid or gaseous samples. Vacuum ultra-violet wavelengths may be utilized. Some of the disclosed techniques can be used for detecting the presence of trace concentrations of gaseous species. A preferable gas flow cell is disclosed. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used with a gas chromatography system so as to detect and identify species eluted from the column. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used in conjunction with an electrospray interface and a liquid chromatography system so as to detect and identify gas phase ions of macromolecules produced from solution. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used to characterize chemical reactions. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used in conjunction with an ultra short-path length sample cell to measure liquids. 1. A gas analysis system , comprising:a gas reaction flow cell, the gas reaction flow cell being configured to allow for a chemical reaction between at least two gas species;at least one gas inlet port of the gas reaction flow cell configured to provide the at least two gas species into the gas reaction flow cell, at least two of the at least two gas species being reactive with each other;at least one gas outlet port of the gas reaction flow cell;a detection space within the gas reaction flow cell;a light source coupled to the gas reaction flow cell, the light source configured to provide at least VUV or less wavelengths of light;a spectrometer coupled to the gas reaction flow cell, the spectrometer capable of measuring multiple wavelengths of light simultaneously; anda light path from the light source to the spectrometer, the light path being contained within one or more controlled environments,the gas reaction flow cell configured to pass light from the light source through the detection space to the spectromenter to detect a property of the chemical reaction.2. The system of ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY OF COMPRESSIBLE FLUIDS

Номер: US20170030829A1
Автор: Saptari Vidi A.
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Described herein is a spectroscopic system and method for measuring and monitoring the chemical composition and/or impurity content of a sample or sample stream using absorption light spectroscopy. Specifically, in certain embodiments, this invention relates to the use of sample pressure variation to alter the magnitude of the absorption spectrum (e.g., wavelength-dependent signal) received for the sample, thereby obviating the need for a reference or ‘zero’ sample. Rather than use a reference or ‘zero’ sample, embodiments described herein obtain a spectrum/signal from a sample-containing cell at both a first pressure and a second (different) pressure. 15.-. (canceled)6. A method for measuring chemical composition and/or trace impurities in a compressible fluid sample without the need for a ‘zero’ reference , the method comprising:obtaining a first spectrum for a sample cell containing a sample fluid from a spectroscopic system with the sample fluid at a first pressure in the sample cell;obtaining a second spectrum for the sample cell containing the sample fluid from the spectroscopic system with the sample fluid at a second pressure in the sample cell, wherein the first pressure is different from the second pressure;determining a differential absorption spectrum for the sample using the first spectrum and the second spectrum; andidentifying one or more constituents of the sample, and/or identifying a concentration of one or more of the one or more constituents of the sample, using the differential absorption spectrum.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the sample cell is a flow cell and the sample is drawn from a compressible fluid line.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the compressible fluid line is a natural gas pipeline stream and wherein the one or more constituents of the sample that are identified comprises one or more members selected from the group consisting of CH claim 7 , CH claim 7 , CH claim 7 , i-CH claim 7 , n-CH claim 7 , CH claim 7 , and CO.9. The ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Vacuum Ultraviolet Absorption Spectroscopy System And Method

Номер: US20170030874A1
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An efficient absorption spectroscopy system is provided. The spectroscopy system may be configured to measure solid, liquid or gaseous samples. Vacuum ultra-violet wavelengths may be utilized. Some of the disclosed techniques can be used for detecting the presence of trace concentrations of gaseous species. A preferable gas flow cell is disclosed. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used with a gas chromatography system so as to detect and identify species eluted from the column. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used in conjunction with an electrospray interface and a liquid chromatography system so as to detect and identify gas phase ions of macromolecules produced from solution. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used to characterize chemical reactions. Some of the disclosed techniques may be used in conjunction with an ultra short-path length sample cell to measure liquids. 1. A system for analyzing gas , comprising: a gas chromatography column, the gas chromatography column configured to provide at least one gas analyte to be analyzed;', 'a gas flow cell coupled to the gas chromatography column so as to receive a flow of the analyte from the gas chromatography column;', 'a light source which includes at least VUV light or less wavelengths, the light source optically coupled to the gas flow cell, the light source optically coupled to the gas flow cell in a manner that allows VUV light to enter the gas flow cell; and', 'a first detector optically coupled to the gas flow cell, the gas flow cell configured to pass VUV light from the light source through a detection space of the gas flow cell to the detector to enable the detector to detect a property of the analyte; and, 'a first gas analysis system, the first gas analysis system comprising a gas chromatography system, the gas chromatography system comprisinga second gas analysis system coupled to the first gas analysis system, the second gas analysis system coupled to the first gas analysis system ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Motorized Variable Path Length Cell for Spectroscopy

