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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Position-sensitive metrology system

Номер: US20120045855A1

Автор: Erel Milshtein, Markus E. Beck

Принадлежит: Individual

A metrology system for analyzing a semiconductor device on a substrate can include a metrology sensor.

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Номер записи: 1

19-04-2012 дата публикации

Acetic Acid Production Process

Номер: US20120095259A1

Автор: Brian A. Salisbury, Noel C. Hallinan

Принадлежит: Lyondell Chemical Technology LP

Disclosed is a method for controlling an acetic acid production process. The method comprises: (i) reacting methanol and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst, a catalyst stabilizer, methyl iodide, water, and methyl acetate to produce a reactor mixture which comprises the catalyst, the catalyst stabilizer, methanol, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methyl iodide, methyl acetate, water, and acetic acid; (ii) measuring the concentration of a component of the reactor mixture by Raman spectroscopic analysis; and (iii) adjusting the component concentration in the reactor mixture in response to the measured concentration. The method of the invention is particularly useful for measuring and controlling the concentration of carbon monoxide in the reactor liquid mixture.

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Номер записи: 2

07-06-2012 дата публикации

System and method for detecting and visualizing ignitable liquid residues using hyperspectral imaging

Номер: US20120138820A1

Автор: Cara Plese, David Exline, Sara Nedley

Принадлежит: ChemImage Corp

The present disclosure provides for a system and method for detecting, identifying and/or distinguishing between ignitable liquid residues on various types of substrates. A method may comprise generating a fluorescence data set representative of a substrate, which may comprise a fluorescence hyperspectral image. This fluorescence data set may be analyzed to determine the presence and/or identity of an ignitable liquid residue. Regions of a substrate comprising an ignitable liquid residue may further be interrogated using Raman techniques. This may comprise generating and analyzing a Raman data set representative of a region of interest of a substrate to thereby identify an ignitable liquid residue. A system may comprise an illumination source, a tunable filter, and a first detector configured to generate a fluorescence data set. The system may further comprise a second detector configured to generate a Raman data set representative of a region of interest of a substrate.

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Номер записи: 3

28-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for measuring transmittance

Номер: US20120162651A1

Автор: James Andrew Glover

Принадлежит: Real Tech Inc

A device to measure the amount of light able to transmit through a liquid. The device uses a light detector and light source mounted to a support mechanism such that the detector and light source define a path of light emitted by the light source and detected by the detector. The device uses a structure designed to surround a liquid to be tested such that the structure allows light to transmit through the structure and the liquid. An actuator engenders relative motion between the support mechanism and the structure such that at certain times the light propagating between the light source and the detector passes substantially through the structure and the liquid to be tested such that the amount of light able to transmit through the liquid is detected by the detector, and at other times the light propagates directly from the light source to the detector without passing through the structure or the liquid such that the amount of light emitted from the light source is directly detected by the detector. A microprocessor then uses the two sets of detector readings to allow the transmittance measurement of the liquid to be compensated for errors introduced by drift and fluctuations in the amount of light emitted by the light source and also by drift in the light detector and electronics. Such fluctuation and drift is very common in light sources and is due primarily to changes in temperature and imperfections in the light source itself and the power supply.

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Номер записи: 4

02-08-2012 дата публикации

Process analyzer

Номер: US20120195799A1

Автор: Aria Farjam, Bas De Heij, Kai Berggold, Rolf Uthemann, Ulrich Lundgreen

Принадлежит: HACH LANGE GMBH

A process analyzer for detection of an analyte in a liquid under analysis includes a base module and an exchangeable cartridge module. The exchangeable cartridge module comprises a sample taking device comprising a membrane configured to obtain a sample from the liquid under analysis. A first pump mechanism is configured to pump the sample away from the sample taking device. A second pump mechanism is configured to introduce a reagent into the sample. A measuring section is configured to perform a quantitative detection of the analyte in the sample. A degassing device is arranged downstream of the first pump mechanism and the second pump mechanism. The degassing device is configured to degas the sample.

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Номер записи: 5

27-12-2012 дата публикации

System and method for determining cumulative tow gap width

Номер: US20120328159A9

Автор: Eric Rector, Jeffrey Haywood, Reed Hannebaum, Roger W. Engelbart

Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A system for determining cumulative tow gap width includes an in-process vision system having at least one camera adapted to record images of a composite material and a data analysis computer communicating with and adapted to receive image data from the in-process vision system. The data analysis computer may be adapted to calculate a cumulative gap width of tow gaps in the composite material. A user interface may communicate with and be adapted to receive data analysis results from the data analysis computer. A method for determining cumulative tow width gap of tow gaps in a composite structure is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 6

03-01-2013 дата публикации

Inspection of a component

Номер: US20130002850A1

Автор: John P. SHOESMITH

Принадлежит: Rolls Royce PLC

A component such as a pressure vessel includes a cladding layer bonded to a substrate by a welding process. The component is inspected by a method that includes using a first camera to record a first image of an inspection portion of the cladding layer, the inspection portion having a pattern of markings; causing or allowing a temperature change in the component; using a second camera to record a second image of the inspection portion; and identifying the deformation of the pattern of markings on the inspection portion by reference to relative movement of the respective markings between the first and second image. The temperature change may occur as a result of cooling of the component after the welding process. Analysis of the deformation may be conducted by a Digital Image Correlation process, enabling possible defects or flaws in the component to be identified.

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Номер записи: 7

03-01-2013 дата публикации

Conveying apparatus with an imaging backing surface

Номер: US20130003063A1

Автор: Alan M. Then, Mark Rasmussen, Rui Xu, Steven C. Headley

Принадлежит: Advanced Vision Technology AVT Ltd

A conveying apparatus for conveying an object, the object having at least a non-opaque portion, including a light source, an optical detector and a backing measurement apparatus, the light source for illuminating the object, the optical detector for acquiring information at least relating to at least one chromatic characteristic of the non-opaque portion, the backing measurement apparatus including a backing material, a backing support and a plurality of rollers, the backing material exhibiting at least one of determined chromatic characteristics and determined optical characteristics, the backing support for supporting the backing material, the plurality of rollers for rolling the backing material over the backing support, wherein light emitted by the light source optically interacts with the backing material consistently through the non-opaque portion.

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Номер записи: 8

07-02-2013 дата публикации

Analytical devices for detection of low-quality pharmaceuticals

Номер: US20130034908A1

Автор: Marya Lieberman, Patrick Joseph Flynn, Toni Lee Owen Barstis

Принадлежит: SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE, University of Notre Dame

An analytical device, in particular, a paper analytical device (PAD), for detection of at least two chemical components indicative of a low quality pharmaceutical product is provided. The analytical device can include a porous, hydrophilic medium, at least two assay regions associated with the porous, hydrophilic medium, at least one assay reagent or precursor thereof in the assay regions, and at least one electronically readable information zone.

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Номер записи: 9

28-02-2013 дата публикации

Method For Calculating Weight Ratio By Quality Grade In Grain Appearance Quality Grade Discrimination Device

Номер: US20130051622A1

Автор: Hiroki Ishizuki, Takayuki Emori, Yoshihisa Nakata

Принадлежит: Satake Corp

A method is provided for calculating a weight ratio by quality grade using a grain appearance quality grade discrimination device. The method involves the steps of imaging a plurality of grains; discriminating the quality grade of the grains on the basis of data of the imaged grains; tallying, by quality grade, the number of pixels in said data of the imaged grains with regards to the grains whose quality grade has been discriminated; multiplying the number of pixels tallied by quality grade by a weight conversion coefficient per pixel predetermined by quality grade, and thereby converting said number of pixels into a weight by quality grade; and calculating the weight ratio by quality grade of the grains on the basis of the weight by quality grade.

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Номер записи: 10

09-05-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning apparatus, measurement method and calibration method

Номер: US20130112900A1

Автор: Etsuko Kubo, Masashi Uchibe, Teruo Haibara, Yoshihiro Mori

Принадлежит: SILTRONIC AG

A calibration method for calibrating a measurement device for measuring a concentration of a gas dissolved in a liquid includes varying the concentration of the gas dissolved in the liquid, and predetermining, as a reference concentration, a concentration of the gas at which an intensity of luminescence produced when the liquid is irradiated with ultrasonic waves shows a peak. The liquid is illuminated with ultrasonic waves while varying the concentration of the gas in the liquid and a measured value is measured, using the measurement device, as a concentration of the gas in the liquid when the intensity of the luminescence shows a peak. The measurement device is calibrated based on the measured value and the reference concentration.

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Номер записи: 11

16-05-2013 дата публикации

Measuring device for determining a vegetation index value of plants

Номер: US20130120753A1

Автор: Tobias Haas

Принадлежит: Georg Fritzmeier GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a measuring device for determining a vegetation index value (REIP) of plants. The measuring device comprises a plurality of light emitting elements, each of which emits substantially monochromatic light at a predetermined wavelength, a light receiving element which receives light from the light emitting elements reflected by the plants and generates a signal indicating the respective intensity of the received light, and a control means which successively activates the light emitting elements in a cyclical sequence, determines the respective intensity of the reflected light based on the output signal of the light receiving element, and calculates the vegetation index value based on the determined intensities of the overall measurement cycle. According to the invention, a light frequency converter is provided as the light receiving element.

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Номер записи: 12

06-06-2013 дата публикации

Detecting surface stains using high absorbance spectral regions in the mid-ir

Номер: US20130140462A1

Автор: Heather Brooke, Jessica N. Mccutcheon, Megan R. Pearl, Michael L. Myrick, Stephen L. Morgan

Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Methods and systems for detecting the presence of a substance on a surface are provided. The method can include directing a modulated light beam (e.g., having a wavelength of about 3 to about 20 μm) from a light source to a beam expander such that the beam expander widens the diameter of the light beam into an expanded beam. The expanded beam can then be directed onto the surface to form an illuminated area. A specular reflection can then be detected from the illuminated area on the surface in each light cycle, and the presence of the substance on the surface can be determined.

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Номер записи: 13

27-06-2013 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing light-emitting device and apparatus for manufacturing light-emitting device

Номер: US20130164865A1

Автор: Hirotoshi Oikaze, Katsuyuki NAGAHAMA, Kentaro Nishiwaki, Yasuhiro Kabetani

Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A method of manufacturing a light-emitting device which includes a light-emitting source by applying, onto the light-emitting source, a fluorescent resin which includes fluorescent particles and is stored in and discharged from an applicator, the method includes: measuring a first concentration which is a concentration of the fluorescent particles included in the fluorescent resin discharged from the applicator; and applying, onto the light-emitting source, the fluorescent resin in an application amount determined based on the first concentration which has been measured and reference data which indicates a relationship between a concentration of the fluorescent particles and an application amount of the fluorescent resin that enables the light-emitting device to have constant chromaticity.

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Номер записи: 14

11-07-2013 дата публикации

Air Pocket Detection Methods and Systems

Номер: US20130176454A1

Автор: John F. Valley

Принадлежит: SunEdison Inc

Methods and systems for use in detecting an air pocket in a single crystal material are described. One example method includes providing a matrix including a plurality of data units, the plurality of data units including image data related to a region of interest of the single crystal material; determining, by a processor, a difference between data units of the matrix and a corresponding data unit of the matrix, wherein the corresponding data unit is defined by a first operation of the matrix; calculating, by the processor, a first index value based on the differences of the corresponding data units; and identifying an air pocket within the single crystal material based on the first index value and a predetermined threshold.

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Номер записи: 15

29-08-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods to analyze an immunoassay test strip comb member

Номер: US20130222634A1

Автор: Jason Richardson, Kerrm Yau, Pradeep Setlur, Sandra Toledo

Принадлежит: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC

Systems and methods for analyzing test strip comb members having a plurality of fingers are disclosed. The systems and methods may analyze a test strip comb member to determine the presence of one more analytes on each of the plurality of fingers.

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Номер записи: 16

03-10-2013 дата публикации

Polymerization process and raman analysis for olefin-based polymers

Номер: US20130261224A1

Автор: Kishori DESHPANDE, Ravindra S. Dixit, Serena K. STEPHENSON

Принадлежит: Dow Global Technologies LLC

The invention provides a process for monitoring and/or adjusting a dispersion polymerization of an olefin-based polymer, the process comprising monitoring the concentration of the carbon-carbon unsaturations in the dispersion using Raman Spectroscopy. The invention also provides a process for polymerizing an olefin-based polymer, the process comprising polymerizing one or more monomer types, in the presence of at least one catalyst and at least one solvent, to form the polymer as a dispersed phase in the solvent; and monitoring the concentration of the carbon-carbon unsaturations in the dispersion using Raman Spectroscopy.

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Номер записи: 17

07-11-2013 дата публикации

Method and device for inspecting an object for the detection of surface damage

Номер: US20130297232A1

Автор: Christian Homma, Claudio Laloni, Frank FÖRSTER, Helmuth EULER

Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A method and device for performing the method of inspecting an object for the purpose of detecting defective surface regions of the object, comprising the steps of using a scanning device to survey a surface of the object to be inspected and generating two-dimensional image data and a measured surface profile in at least one cross-sectional plane through the object in each case; using a computer device to evaluate the two-dimensional image data in order to localize a potentially defective surface region; using the computer device to generate a calculated surface profile within the potentially defective surface region in the cross-sectional plane on the basis of the measured surface pro-file outside of the potentially defective surface region of the cross-sectional plane; using the computer device to compare the calculated and measured surface profiles within the potentially defective surface region, the localized surface region being assessed as actually defective if defined differentiating features are present.

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Номер записи: 18

26-12-2013 дата публикации

Process for prediciting the stability of crude oil and employing same in transporting and/or refining the crude oil

Номер: US20130341241A1

Автор: Corina L. Sandu, Gavin M. MEDINE, Giuseppe Della Sala, Marco Respini, Sai Reddy Pinappu

Принадлежит: Baker Hughes Inc

A process for refining crude oil can be controlled to mitigate fouling by deploying a refractive index probe at a location suitable for making a crude oil stability determination, wherein the crude oil stability determination is relevant to controlling the refining process; making a measurement of crude oil stability; and then controlling the process for refining crude oil by maintaining the process or implementing a change to the process, based upon the determination of crude oil stability. This concept can also be applied to transporting, blending, and storing crude oil.

