Abstract:
In a measuring probe (40) according to the present invention, measuring light is incident onto a single fiber (13C, 14C, 15C) before being received by a light-receiving sensor (13B, 14B, 15B) through an interference filter (13A, 14A, 15A). The interference filter (13A, 14A, 15A) is formed to obtain a transmittance characteristic corresponding to a measurement parameter, depending on a condition of an intensity distribution with respect to incidents angles of light incident onto the interference filter (13A, 14A, 15A). Thus, the measuring probe (40) according to the present invention can reduce an influence of a deviation in the transmittance characteristic due to incident angles, even with use of the interference filter (13A , 14A, 15A).
Abstract:
In a measuring probe 40, a measuring beam is diffused by a first diffusion plate 19, and when received by a plurality of light-receiving sensors 13B, 14B, 15B via a plurality of interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B, the measuring beam is made incident on the interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B via second diffusion plates 13C, 14C, 15C. Those interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B are formed such that transmittance characteristics corresponding to a measurement parameter are obtained correspondingly to intensity distribution conditions for an angle of incidence of light incident on the interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B. Therefore, the measuring probe 40 can reduce the effect of displacement of the transmission characteristic caused by the angle of incidence, while using the interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B.
Abstract:
A subject image with little blur is provided even when the subject exists in a wide range of distance. An image capturing module includes: a plurality of image capturing systems, each including an optical system and capturing a an image of a subject by light in a wavelength region different from each other to generate a wavelength component signal representing an image of light in the corresponding wavelength region; and an image generating section that combines the wavelength component signals generated by the plurality of image capturing systems thereby generating an image signal representing an image of the subject, where an image capturing system, from among the plurality of image capturing systems, which generates a wavelength component signal having a greater contribution to brightness in the image of the subject includes an optical system having a deeper focal depth.
Abstract:
A measurement system capable of accurately aligning the corresponding measurement points of a plurality of measurement targets to evaluate the measurement targets from measurement results at both measurement points is provided. A measurement system (100) includes a measuring instrument (10) and a PC (20), and the measuring instrument (10) includes a spectroscopic unit (12) that measures a measurement point of a measurement target and a camera (16) that images surroundings of the measurement point in real-time. The PC (20) displays an evaluation image of continuous image information of an evaluation medium, which is imaged and displayed by the camera (16) of the measuring instrument (10) on a display screen of a display unit (22) so as to be superimposed on a reference image of still image information of a reference medium, which has been imaged by the camera (16) and stored in a memory (24). By comparing the measurement data obtained by measuring the measurement point in the evaluation image when both images overlap each other substantially exactly and the measurement data of the measurement point in the reference image stored in the memory (24), it is possible to perform positioning easily and compare the measurement data.
Abstract:
Examples of an imaging sensor include a two-dimensional staring sensor with spectral filter strips for multispectral overhead imaging. The sensor may also include a panchromatic sensor with block or strip filters. The sensor may be used to collect multispectral color image data at a sampling resolution from overhead imaging platforms such as airplanes or satellites. The sensor can be used to provide video images. If a panchromatic sensor is included, the sensor may be used to collect panchromatic image data. Examples of methods for processing the image date include using the panchromatic image data to perform multi-frame enhancement or panchromatic sharpening on spectral images to improve their quality and resolution.
Abstract:
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided, including a photodetecting structure with one or more photon sensing layers of graphene; and an integrated graphene field effect transistor configured to function as a pre-amplifier for the photodetecting structure, where the graphene field effect transistor is vertically integrated to the photodetecting structure.
Abstract:
A color detector includes a light source, a first filter, and a first photodetector. The light source generates light within a spectrum of wavelengths. The first filter is in optical communication with the light source and is configured to pass light within a first predetermined spectrum of wavelengths. The first photodetector is in optical communication with the first filter and is configured to output a first color signal if light passes through the first filter. The photodetector has an area configured to equalize the first color signal and maximize a signal-to-noise ratio of the first color signal.
Abstract:
A color detector includes a light source, a photodiode, and a filter tuned to only allow light of a specific color to pass through to the photodiode. When the light reaches the photodiode, the photodiode outputs a current that indicates that the color is present in the light. The filter may include a pair of partially reflective layers consisting of a reflective metal, such as silver. To prevent the metal from oxidizing or reacting with the environment, the partially reflective layers may be coated with a protective layer, such as aluminum nitride. The color detector may further include a color enhancing layer. Finally, the color detector may include a capping layer. Accordingly, the color detector provided herein allows for the filter to use metals for partially reflective layers that would normally oxidize, as well as detect light of a specific spectrum of wavelengths.
Abstract:
In a measuring probe 40, a measuring beam is diffused by a first diffusion plate 19, and when received by a plurality of light-receiving sensors 13B, 14B, 15B via a plurality of interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B, the measuring beam is made incident on the interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B via second diffusion plates 13C, 14C, 15C. Those interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B are formed such that transmittance characteristics corresponding to a measurement parameter are obtained correspondingly to intensity distribution conditions for an angle of incidence of light incident on the interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B. Therefore, the measuring probe 40 can reduce the effect of displacement of the transmission characteristic caused by the angle of incidence, while using the interference filters 13A, 14A, 15B.