Номер: US20160033390A1
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The present invention is thus directed to an automated system and method of varying the optical path length in a sample that a light from a spectrophotometer must travel through. Such arrangements allow a user to easily vary the optical path length while also providing the user with an easy way to clean and prepare a transmission cell for optical interrogation. Such path length control can be automatically controlled by a programmable control system to quickly collect and stores data from different path lengths as needed for different spectrographic analysis. Such a methodology and system, as presented herein, is able to return best-match spectra with far fewer computational steps and greater speed than if all possible combinations of reference spectra are considered. 1. An apparatus for measuring an optical property of a sample , comprising:a source of optical energy and a pair of windows, wherein one of the pair of windows is configured to receive radiation from the source of optical energy over free space and the other of the pair of windows is configured with an incorporated optical detector that is utilized to optically interrogate a disposed sample therebetween the pair of windows, wherein the pair of windows are both moveable with respect to the positioning of the source of optical energy to adjust the spacing between them; anda processor adapted to control a separation between configured surfaces of the pair of windows at a variable distance (P) in order to pull the disposed sample into a column contained by surface tension or to squeeze the sample during optical analysis, wherein the processor is additionally configured to collect and store information of different optical path lengths automatically of the pulled and/or squeezed sample(s), and wherein the window having the incorporated optical detector is additionally coupled to a mechanical stop configured with a system that enables the processor to calibrate a point for minimum path length.2. The ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

ESTIMATION OF WATER INTERFERENCE FOR SPECTRAL CORRECTION

Номер: US20160033394A1
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A method includes decomposing a training set to obtain a principal component matrix having a plurality of principal component vectors. The method also includes variably rejecting portions of a sample spectrum vector that do not correspond to a selected one of the plurality of principal component vectors by incrementally providing a coefficient indicative of the weighting of the selected principal component vector for selected sub-regions. A corrected spectrum vector can be obtained by excluding certain sub-regions of the sample spectrum vector and corresponding principal component vector, multiplying the sample spectrum vector with the principal component matrix for non-excluded sub-regions, providing a predicted interference vector, and subtracting the predicted interference vector from the sample spectrum vector. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:decomposing a training set to obtain a principal component matrix having a plurality of principal component vectors; selecting a sub-region of the sample spectrum vector and a corresponding sub-region of the selected principal component vector; and', 'multiplying the selected sub-region of the sample spectrum vector with the corresponding sub-region of the selected principal component vector to provide a coefficient indicative of the weighting of the selected principal component vector for the selected sub-regions;, 'variably rejecting portions of a sample spectrum vector that do not correspond to a selected one of the plurality of principal component vectors by incrementallyexcluding sub-regions of the sample spectrum vector and corresponding principal component vector based on the incrementally provided coefficients;multiplying the sample spectrum vector with the principal component matrix for the non-excluded sub-regions to provide a weighting vector indicative of the contribution of the principal component matrix;multiplying the weighting vector by the principal component matrix to provide a predicted ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