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Номер записи: 19

26-12-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring method and apparatus for excimer laser annealing process

Номер: US20130341310A1

Автор: Paul VAN DER WILT

Принадлежит: Coherent Lasersystems GmbH and Co KG

A method is disclosed evaluating a silicon layer crystallized by irradiation with pulses form an excimer-laser. The crystallization produces periodic features on the crystalized layer dependent on the number of and energy density in the pulses to which the layer has been exposed. An area of the layer is illuminated with light. A detector is arranged to detect light diffracted from the illuminated area and to determine from the detected diffracted light the energy density in the pulses to which the layer has been exposed.

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Номер записи: 20

26-12-2013 дата публикации

System and method for improved visual detection of protective coatings

Номер: US20130342824A1

Автор: Sergey G. Ponomarev

Принадлежит: Boeing Co

The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing an improved protective coating for a substrate that may be inspected using the unaided eye or other apparatus under available light. The protective coating is mixed with an additive comprising flakes or particles that, when applied to the substrate as part of the protective coating, allow the user to empirically determine if the surface has received an adequate protective coat. The determination of whether or not any defects exist may include comparing the observed appearance of the specialty pigment particles with a comparative standard.

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Номер записи: 21

06-03-2014 дата публикации

On-line detection of organic contaminant in condensate system of sugar production processes using fluorescence thechnology

Номер: US20140060659A1

Автор: Christopher Brant Wilson, Ling Liang, Michael W. Willer, Narasimha M. Rao, Patrcik Pu Chen, Rodney H. Banks

Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A method of measuring contamination in fluid that is expelled from a food processing system is presented. The method of measuring is carried out with fluorescence. The fluid is typically allowed to enter into an energy transfer system, but if the contamination exceeds a certain level, the fluid should be prevented from entering the energy transfer system. The fluid is generally comprised of water expelled from a sugar processing operation.

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Номер записи: 22

13-03-2014 дата публикации

Portable medical diagnostic systems and methods using a mobile device

Номер: US20140072189A1

Автор: Michal DEPA, Sidhant JENA

Принадлежит: Michal DEPA, Sidhant JENA

A system and method for analysis of colorimetric test strip strips and disease management. The system can include an accessory that is operably coupled to a mobile device, the mobile device acquiring and/or analyzing images of the colorimetric test strips. The light box accessory can be detachably attached to the mobile device, or made to remain attached to the mobile device, but with the capability of having the light box accessory removed from the field of view of the camera for general photography purposes. In other embodiments, an image containing known calibration color(s) and reagent area(s) is obtained sans the light box for comparison with a previous calibration image to model changes in ambient lighting conditions and determine a color correction function. The correction can be applied to the detected reagent area color(s) for matching between the detected reagent area color(s) and reference color(s) on the reference chart. Optionally, the information can be processed and displayed to provide feedback, as well as transmitted to a health provider for analysis.

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Номер записи: 23

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Multi-angular color, opacity, pigment characterization and texture analysis of a painted surface via visual and/or instrumental techniques

Номер: US20140078293A1

Автор: James PEREKSTA, Paul M. Beymore

Принадлежит: PPG Industries Ohio Inc

A computer implemented method. The method includes performing at least one of a visual evaluation and an instrument measurement of a target coating on a target sample to generate colorimetric information, and identifying, using a processor, a bulk toner that is present in the target coating by determining a color and a color intensity at different viewing angles relative to the target sample. The method also includes identifying, using the processor, at least one specific toner that is present in the target coating by detecting a presence and an orientation of colored and/or non-colored pigmentation effects that are present in the target coating, and outputting, using the processor, a formulation of the target coating that includes at least the at least one specific toner.

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Номер записи: 24

27-03-2014 дата публикации

Resin article

Номер: US20140087157A1

Автор: Chong Kyu Shin, Eun Joo Choi, Hak Shin Kim, Houng Sik Yoo, Jeong Min Kim, Jin Young Ryu, Young Jun Hong

Принадлежит: LG Chem Ltd

Provided is a resin article having a layer-separated structure. The resin article may include a first resin layer and a second resin layer formed on the first resin layer. Also, the component of the first resin layer is detected on a surface of the second resin layer by infrared spectrometer. The resin article may have improved mechanical and surface characteristics. Further, since coating or plating is not required for manufacturing a resin article, a manufacturing time and/or cost can be reduced, and productivity can be increased.

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Номер записи: 25

03-04-2014 дата публикации

Ion Beam Sample Preparation Apparatus and Methods

Номер: US20140091237A1

Автор: John Andrew Hunt, Michael Patrick Hassel-Shearer, Steven Thomas Coyle

Принадлежит: Gatan Inc

Disclosed are embodiments of an ion beam sample preparation apparatus and methods. The apparatus has disposed in a vacuum chamber at least one tilting ion beam irradiating means with intensity control, a rotation stage with rotation control, a sample holder, and an adjustable positioning stage that has two axes of positional adjustment that are operable to move the region of the sample being prepared by the ion beam relative to the ion beam. The apparatus may also include a vacuum-tight optical window for observing the sample and a shutter for protecting the optical window from debris while the sample is prepared in the ion beam.

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Номер записи: 26

10-04-2014 дата публикации

Brassica gat event and compositions and methods for the identification and/or detection thereof

Номер: US20140099638A1

Автор: Chadwick Bruce Koscielny, David George Charne, Ferdinand G. Thoonen, Jayantilal Patel, Lomas Tulsieram, Wenpin Chen, Yongping Zhang, Zhongsen Li

Принадлежит: EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co, PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC

Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate tolerant Brassica plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides Brassica plants having a DP-073496-4 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate. The Brassica plant harboring the DP-073496-4 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions within SEQ ID NO: 2 or with genomic/transgene junctions as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 12 and/or 13. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the event are provided.

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Номер записи: 27

06-01-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SORTED STOPPER ELEMENTS

Номер: US20220002129A1

Автор: ROTH Emmanuel, SCHMITT Arnaud, SPIESSER Daniel

Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device for providing stopper elements that are sorted in order to feed a downstream workstation. The devices comprising a lifting means; a means or referencing said stopper elements one by one, located downstream from the lifting means; a conveyor for bringing the referenced elements to said workstation, positioned at the outlet of said referencing means; a vision means for verifying the conformance of said elements in an inspection zone extending at the level of the referencing means and/or of the conveyor; and a means for expelling those elements that do not conform located downstream of said vision means. The inspection zone comprises at least two successive sections each including a distinct color. The invention also relates to a corresponding method. 121. A device () for providing stopper elements () that are sorted in order to feed a downstream workstation , comprising:{'b': 3', '1, 'a lifting means () for sorting said elements () in accordance with their orientation;'}{'b': 3', '5', '1, 'downstream of said lifting means () a means () for referencing said stopper elements () one by one in a regular flow;'}{'b': 5', '6', '1, 'at the outlet of said referencing means () a conveyor () for bringing the referenced elements () one by one to said workstation;'}{'b': 7', '1', '2', '5', '6, 'a vision means () for verifying the conformance of said elements () when they arrive in an inspection zone of said device (), said inspection zone being located at the referencing means () and/or the conveyor (); and'}{'b': 7', '1, 'located downstream of said vision means () a means for expelling those elements () that do not conform;'}wherein at least:{'b': 8', '9, 'the inspection zone comprises at least two successive sections (, ) each including a distinct color.'}22789. The provider device () as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a means for moving said vision means () from a position facing one of said sections () to a position facing the other ...

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Номер записи: 28

06-01-2022 дата публикации

Fluid detection sensor and fluid detection device

Номер: US20220003585A1

Автор: Hiroyuki Okushiba, Katsumi Tsuchida, Tetsuya Matsushita

Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

A fluid detection sensor includes: an optical sensor including a light emitting element array and a light receiving element array which are arranged on a substrate along a longitudinal direction thereof; a flow path member which includes a tubular body which is transparent and is arranged along the longitudinal direction facing the optical sensor, an inside of the tubular body constituting a flow path through which a plurality of substantially immiscible fluids flow as a slug flow; and a reflecting member placed on a side opposite to the optical sensor with respect to the flow path. The fluid detection sensor detects changes in light which occur in accordance with a movement of the plurality of fluids by the light receiving element array receiving light which is emitted by the light emitting element array toward the slug flow in the flow path and is reflected by the reflecting member.

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Номер записи: 29

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Process for in-line inspection of functional film layer containing detectable component

Номер: US20200001513A1

Автор: Dewitt Jones, Honglei LI, Louise Cynthia EBNER, Matthew Dawe, Solomon Bekele

Принадлежит: Cryovac LLC

The continuity of a functional layer of a web (32, 60, 78) is assessed by forwarding the web, detecting (42, 63) the presence of the functional layer and a discontinuity and/or a thin region in the functional layer, and generating a signal in response to the discontinuity and/or thin region. The functional layer comprises a detectable component (360) in a thermoplastic composition. The detecting is carried out by a machine vision system capable of detecting the detectable component (360) in the functional layer. The detectable component (360) can be active or passive. Also included are systems for carrying out the process.

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Номер записи: 30

05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING REFLECTED OPTICAL DISTORTION IN CONTOURED GLASS SHEETS

Номер: US20170003232A1

Автор: ADDINGTON Jason C., MORAN Benjamin L., VILD Michael J.

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A method for measuring optical distortion in a contoured glass sheet includes the steps of conveying the glass sheet in a first direction, employing at least one display to project a preselected multi-phase non-repeating contrasting pattern, and employing at least one camera, and uniquely pairing each one of the cameras one of the displays. The method may also include controlling each of the cameras to acquire the desired images, analyzing and combining the data acquired by the cameras to construct a definition of the surface of the glass sheet, and performing one or more optical processing operations on the surface data to analyze the optical characteristics of the glass sheet. 1. A method for measuring the optical characteristics of a curved glass sheet , the glass sheet having a first dimension and a second dimension , wherein the glass sheet is curved at least about one or more axes of curvature which are generally parallel to the first dimension , the method including at least the steps of:conveying the glass sheet in a first direction generally parallel to the first dimension of the glass sheet;projecting a preselected contrasting pattern from each of at least two displays onto the surface of the glass sheetproviding at least two cameras, each one of the cameras being uniquely paired with one of the displays, wherein each display and camera pair are mounted in a spaced-apart relationship a known distance and angle from the surface of the glass sheet for detecting the reflected image of the pattern projected on the surface of the glass sheet from its associated display, and wherein each of the display and camera pairs are spaced apart from each other at least in a second direction across the second dimension of the glass sheet such that each camera detects the reflected image of the pattern projected on the surface of the glass sheet from only its associated display, and wherein the patterns detected by the cameras together cover the entire surface in the ...

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Номер записи: 31

07-01-2016 дата публикации

MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

Номер: US20160003737A1

Автор: Shimada Kohei

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A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a laminated body including laminated ceramic layers, and first and second internal electrodes extending along interfaces between the ceramic layers. External electrodes are located on outer surfaces of the laminated body. Phosphor is disposed on portions of outer surfaces of the laminated body containing no external electrodes. 1. A multilayer ceramic electronic component comprising:a laminated body including a plurality of ceramic layers laminated, and internal electrodes extending along interfaces between the plurality of ceramic layers; andan external electrode on an outer surface of the laminated body; whereina phosphor is disposed on a portion of an outer surface of the laminated body on which the external electrode is not located.2. The multilayer ceramic electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the phosphor comprises at least one of an oxide claim 1 , an oxynitride claim 1 , and a nitride.3. The multilayer ceramic electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ceramic layers are dielectric ceramic layers.4. The multilayer ceramic electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the phosphor comprises a perovskite-type compound.5. The multilayer ceramic electronic component according to claim 4 , wherein the phosphor contains claim 4 , as a main constituent claim 4 , a perovskite-type compound represented by ABO claim 4 , and contains R as an additive component claim 4 , A contains at least one of Ba claim 4 , Sr claim 4 , and Ca claim 4 , B contains at least one of Ti claim 4 , Zr claim 4 , Hf claim 4 , Al claim 4 , and Sn claim 4 , and O represents oxygen; andR contains at least one of Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Y.6. The multilayer ceramic electronic component according to claim 4 , wherein the internal electrodes contain a non-precious metal.7. The multilayer ceramic electronic component according to claim 4 , wherein the external electrode contains a non- ...

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Номер записи: 32

04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR QUANTIFICATION OF PLANT CHLOROPHYLL CONTENT

Номер: US20180003686A1

Автор: Cortazar Bingen, Feng Steve, Koydemir Hatice Ceylan, Ozcan Aydogan, Tseng Derek

Принадлежит: The Regents of the University of California

A system for measuring chlorophyll concentration in a leaf sample includes a leaf-holding illuminator device with a main body containing a power source, a plurality of switchable light sources emitting light at different spectra (e.g., red and white light from a broadband light source), and a cap detachably secured to the main body using one or more fastening means. The leaf sample is interposed between the main body and the cap and held in place during imaging. The system includes a mobile electronic device having a camera configured to capture an image of the leaf illuminated by the plurality of switchable light sources, the mobile electronic device having wireless connectivity to a network and an application contained therein configured to transfer the images to a remote sever or computer via the network for data processing. A final chlorophyll index value is calculated based on the transferred images. 1. A system for measuring chlorophyll concentration in a leaf sample comprising:a leaf-holding illuminator device comprising a main body containing a power source, a plurality of switchable light sources emitting light at different spectra, a diffuser interposed within an optical path formed between the plurality of switchable light sources and the leaf, and a cap having an aperture therein that is detachably secured to the main body, wherein the leaf sample is interposed between the main body and the cap; anda mobile electronic device having a camera configured to capture images of the leaf illuminated by the plurality of switchable light sources, the mobile electronic device having wireless connectivity to a network and an application stored therein configured to transfer the images to a remote computer via the network.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile electronic device comprises a wearable imaging device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mobile electronic device comprises a glasses-based imaging device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 33

04-01-2018 дата публикации

FRESHNESS INDICATION

Номер: US20180003688A1

Автор: GAO Yanling, KE RUI, YU Donghai, ZHOU Ning

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Embodiments of the present invention relate to freshness indication. In some embodiments, a freshness indicating device is provided. The freshness indicating device comprises a collector and an indicator. The collector is adapted to collect water from an object. The object includes at least one of fruits and vegetables. The indicator is adapted to indicate the freshness of the object based on the amount of the collected water. A corresponding method and a container comprising the freshness indicating device are disclosed as well. 1. A freshness indicating device , comprising:a collector adapted to collect water from an object, the object being at least one of fruits, vegetables, flowers and mushrooms; andan indicator adapted to indicate the freshness of the object based on the amount of the collected water, wherein the indicator includes a water absorbing element adapted to absorb the collected water, a property of the water absorbing element being that ir presents different states with respect to different amounts of water,wherein the collector is arranged for collecting water resulting from water lost by the object while freshness is decreasing.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the collector is adapted to collect at least one of water vapor and liquid water claim 1 , the water vapor being evaporated from the object claim 1 , and the liquid water being condensed from a portion of the water vapor.3. (canceled)4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the property includes at least one of color claim 1 , size and shape.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator further includes:a detecting unit adapted to detect the amount of the collected water.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the indicator further includes:a processing unit adapted to determine the freshness of the object based on the detected amount.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the processing unit is further adapted to obtain information about at least one ...

