Abstract:
The invention relates to a multi-spectral image sensor having a two-dimensional array of super-pixels, wherein each super-pixel has at least five sensor elements (11), each comprising a pixel sensor (14), a filter structure (12) having at least one structured layer made of metal or polycrystalline semi-conductor material, which, in response to the electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength region, results in a higher transmission through the filter structure to the pixel sensor (14) than wavelengths surrounding the wavelength region, wherein the at least five sensor elements (12) are jointly integrated on a semi-conductor substrate (16) and are configured on different wavelength regions in pairs.
Abstract:
Apparatus and systems, preferably using UV spectroscopy, for the dynamic and continuous detection and quantification of a range of chemicals, particularly pollutants, in the environment, and to the production of a real-time display or map to display chemical levels in the environment are provided. By providing data packets which combine details of pollutants in the atmosphere with very accurate position and temporal information, and real-time map of pollution is provided.
Abstract:
Bei einem Verfahren zur Ausmessung einer mindestens eine Reihe (R 1 ) von nebeneinander angeordneten Farbmessfeldern (P) umfassenden Farbmesstafel (TCH) wird ein Handfarbmessgeräts (HMD) eingesetzt, welches vorzugsweise mittels einer Führung (GR) über die Farbmessfelder der Reihe (R 1 ) bewegt wird und diese dabei in einer Vielzahl von Einzelmessungen ausmisst. Das Handfarbmessgerät (HMD) wird in zwei Messdurchgängen über die Farbmessfelder (P) der Reihe (R 1 ) geführt. In einem ersten Messdurchgang werden unter Verwendung einer ersten Beleuchtungslichtart erste Farbmessdaten der Farbmessfelder (P) gemessen und anhand der ersten Farbmessdaten wird eine Felderkennung durchgeführt. Die erste Beleuchtungslichtart (typisch weiss) deckt dabei einen ausreichenden Teil des Spektrums ab, um die Felderkennung mittels der ersten Farbmessdaten zu ermöglichen. In einem anschliessenden zweiten Messdurchgang werden unter Verwendung einer zweiten Beleuchtungslichtart, welche keinen für die Felderkennung ausreichenden Teil des Spektrums abdeckt (typisch UV), zweite Farbmessdaten der Farbmessfelder (P) gemessen. Die zweiten Farbmessdaten werden dann den Farbmessfeldern anhand der im ersten Messdurchgang erfolgten Felderkennung zugeordnet.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a spectrometry device that comprises: a lighting device for generating a light beam covering a wavelength band, a probe (PRB) arranged so that the light beam from the lighting device interacts with a fluid to be analysed (20), and a spectral analysis device arranged for receiving the light beam after interaction with the fluid to be analysed, and for providing light intensity measures for different wavelength ranges, wherein the probe (PRB) includes a reflector (13) of the back-reflecting type towards the light source, that is arranged so as to receive the light beam from the lighting device through the fluid to be analysed and to reflect it in a substantially opposite direction while slightly spreading the same towards a collecting light guide (12) associated with the reflector and the spectral analysis device in order to at least partially collect the light beam having crossed the fluid to be analysed and to transmit the same to the spectral analysis device.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a spectrometry device that comprises: a lighting device (LSCR) for generating a light beam covering a wavelength band, a probe arranged so that the light beam from the lighting device interacts with a fluid to be analysed, and a spectral analysis device arranged for receiving the light beam after interaction with the fluid to be analysed, and for providing light intensity measures for different wavelength ranges, wherein the lighting device includes a plurality of light-emitting components (1a-1c) emitting light in separate wavelength ranges, and a mixing optical component (3) attached to the emitting surface of the light-emitting components (1a-1c) for combining the light flows emitted by the light-emitting components into a resulting light beam covering the wavelength band and for guiding the resulting light flow towards the probe.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a color measurement device for measuring the color of a target object, the device comprising: an illumination system including an illumination source having at least a white portion in combination with a chromatic portion, the illumination system being structured to generate light in all portions of the visible spectrum and provide spatially uniform illumination at a given target distance from the target object sufficient to spatially over-illuminate a predetermined target area on the target object, wherein the illumination system further comprises an illumination lens structured for operative association with the illumination source, the illumination lens comprising at least one optically fast lens, and at least one spatial intensity filter positioned in operative association with the illumination lens; an optical collection system structured for non-contact color measurement of the target object, wherein the optical collection system is positioned in the device to function at a distance from the target object and receive light reflected therefrom, the optical collection system further comprising an image-based collection optic having a field stop at an image plane to define a target area plane for the target object; and a color engine in communication with the optical collection system configured for spectrally analyzing light detected by the optical communication system.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method for interrogating a sample by: illuminating a first region of the sample with a first illumination pattern to obtain a plurality of first sample photons; illuminating a second region of the sample with a second illumination pattern to obtain a plurality of second sample photons; processing the plurality of first sample photons to obtain a characteristic atomic emission of the first region and processing the plurality of second sample photons to obtain a Raman spectrum; and identifying the sample through at least one of the characteristic atomic emission of the first region or the Raman spectrum of the second region of the sample.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solid-state based light source, a corresponding circuitry and a method of emitting light, including one or more light source elements for generating light, a first sensor for receiving light emitted by the light source elements and ambient light and for generating a first sensor signal (S1) representing the received light, a second sensor for only receiving ambient light and for generating a second sensor signal (S2) representing the received ambient light. Moreover, the solid-state based light source comprises a control unit for receiving the first and the second sensor signals (S1, S2) and for generating control signals (Sc) for controlling the light source elements, based on the difference between the first and the second sensor signals (S1, S2), to compensate for the influence of the ambient light.