RESONANT OPTICAL TRANSDUCERS FOR IN-SITU GAS DETECTION

Номер: US20160033397A1

Configurations for in-situ gas detection are provided, and include miniaturized photonic devices, low-optical-loss, guided-wave structures and state-selective adsorption coatings. High quality factor semiconductor resonators have been demonstrated in different configurations, such as micro-disks, micro-rings, micro-toroids, and photonic crystals with the properties of very narrow NIR transmission bands and sensitivity up to 10(change in complex refractive index). The devices are therefore highly sensitive to changes in optical properties to the device parameters and can be tunable to the absorption of the chemical species of interest. Appropriate coatings applied to the device enhance state-specific molecular detection. 1. A resonant optical transducer , comprising:a first electrical contact layer;a substrate in operative contact with said first electrical contact layer, said substrate including an internally fabricated mirror;an active gain medium in operative contact with said substrate;a second electrical contact layer in operative contact with said gain medium;two pillars in operative contact with said second electrical contact layer;a top layer supported by said pillars, wherein said top layer together with said second electrical contact layer and said pillars, forms an optical cavity having an intra-cavity gap, wherein said top layer includes a state selective oxide layer in operative contact with a reflective layer; anda mirror in operative contact with said top layer.2. The resonant optical transducer of claim 1 , further comprises a deformable membrane layer in operative contact with and located between said state selective oxide layer and said reflective layer.3. The resonant optical transducer of claim 1 , wherein said first electrical contact layer comprises a first dopant claim 1 , the ROT further comprises a doped layer between said second electrical contact layer and said gain medium claim 1 , wherein said doped layer comprises a second dopant claim 1 ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Furnace control method

Номер: US20220048767A1
Принадлежит: JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC

A method is described for controlling a furnace containing a plurality of catalyst-containing tubes heated by a combustion gas generated by a plurality of burners, said method comprising the steps of: (i) measuring path-averaged combustion gas temperatures on multiple paths through the furnace using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy, (ii) periodically measuring temperatures of surfaces within the furnace to obtain periodic surface temperature information, (iii) entering the path-averaged combustion gas temperatures and periodic surface temperature information into a computer model of the furnace, said model comprising parameters for controlling the furnace; and (iv) using the computer model and the temperature information to obtain optimised parameters for controlling the furnace. A system for performing the method is also described.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

GAS ANALYSIS DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION FACILITY, AND GAS ANALYSIS METHOD

Номер: US20180031233A1
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A gas analysis device includes: a measurement part configured to measure an absorption amount of a laser light including an absorption wavelength corresponding to at least two electronic level transitions having the same component contained in the combustion gas, by emitting the laser light on a plurality of measurement paths disposed to pass through the combustion gas; a standard setting part configured to set a standard gas concentration distribution and a standard temperature distribution on the basis of a measurement result of the measurement part; and an analysis part configured to obtain the gas concentration distribution and the temperature distribution by solving a function including the gas concentration distribution and the temperature distribution as variables so as to minimize a difference between the absorption amount measured by the measurement part and a standard absorption amount obtained on the basis of the standard gas concentration distribution and the standard temperature distribution. 1. A gas analysis device for analyzing a concentration distribution of a combustion gas in a furnace and a temperature distribution inside the furnace , the gas analysis device comprising:a measurement part configured to measure an absorption amount of a laser light including an absorption wavelength corresponding to at least two electronic level transitions having the same component contained in the combustion gas, by emitting the laser light on a plurality of measurement paths disposed so as to pass through the combustion gas;a standard setting part configured to set a standard gas concentration distribution and a standard temperature distribution on the basis of a measurement result of the measurement part; andan analysis part configured to define the gas concentration distribution and the temperature distribution defined as a function including a common variable parameter and to obtain the gas concentration distribution and the temperature distribution by ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Viscosity reduction of crude oil through structure determination of asphaltene molecule

Номер: US20200032147A1

Asphaltene may be effectively broken into smaller molecules by first elucidating the structure of the asphaltene and then developing a catalyst system based on the elucidated structure. The structure may be determined based on a series of analytical techniques including NMR, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and LDI. The most probable structure is determined using computational methods based on quantum mechanics and classical molecular dynamics and the catalyst system is developed for the most probable structure.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Blood coagulation analyzer and blood coagulation analyzing method