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Номер записи: 34

07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ANALYSING PROCESS STREAMS

Номер: US20210003502A1

Автор: HAUBER Christoph, KIRCHMANN Marius

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The invention relates to a method for investigating process streams comprising five or more different hydrocarbon-containing components. In the method at least one process flow line () is in operative connection with an online IR spectrometer () and an online gas chromatograph (). The process stream passed through the process stream conduit () is subjected to an online characterization which comprises measurements both with the online IR spectrometer and with an online gas chromatograph. The spectral data and the chromatography data are mathematically related to one another by suitable statistical models, thus allowing training of a model used for evaluating the analytical data and for characterizing the process streams. The method according to the invention is characterized by short measurement times in the range of seconds and milliseconds and a high accuracy. The method according to the invention for investigating process streams preferably relates to investigation of process streams deriving from processes proceeding in parallel, the process streams preferably deriving from reaction spaces arranged in parallel. 1. A method for investigating at least one process stream comprising at least five different hydrocarbon-containing components , wherein the method comprises at least the steps of:{'b': 35', '2', '1, 'a) providing at least one process stream conduit () which is in operative connection with at least one online IR spectrometer () and in operative connection with at least one online gas chromatograph ();'}{'b': 35', '35', '2', '1, 'b) passing at least one process stream through the at least one process stream conduit (), wherein during this passing of the process stream through the process stream conduit () an analytical characterization of the process stream using an online IR spectrometer () and an online gas chromatograph () is performed.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:{'b': '2', 'c) evaluating the spectral data ...

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Номер записи: 35

13-01-2022 дата публикации

Paint and other materials including a taggant

Номер: US20220010145A1

Автор: Henry Guy Stevens

Принадлежит: Individual

There is provided a paint including a pigment, a carrier liquid, a binder, one or more additives, and a taggant corresponding to the one or more additives. The taggant is provided in an amount up to substantially 0.1% by weight of the paint. The taggant is excitable by infra-red or UV light at one wavelength to emit light at one or more other wavelengths, the emission wavelength or spectrum of the taggant being indicative of the additive(s) in the paint. A method of authenticating the paint on a substrate is also provided.

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Номер записи: 36

03-01-2019 дата публикации

MENTHOL DETECTION ON TOBACCO

Номер: US20190003970A1

Автор: Cadieux, JR. Edmond J.

Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

A method for detecting mentholated tobacco, comprising irradiating tobacco containing menthol and a fluorescent taggant with radiation and observing the tobacco for fluorescence from the taggant. A system and method for detecting and separating mentholated tobacco from non-mentholated tobacco within a product stream is also provided. 122.-. (canceled)23. A system for detecting and separating mentholated tobacco from non-mentholated tobacco within a product stream , the system comprising:a conveyor configured to transport a product stream;a first light source configured to supply infrared light to the product stream;a first detector configured to detect reflected infrared light from the product stream and generate a first signal based on the detected reflected infrared light; anda controller configured to determine that the product stream contains mentholated tobacco based on the first signal.24. The system of claim 23 , wherein the conveyor is a vibrating conveyor.25. The system of claim 23 , wherein the conveyor is an inclined conveyor.26. The system of claim 23 , wherein the first light source is a high intensity infrared light source.27. The system of claim 23 , wherein the first detector is a high speed near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer sensor.28. The system of claim 23 , further comprising:a second light source configured to supply light to the product stream;a second detector configured to detect reflected light from the product stream and generate a second signal based on the detected reflected light; and whereinthe controller is configured to determine that the product stream contains non-tobacco related material based on the second signal.29. The system of claim 28 , further comprising:a first mirror positioned to deflect the infrared light from the first light source onto the product stream; anda second mirror positioned to deflect the light from the second light source onto the product stream.30. The system of claim 28 , further comprising:a first mirror ...

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Номер записи: 37

08-01-2015 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT OF OBJECT TO BE MEASURED

Номер: US20150008346A1

Автор: Graeffe Jussi, Keränen Heimo, Kurki Lauri, MÄNTYLÄ Markku, Niemelä Karri, Suopajärvi Pekka

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A measuring device includes a first optical sensor row and a second optical sensor row between which a planar object to be measured is placed. The direction of the first sensor row and the direction of the second sensor row differ from one another. Each sensor of the first sensor row forms data representing a distance between the object to be measured and the sensor. Each sensor of the second sensor row forms data representing a distance between the object to be measured and the sensor in order to determine at least one property of the object to be measured on the basis of the data. 1. A measuring device for measuring at least one property of an object to be measured , whereinthe measuring device comprises a first optical sensor row and a second optical sensor row between which a planar object to be measured is arranged to be placed;the direction of the first sensor row and the direction of the second sensor row differ from one another for measuring the object two-dimensionally;each sensor of the first sensor row is arranged to form data representing a distance between the object to be measured and the sensor; andeach sensor of the second sensor row is arranged to form data representing a distance between the object to be measured and the sensor in order to determine at least one property of the object to be measured on the basis of said data.2. A measuring device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each sensor of the first sensor row is arranged to form the data representing the distance between the object to be measured and the sensor from a surface of a first side of the planar object to be measured;each sensor of the second sensor row is arranged to form the data representing the distance between the object to be measured and the sensor from a surface of an opposite side of the planar object to be measured in order to determine an inclination angle of the surface of the first side of the object to be measured in the direction of one dimension and in order to ...

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Номер записи: 38

20-01-2022 дата публикации

MEASURE OF THE DEGREE OF CRYSTALLINTY OF A POLYMER COATING ON A METAL SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20220018767A1

Автор: FERTE Morgan, LABBE Nathalie

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A method and a measuring equipment of the degree of crystallinity of a polymer coating on a metallic substrate using a hyperspectral camera as well as representing or mapping the degree of crystallinity is provided. An equipment for online measurement of crystallinity of polymers, including at least one hyperspectral camera, at least one lighting source, a polymer layer deposited on a substrate and means to convey the substrate, the lighting source and the hyperspectral camera being set-up in specular reflection towards the polymer layer. 113-. (canceled)14. A process for mapping a degree of crystallinity of a polymer coating of a moving metallic substrate , the process comprising the following steps:a) lighting a transversal area of the polymer coating encompassing a full width with a polychromatic light including wavelengths in the infrared domain; a light intensity S_(impacted,λα) at a predetermined wavelength λα impacted by the degree of crystallinity of the coating in the infrared domain and', 'a light intensity S_(stable,λβ) at a predetermined wavelength λβ not impacted by the degree of crystallinity of the coating in the infrared domain;, 'b) measuring with at least one hyperspectral camera{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'of at least two light beams B, B from the polychromatic light after reflection on the moving metallic substrate at two different locations L, L within the transversal area;'}{'b': 1', '2, 'c) determining at least an impacted absorbance Aimp, using the light intensity S_(impacted,λα) at the predetermined wavelength κα impacted by the degree of crystallinity for each beam B, B;'}{'b': 1', '2, 'd) determining at least a stable absorbance Asta, using the light intensity S_(stable,λβ) at the predetermined wavelength λβ not impacted by the degree of crystallinity for each beam B, B;'}{'b': 1', '2, 'e) determining, for each beam B, B, a ratio, R, equal to Aimp/Asta'}f) converting each ratio R to a determined degree of crystallinity;{'b': 1', '2, 'g) ...

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Номер записи: 39

14-01-2016 дата публикации

HAIR TESTING DEVICE AND HAIR TESTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160007908A1

Автор: GUO Weiqing

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The present invention provides a hair testing device and a hair testing system. The hair testing device includes a data acquisition part and a transmitting part. The data acquisition part is configured to acquire hair-related data and send the acquired data to the transmitting part. The transmitting part is configured to receive the acquired data and transmit the acquired data to a data processing device which is capable of processing data. The hair testing device further includes a fixing part for fixing to hair, and the data acquisition part and the transmitting part are both located on the fixing part. The hair testing device provided by the present invention is capable of automatically acquiring hair-related data, and sending the acquired data to the data processing device for processing, so as to achieve automatic testing of hair quality. 113-. (canceled)14. A hair testing device , comprising a data acquisition part and a transmitting part , wherein the data acquisition part is configured to acquire hair-related data and send the acquired data to the transmitting part , and the transmitting part is configured to receive the acquired data from the data acquisition part and transmit the acquired data to a data processing device which is capable of processing data , the hair testing device further comprising a fixing part for fixing to the hair , and the data acquisition part and the transmitting part being located on the fixing part.15. The hair testing device according to claim 14 , wherein the data acquisition part is a sensor claim 14 , and the transmitting part is a signal emitter.16. The hair testing device according to claim 15 , wherein the sensor is an image sensor.17. The hair testing device according to claim 16 , wherein the image sensor is a CCD image sensor or CMOS image sensor.18. The hair testing device according to claim 16 , further comprising an LED lamp being arranged on a side close to the hair claim 16 , and used for illuminating the hair ...

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Номер записи: 40

12-01-2017 дата публикации

INSPECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170008036A1

Автор: ACKLEY E. Michael, FORD Mark

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An inspection system is configured for use with a conveyer apparatus including carrier bars. Each carrier bar conveys pellet-shaped articles along a predetermined path. The inspection system includes at least one camera unit for sensing a predetermined characteristic of the pellet-shaped articles, a removal unit, and a controller. The removal unit, downstream from the at least one camera unit, removes selected pellet-shaped article(s) from the carrier bar(s) depending on whether the characteristic is sensed by the at least one camera unit. The controller is in communication with the at least one camera unit and the removal unit. The controller provides a signal to the removal unit in accordance with the sensed characteristic. The removal unit includes a rotatable ejection drum having extended vacuum nozzles along its length, equal to the number of articles conveyed in each carrier bar. Each vacuum nozzle selectively removes article(s) from the carrier bar(s) by suction. 1. An inspection system , comprising:a conveyor to convey a plurality of pellet-shaped articles along a path;at least one camera oriented towards the conveyor so as to image the pellet-shaped articles being conveyed along the path;a removal unit, downstream from the at least one camera; and process data received from the at least one camera to determine whether the pellet-shaped articles being imaged have a predetermined characteristic;', 'responsive to a determination that a given one of the pellet-shaped articles has the predetermined characteristic, control the removal unit to remove the given one of the pellet-shaped articles that has the predetermined characteristic; and', 'generate, for output to a display device, operably connected to the inspection system, at least one display section including video output from the at least one camera, as the pellet-shaped articles are being imaged and as the data received from the at least one camera is being processed., 'processing resources, including at ...

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Номер записи: 41

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Automated Data-Based Irrigation System and Method

Номер: US20180007847A1

Автор: Raj Darren

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A system and method for obtaining real-time data regarding the condition of a crop and planning and executing an irrigation cycle in response to the data. The invention uses an unmanned aerial vehicle to survey the conditions within an irrigated area. The irrigation system includes components to vary the amount of water dispensed within particular areas. The data obtained is used to create an irrigation schedule that the irrigation system then carries out. For example, surveyed areas that contain more moisture may be given relatively less water during the next irrigation cycle. The data obtained may also be used to alter a scheduled delivery of fertilizer, pesticide, or some other substance. 1. A method of optimizing the irrigation of an irrigation area , comprising:a. providing an irrigation system, including a plurality of liquid dispensers, each of which is controlled by a valve;b. providing a processor-based control system running control software, said control system being configured to control the operation of said valves;c. providing an unmanned aerial vehicle including a sensor configured to sense a condition within said irrigation area;d. flying said unmanned aerial vehicle over said irrigation area in order to gather a set of data related to said condition within said irrigation area;e. downloading said set of data from said unmanned aerial vehicle to said processor-based control system;f. wherein said control software uses said set of data to create an irrigation schedule; andg. wherein said irrigation system executes said irrigation schedule, said schedule including modulating said valves.2. A method for optimizing the irrigation of an irrigation area as recited in claim 1 , wherein;a. said irrigation system is a center pivot system with a series of linear boom assemblies; andb. a UAV base station Is provided on one of said boom assemblies; andc. said unmanned aerial vehicle is docked within said UAV base station when not in use.3. A method for ...

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Номер записи: 42

08-01-2015 дата публикации

Material classification using brdf slices

Номер: US20150012226A1

Автор: Sandra Skaff

Принадлежит: Canon Inc

Material classification using illumination by spectral light from multiple different incident angles, coupled with measurement of light reflected from the illuminated object of unknown material, wherein the incident angle and/or spectral content of each light source is selected based on a mathematical clustering analysis of training data, so as to select a subset of only a few light sources from a superset of many light sources.

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Номер записи: 43

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Maturity determination device and maturity determination method

Номер: US20180011008A1

Автор: Daiichiro Nakashima, Mitsuru Nakura, Rieko Ogawa, Takashi Nakano

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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Номер записи: 44

11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING AND CONTROLLING THE PROPERTIES OF A CHEMICAL SPECIES DURING A TIME-DEPENDENT PROCESS

Номер: US20180011024A1

Автор: DRENSKI Michael Felix, REED Wayne Frederick

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Devices and methods for controlling the properties of chemical species during time-dependent processes. A device includes a reactor for containing one or more chemical species of a time-dependent process, an extraction pump for automatically and continuously extracting an amount of the one or more chemical species from the reactor, one or more detectors for measuring property changes of the one or more extracted chemical species and generating a continuous stream of data related to the one or more property changes to the one or more chemical species during a time interval, and a process controller configured to fit the continuous stream of data to a mathematical function to predict one or more properties of the one or more chemical species at a future time point and make one or more process decisions based on the prediction of one or more properties at the future time point. 131-. (canceled)32. A method comprising:introducing, in a reactor, one or more chemical species to be monitored during a time-dependent process;detecting, using one or more detectors, one or more property changes to the one or more chemical species over a time interval;receiving, from the one or more detectors, a continuous stream of data related to the one or more property changes to the one or more chemical species during the time interval;fitting, using a process controller, the continuous stream of data to a mathematical function to predict one or more properties of the one or more chemical species at a future time point; andmaking, by the process controller, one or more process decisions based on the prediction of one or more properties at the future time point.33. The method of claim 32 , wherein the one or more process decisions comprise any one of terminating of the time-dependent process claim 32 , recovering the reactor contents claim 32 , proceeding to a subsequent reaction or processing stage in the same or a different reactor.34. The method of claim 32 , further comprising fitting ...

