Abstract:
A modular device includes base and color sensing portions. The color sensing portion has a face, a controlled light source offset from the face to define an interior, the face configured to engage a target surface about a perimeter of the device housing wherein ambient light is restricted from entering the interior. A color sensor receives light reflected from the target surface and generates output signals representative of a surface color. The base portion communicates with the color sensor and a user device having a hosted program which generates a user interface enabling users to provide control input for the color sensor. The program further receives the output signals from the color sensing device and displays a first image of the detected color, and displays a second image of a user-selected color beside the first image. Color data values are further displayed corresponding to the difference between displayed colors.
Abstract:
An optical system comprising an optical instrument and a processing unit. The optical instrument may comprise an illumination source and a sensor. The processing unit may comprise a data storage having stored thereon a characterization of the illumination source and a characterization of the sensor. The processing unit may also comprise a computer configured to calculate a system response of the illumination source and the receiving element considering the characterization of the illumination source and the characterization of the receiving element.
Abstract:
The method and apparatus of the present invention provides a system wherein light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (162) can be tuned within a given range by selecting their operating drive current in order to obtain a precise wavelength. The present invention further provides a manner in which to calibrate and utilize an LED probe (150), such that the shift in wavelength for a known change in drive current is a known quantity. In general, the principle of wavelength shift for current drive changes for LEDs is utilized in order to allow better calibration and added flexibility in the use of LED sensors, particularly in applications when the precise wavelength is needed in order to obtain accurate measurements. The present invention also provides a system in which it is not necessary to know precise wavelengths of LEDs where precise wavelengths were needed in the past. Finally, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the operating wavelength of a light-emitting element such a light-emitting diode.
Abstract:
First and second filter magazines (71, 72) in each of which plural filters having different transmission wavelengths from each other are arranged in a row are provided, and the first and second filter magazines (71, 72) are arranged next to each other in one direction. A light detection unit (73) in which plural photomultipliers of first and second photomultipliers (73a, 73b), each of which detects light that has passed through at least one of the filters included in the first and second filter magazines (71, 72), are arranged in the arrangement direction of the filters is provided, and the light detection unit (73) is placed in the one direction in such a manner to be parallel to the first and second filter magazines (71, 72). The apparatus is configured in such a manner that the first and second filter magazines (71, 72) and the light detection unit (73) are independently movable in the arrangement direction of the filters. The technical effect is to provide a light detection apparatus in which light having different wavelengths from each other is detectable by detectors corresponding to the wavelengths of the light respectively and also the size of the whole apparatus is reducible.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are related to a color target and methods and systems for estimating a spectral reflectance of the color target based on an image of the color target. The color target can include a substrate having a target surface, a sample window formed in the substrate and defining perimeter within which a sample surface is disposed, and one or more filters disposed the sample surface. The one or more filters are configured to cover a first portion of the sample surface, while leaving a second portion of the sample surface uncovered.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for detecting photons according to an atmospheric condition, using a function of adjusting light quantity that can significantly improve reliability of an atmospheric condition analysis result by minimizing noise in a spectrum by maintaining the quantity of incident light uniform within a predetermined range regardless of atmospheric conditions and changes, and to a method of adjusting light quantity. The apparatus for detecting photons in accordance with atmospheric conditions using a function of adjusting light quantity includes: an apparatus case having a light inlet; a light quantity adjuster disposed under the light inlet and adjusting quantity of incident light such that a predetermined quantity of light travels inside; and a controller controlling operation of the light quantity adjuster in accordance with intensity of light detected by the light quantity adjuster.
Abstract:
First and second filter magazines (71, 72) in each of which plural filters having different transmission wavelengths from each other are arranged in a row are provided, and the first and second filter magazines (71, 72) are arranged next to each other in one direction. A light detection unit (73) in which plural photomultipliers of first and second photomultipliers (73a, 73b), each of which detects light that has passed through at least one of the filters included in the first and second filter magazines (71, 72), are arranged in the arrangement direction of the filters is provided, and the light detection unit (73) is placed in the one direction in such a manner to be parallel to the first and second filter magazines (71, 72). The apparatus is configured in such a manner that the first and second filter magazines (71, 72) and the light detection unit (73) are independently movable in the arrangement direction of the filters. The technical effect is to provide a light detection apparatus in which light having different wavelengths from each other is detectable by detectors corresponding to the wavelengths of the light respectively and also the size of the whole apparatus is reducible.
Abstract:
A laser-based spectroscopy system that combines a distance/proximity standoff sensor, a high-repetition rate laser spectroscopy system, and software with a decision-making algorithm embedded in a processing unit which in combination performs selective firing of the laser when the target object is within an interrogation zone. In a related embodiment, the system provides selective sorting of spectroscopic signals based on information from the standoff signal and from information contained in the spectral signals themselves. The laser emission can be actively controlled while keeping the laser firing, thereby preserving the thermal stability and hence the power of the laser; and the standoff sensor information and the spectral information can be combined to determine the proper relative weighting or importance of each piece of spectral information.