Номер: US20190033289A1
Принадлежит: Sysmex Corp

A blood coagulation analyzer and analyzing method perform following: (a) preparing a measurement specimen by dispensing a blood specimen and a reagent into a reaction container; (b) emitting light of a plurality of wavelengths to the measurement specimen in the reaction container, the wavelengths comprising a first wavelength for use in a measurement by a blood coagulation time method, and at least one of a second wavelength for use in a measurement by a synthetic substrate method and a third wavelength for use in a measurement by an immunoturbidimetric method; (c) detecting light of a plurality of wavelengths corresponding to the light emitted in (b), from the measurement specimen, by a light receiving element, and acquiring data corresponding to each wavelength; and (d) conducting an analysis based on the data corresponding to one of the wavelengths among the acquired data, and acquiring a result of the analysis.

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Assembly and Method for Measuring a Substance Concentration in a Gaseous Medium by Means of Absorption Spectroscopy

Номер: US20200033257A1
Принадлежит: SENSATRONIC GMBH

An assembly and a method for measuring a gas concentration by means of absorption spectroscopy, in particular for capnometric measurement of the proportion of COin breathing air in which IR light from a thermal light source is guided through a measuring cell with a gas mixture to be analyzed, and the concentration of the gas to be measured that is contained in the gas mixture is determined by measuring an attenuation of the light introduced into the measuring cell caused by absorption by the gas to be measured. The thermal light source is designed as an encapsulated micro-incandescent lamp with a light-generating coil. 1. An assembly for measuring a gas concentration by means of absorption spectroscopy in which IR light is guided from a thermal light source through a measuring cell with a gas mixture to be analyzed , and the gas concentration of a gas to be measured that is contained in the gas mixture is determined by measuring an attenuation of the light introduced into the measuring cell caused by absorption by the gas to be measured , wherein the assembly has an optical beam path with a thermal light source that generates IR light , the measuring cell that can be filled or is filled with the gas mixture , and a measuring path for the light generated by the thermal light source , one or more sensors as well as one or more bandpass filters that are upstream from the one or more sensors , wherein the assembly furthermore comprises an evaluation apparatus that is designed to determine the gas concentration to be measured from the attenuation of the IR light in the measuring cell , wherein at least one bandpass filter is designed to transmit within a measuring wavelength range in which the gas to be measured absorbs IR light , and at least one bandpass filter is designed to transmit in a reference wavelength range in which the gas to be measured does not absorb IR light or only absorbs a slight amount in comparison to the measuring wavelength range , wherein the ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Diffuse Reflectance Apparatus

Номер: US20200033263A1

A diffuse reflectance apparatus includes a housing having a window formed therein, and a diffuse reflectance mirror spaced from the window and having an aperture extending therethrough. A light source provides a beam of light. A first mirror assembly is positioned to reflect the beam of light through the aperture such that it passes through the window. A second mirror assembly is positioned to reflect scattered light from the concave mirror to a detector. 1. A diffuse reflectance apparatus comprising:a light source configured to produce a beam of light;a diffuse reflectance mirror having a reflective surface and an aperture through which the beam of light passes to a target, wherein the diffuse reflectance mirror is positioned relative to the target such that a substantial portion of specular reflection from a surface of the target passes back through the aperture and the reflective surface collects a substantial portion of scattered light from the target and forms a second beam; anda detector configured to produce a signal in response to the second beam.2. The apparatus of wherein the aperture is positioned in the center of the mirror.3. The apparatus of wherein the aperture is substantially ellipsoidal.4. The apparatus of wherein the aperture comprises a wall having a substantially black color.5. The apparatus of wherein the target includes a sample.6. The apparatus of wherein the target includes a window claim 5 , wherein the beam of light passes through the window to interact with the sample.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diffuse reflectance mirror is concave.8. The apparatus of wherein the concave diffuse reflectance mirror is ellipsoidal.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the concave diffuse reflectance mirror has a numerical aperture of about 0.5.10. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the second beam is a converging beam formed by the concave diffuse reflectance mirror.11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diffuse reflectance mirror is flat ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Method for Determining a Chemotypic Profile