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Номер записи: 45

10-01-2019 дата публикации

OBJECT POSITION INDEPENDENT METHOD TO MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF COATINGS DEPOSITED ON CURVED OBJECTS MOVING AT HIGH RATES

Номер: US20190011251A1

Автор: KOROTKOV Roman Y., MOELLER Gunter E., Smith Ryan C.

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Methods and apparatus for measuring a thickness of a coating on an moving object are provided. Light is directed toward the object at a predetermined location on the object such that a portion of the light interacts with the object. A I D and/or 2D maximum intensities for at least one wavelength channel is captured that is produced by the portion of the light interacting with the object. A measured average intensity of the wavelength channel and/or intensities and their arithmetic derivatives of multi wavelength channel geometries is converted into I D (averaged) and/or 2D thickness values. Based on these values an acceptability of the coating is evaluated and thickness calculated. 1. An apparatus for measuring distance to object independent thickness of a coating on an object , the apparatus comprising:at least one light source configured to direct light toward the object at a predetermined location on the object, a portion of the light interacting with the object;a wavelength detector configured to capture an intensity signal comprising at least one channel produced by the portion of the light interacting with the object; and determine intensities of light of the at least one channel based on an average maximum peak intensity captured by each channel of the at least one channel; and', 'determine at least one of the thickness or an acceptability of the coating on the object based on the determined intensities., 'a measurement device coupled to the wavelength detector configured to2. An apparatus for measuring thickness of a coating on an object comprising:at least one light source directed at an object;a multi-wavelength detector comprising of at least 2 wavelength channels configured to receive a portion of the light reflected by or transmitted through a surface of the object; anda measurement device coupled to the wavelength detector, the measurement device configured to determine the thickness of the coating based on arithmetic manipulations of the maximum ...

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Номер записи: 46

10-01-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190011355A1

Автор: Fang Liu, Fangrong PANG, Jun Ni, Lili YAO, Weixing CAO, Xia YAO, Yan Zhu, Yongchao Tian

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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Номер записи: 47

09-01-2020 дата публикации

Novel Universal Testing System for Quantitative Analysis

Номер: US20200011851A1

Автор: Cowperthwaite Wesley, Piasio Roger, Wheeler Andrew

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A cassette is disclosed that permits, with an instrument, quantitative analysis to be performed at the moment of sample testing without additional steps to the end user. The cassette includes a calibration strip and a sample strip. The calibration strip contains known quantities of analyte, from which a calibration curve can be created and applied to the analysis of the sample strip. The disclosed cassette can utilize light transmission or light reflectance techniques. The cassette may include a separate wash port for rapid washing of a high background sample. The disclosed cassette may perform diagnostic tests for humans, animals, environmental sample, and/or food samples. In some cases, the disclosed devices and techniques may be used to monitor efficacy of drug therapy and patient compliance with respect to physician-prescribed medication in a point of care setting. 1. A method of measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample , the method comprising:introducing the sample into a cassette having a calibration strip and a sample strip;introducing a fluid to the calibration strip and the sample strip;optically detecting at least two signals from the calibration strip;generating a calibration curve from the at least two signals;detecting a signal from the sample strip; anddetermining a quantitative measurement of the concentration of the analyte in the sample based on the signal from the sample strip and the signals from the calibration curve.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the signals from the calibration strip are detected using light transmission or light reflectance.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the signal from the sample strip is detected using light transmission or light reflectance.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is introduced to the calibration strip and the sample strip simultaneously.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the signal from the sample strip is optically detected within ten minutes after the fluid is introduced.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 48

14-01-2021 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS FOR ADJUSTING CELL SORTING CLASSIFICATION

Номер: US20210012087A1

Автор: Purcell Paul Barclay

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Aspects of the present disclosure include reconfigurable integrated circuits for characterizing particles of a sample in a flow stream. Reconfigurable integrated circuits according to certain embodiments are programmed to calculate parameters of a particle in a flow stream from detected light; compare the calculated parameters of the particle with parameters of one or more particle classifications; classify the particle based on the comparison between the parameters of the particle classifications and the calculated parameters of the particle; and adjust one or more parameters of the particle classifications based on the calculated parameters of the particle. Methods for characterizing particles in a flow stream with the subject integrated circuits are also described. Systems and integrated circuit devices programmed for practicing the subject methods, such as on a flow cytometer, are also provided. 1. A reconfigurable integrated circuit programmed to:calculate parameters of a particle in a flow stream from detected light;compare the calculated parameters of the particle with parameters of one or more particle classifications;classify the particle based on the comparison between the parameters of the particle classifications and the calculated parameters of the particle; andadjust one or more parameters of the particle classifications based on the calculated parameters of the particle.2. The reconfigurable integrated circuit according to claim 1 , wherein the particle classifications comprise a sort classification.3. The reconfigurable integrated circuit according to any one of - claim 1 , wherein classifying the particle comprises generating a particle sort decision.4. The reconfigurable integrated circuit according to claim 3 , wherein the integrated circuit is programmed to generate the particle sorting decision based on a threshold between the calculated parameters of the particle and the parameters of the particle classifications.5. The reconfigurable ...

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Номер записи: 49

11-01-2018 дата публикации

ACTIVE REAL-TIME CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180013964A1

Автор: Belk John H., Hunt, JR. Jeffrey H.

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A system for providing active real-time characterization of an article under test is disclosed. An infrared light source, a first visible light source and a second visible light source each outputs and directs a beam of coherent light at a particular area on the article under test. A visible light camera and a visible light second harmonic generation camera, an infrared camera and an infrared second harmonic generation camera, a sum frequency camera and a third order camera are each configured to receive a respective predetermined return beam of light from the particular area on the article under test. A processor receives signals from the cameras and calculates in real time respective spectroscopic signals and compares each calculated signal with each other calculated signal and with a predetermined baseline signal to ensure that the article under test conforms to an expected value. 1. A system for providing active real-time characterization of an article under test , comprising:an infrared light source for outputting a beam of coherent infrared light, the infrared light source configured to direct the beam of coherent infrared light at a particular area on the article under test;a first visible light source for outputting a first beam of coherent visible light, the first visible light source configured to direct the first beam of coherent visible light at the same particular area on the article under test;a visible light second harmonic generation camera configured to receive a first predetermined return beam of light from the particular area on the article under test;an infrared second harmonic generation camera configured to receive a second predetermined return beam of light from the particular area on the article under test;a sum frequency camera configured to receive a third return beam of light from the particular area on the article under test; anda processor coupled to receive signals from the visible light second harmonic generation camera, the infrared ...

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Номер записи: 50

03-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MOISTURE IN CORN ON EAR

Номер: US20220034799A1

Автор: Ceglinski Jarrett R., Ghebretinsae Amanuel G., Kim Jiha, Leimgruber Richard M., Whitehead Tracy L.

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In a method of measuring moisture in corn, an ear of corn is operatively coupled to a moisture meter and an amount of moisture is determined while the ear of corn is being grown on a corn plant. The moisture meter can use a spectrometry to determine the amount of moisture in the corn. A moisture meter includes a corn interface configured to conformingly engage the ear of corn when pressed against the ear of corn to form an optical seal about an opening through which the spectrometer determines the amount of moisture in the corn to inhibit ambient light from passing between the corn interface and the ear of corn into the at least one opening. 1. A method of measuring moisture in corn , the method comprising:operatively coupling an ear of corn to a spectrometer; anddetermining an amount of moisture in the ear of corn with the spectrometer.2. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the step of operatively coupling the spectrometer to the ear of corn comprises forming an optical seal between the spectrometer and the ear of corn to substantially inhibit ambient light from being detected by the spectrometer.3. A method as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the step of operatively coupling the ear of corn to the spectrometer comprises engaging the ear of corn with a corn interface secured to the spectrometer.4. A method as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the step of engaging the corn interface comprises engaging the ear of corn with a compressible gasket of the interface to form the optical seal.5. A method as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the step of determining the amount of moisture comprises directing radiation from the spectrometer to the ear of corn through an opening in the interface.6. A method as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the step of determining the amount of moisture further comprises detecting a radiation spectrum through one of said opening in the interface and another opening in the interface.7. A method as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 51

18-01-2018 дата публикации

REAL-TIME INSPECTION OF AUTOMATED RIBBON PLACEMENT

Номер: US20180017499A1

Автор: Gauthier Bruno, LAMOUCHE Guy, MONCHALIN Jean-Pierre, PADIOLEAU Christian, ROY Steven, YOUSEFPOUR Ali

Принадлежит: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA

A technique for automated online inspection of manufacture of a fibre reinforced polymer composite part during automated ribbon placement (e.g. ATL or AFP) uses interferometric inspection (e.g. OCT) to detect deviations from a planned lay-up for the part, to identify defects. On line, real-time inspection (i.e. on-the-fly) is demonstrated, and edge type defects and whole surface defects are identifiable. A sensor is demonstrated that does not extend a working envelope of the robotic head used for rib bon placement. 1. An automated process for online monitoring of Automated Ribbon Placement ARP , the process comprising:feeding a ribbon while providing robotic control to move an applicator against a previously deposited layer composed of one or more ribbons, to press the ribbon against the layer to build up a fibre reinforced composite;scanning a beam of light across a surface of the ribbon at a first location of the ribbon after the pressing, while the same ribbon is being pressed on the layer at a second location, the beam illuminating a spot on the surface;collecting light scattered from the spot to obtain a sample beam;directing the sample beam and a reference beam onto a photodetector, to obtain an electrical interference signal;receiving a plurality of the electrical interference signals that characterizes a topography of the deposited ribbon on the surface; andprocessing the plurality of the electrical interference signals to identify whether a deviation from a planned lay-up of the ribbon is manifest.2. The process according to wherein collecting the scattered light comprises collecting back-reflected light from the first location.3. The process according to or wherein scanning the beam and collecting the light are jointly performed by an optical device mounted to a robotic head that includes the applicator.4. The process according to wherein the optical device is statically mounted to the robotic head claim 3 , whereby the first and second locations have ...

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Номер записи: 52

18-01-2018 дата публикации

A DETECTION SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND DETERMINING AN INTEGRITY OF PHARMACEUTICAL/PARAPHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES

Номер: US20180017506A1

Автор: MONTI Giuseppe

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A detection system (S) for detecting and determining an integrity of pharmaceutical/parapharmaceutical articles includes a conveyor device (), for conveying and advancing articles having an advancement section () along which the articles are advanced on a flat plane, in a line one after another in an advancement direction (A). The system (S) has a processor (E) for data processing; at least one colour matrix video camera () for acquiring images of the articles advancing along the advancement section, a laser projector (P) able to emit and project a laser beam (L) so that the laser beam (L) crosses the advancement section () and a high-speed linear three-dimensional video camera () for acquiring the images of the cut profiles of the articles crossing the laser beam. 1. A detection system for detecting and determining an integrity of pharmaceutical/parapharmaceutical articles , comprising:a conveyor device, for conveying and advancing articles, the conveyor device comprising an advancement section in which the articles are advanced on a flat plane, in a line one after another in an advancement direction;a processor for data processing;at least a colour matrix video camera connected to the processor and arranged above the advancement section of the conveyor device and arranged so that the lens thereof is facing towards the advancement section so that the visual field thereof for capturing the images is at the advancement section, along which the articles are advanced in a line, one after another, so that the colour matrix video camera can capture a series of images of an outline and a colour of each article, during the advancement thereof along the advancement section across the visual field of the colour matrix video camera, the processor being programmed to receive the images captured by the colour matrix video camera and to process the images so as to supply, for each article, a first datum relative to the effective shape of the outline and colour of the article;a ...

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Номер записи: 53

22-01-2015 дата публикации

AUTOMATED DETECTION OF URETHANE APPLICATION

Номер: US20150020948A1

Автор: Groll David, PUDLIK RAYMOND J., SEIPEL MARK R., STEVENSON CRAIG R.

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A detection of urethane applied to a workpiece, and more particularly to automated infrared detection of urethane application on a workpiece in order to detect improper application of the urethane. 1. A method of urethane application to a workpiece , comprising the steps of:(a) applying a bead of urethane onto a predetermined location of a surface of the workpiece;(b) orienting the surface toward an infrared detector;(c) generating an infrared image of the surface and the bead; and(d) determining whether the bead application meets a predetermined requirement.2. The method of wherein the infrared detector is an infrared camera claim 1 , which generates the infrared image.3. The method of wherein the workpiece is a window and step (a) includes applying the bead of urethane around a periphery of the window.4. The method of further including claim 3 , when the bead application is determined in step (d) to meet a predetermined requirement claim 3 , installing the window onto a structure by pressing the bead against the structure.5. The method of wherein the structure is a vehicle structure claim 4 , and the window is secured to the vehicle structure.6. The method of wherein step (a) includes a robot automatically securing the workpiece claim 1 , and the robot and a urethane applicator moving relative to each other during application of the bead.7. The method of wherein step (b) includes the robot moving the workpiece in front of the infrared detector.8. The method of wherein steps (b) and (c) occur within about thirty seconds of step (a).9. The method of wherein step (a) includes the predetermined location being about a periphery of the surface of the workpiece claim 1 , and step (d) includes determining the bead application does not meet the predetermined requirement when a gap in the bead occurs as the bead extends about the periphery.10. The method of wherein step (a) includes the predetermined location being about at least a portion of a periphery of the surface of ...

