Abstract:
Apparatus and method are described for determining the transmission factor or the density of a translucent element, such as an optical filter, using the cosine-to-the-fourth law. The apparatus includes a source of light of constant color and intensity. A detector is mounted on a track for movement along rectilinear path with the plane of the operative face of the detector parallel to the path. A reading of the intensity of light from the source sensed by the detector is taken in one position with the element in the light path and in another position with the element absent. The positions being such that the two readings are equal. The angles .THETA. and .alpha. of incidence of light on the detector in the two positions are determined and computer means determine value of ##EQU1## to give the value of the transmission factor.
Abstract:
An ophthalmic endo-illumination system includes a light source that produces a light beam, a fiber port that receives an optical fiber, a condenser that couples at least a portion of the light beam into the optical fiber received at the fiber port, and a beam splitter disposed between the fiber port and the condenser. The beam splitter is configured to receive the light beam from the condenser and split the light beam into a first beam which is coupled to the optical fiber and a second beam which is coupled to a monitoring fiber. An optical sensor is provided to detect an amount of the second beam output from the monitoring fiber. The coupling efficiency of the first beam coupled into the optical fiber may be determined based on the amount of the second beam output from the monitoring fiber.
Abstract:
Method for correction of the temperature dependency of a light quantity L emitted by a light emitting diode (LED), being operated in pulsed mode with substantially constant pulse duration tP, and measured in a light detector, using a predetermined parameter X, correlated to the temperature T of the LED in a predetermined ratio, whereby a correction factor K is determined from the parameter X, preferably using a calibration table, especially preferred using an analytic predetermined function, whereby the measured emitted light quantity L is corrected for the temperature contingent fluctuations of the emitted light quantity, whereby the parameter X is determined from at least two output signals of the LED, which are related to each other in a predetermined manner.
Abstract translation:用于校正由发光二极管(LED)发射的光量L的温度依赖性的方法,其以脉冲模式以基本上恒定的脉冲持续时间t P P运行,并且在光检测器中测量,使用 预定参数X,以预定比例与LED的温度T相关,由此,优选使用校准表,从参数X确定校正因子K,特别优选使用分析预定功能,由此测量的发射光量 根据发射光量的温度偶然波动来校正L,由此根据预定方式彼此相关的LED的至少两个输出信号来确定参数X.
Abstract:
Method for correction of the temperature dependency of a light quantity L emitted by a light emitting diode (LED), being operated in pulsed mode with substantially constant pulse duration tP, and measured in a light detector, using a predetermined parameter X, correlated to the temperature T of the LED in a predetermined ratio, whereby a correction factor K is determined from the parameter X, preferably using a calibration table, especially preferred using an analytic predetermined function, whereby the measured emitted light quantity L is corrected for the temperature contingent fluctuations of the emitted light quantity, whereby the parameter X is determined from at least two output signals of the LED, which are related to each other in a predetermined manner.
Abstract translation:用于校正由发光二极管(LED)发射的光量L的温度依赖性的方法,其以脉冲模式以基本上恒定的脉冲持续时间t P P运行,并且在光检测器中测量,使用 预定参数X,以预定比例与LED的温度T相关,由此,优选使用校准表,从参数X确定校正因子K,特别优选使用分析预定功能,由此测量的发射光量 根据发射光量的温度偶然波动来校正L,由此根据预定方式彼此相关的LED的至少两个输出信号来确定参数X.
Abstract:
An apparatus for inspecting a coating formed on a workpiece, comprising a light emitter and a light receiver positioned on respective sides of the workpiece; an amplifier for amplifying a detection signal from the light receiver and for generating an amplified output signal; a comparator for comparing the amplified output signal with a predetermined level thereby to generate a control signal indicative of a difference between the amplified output signal and the predetermined level; a zero adjustment for adjusting the amplified output signal to a zero value; and a tuning circuit for tuning the amplified output signal, which is generated from the amplifier when the workpiece to be inspected has not yet been formed with the coating, to a predetermined tuned value. The tuning circuit is operable to vary the amplification factor of the amplifier and also to the intensity of light emitted by the light emitter. In place of the tuning circuit, an amplification factor setting citcuit may be used for sampling the light transmissivity of the workpiece and for selecting one of amplification factors according to the result of sampling. After the formation of the coating on the workpiece, the amplified output signal may decrease with a decrease of the light transmissivity of the workpiece, and the coating condition is determined depending on whether or not the amplified output signal is lower than the predetermined level.
Abstract:
A polarimeter system and method for sensing optical rotation caused by otically active materials in a solution are disclosed. The polarimeter system (10) includes a light source (11) for emitting infrared light, a polarizer (14) operatively connected to intercept the infrared light to produce a polarized beam therefrom and means for directing the beam through a sample of optically active material (15), which rotates the light beam. A beam splitting prism (16) splits the rotated polarized beam into its horizontal and vertical components. Infrared light detectors (17a) and (17b) convert the horizontal and vertical components into electrical signals representative of the optical rotation caused by the sample solution. Shaping circuitry (26) conditions the electrical signals for use by analog or digital (28) networks, that present the optical rotation or its physical correlative factor. Feedback circuitry (36) may be used to vary the light source (11) intensity in response to the detected light signals.
Abstract:
A colorimeter for measuring color of an object, in particular for measuring the color of liquids such as paints in a process stream. In the colorimeter, a single analytical light beam, with its blue and red intensity ratio controlled through a feedback loop, is directed to a sample whose color is being measured. A portion of the analytical light beam is reflected from the sample into a grating monochromator which disperses the light beam into its spectra. A detector array is attached to the monochromator which converts the spectra of the light beam into discrete signals which are then multiplexed with instrument status and reference color signals into an A/D converter. The output of the A/D converter is then fed directly to a computer programmed to directly provide standard color values.
Abstract:
A system for detecting the presence of an object passing between a photosensitive resistance and a light source. A DC feedback amplifier connected to the photosensitive resistance controls the intensity of the light source so that the system functions properly under wide variations in ambient conditions without requiring operator adjustments.
Abstract:
THE INVENTION COMPRISES A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OXYGEN CONTENT OF ARTERIAL BLOOD AND VENOUS BLOOD. A PHOTOCELL ALTERNATELY MEASURES LIGHT TRANSMITTED IN A BEAM FROM A FIRST LIGHT SOURCE THROUGH A VENOUS BLOOD SAMPLE AND LIGHT TRANSMITTED IN A BEAM FROM A SECOND LIGHT SOURCE THROUGH AN ARTERIAL BLOOD SAMPLE. THE INTENSITIES OF THE TRANSMITTED LIGHT BEAMS ARE ADJUSTED TO ACHIEVE BALANCE AT THE PHOTOCELL, AND THE AMOUNT OF ADJUSTMENT IS INDICATIVE OF THE OXYGEN DIFFERENCE.