Номер: US20220051760A1
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The present invention relates to determining the chemotype profile of cannabis plant material through determining cannabinoid content of the plant material using near infrared spectroscopy. The invention also involves the training of a classifier to determine the chemotype profile of a cannabis plant from the spectroscopic data. 1. A method for determining a chemotypic profile of cannabis plant material , the method comprising:(a) providing a predetermined association between spectroscopic data from reference cannabis plant material and a chemotypic profile from the reference cannabis plant material, wherein the chemotypic profile evaluates at least one cannabinoid in acid form;(b) obtaining spectroscopic data from at least one region of sample cannabis plant material; and(c) utilising the predetermined association to determine the chemotypic profile of the sample plant material from sample spectroscopic data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spectroscopic data is measured by near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the spectroscopic data is measured by Fourier-transform near infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopy.4. The method of any one of to claim 2 , wherein the spectroscopic data is measured using a rotary cup.5. The method of any one of to claim 2 , wherein the spectroscopic data is measured using a fibre optic probe.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the spectroscopic data is measured using a hand-held device.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the spectroscopic data measured using the hand-held device is processed in a control unit claim 6 , wherein the control unit is configured to receive and process the measured spectroscopic data to determine the chemotypic profile of the plant material based on the predetermined association between spectroscopic data from reference cannabis plant material and a chemotypic profile from the reference cannabis plant material.8. The method of any one of to claim 6 , wherein the cannabis plant material ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Minimization of Noise in Optical Data Capture for Liquids

Номер: US20210033525A1
Принадлежит: Liquid Sensing Inc

A process and sensor system useful for determining a concentration of a targeted molecule M (such as glucose) within a given time period in a liquid sampling matrix wherein the sample volume is configured so that a sampling error caused by changes of the targeted molecule passing in and out of the sample volume is approximately the same or less than a measurement error caused by an accuracy limit of electronic components and optical elements used in the sensor system.

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

SPATIALLY RESOLVED STANDOFF TRACE CHEMICAL SENSING USING BACKWARDS TRANSIENT ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY

Номер: US20210033527A1
Принадлежит: BROWN UNIVERSITY

A system includes a first laser beam including a pulsed laser emanating from the instrument propagates in the air, wherein the first lase beam is tuned to the wavelength at which a target chemical absorbs, its pulses bringing molecules to an excited state, a second laser beam used to probe target chemicals by transient absorption spectroscopy, wherein the second laser beam is pulsed or continuous, and a detector. 1. A system comprising:a first laser beam comprising a pulsed laser emanating from the instrument propagates in the air;a second laser beam used to probe target chemicals by transient absorption spectroscopy; anda detector.2. The system of wherein the first lase beam is tuned to the wavelength at which a target chemical absorbs claim 1 , its pulses bringing molecules to an excited state.3. The system of wherein the first laser beam is a broadband light that covers multiple wavelengths and excites multiple chemicals claim 1 , its pulses bringing molecules to an excited state.4. The system of wherein the second laser beam is pulsed or continuous.5. The system of wherein the second laser beam propagates until claim 4 , in a distance claim 4 , it hits an object claim 4 , or other phase that scatters the light.6. The system of wherein the phase is a liquid claim 5 , smoke or scattering vapor.7. The system of wherein the second laser beam is collinear with the first laser beam or is projected to the same spot on the object that scatters the light causing some of the photons produced by the second laser beam to propagate upon scattering) along the first laser beam but in a reverse direction.8. The system of wherein the detector detects the back-scattered light of the second laser beam and analyzes it for characteristic absorption wavelengths that identify a vapor.9. The system of wherein the detector is configured to analyze a timing pattern with reference to a pulsed excitation of the first laser beam claim 8 , which reveals a distance at which the target ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