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Номер записи: 54

16-01-2020 дата публикации

System and method for impurity detection in beverage grade gases

Номер: US20200018694A1

Автор: Adam R. Klempner, Anthony S. Bonanno, Charles Mark Phillips, Martin L. Spartz, Peter Paul Behnke

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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Номер записи: 55

16-01-2020 дата публикации

A MONITORING DEVICE, A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MONITORING A STATUS OF FRUITS

Номер: US20200018696A1

Автор: FREITAS Paulo, PITEIRA João

Принадлежит: INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

A monitoring device for monitoring a status of fruits, the monitoring device comprising: a flexible strip configured to be introduced into a cluster of fruits allowing the flexible strip being embedded in the cluster, the flexible strip comprising a plurality of spatially separated sensing nodes, wherein each of the plurality of sensing nodes comprises a sensing node light source configured to emit light and a sensing node light detector configured to detect light, a read out circuitry configured to read out data pertaining to the detected light detected at each of the plurality of sensing nodes, a body comprising a wireless communication module configured to transmit the data pertaining to the detected light, wherein the flexible strip is attached to the body. A system comprising a plurality of monitoring devices and a method for monitoring a status of fruits are further provided. 1. A monitoring device for monitoring a status of fruits , the monitoring device comprising:a flexible strip configured to be introduced into a cluster of fruits allowing the flexible strip being embedded in the cluster, the flexible strip comprising a plurality of spatially separated sensing nodes, wherein each of the plurality of sensing nodes comprises a sensing node light source configured to emit light and a sensing node light detector configured to detect light,a read out circuitry configured to read out data pertaining to the detected light detected at each of the plurality of sensing nodes,a body comprising a wireless communication module configured to transmit the data pertaining to the detected light, wherein the flexible strip is attached to the body.2. The monitoring device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the sensing node light detectors comprises a photodetector.3. The monitoring device according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of the sensing node light detectors further comprises an optical filter arranged in front of the corresponding photodetector.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 56

21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATION OF FRUITLET DROP

Номер: US20210018481A1

Автор: Linker Raphael, ORLOVA Yevgeniya, SPEKTOR Boris

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A system comprising: at least one hardware processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon program instructions, the program instructions executable by the at least one hardware processor to: receive spectral data acquired from a plurality of fruits, wherein the spectral data is obtained within a specified range of wavelengths, at a training stage, train a machine learning model on a training set comprising: (i) the spectral data, and (ii) labels indicating, with respect to each of the fruits, a drop status within a specified time period subsequent to the acquiring, and at an inference stage, apply the machine learning model to target spectral data acquired from a target fruit, to predict the drop status of the target fruit within a specified time range subsequent to the acquiring. 1. A system comprising:at least one hardware processor; and receive spectral data acquired from a plurality of fruits, wherein said spectral data is obtained within a specified range of wavelengths,', 'at a training stage, train a machine learning model on a training set comprising:', '(i) said spectral data, and', '(ii) labels indicating, with respect to each of said fruits, a drop status within a specified time period subsequent to said acquiring, and', 'at an inference stage, apply said machine learning model to target spectral data acquired from a target fruit, to predict said drop status of said target fruit within a specified time range subsequent to said acquiring., 'a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon program instructions, the program instructions executable by the at least one hardware processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of said fruits is a fruitlet.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said specified range of wavelengths is from 400 nm to 1000 nm.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said spectral data comprises at least one of spectral reflectance data and spectral fluorescence data.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 57

21-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for imaging a corn ear and apparatus for implementing such method

Номер: US20210019523A1

Автор: Quenard Nicolas, Susset Arnaud

Принадлежит: BIOGEMMA

Method for imaging a corn ear having an outer surface, the method implementing an imaging module having a field of view that enables an image of the outer surface of the corn ear to be acquired, the method comprising the step consisting in dropping the corn ear within the field of view of the imaging module and acquiring an image of the outer surface of the corn ear while the corn ear drops within the field of view of the imaging module. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method for imaging a corn ear having an outer surface , the method implementing at least one imaging module having a field of view that enables an image of the outer surface of the corn ear to be acquired ,wherein the field of view of the imaging module is outwardly delimited by a cylindrical surface of revolution along a vertical axis,wherein the imaging module comprises a frame having a central axis and an odd number of imaging devices mounted on the frame about the central axis so that the vertical axis is aligned with the central axis, the number of imaging devices being three or more,wherein the imaging devices are each arranged at a first distance from the central axis, in a same transverse plane perpendicular to the central axis and each imaging device has an elementary field of view that enables an elementary image of a portion of the outer surface of the corn ear to be acquired, the imaging devices being arranged so that a composition of the elementary images forms the image of the outer surface of the corn ear, the elementary field of view of each imaging device presenting an angle of view in the transverse plane, the imaging devices being equally distributed about the central axis, two adjacent imaging devices being spaced apart from each other of a second distance, the second distance being greater than double the first distance multiplied by a measurement in radian of the angle of view, the imaging devices are arranged so that no imaging device is present within the elementary field of view of ...

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Номер записи: 58

22-01-2015 дата публикации

CMOS Optical Detector Comprising Plurality of Optical Elements for Device for Monitoring Parameters of Moving Yarn on Textile Machines

Номер: US20150022813A1

Автор: Kousalik Pavel, Ladislav Hajek, Stusak Miroslav

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A CMOS optical detector includes a plurality of optical elements for a device for detecting parameters of moving yarn or another linear textile formation on textile machines by means of a perpendicular projection of yarn onto individual optical elements of a sensor with the aid of one source of radiation. The optical elements are arranged in two parallel rows perpendicular to the direction of the movement of the projection of yarn. Each optical element produces an output analog signal corresponding to the intensity of its irradiation. The individual optical elements of the first row are oriented to have their longer sides in the direction of the movement of the projection of yarn, whereas the optical elements of the second row are oriented to have their longer sides perpendicular to the direction of the movement of the projection of yarn. 111-. (canceled)12. A CMOS optical detector for detecting parameters of a moving linear textile formation , such as a yarn , in textile machines , the detector comprising:a sensor having a plurality of the optical elements, wherein an image of the textile formation is projected onto the optical elements with a single radiation source, the optical elements configured in first and second parallel rows that extend perpendicular to a direction of movement of the image;each optical element having an overall rectangular shape and produces an output analog signal that is proportional to irradiation intensity on the optical element from the radiation source;the optical elements of the first parallel row are oriented to have their longer sides in the direction of movement of the image; andthe optical elements of the second parallel row are oriented to have their longer sides perpendicular to the direction of movement of the image.13. The optical detector as in claim 12 , wherein a ratio of shorter to longer side of the optical elements of the first parallel row is from 1:10 to 1:100.14. The optical detector as in claim 13 , wherein a ratio ...

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Номер записи: 59

23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD TO OPTIMIZE THE STORAGE OF HARVESTED SUGAR BEETS

Номер: US20200022319A1

Автор: HENRY Nicolas, HOREMANS Stefaan, SUIVENG Francois, TOSSENS Alain, TSCHOEP Hendrik

Принадлежит: SESVanderHave NV

A method for predicting the storage ability of sugar beet roots quantifies the mechanical resistance of the root of the sugar beet. A method develops sugar beets with improved resistance, and sugar beets are obtained by this method. 1. A method for predicting sugar beet resistance to factors causing root damages and/or to factors causing sucrose loss upon storage , comprising quantifying mechanical resistance of a root of a sugar beet.2. A method for predicting sugar beet resistance to biological factors causing root damages during culture , comprising quantifying mechanical resistance of a root of sugar beets from a same genetic origin.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantification is carried out by penetrometry.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the quantification is carried out upon recording force (kg/cm) needed to push a probe of a given section through an outer layer of the root.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the quantification is a maximal force (kg/cm) needed to push the probe of a given section through the root.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the sugar beets from several origins are stratified in function of the mechanical resistance of the root of the sugar beets and/or in function of the maximal force needed to push the probe through the root.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the less resistant sugar beet lots are processed firstly by sugar refineries.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein less resistant sugar beet lots are treated for reducing sucrose losses.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein factors leading to root damages are sugar beet pathogens and/or parasites claim 1 , selected from the group consisting of bacteria claim 1 , fungi claim 1 , nematodes and larvae thereof claim 1 , arthropods and larvae thereof claim 1 , insects and larvae thereof.10. A method for improving resistance to damage upon storage of a sugar beet comprising the steps of: obtaining sugar beets from different genetic origins ...

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Номер записи: 60

26-01-2017 дата публикации

OPTICAL INSPECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20170023488A1

Автор: MIZUNO Emi, OKAMOTO Tsutomu, Tarumoto Yoshinori

Принадлежит: ISHIDA CO., LTD.

An optical inspection apparatus includes a light radiation unit configured to radiate light to an article , a light detection unit configured to detect transmitted light of the light radiated to the article , and a support unit configured to support the light radiation unit and the light detection unit in a cantilever manner. An inspection region of the article by the light is exposed to an ambient atmosphere. 1. An optical inspection apparatus comprising:a light radiation unit configured to radiate near infrared light to an article;a light detection unit configured to detect transmitted light of the near infrared light radiated to the article; anda support unit configured to support the light radiation unit and the light detection unit in a cantilever manner,wherein an inspection region of the article by the near infrared light is exposed to an ambient atmosphere.2. The optical inspection apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light detection unit is disposed upward relative to the light radiation unit.3. The optical inspection apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light radiation unit and the light detection unit are vertically movable integrally with the support unit.4. The optical inspection apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a position of the light detection unit is adjustable relative to that of the light radiation unit.5. The optical inspection apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light radiation unit and the light detection unit are rotatable integrally with the support unit.6. The optical inspection apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the light radiation unit and the light detection unit are rotatable integrally with the support unit about a position as a center claim 5 , the position being at a shorter distance from the light radiation unit than a distance from the light detection unit.7. The optical inspection apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit includes:a pole unit;a first beam unit fixed to the pole ...

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Номер записи: 61

26-01-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING BODIES HAVING A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS

Номер: US20170023493A1

Автор: Courtney Andrew Paul, Martinec Brian George

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An inspection apparatus and methods for inspecting a body having a structure of walls defining a plurality of channels, such as a honeycomb structure. An inspection apparatus may include a translucent conveyor belt and a light source oriented to direct light onto the backlight surface. The light source and the belt are arranged to convey the body while directing diffuse light into the body, whereby inspection of the inner walls of the structure may be facilitated. 1. An inspection apparatus for inspecting a body comprising a structure comprised of walls extending in a longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end , the walls defining a plurality of longitudinal channels extending between first and second faces disposed at the first and second ends , respectively , the apparatus comprising:a translucent conveyor belt comprising a backlight surface and an opposing end supporting surface; anda light source oriented to direct light onto the backlight surface;wherein the light source and the belt are arranged to convey the body while directing diffuse light into the body.2. The apparatus of further comprising a belt drive to control movement of the belt;3. The apparatus of further comprising a mirror oriented to reflect an internally lighted image of a non-supported end of the body.4. The apparatus of further comprising a second mirror to further reflect the internally lighted image of the non-supported end of the body.5. The apparatus of wherein the structure is a honeycomb structure.6. The apparatus of wherein the structure is comprised of a porous material.7. The apparatus of wherein the structure is comprised of a porous ceramic material.8. A method of inspecting a body comprising a structure comprised of walls extending in a longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end claim 1 , the walls defining a plurality of longitudinal channels extending between first and second faces disposed at the first and second ends claim 1 , respectively ...

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Номер записи: 62

22-01-2015 дата публикации

Calibration curve creating method and calibration curve creation apparatus

Номер: US20150025851A1

Автор: Hikaru KURASAWA, Yoshifumi Arai

Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A calibration curve creating method includes: (a) acquiring observation data of a plurality of samples of a test object; (b) acquiring content of a target component of each sample; (c) estimating a plurality of independent components when the observation data of each sample is separated into the plurality of independent components, and acquiring a mixing coefficient corresponding to the target component for each sample; and (d) acquiring a regression equation of a calibration curve. (c) includes acquiring an independent component matrix by performing a first preprocessing including normalization of the observation data, a second preprocessing including whitening, and an independent component analysis process in this order. β divergence is used as an independence index of the independent component analysis process, and a robust regression method is used in (d).

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Номер записи: 63

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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Номер записи: 64

28-01-2021 дата публикации

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL

Номер: US20210025814A1

Автор: Grimm Christian, Hoehse Marek, Regen Thomas, STACEY Adrian, Woodhams Angus

Принадлежит: The Automation Partnership (Cambridge) Limited

A computer-implemented method for spectroscopic analysis of biological material is provided that includes analyzing samples of biological material from a plurality of sources, and delivering samples of biological material to at least one flow cell for spectroscopy, and determining whether the spectroscopic analysis for each sample of the plurality of samples is or is predicted to be ambiguous in that it is affected by at least two non-discriminable factors. If such a determination is made, a disambiguating step can be performed. 1. A computer-implemented method for spectroscopic analysis of biological material , the method including an analysis step comprising:taking, by a liquid router, a plurality of samples of biological material from a plurality of sources, wherein each sample of the plurality of samples is taken from a source of the plurality of sources;delivering, by the liquid router, the plurality of samples of biological material to at least one flow cell for spectroscopy;performing, by at least one spectrometer connected to the at least one flow cell, the spectroscopic analysis of the plurality of samples of biological material;determining whether the spectroscopic analysis for each sample of the plurality of samples is or is predicted to be ambiguous in that it is affected by at least two non-discriminable factors; andupon determining that the spectroscopic analysis for a given sample of the plurality of samples of biological material is or is predicted to be ambiguous, performing a first disambiguating step or a second disambiguating step, routing, by the liquid router, the given sample of biological material from the at least one flow cell to a manipulation station;', 'manipulating, at the manipulation station, the given sample of biological material in order to impact the spectroscopic analysis;', 'delivering, by the liquid router, the given manipulated sample of biological material from the manipulation station to the at least one flow cell; and', ' ...

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Номер записи: 65

28-01-2021 дата публикации

Methods for determining adjuvanted protein concentration and percent adsorption using intrinsic fluorescence

Номер: US20210025827A1

Автор: Cristopher ROQUE, Kirsten April STRAHLENDORF, Nausheen RAHMAN, Salvador Fernando AUSAR

Принадлежит: Sanofi Pasteur Ltd

Methods and systems for determining the concentration of compounds, such as proteins, in compositions comprising adjuvanted complexes of the compounds are provided. The methods and systems generally comprise (i) measuring the intrinsic fluorescence of a composition comprising adjuvanted complexes of the compound and (ii) comparing the measured fluorescence intensity value to a calibration curve prepared using known concentrations of the compound. Also provided are methods and systems for determining percent adsorption of a selected compound to an adjuvant.

