Abstract:
A device (1) for inspecting objects with a substantially spherical surface, such as for example eggs or fruit, comprises optical observation means (8) for observing the objects. The device has a supporting surface (10) for supporting the objects. There is a light source for illuminating the objects. The device also comprises a box (2) with reflective walls (3a, 4b and 4a shown) which is positioned above the supporting surface (11). The light source and the observation means (8) are accommodated in the box (2). A plurality of objects can be placed next to one another on the supporting surface (10) and can be illuminated equally well.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus for measurement of Raman scattered radiation comprising. The apparatus comprises at least one source of electromagnetic radiation for producing an electromagnetic radiation beam characterized by a narrow spectral width, an integrating cavity having an interior and an exterior, wherein a sample is placed in said interior. The integrating cavity further having at least one port for insertion of the sample in the interior and for transmission of the electromagnetic radiation into and out from the interior, the at least one port extending from the exterior to said interior of said integrating cavity. The integrating cavity also comprises a first optical element for transmitting the electromagnetic radiation into the interior of the integrating cavity through the at least one port, and a second optical element for collecting Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation from the sample through the at least one port. The apparatus also comprises a spectrum analyzer for determining spectral composition of the Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation, a detector for measuring the Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation; and a system for determining concentration of at least one chemical compound from the measured Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus may also comprise a radiation expanding element. A method for measuring the concentration of one or more chemical compounds in a sample using Raman scattering is also provided.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a device capable of continuously measuring the presence and concentration of an analyte or analytes and a method for using said device in a liquid and/or a gas phase reaction volume. The inventive device comprises a sensor probe, a reservoir, and a detector. The inventive device delivers reagent to the sensor probe in a flow method to directly and continuously renew reagent, thereby allowing the continuous measurement of the presence and the concentration of an analyte or analytes.
Abstract:
A conveyor (12) moves the hollow bodies (18) over a circular path through an inspection region (20) in which the hollow bodies (18) are homogeneously illuminated by an illumination device (16). The light issuing from the hollow bodies (18) passes via a group (34) of four mirrors (34a-34d) and a deflecting mirror (36) to a matrix camera or line scanning camera (30). The mirrors (34a-32d) are plane mirrors which are inclined at an angle in relation to one another. The hollow bodies (18) execute one complete revolution about their longitudinal axis while passing through the inspection region (20). Therefore, the group (34) of four mirrors views a quarter of the circumference of the hollow bodies each time in succession. The inspection apparatus is particularly suitable for inspecting the threaded region of bottles and has the advantage that is does not need any moving parts.
Abstract:
In each configuration, at least one TDI sensor is used to image the portions of interest of the substrate that are substantially uniformly or critically illuminated. In one configuration, the substrate is compared to the expected characteristic features prestored in memory. In a second configuration, a first and second pattern in a region of at least one substrate are inspected by comparing one pattern against the other and noting whether they agree with each other. This is accomplished by illuminating the two patterns, imaging the first pattern and storing its characteristics in a temporary memory, then imaging the second pattern and comparing it to the stored characteristics from the temporary memory. Then the comparisons continue sequentially with the second pattern becoming the first pattern in the next imaging/comparison sequence against a new second pattern. With each comparison whether there has been agreement between the two patterns is noted. After all of the patterns are sequentially compared, the bad ones are identified by identifying those that did not compare with other patterns in the test process. This inspection technique is useful for doing die-to-die inspections, as well as repeating patern inspections within the same die. A variation of the second configuration uses two TDI sensors to simultaneously image the first and second patterns eliminating the need for the temporary memory.
Abstract:
An illuminating device with a diffused, radiating, surface light source (3) and an aperture system positioned between the light source and the object is provided. The aperture system is formed by two optically complementary aperture screens (4, 5) which are disposed in series, and are spaced apart. The first aperture screen (4) thereby consists of a large number of transparent circular discs (8), positioned at intervals on an opaque base, and a second aperture screen (5) consists of a large number of opaque circular discs (9), positioned at intervals on a transparent base. The diameter of the opaque circular discs (9) is larger than that of the transparent circular discs (8), so that the circular discs of the two aperture screens (4, 5) overlap in the projection. The microbiological structures used generally have a large number of almost circular areas which are positioned in a regular surface pattern on a transparent base or round one or some relatively large circular transparent areas on a light-dispersing base. With the illuminating device according to the principle of the complementary aperture screens, the contrast of such microbiological structures in relation to the base could be substantially improved.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and an associated device for determining the transmittance of a flat-glass substrate (40) with a measuring device (10), with which light of at least one light source (20) is guided from one side of the flat-glass substrate (40) through the flat-glass substrate (40) to the opposite side of the flat-glass substrate (40), where it is captured by at least one receiving unit (30) and the transmittance of the flat-glass substrate (40) is determined by means of a comparison between the intensity of the light emitted by the light source (20) and the light incident upon the receiving unit (30). The light source is a surface-like diffuse light source (20), and the receiving unit (30) comprises at least one spatially resolving receiver (31; 31n). By evaluating brightness values in the measuring image (33; 33′) of the spatially resolving receiver (31; 31n), the transmittance is determined in a spatially resolved manner in a partial surface of the flat-glass substrate (40), which is covered by the measuring image (33; 33′).
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
A sensor system is described for detecting wetting of a window includes a photodetector having multiple light-sensitive elements and a light source for emitting light to a detection region of the window in such a way that a portion of the light is reflected at the window, and another portion of the light passes through the window. The light source and the light-sensitive element are situated in such a way that a portion of the light from the light source which passes through the window is reflected at the wetting and strikes a portion of the light-sensitive elements. The light source includes a lighting element which is set up to irradiate into a transparent body. The transparent body has a surface which has defined unevennesses for the diffuse radiation of the irradiated light.
Abstract:
A sensor system is described for detecting wetting of a window includes a photodetector having multiple light-sensitive elements and a light source for emitting light to a detection region of the window in such a way that a portion of the light is reflected at the window, and another portion of the light passes through the window. The light source and the light-sensitive element are situated in such a way that a portion of the light from the light source which passes through the window is reflected at the wetting and strikes a portion of the light-sensitive elements. The light source includes a lighting element which is set up to irradiate into a transparent body. The transparent body has a surface which has defined unevennesses for the diffuse radiation of the irradiated light.