TDLAS ARCHITECTURE FOR WIDELY SPACED WAVELENGTHS

Номер: US20210033529A1
Принадлежит: c/o ONPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Systems for measuring a concentration of a target species include a first and second tunable diode laser generating laser light at a respective first and second wavelength each corresponding to respective absorption lines of the target species. A first optical fiber is optically coupled to the first tunable diode laser, and does not support a fundamental mode at the second wavelength. A second optical fiber is coupled to the second tunable diode laser and does not support a fundamental mode at the first wavelength. A fiber bundle includes respective distal ends of the first and second optical fibers, which are stripped of their respective coatings and arranged with their claddings adjacent to each other. A pitch head is configured to project respective optical beams from the fiber bundle through a measurement zone. A catch head located across the measurement zone receives the projected beams and directs them to a sensor. 1. A system for measuring a concentration of at least one target species comprising:a first and second tunable diode laser, the first tunable diode laser generating laser light at a first wavelength, the second tunable diode laser generating laser light at a second wavelength, wherein the first wavelength and the second wavelength correspond to respective absorption lines of the at least one target species;a first optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end, the first optical fiber optically coupled to the first tunable diode laser at the proximal end, the first optical fiber not supporting a fundamental mode at the second wavelength;a second optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end, the second optical fiber optically coupled to the second tunable diode laser at the proximal end, the second optical fiber_not supporting a fundamental mode at the first wavelength;a fiber bundle assembly including a first distal end of the first optical fiber and a second distal end of the second optical fiber;a pitch head (i) including a ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

METAMATERIAL AND BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL DETECTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160041093A1
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A metamaterial is suitable for receiving a detecting wave. The detecting wave interacts with the metamaterial. The metamaterial includes a substrate and at least one unit cell placed on the substrate. The size of the unit cell is at least less than ⅓ of the wavelength of the detecting wave. A biological and chemical detecting system using the metamaterial is also disclosed. 1. A metamaterial suitable for receiving a detecting wave , wherein the detecting wave interacts with the metamaterial , the metamaterial comprising:a substrate; andat least a unit cell placed on the substrate, wherein a size of the unit cell is at least less than ⅓ of the wavelength of the detecting wave.2. The metamaterial of claim 1 , wherein the size is a distance between two most outer ends of the unit cell along a predetermined direction.3. The metamaterial of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of unit cells arranged as an array.4. The metamaterial of claim 1 , wherein the unit cell is made of a dielectric material claim 1 , a conductive material or their combination.5. The metamaterial of claim 1 , wherein the metamaterial has a negative refractive index.6. A biological and chemical detecting system suitable for detecting an analyte claim 1 , the system comprising:a detecting wave generator for providing a detecting wave; and a substrate, and', 'at least a unit cell disposed on the substrate, wherein a size of the unit cell is less than ⅓ of the wavelength of the detecting wave;, 'a metamaterial, comprising;'}wherein, the detecting wave enters the metamaterial so as to generate a reacting wave, and the reacting wave interacts with the analyte to generate a detecting signal.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the size of the unit cell is a distance between two most outer ends of the unit cell along a predetermined direction.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the metamaterial further comprises a plurality of unit cells arranged as an array.9. The system of claim 6 , wherein the unit ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

TDLAS Architecture for Widely Spaced Wavelengths

Номер: US20180038788A1
Принадлежит: John Zink Co Llc

A system for widely spaced wavelength tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy includes at least a first and second tunable diode laser generating laser light at a first and second wavelength, wherein laser light of the first and second wavelengths cannot co-propagate efficiently on the same single-mode fiber. A first fiber may be configured to carry light in the first wavelength, and a second fiber configured to carry light in the second wavelength. A fiber bundle may be formed from the distal ends of the first and second fibers stripped of their respective coatings, and arranged with their claddings adjacent to each other. One or more pitch heads are configured to project respective beams of laser light from the fiber bundle through a measurement zone. One or more catch heads located across the measurement zone receive the respective beams and direct the respective beams onto at least one sensor.