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Номер записи: 66

02-02-2017 дата публикации

Method for Online Monitoring of Mashing Processes Using Infrared Spectroscopy

Номер: US20170029761A1

Автор: Andreas Jonas Kunov-Kruse, Erik HOFFMANN-PETERSEN

Принадлежит: SPECSHELL ApS

The invention relates to a method for controlling an enzymatic pre-treatment process, e.g. a mashing process. The method allows for accurate determination of specific sugar molecules as well as the average length of the sugar chains in real-time during e.g. a mashing process. Further information on e.g. the concentration of dissolved protein and free amino acids can also be obtained simultaneously. The method comprises the use of an infrared (IR) spectometer for continuosly measuring attenuated total reflectance (ATR) IR spectra of samples obtained during pre-treatment of biomass.

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Номер записи: 67

02-02-2017 дата публикации

Inspection Apparatus, Inspection Method, And Program

Номер: US20170030839A1

Автор: Matsuda Hajime

Принадлежит: KEYENCE CORPORATION

To facilitate adjusting of a distance from an inspection target to an illumination section by providing a movable illumination section that is movable independently of the imaging section. An illumination apparatus has a plurality of LEDs arranged in a substantially annular form, a light diffusion member for diffusing light emitted from the plurality of LEDs, and a lighting control part for lighting the plurality of light sources in accordance with a predetermined lighting pattern when designated to start lighting. In particular, the illumination apparatus moves independently of a camera to adjust a distance to a workpiece. 115-. (canceled)16. An inspection apparatus comprising:an imaging section for capturing an image of an inspection target;an illumination section which has a plurality of light segments arranged in a substantially annular form to illuminate the inspection target from three or more illumination directions, a storage part to store a lighting data including order information indicating order of lighting the light segments and interval information indicating a lighting interval of the plurality of light segments, and a lighting control part for lighting the plurality of light segments in accordance with the order information and the interval information stored in the storage part when designated to start lighting, and which moves independently of the imaging section to adjust a distance to the inspection target;an inspection image generating section for synthesizing a plurality of luminance images, acquired by the imaging section, by a photometric stereo method to generate an inspection image having a plurality of pixel values in accordance with inclination or a reflectance of a surface of the inspection target; anda determination section for determining defectiveness/non-defectiveness of the inspection target by using the inspection image.17. The inspection apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the illumination section has a first substrate on ...

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Номер записи: 68

04-02-2016 дата публикации

Method and system for monitoring ultraviolet light for a fiber cure system

Номер: US20160033326A1

Автор: Doug CHILDERS

Принадлежит: Phoseon Technology Inc

A system and method for monitoring and operating one or more light emitting devices is disclosed. In one example, light intensity within a dual elliptical reflecting chamber is sensed and operation of a fiber curing system is adjusted in response to an amount of sensed light energy.

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Номер записи: 69

17-02-2022 дата публикации

VARIABLE LIGHT DIFFUSER FOR PLANT LEAF GAS EXCHANGE MEASUREMENTS

Номер: US20220050052A1

Автор: Berry Z. Carter, Goldsmith Gregory R., SILVA Fernando

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Disclosed herein are light diffuser devices comprising a sphere having at least two openings, a track, a light source, a cart, and one or more plates, and their methods of use. Also, disclosed here are light diffuser systems comprising a light diffuser device and a portable infrared gas analyzer. 1. A light diffuser device comprising:a sphere having at least two openings, wherein one opening includes a track and the other opening includes a base having supports;one or more plates positioned on the track; anda cart including a light source positioned on the track.2. The light diffuser device of claim 1 , wherein the base having supports is configured to attach to a gas analyzer.3. The light diffuser device of claim 1 , wherein the base having supports is secured to the sphere via a fastener.4. The light diffuser device of claim 2 , wherein the base having supports slides onto a leaf chamber of the gas analyzer.5. The light diffuser device of claim 2 , wherein the gas analyzer is an infrared claim 2 , portable gas analyzer.6. The light diffuser device of claim 1 , wherein the cart including the light source is positioned at an angle.7. The light diffuser device of claim 1 , wherein the cart including the light source is secured to the track via a fastening mechanism.8. The light diffuser device of claim 6 , wherein the angle is 67.5°.9. The light diffuser device of claim 6 , wherein the angle is 90°.10. The light diffuser device of claim 6 , wherein the angle is 0°.11. The light diffuser device of claim 6 , wherein the angle is denoted by a combination of tick marks and numbers.12. The light diffuser device of claim 11 , wherein the combination of tick marks and numbers are located on an outer portion of one side of the track.13. The light diffuser device of claim 1 , wherein the track is rectangular and runs 120 degrees around the side of the sphere.14. The light diffuser device of claim 1 , wherein the light source is a light-emitting diode.15. The light diffuser ...

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Номер записи: 70

17-02-2022 дата публикации

INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR USE IN MONITORING PLANTS IN PLANT GROWTH AREAS

Номер: US20220050093A1

Автор: BENRON Hai, SCHEINER David, TAL Eilat

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An inspection system is presented for use in monitoring plants' conditions in a plant growing area. The inspection system comprises: an optical probe comprising at least one imaging set, each imaging set comprising: a flash illuminator unit; an imaging unit configured with a predetermined resolution; and a sensing unit; the optical probe being configured and operable to perform one or more imaging sessions on a target in a plant growing area at a target location during a movement of the optical probe along a movement path in a vicinity of the target location, said sensing unit comprising a distance sensing element configured and operable to determine an instantaneous distance between the imaging unit and the target being imaged, and generate distance sensing data indicative thereof; and a control unit configured and operable to be responsive to the distance sensing data to initiate the imaging session and synchronize operation of the flash illuminator unit and the imaging unit to capture images of the target by the optical probe, thereby enabling analyzing the images and determining a condition of the target being indicative of at least one of pest, insect and disease presence at the target. 1. An inspection system for use in monitoring plants' conditions in a plant growing area , the inspection system comprises:an optical probe comprising at least one imaging set, each imaging set comprising: a flash illuminator unit; an imaging unit configured with a predetermined resolution; and a sensing unit; the optical probe being configured and operable to perform one or more imaging sessions on a target in a plant growing area at a target location during a movement of the optical probe along a movement path in a vicinity of the target location, said sensing unit comprising a distance sensing element configured and operable to determine an instantaneous distance between the imaging unit and the target being imaged, and generate distance sensing data indicative thereof, anda ...

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Номер записи: 71

31-01-2019 дата публикации

System and method for qualifying plant material

Номер: US20190033210A1

Автор: Dana YARDEN, Merav Blanca, Oded Shoseyov

Принадлежит: Gemmacert Ltd

System and methods may qualify plant material. A system for qualifying plant material may include an inspection zone, a support stage configured to support the plant material in the inspection zone, at least one camera configured to acquire at least one image of the plant material in the inspection zone, at least one processor configured to receive and analyze the camera image to identify a region of interest containing specific plant structures possessing active component, and at least one spectrometer configured to acquire a spectrometric measurement of the plant material in the inspection zone. The at least one processor may be further configured to facilitate a spectrometric measurement of the specific plant structures identified in the camera image, and to enable output of an indicator of a quality measure of the plant material based on the spectrometric measurement of the specific plant structures identified in the camera image.

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Номер записи: 72

31-01-2019 дата публикации

Method of Determining Residual Flocculant in Effluent of an Industrial Clarification Process

Номер: US20190033222A1

Автор: Eastin Philip M., Huang Xiaodong, Murray Patrick G., Xiao Lan, ZHENG HUA, Zhuang Tiandi

Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC.

A method of detecting free flocculant polymer having a net charge present in an aqueous phase of a multi-phase substance is provided. The multi-phase substance comprises a solid phase, an organic phase, and the aqueous phase. The method comprises separating the solid phase from the multi-phase substance to form a dual phase top liquid comprising the organic phase and the aqueous phase; separating the organic phase from the dual phase top liquid, leaving the aqueous phase; combining the free flocculant polymer in the aqueous phase and a dye having an opposite net charge than that of the free flocculant polymer, thereby causing a spectroscopically observable change in the aqueous phase; and analyzing the aqueous phase via spectrometry to determine the concentration of the free flocculant polymer in the multi-phase substance. 1. A method of detecting free flocculant polymer having a net charge present in an aqueous phase of a multi-phase substance comprising a solid phase , an organic phase , and the aqueous phase , the method comprising:separating the solid phase from the multi-phase substance to form a dual phase top liquid comprising the organic phase and the aqueous phase;separating the organic phase from the dual phase top liquid, leaving the aqueous phase;combining the aqueous phase and a dye having an opposite net charge than that of the free flocculant polymer, thereby causing a spectroscopically observable change in the aqueous phase; andanalyzing the spectroscopically observable change in the aqueous phase via spectrometry to determine the concentration of the free flocculant in the multi-phase substance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , if the aqueous phase comprises an acceptable concentration of free flocculant polymer claim 1 , then directing the multi-phase substance to an industrial process.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multi-phase substance is underflow from a clarification operation.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 73

31-01-2019 дата публикации

A METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SCANNING OF OBJECTS USING A COMBINATION OF SPECTRAL RANGES WITHIN VISION, NEAR INFRARED LIGHT AND X-RAYS

Номер: US20190033227A1

Автор: Christensen Lars Bager

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The method and equipment described are for coherent scanning, that is where sections of the same object are comparable in the images, of objects such as food stuff based on scanning with the utilization of electromagnetic waves from at least two ranges within vision (visible light), NIR (near infrared light) and X-rays. The method consist of determination an object's reflection in the NIR and/or vision ranges associated with the same object's transmission in the X-ray range to obtain an even higher degree of details concerning the structure of the object by determining its surface texture together with description of its inner structure and/or composition. The equipment comprises a cabinet (), a computer (), a camera (), an X-ray source (), a light source (), and an X-ray detector (). An additional start sensor () registers the presence of objects on the conveyor belt () and the scanning is triggered. 1. An equipment for scanning and analyzing materials , where the equipment comprises:at least two sources configured to emit electromagnetic waves in different ranges, wherein the different ranges are selected from a group consisting of: a first range from 950 nm to 700 nm, a second range from 700 nm to 350 nm, and a third range from 100 pm to 7 pm; wherein at least one of the sources is configured to emit the electromagnetic waves within at least a part of the third range; andat least one sensor configured to receive the electromagnetic waves within part of or an entirety of at least one of the first range, the second range, or the third range; wherein at least one of the sensors is configured to receive the electromagnetic waves within at least a part of the third range.2. The equipment according to claim 1 , wherein a first subset of one or more of the at least two sources are configured to emit the electromagnetic waves with wavelengths in the first range or the second range claim 1 , and a first set of one or more of the at least one sensor is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 74

31-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-ANGULAR COLOR, OPACITY, PIGMENT CHARACTERIZATION AND TEXTURE ANALYSIS OF A PAINTED SURFACE VIA VISUAL AND/OR INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20190037177A1

Автор: Beymore Paul M., Pereksta James

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A computer implemented method. The method includes performing at least one of a visual evaluation and an instrument measurement of a target coating on a target sample to generate colorimetric information, and identifying, using a processor, a bulk toner that is present in the target coating by determining a color and a color intensity at different viewing angles relative to the target sample. The method also includes identifying, using the processor, at least one specific toner that is present in the target coating by detecting a presence and an orientation of colored and/or non-colored pigmentation effects that are present in the target coating, and outputting, using the processor, a formulation of the target coating that includes at least the at least one specific toner. 1. A computer implemented method for evaluating colorimetric attributes of cured complex coating mixtures , the method comprising:performing a spectrophotometer measurement of a target coating on a target sample to generate colorimetric information;identifying, using a processor, a bulk toner that is present in the target coating; detecting a presence and an orientation of colored and/or non-colored pigmentation effects that are present in the target coating,', 'receiving an in-plane spectrophotometer measurement of one or more first colors of the target coating at a single in-plane angle,', 'receiving an out-of-plane spectrophotometer measurement of one or more second colors of the target coating at a single out-of-plane angle, wherein the in-plane spectrophotometer measurement comprises different information than the out-of-plane spectrophotometer measurement,', 'comparing data from the in-plane spectrophotometer measurement and data from the out-of-plane spectrophotometer measurement to data within a database that comprises information for each specific toner,', 'identify that the one or more first colors, which are measured from the single in-plane angle, are not within a particular tolerance ...

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Номер записи: 75

09-02-2017 дата публикации

Reaping based yield monitoring system and method for the same

Номер: US20170038304A9

Автор: Jared Ernest Kocer, John Earl Acheson

Принадлежит: Raven Industries Inc

A reaping based yield monitor system includes one or more reaping yield instruments configured for coupling with a harvester head. The one or more reaping yield instruments measure at least one crop characteristic of a harvested crop in sections of the harvester head. A yield monitor determines a variable yield of the harvested crop. An apportionment module apportions the variable yield of the harvested crop to the sections of the harvester head based on the at least one crop characteristic measured in each of the sections of the harvester head. In another example, a stand counting module counts a harvested standing crop with the one or more reaping yield instruments and a stand count output module output a harvested standing crop value based on one or more of the counted harvested standing crop or filtered measured values of a stand characteristic measured with the one or more reaping yield instruments.

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Номер записи: 76

08-02-2018 дата публикации

Sensor System And Method For Characterizing A Stack Of Wet Paint Layers

Номер: US20180038681A1

Автор: Van Mechelen Jacobus Lodevicus Martinus

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A method of characterizing a wet paint layer stack of a painted body by individual parameters of the wet paint layers, based on fitting to a physical model, is provided. The method includes: emitting a THz radiation signal towards the painted body such that the THz radiation interacts with the wet paint layer stack; detecting a response signal being the detected THz radiation signal having interacted with the wet paint layer stack; determining model parameters of the physical model by optimizing the model parameters such that a predicted response signal of the physical model is fitted to the detected response signal, at least some of the model parameters being indicative of optical properties of the wet paint layers and of a wet paint layer thickness; and determining, from the determined model parameters, the individual paint layer parameters of at least one of the wet paint layers. 1. A method of characterizing a wet paint layer stack of a painted body , comprising at least two wet paint layers , by individual wet paint layer parameters , based on fitting to a physical model ,the method being carried out by a sensor system in a non-contact manner, the sensor system comprising an emitter system for emitting THz radiation, a detector system for detecting THz radiation, and a processing unit operationally coupled to the emitter system and the detector system,the method comprising:emitting, by the emitter system, a THz radiation signal towards the painted body such that the THz radiation interacts with the wet paint layer stack,detecting, by the detector system, a response signal being the THz radiation signal having interacted with the wet paint layer stack;determining model parameters of the physical model by optimizing the model parameters such that a predicted response signal of the physical model, which approximates the interaction of the THz radiation signal with the wet paint layer stack, is fitted to the detected response signal, wherein at least some of the ...

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Номер записи: 77

04-02-2021 дата публикации

VAPOR SHIELD REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210035829A1

Автор: HO Monica, LIEN Wen-Cheng, Lin Chun-Chih, LIN Ping-Tse

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A multi-shield plate includes a plate having a substantially flat upper surface and a substantially flat lower surface, a plurality of first windows formed in the plate and extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface, and a plurality of vapor shields mounted to the plate, each vapor shield of the plurality of vapor shields configured to prevent passage of a vapor through a corresponding window of the plurality of windows. The multi-shield plate includes an aperture formed in the plate, the aperture aligned with a first window of the plurality of windows along an axis corresponding to the upper surface. 1. A system comprising:a light source configured to direct a light beam at an object;an optical sensor configured to be positioned above the object; a plate having a substantially flat upper surface and a substantially flat lower surface; and', 'a first window formed in the plate and extending through the plate from the upper surface to the lower surface, the first window having a first vapor shield fixedly mounted therein, wherein the first vapor shield is positioned between the object and the optical sensor so that light reflected from the object passes through the first vapor shield before being received by the optical sensor;, 'a multi-shield plate positioned between the object and the optical sensor, comprisingan actuation device mechanically coupled to the multi-shield plate; and determine if the first vapor shield has become coated based on the received light; and', 'in response to determining that the first vapor shield has become coated based on the received light, cause the actuation device to replace the first vapor shield with an other vapor shield., 'a controller communicatively coupled with the actuation device, the controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a stage wherein the multi-shield plate further has formed therein a plurality of apertures and a plurality of vapor shields claim 1 , and the ...

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Номер записи: 78

18-02-2021 дата публикации

Integrated Field Phenotyping and Management Platform for Crop Development and Precision Agriculture

Номер: US20210045301A1

Автор: Nadia SHAKOOR, Todd MOCKLER, William Francis KEZELE

Принадлежит: DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER

A field controller and sensor is presented as an elongate body having a hollow interior and axially opposite first and second ends with a first arm extending outward from the elongate body adjacent to the first axial end and a second arm extending outward from the elongate body adjacent to the second, axially opposite end. Each of the arms has an imaging device. The first arm imaging device is positioned to obtain images in a direction toward the second axial end of the elongate body. The second arm imaging device is positioned to obtain images in a direction toward the first axial end. The first and second arms are spaced apart from one another along a length of the elongate body at a distance sufficient to image a canopy of crop growth in a field in which the field controller and sensor is deployed. The sensor may be formed from modules that allow the operator the ability to vary the height of the sensor by stacking the modules together end to end, which in turn allows users to scale their particular system with varying crop sizes within crop rotations.

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Номер записи: 79

15-02-2018 дата публикации

FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PRODUCT HARVESTING APPARATUS AND FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PRODUCT HARVESTING METHOD

Номер: US20180042178A1

Автор: ADACHI Yoshihisa, NAKANO Takashi, Nakashima Daiichiro

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A harvesting apparatus for a fruit or vegetable product includes a maturity determination device determining a maturity level of the fruit or vegetable product; a harvesting means harvesting the fruit or vegetable product; a power source generating power for driving the harvesting means; and a controller determining whether or not to supply the power to the harvesting means based on a determination result on the maturity level provided by the maturity determination device. 1. A method for harvesting a fruit or vegetable product using a harvesting apparatus including a maturity determination device which determines a maturity level of the fruit or vegetable product and a harvesting means harvesting the fruit or vegetable product , the method comprising the steps of:determining the maturity level of the fruit or vegetable product by the maturity determination device to acquire a determination result on the maturity level;making a determination on an operation of the harvesting means based on the determination result on the maturity level; andharvesting the fruit or vegetable product based on the determination on the operation of the harvesting means.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:in the case where the determination result on the maturity level indicates that the maturity level has reached a predetermined level in the step of acquiring the determination result on the maturity level, a determination is made to permit the harvesting means to be operated in the step of making a determination on the operation of the harvesting means; andin the case where the determination result on the maturity level indicates that the maturity level has not reached the predetermined level in the step of acquiring the determination result on the maturity level, a determination is made not to permit the harvesting means to be operated in the step of making a determination on the operation of the harvesting means.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step ...

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Номер записи: 80

07-02-2019 дата публикации

Water content of a part of plant evaluation method and water content of a part of plant evaluation apparatus

Номер: US20190041325A1

Автор: Takeshi Fujiyama, Yuuji Terashima

Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd

A water content evaluation apparatus which evaluates water content of a part of a plant is provided. A water content at each of irradiation positions of the part of the plant is calculated based on a first reflection light of a laser reference beam, having a first wavelength that is not absorbed by water, that is reflected at all the irradiation positions of the plant and a second reflection light of a laser measuring beam, having a second wavelength that is absorbed by water, that is reflected at all the irradiation positions of the plant. Irradiation positions of the plant in which the water content is equal to or larger than at least one predetermined threshold level are displayed, in at least one corresponding predetermined color.

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Номер записи: 81

07-02-2019 дата публикации

Overlay Metrology Using Multiple Parameter Configurations

Номер: US20190041329A1

Автор: Amnon Manassen, Andrei V. Shchegrov, Andrew V. Hill, Noam Sapiens

Принадлежит: KLA Tencor Corp

An overlay metrology system includes an overlay metrology tool configurable to generate overlay signals with a plurality of recipes and further directs an illumination beam to an overlay target and collects radiation emanating from the overlay target in response to the at least a portion of the illumination beam to generate the overlay signal with the particular recipe. The overlay metrology system further acquires two or more overlay signals for a first overlay target using two or more unique recipes, subsequently acquires two or more overlay signals for a second overlay target using the two or more unique recipes, determines candidate overlays for the first and second overlay targets based on the two or more overlay signals for each target, and determines output overlays for the first and second overlay targets based on the two or more candidate overlays for each target.

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Номер записи: 82

18-02-2021 дата публикации

Inspection device and ptp packaging machine

Номер: US20210047066A1

Автор: Norihiko Sakaida, Tsuyoshi Ohyama, Yukihiro Taguchi

Принадлежит: CKD Corp

An inspection device is used in manufacture of a PTP sheet that comprises a container film including a pocket portion in which a content is placed and a cover film closing the pocket portion. The inspection device includes: an illumination device that emits near infrared light; a light shield that is placed between the illumination device and the container film and prevents the near infrared light from entering the container film; a through hole in the light shield that allows the near infrared light to pass through; a spectroscope that disperses reflected light from the content; an imaging device that images an optical spectrum of the reflected light and obtains spectroscopic image data; and a controller that: obtains spectral data of the content based on the spectroscopic image data; and performs a predetermined inspection with regard to the content based on the spectral data of the content.

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Номер записи: 83

18-02-2021 дата публикации

Methods and systems for solid phase peptide synthesis

Номер: US20210047365A1

Автор: Alexander James Mijalis, Bradley L. PENTELUTE, Dale Arlington Thomas, Mark David Simon, Surin MONG

Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Methods and systems for control of solid phase peptide synthesis are generally described. Control of solid phase peptide synthesis involves the use of feedback from one or more reactions and/or processes (e.g., reagent removal) taking place in the solid phase peptide synthesis system. In some embodiments, a detector may detect one or more fluids flowing across a detection zone of a solid phase peptide synthesis system and one or more signals may be generated corresponding to the fluid(s). For instance, an electromagnetic radiation detector positioned downstream of a reactor may detect a fluid exiting the reactor after a deprotection reactor and produce a signal(s). In some embodiments, based at least in part on information derived from the signal(s), a parameter of the system may be modulated prior to and/or during one or more subsequent reactions and/or processes taking place in the solid phase peptide synthesis system. In some embodiments, the methods and systems, described herein, can be used to conduct quality control to determine and correct problems (e.g., aggregation, truncation, deletion) in reactions (e.g., coupling reactions) taking place in the solid phase peptide synthesis system.

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Номер записи: 84

06-02-2020 дата публикации

Spectrometric Measuring Head for Forestry, Agricultural and Food Industry Applications

Номер: US20200041340A1

Автор: Klein Helge, Schade Peter

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A spectrometric measuring head for forestry, agricultural and food industry applications comprises a housing having a window and a spectrometer that is arranged inside the housing and comprises a dispersive element and a sensor, a first light source for exposing a sample to light, which reaches the spectrometer through the window after having been transmitted and/or reflected by the sample, and a standard that can be exposed to light to provide a reference for the spectrometer, which standard can be exposed to light by a light source arranged in the housing. 1. A spectrometric measuring head for forestry , agricultural and food industry applications , comprising:a housing having a window and a spectrometer that is arranged inside the housing and comprises a dispersive element and a sensor,a first light source for exposing a sample to a first light, which reaches the spectrometer through the window after having been transmitted from the first light source through the window and reflected by the sample, anda standard configured to be exposed to a second light to provide a reference for the spectrometer,a partially transmissive mirror arranged between the window and the spectrometer, configured to provide an optical transmission for the first light reflected by the sample toward the spectrometer, and configured to reflect the second light reflected from the standard into the spectrometer;a filter having an electrically controllable transmissivity and arranged between the partially transmissive mirror and the standard; andwherein the standard is configured to be exposed to the second light by the second light source arranged in the housing.2. The spectrometric measuring head according to claim 1 , wherein the first light source is arranged inside or outside the housing.3. The spectrometric measuring head according to claim 1 , wherein the spectrometer is designed as a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS).4. The spectrometric measuring head according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 85

18-02-2021 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for analysing a component

Номер: US20210048384A1

Автор: James R. Fortune

Принадлежит: Rolls Royce PLC

A method of analysing a component formed from a metal alloy to identify a possible defect, wherein the metal alloy comprises a first crystal grain region and the possible defect comprises a second crystal grain region aligned to a different axis to the first crystal grain region, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a first image of the component illuminated using a first polarisation state of light, the first image comprising first polarisation data; obtaining a second image of the component illuminated using a second polarisation state of light different to the first polarisation state, the second image comprising second polarisation data; determining a difference in polarisation data for plural pixels of the first image between each pixel of the first image and a corresponding pixel of the second image; and identifying pixels corresponding to the second crystal grain region based on the difference in polarisation data.

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Номер записи: 86

18-02-2021 дата публикации

FINE RATIO MEASURING DEVICE, FINE RATIO MEASURING SYSTEM, AND BLAST FURNACE OPERATING METHOD

Номер: US20210048386A1

Автор: TSUBOI Toshiki, Yamahira Naoshi

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A fine ratio measuring device that measures a ratio of fines adhering to the surface of a material in the form of lumps, the fine ratio measuring device includes: an illumination unit that illuminates the material in the form of lumps; a spectrometer that performs spectral analysis on light reflected from the material in the form of lumps to measure spectral reflectance; and an arithmetic device that extracts at least one feature quantity from the spectral reflectance measured by the spectrometer and computes the fine ratio from the extracted at least one feature quantity. 16.-. (canceled)7. A fine ratio measuring device that measures a ratio of fines adhering to the surface of a material in the form of lumps , the fine ratio measuring device comprising:an illumination unit that illuminates the material in the form of lumps;a spectrometer that performs spectral analysis on light reflected from the material in the form of lumps to measure spectral reflectance; andan arithmetic device that extracts at least one feature quantity from the spectral reflectance measured by the spectrometer and computes the fine ratio from the extracted at least one feature quantity.8. The fine ratio measuring device according to claim 7 ,wherein the at least one feature quantity is at least one score of at least one basis vector of at least one predetermined principal component obtained by subjecting spectral reflectances at a plurality of wavelengths to principal component analysis, the spectral reflectances being measured by the spectrometer,the arithmetic device includes an arithmetic unit and a storage unit,a relational expression between the fine ratio and the at least one score is prestored in the storage unit, andthe arithmetic unit computes the at least one score from the spectral reflectances at the plurality of wavelengths and then computes the fine ratio using the computed at least one score and the relational expression.9. The fine ratio measuring device according to claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 87

07-02-2019 дата публикации

Inspection device and inspection method

Номер: US20190043181A1

Автор: Susumu Haga

Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

Inspection device including processor configured to execute process, the process including: making accept/reject testing on inspection image through first image inspection program in group of image inspection programs including plurality of learning-type image inspection programs of different generations, each of which satisfies predetermined standard of fitness of the image inspection program with respect to learning image; and replacing the first image inspection program with second image inspection program in the group of image inspection programs which exhibits optimum fitness with respect to the misrecognized inspection image, when operator makes the accept/reject testing on the inspection image that has undergone the accept/reject testing through the first image inspection program and finds the misrecognized inspection image.

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Номер записи: 88

19-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING OBJECTS PROVIDED WITH A GAS-BARRIER LAYER

Номер: US20150049182A1

Автор: Hermle Matthias, Kubalek Bernhard, Maibach Fridolin, Schärer Matthias

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Disclosed are a method and an accompanying system for inspecting objects () provided with a gas-barrier layer. The objects have at least one base layer () of a first material, polyethylene or polypropylene, for example, and at least one gas-barrier layer of a different material, EVA or EVOH, for example. An image-recording module (), such as an infrared camera, records an image of each object () and processes the images by means of a processing module () in such a way that faulty objects () are detected and eliminated. More specifically, the image recording module () creates the image of each object () within the invisible light spectrum, and the processing module () then examines the recorded image, wherein the presence, the absence or the thickness of the gas-barrier layer is determined on the basis of the image. 15555675ab. A method for inspecting objects () provided with a gas-barrier layer which consist of at least one base layer () of a first material and at least one gas-barrier layer () of a second material , wherein an image of each object () is recorded by means of an image-recording module () and is processed by a processing module () in such a manner that faulty objects () are detected and eliminated , the method comprising the steps of{'b': 5', '6, 'creating the image of each object () by the image-recording module () in the invisible light range,'}{'b': '7', 'examining the recorded image by the processing module (), and'}{'b': '5', 'i': 'b', 'determining at least one of a presence, an absence and a thickness of the gas-barrier layer () based on the image.'}255ab. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first material of the base layer () and the second material of the gas-barrier layer () are chosen in such a manner that they produce different images in the invisible light range.3555ab. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the image of the object () is examined at predetermined wavelengths claim 1 , wherein those wavelengths are chosen in ...