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

NEAR FIELD OPTICAL MICROSCOPE FOR ACQUIRING SPECTRA

Номер: US20180038891A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device for conducting near-field optical measurements of a sample comprising a wavelength-tunable monochromatic light source. Further the invention relates to methods for measuring the near-field using such a device. 112. Device for the near-field optical measurement of a sample comprising a probe () , a wavelength-tunable monochromatic light source () with tuning mechanism for changing the wavelength λ provided by the light source ,{'b': 2', '3', '4', '5, 'an interferometer integrated in the optical path of the light source (), comprising a beam splitter () splitting the light of the light source into two optical light paths, the reference light path () and the signal light path (),'}{'b': '4', 'wherein the reference light path () does not contain the probe, and'}{'b': 5', '1', '4', '5', '6, 'the signal light path () comprises the probe (), and the reference and the signal light paths (,) are superimposed at the detector (), characterized in that'}{'b': 4', '5, 'the difference of the lengths of the two optical paths () and () can be adjusted to be at most 1000 μm.'}2474365136. Device according to claim 1 , wherein in the interferometer the reference light path () comprises a reference mirror () directing the reference light path () via the beam splitter () to the detector () claim 1 , and the signal light path () is reflected at the probe () and directed via the beam splitter () to the detector () claim 1 , or{'b': 4', '8', '5', '1', '8', '6, 'wherein in the interferometer the reference light path () is directed by a second beam splitter () to the detector and the signal light path () is reflected at the probe () and directed via the second beam splitter () to the detector ().'}345. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the difference of the lengths of the two optical paths () and () can be adjusted to be at most 100 μm.445. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the difference of the lengths of the two optical paths () and () can be ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200037883A1
Автор: Mohammed N. Islam
Принадлежит: Omni Medsci Inc

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.

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE GAS AND CHEMICAL IMAGING CAMERA

Номер: US20210037197A1
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In one embodiment, 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 an optical focal plane array (FPA) unit. 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. Said optical system and said processing unit can be contained together in a data acquisition and processing module configured to be worn or carried by a person. 1. A method for imaging a target species in an object , the method comprising:receiving, by an optical system, infrared (IR) radiation, wherein said optical system comprises an optical focal plane array (FPA) unit and at least one lens array of a lens assembly configured to achieve an f-number less than 2; andacquiring, by the optical system, multispectral optical data representing said target species from the received IR radiation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens assembly comprises an array of two-part lenses.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical FPA unit comprises a pixel array and wherein the optical system comprises a plurality of optical channels defining an image detection region on the optical FPA unit claim 1 , the image detection region having an area in a range of about 15% to about 95% of the pixel array.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a number of the plurality of optical channels is between 4 and 50.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein lenses of the at least one lens array are disposed in a mounting plate.6. The method of claim 1 ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

GAS ANALYSIS DEVICE

Номер: US20220057319A1
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, a gas analysis device includes: a base including a concave portion; a window includes a first film and a second film; an optical part that is located at a side of the window opposite to the base side and includes a light projector and a light receiver; and an optical path length controller that is located between the base and the window and has a controllable thickness. The concave portion includes a first sidewall that is oblique to a surface of the base, and a second sidewall that is oblique to the surface of the base. An oblique direction of the second sidewall is opposite to an oblique direction of the first sidewall. The light projector is configured to irradiate light toward the first sidewall. The light receiver is configured to convert light reflected by the second sidewall. 1. A gas analysis device , comprising:a base having a plate shape, and including a concave portion open at one surface of the base;a window located at a side of the base at which the concave portion is open, the window including a first film and a second film stacked with each other, the second film having a different refractive index than the first film;an optical part located at a side of the window opposite to the base side, the optical part including a light projector and a light receiver; andan optical path length controller located between the base and the window, a thickness of the optical path length controller being controllable,{'claim-text': ['a first sidewall oblique to a surface of the base at which the concave portion is open, and', 'a second sidewall facing the first sidewall, the second sidewall being oblique to the surface at which the concave portion is open,'], '#text': 'the concave portion including'}an oblique direction of the second sidewall being opposite to an oblique direction of the first sidewall,the light projector being configured to irradiate light toward the first sidewall,the light receiver being configured to convert light ...

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