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Номер записи: 89

16-02-2017 дата публикации

Device for dimensionally checking containers via contactless optical detection

Номер: US20170045352A1

Автор: Olivier Colle

Принадлежит: Tiama SA

An inspection device comprises movable equipment ( 6 ) driven relative to a stand ( 7 ) and fitted with at least one inspection gauge ( 14, 15 ). The device also includes a measurement system ( 30 ) comprising a contactless transceiver system ( 30 a ) for emitting and receiving a light beam (F) along a path in which there is arranged a target ( 30 b ) that is securely mounted to the first inspection gauge, the transceiver system being secured to the stand, and delivering measurements continuously of the position of the first inspection gauge relative to the stand ( 7 ). A processor unit ( 31 ) is provided that means for detecting when the measurements of the position of the inspection gauge delivered by the transceiver system ( 30 a ) cease varying, in order to determine that contact has occurred between the inspection gauge and the container.

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Номер записи: 90

15-02-2018 дата публикации

OIL DETECTION PROCESS AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20180045655A1

Автор: Cadieux, Faenza William James, JR. Edmond J.

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An inspection station for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product, the inspection station having (a) a conveyor for advancing manufactured product, and (b) an infrared detection apparatus, including (i) a high intensity infrared light source for directing at the manufactured product, and (ii) a high speed NIR spectrometer sensor tuned to detect an emitted signal from a taggant disposed in the oil or lubricant. 1. An inspection station for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product , comprising(a) a conveyor for advancing manufactured product; and (i) a high intensity infrared light source for directing at the manufactured product, and', '(ii) a high speed NIR spectrometer sensor tuned to detect an emitted signal from a taggant disposed in the oil or lubricant,, '(b) an infrared detection apparatus, said infrared detection apparatus includingwherein said infrared detection apparatus is positioned proximate said conveyor for advancing manufactured product at a distance effective to enable detection of emitted IR radiation as each advancing successive manufactured product is irradiated.2. The inspection station of claim 1 , wherein the taggant is an Indocyanine Green complex.3. The inspection station of claim 2 , wherein the taggant disposed in the oil or lubricant is a Stokes-shifting taggant claim 2 , which absorbs infrared radiation at a first wavelength and fluoresces at a second wavelength claim 2 , different from said first wavelength.4. The inspection station of claim 3 , wherein said first wavelength is about 805 nanometers and said second wavelength is about 840 nanometers.5. The inspection station of claim 1 , wherein the taggant is oil or lubricant soluble.6. The inspection station of claim 5 , wherein the taggant is added to the oil or lubricant at a concentration of between about 10 ppm and 100 ppm.7. The inspection station of claim 6 , wherein the taggant is added to the oil at a concentration of about 50 ...

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Номер записи: 91

03-03-2022 дата публикации

Zero-Power Wireless System for Crop Water Content Monitoring

Номер: US20220061238A1

Автор: Qian Zhenyun, RAJARAM Vageeswar, Rinaldi Matteo

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Zero power wireless sensors, devices, and systems are used for crop water content monitoring. The sensors consume no power while monitoring for the presence of dry crop conditions. Infrared reflectance from plants is measured and when selected spectral conditions are met, a circuit is closed, activating an alarm, an RFID tag, or a radio transmitter. The deployed sensors consume no power while monitoring, reducing or eliminating the need to change batteries. 1. A device for monitoring moisture content of a plant , the device comprising:(i) one or more zero power infrared (IR) sensors, each sensor comprising a first plasmonic absorber tuned to a selected wavelength range of IR radiation and comprising a switch actuatable using only energy of IR radiation absorbed by the plasmonic absorber;wherein the one or more zero power IR sensors are disposed within a circuit in series or in parallel, and wherein the circuit is interruptable by the switch of each sensor;(ii) a transmitter disposed within the circuit and activatable by a selected configuration of said switches; and(iii) optionally a battery disposed within the circuit, the battery capable of powering the transmitter;wherein absorption by the one or more sensors of selected wavelengths of IR radiation originating from a plant, characteristic of a selected moisture content of the plant, causes the transmitter to transmit an electromagnetic radiation signal.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises four or more of said zero power IR sensors claim 1 , each comprising a plasmonic absorber tuned to a different selected wavelength range of IR radiation claim 1 , wherein the switch of each of the four or more sensors is set to a different selected activation power claim 1 , and wherein the device functions as an IR analyzer with at least 4 bit resolution.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the radio transmission from the device is activated when said IR radiation originating from a plant satisfies selected IR ...

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Номер записи: 92

08-05-2014 дата публикации

Vision inspection during application of composite tape

Номер: US20140124142A1

Автор: Reed E. Hannebaum, Roger W. Engelbart, Timothy Pollock

Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A system comprises a feed assembly for applying composite tape; a unit for forming lateral stripes across a portion of the tape that has been applied; a camera for capturing images of the lateral stripes; and a processor programmed to process the images of the lateral stripes to identify any discontinuities in the tape. Those stripes intersecting any discontinuities will make those discontinuities apparent.

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Номер записи: 93

16-02-2017 дата публикации

DISTRIBUTED WAFER INFORMATION PROCESSING

Номер: US20170046798A1

Автор: Pavani Sri Rama Prasanna

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A system and method for inspecting a surface with cloud based processing, comprising: generating surface data by inspecting a surface; transferring said surface data from a client to a cloud, wherein said cloud comprises multiple interconnected computing nodes that are remotely located from said client; computing surface properties using said surface data on said cloud; generating surface analytics from said surface properties and a prior information set, with said prior information set comprising surface properties previously stored in said cloud; and transferring said surface properties and said surface analytics from said cloud to said client, whereby said surface properties and said surface analytics are generated with processing power, memory, and storage that are scalable, reliable, and upgradable on demand. A method for improving production yield of an article with cloud based processing, comprising: storing said process information in said cloud; transferring functional results to said cloud, with said functional results comprising identifying information of said articles that have failed a functional test and identifying information of said articles that have passed said functional test; generating a probable cause list from said process information in said cloud, wherein said probable cause list comprises a list of differences between said process information of one or more failed articles and said process information of one or more passed articles; and generating a root cause list from said probable cause list in said cloud, wherein said root cause list comprises process information responsible for failure in failed articles, whereby root causes of failures are analytically determined with processing power, memory, and storage that are scalable, reliable, and upgradable on demand. 1. A system for improving production yield of an article with cloud based processing , comprising:a. a storage media to store process information in a cloud, wherein said cloud ...

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Номер записи: 94

03-03-2022 дата публикации

Thickness estimation method and processing control method

Номер: US20220065618A1

Автор: Doohyun CHO, Jaeyoun Wi, Jongsu Kim, Kijoo Hong, Kwangsung LEE, Min Hong, Sungha Kim, Taejoong Kim, Wansung PARK, Youngsu Ryu

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A thickness estimation method may include: obtaining a test spectrum image; obtaining test spectrum data; measuring a thickness of a test layer formed on the test substrate at the plurality of positions; generating a regression analysis model using a correlation between the thickness of the test layer and the test spectrum data; obtaining a spectrum image; and estimating a thickness of a target layer over the entire area of the semiconductor substrate by applying the spectrum image to the regression analysis model. The thickness corresponding to the entire area of the semiconductor substrate that is being transferred is estimated using the thickness estimation method according to an exemplary embodiment in the present disclosure, such that whether or not processing is normally performed may be examined without requiring a separate time. In addition, an examination result may be feedbacked to processing equipment to improve production yield.

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Номер записи: 95

03-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR VISUALIZING AND QUANTIFYING BIOFILM ON SOLID SURFACES

Номер: US20220065796A1

Автор: MASSONS Gerard, Molina Veronica Garcia, Oriol Guillem Gilabert

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A method for visualizing biofilm on a solid surface. The method comprises steps of: 1. A method for visualizing biofilm on a solid surface; said method comprising steps of:(a) providing a solid surface which has been in contact with an aqueous medium and at least a portion of the solid surface potentially is covered with biofilm,(b) maintaining the solid surface in a horizontal position and covering the solid surface with an aqueous dispersion of carbon particles,(c) tilting the solid surface at an angle of at least 5° from horizontal to allow excess aqueous dispersion of carbon particles to flow from the surface,(d) detecting any biofilm present on the solid surface by determining whether there are areas not covered by aqueous dispersion of carbon particles.2. The method of in which the solid surface is a polymeric surface.3. The method of in which the aqueous dispersion of carbon particles is an India ink.4. The method of in which the biofilm is detected by obtaining a photographic image of biofilm comprising an aqueous dispersion of carbon particles.5. The method of in which the photographic image is processed digitally to produce a one-bit image.6. The method of in which the solid surface is tilted at an angle of at least 20° from horizontal.7. The method of in which the aqueous dispersion of carbon particles is added to the surface in an amount of at least 0.1 mL/cm.8. The method of in which the aqueous dispersion of carbon particles has a carbon content from 0.5 to 10 wt %. This invention relates generally to a method for visualizing and quantifying biofilm on a solid surface, especially a polymeric surface.Biofilm growth (biofouling) in Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Nanofiltration (NF) membrane elements still remains as one of the key challenges in RO/NF market. Blockage by bacteria-produced biofilm can cause an increase in pressure drop across the RO module, leading to hydraulic imbalance and possible damage to the module. Moreover, biofilms can affect membrane ...

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Номер записи: 96

25-02-2021 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING ENHANCED SUPER-RESOLUTION IMAGE

Номер: US20210053824A1

Автор: CHIEN Fan-Ching, LIN Chun-Yu

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A method of forming an enhanced super-resolution image is provided. The method includes: preparing a substrate comprising a glass substrate, a metal layer on the glass substrate, and a biolayer on the metal layer; placing a biological specimen on the substrate, the biological specimen being in contact with the biolayer and being attached to the metal layer through the biolayer, in which the biological specimen is labeled by a plurality of spontaneous blinking elements therein; irradiating a light beam to the metal layer via the glass substrate; receiving fluorescence signals emitted from the spontaneous blinking elements within a time period; fitting a plurality of functions respectively to each of the fluorescence signals; pinpointing peak positions of the functions; and reconstructing the peak positions to derive the enhanced super-resolution image of an underlying structure of the biological specimen in proximity to the metal layer. 1. A method of forming an enhanced super-resolution image , comprising:preparing a substrate comprising a glass substrate, a metal layer on the glass substrate, and a biolayer on the metal layer;placing a biological specimen on the substrate, the biological specimen being in contact with the biolayer and being attached to the metal layer through the biolayer, wherein the biological specimen is labeled by a plurality of spontaneous blinking elements therein;irradiating a light beam to the metal layer via the glass substrate;receiving fluorescence signals emitted from the spontaneous blinking elements within a time period;fitting a plurality of functions respectively to each of the fluorescence signals;pinpointing peak positions of the functions; andreconstructing the peak positions to derive the enhanced super-resolution image of an underlying structure of the biological specimen in proximity to the metal layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein an incident angle between a direction of the light beam and a normal direction of the metal ...

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Номер записи: 97

25-02-2016 дата публикации

Graphene Anti-Corrosion Coating and Method of Application Thereof

Номер: US20160053398A1

Автор: Mark Bennahmias, Russell Kurtz

Принадлежит: Luminit LLC

A graphene composite coating on a metal surface with excellent corrosion resistance by electrophoretic or electrolytic deposition has been obtained. The composite coating was shown to significantly increase the resistance of the metal surface to electrochemical degradation. The graphene coating significantly reduces cathodic current, which is an indicator of the rate of corrosion at the interface between the cathodic material and the anodic material.

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Номер записи: 98

14-02-2019 дата публикации

Optical fiber inspecting device, optical fiber manufacturing apparatus, method for inspecting optical fiber, and method for manufacturing optical fiber

Номер: US20190049372A1

Автор: Hiroshi Kohda, Kumiko Tachibana, Takashi Fujii

Принадлежит: Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd

An optical fiber inspecting device is disclosed. The optical fiber inspecting device includes a first light-emitting unit that irradiates an optical fiber with a first light beam, the optical fiber including a glass fiber and a coating resin and moving in an axial direction, and a first light-receiving unit that receives scattered light resulting from the first light beam scattered in the optical fiber, and converts the scattered light to an electrical signal. An optical axis of the first light-receiving unit passes through an irradiation position where the first light beam strikes the optical fiber, and the first light beam and the optical axis of the first light-receiving unit diagonally intersect each other, thereby preventing the first light beam from directly entering the first light-receiving unit.

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Номер записи: 99

25-02-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPTICALLY CHARACTERIZING MATERIALS

Номер: US20160054217A1

Автор: Hartrumpf Matthias

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The present invention relates to a device for optical characterisation of a sample and/or of the material(s) of the same having an illumination unit that can be orientated to illuminate with incident light a sample spatial portion into which the sample can be introduced, a detection unit which is orientated or can be orientated to image the sample introduced into the sample spatial portion by receiving light reflected by the sample, and which is configured to detect at least two different, preferably orthogonal, polarization components in the reflected light, and an evaluation unit with which, in the imaging data recorded by the detection unit, those imaged surface elements (reflection elements) of the sample can be identified, and with which the detected different polarization components for these reflection elements can be evaluated for optical characterisation. 1. A device for optical characterisation of a sample and/or of the material/materials of the sample , the device comprising:an illumination unit which is capable of being orientated to illuminate with incident light a sample spatial portion into which the sample can be introduced,a detection unit which is capable of being orientated to image the sample introduced into the sample spatial portion by receiving light reflected by the sample, and which is configured to detect at least two different polarisation components in the reflected light, andan evaluation unit with which, in the imaging data recorded by the detection unit, those imaged surface elements being reflection elements of the sample can be identified, the reflected, received light of which is based on a reflection of the incident light on the sample, and with which the detected different polarisation components for these reflection elements is evaluated for optical characterisation.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the reflection elements can be identified with the evaluation unit claim 1 , before the detected different polarisation ...

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Номер записи: 100