公开(公告)号：US20090251694A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12485023

申请日：2009-06-15

Applicant: Kevin J. Knopp ,  Peidong Wang ,  Masud Azimi ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori

Inventor： Kevin J. Knopp ,  Peidong Wang ,  Masud Azimi ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/656

Abstract: A Raman probe system includes: a base station; a mobile robot remotely controllable from the base station; a Raman probe assembly supported by the robot, the Raman probe assembly including a laser and a spectrometer; a camera supported by the robot; and a communication subsystem operable to communicate images from the camera and results from the Raman probe assembly to the base station. In some embodiments, a Raman probe system includes: a mobile robot remotely controllable from a base station, the robot including a body and an articulated arm; a camera supported by the robot; a Raman probe assembly supported by the robot, the optical control assembly mounted on the body of the robot; and an optical probe mounted on the articulated arm of the robot; and a wireless communication system operable to communicate images from the camera and results from the Raman probe assembly to the base station.

Abstract translation: 拉曼探针系统包括：基站; 从基站远程控制的移动机器人; 由机器人支撑的拉曼探针组件，拉曼探针组件包括激光器和光谱仪; 由机器人支持的相机; 以及通信子系统，其可操作以将来自相机的图像和来自拉曼探针组件的结果传送到基站。 在一些实施例中，拉曼探针系统包括：从基站远程控制的移动机器人，所述机器人包括主体和铰接臂; 由机器人支持的相机; 由机器人支撑的拉曼探针组件，安装在机器人主体上的光学控制组件; 以及安装在机器人的铰接臂上的光学探针; 以及无线通信系统，其可操作以将来自相机的图像和来自拉曼探针组件的结果传送到基站。

公开(公告)号：US20090206263A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12322662

申请日：2009-02-05

Applicant: Anis Rahman

Inventor： Anis Rahman

IPC: G01N21/35

CPC classification number: G01J3/45 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/3586 ,  G01N21/9027 ,  G02F1/353 ,  G02F1/3558 ,  G02F2203/13

Abstract: A terahertz spectrometer having a wider range of terahertz radiation source, high temporal resolution of scanning (

Abstract translation: 具有更宽范围的太赫兹辐射源的太赫兹光谱仪，在更宽的扫描范围（高达〜100微秒）下具有高扫描时间分辨率（<0.0.099mum或〜0.3皮秒）。 还公开了光谱仪在生物医学，生物学，药学和安全领域中的示例性应用。

公开(公告)号：US20090194699A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12382923

申请日：2009-03-26

Applicant: Asbjom Smitt ,  Jason Lee ,  Sung Woon Lee ,  Sigird Smitt-Jeppesen

Inventor： Asbjom Smitt ,  Jason Lee ,  Sung Woon Lee ,  Sigird Smitt-Jeppesen

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01J1/58

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N2201/10 ,  G01N2201/1047

Abstract: An apparatus for optical sensing of samples includes an optical source, an optical assembly, a sample holder, an objective lens, and a detector. The objective lens collimates light emitted by the sample. Preferably, the optical assembly rotates about an axis, allowing the sensing apparatus to sense results from plural locations on a sample without moving the sample. Moving the sample in a linear direction while rotating the optical assembly allows sensing of an entire sample. Preferably, light from the optical source enters the optical assembly along the axis of rotation. Sensing methods consistent with the invention are also described.

Abstract translation: 用于光学感测样品的装置包括光源，光学组件，样品保持器，物镜和检测器。 物镜准直样品发出的光。 优选地，光学组件围绕轴旋转，允许感测装置感测样品上多个位置的结果，而不移动样品。 旋转光学组件时沿直线方向移动样品可以检测整个样品。 优选地，来自光源的光沿旋转轴进入光学组件。 还描述了与本发明一致的感测方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090159803A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12341573

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Fritz BERTHOLD ,  Norbert Klaiber

Inventor： Fritz BERTHOLD ,  Norbert Klaiber

IPC: G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01N21/6452 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01N21/6408 ,  G01N21/6445 ,  G01N21/76

Abstract: An apparatus for selected measurement of at least one of luminescent and fluorescent radiation from at least one sample well, the apparatus comprising: means defining an excitation light path for fluorescence measurements; at least one light source in the excitation path; means defining an emission light path; and at least one detector with a wavelength selector in the emission light path, wherein: the apparatus further comprises at least one first reflector element that encompasses a reflection chamber and projects at least a portion of the light emitted from the at least one sample well directionally onto the wavelength selector; the emission light path extends between the at least one sample well and the wavelength selector through the at least one first reflector element; and the excitation light path extends into the reflection chamber and extends to a point above the at least one sample well.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择测量来自至少一个样品阱的发光和荧光辐射中的至少一种的装置，所述装置包括：限定用于荧光测量的激发光路径的装置; 激励路径中的至少一个光源; 限定发射光路的装置; 以及至少一个在发射光路中具有波长选择器的检测器，其中：所述设备还包括至少一个第一反射器元件，其包围反射室并将至少一部分从所述至少一个样品阱射出的光定向地突出 到波长选择器上; 所述发射光路通过所述至少一个第一反射器元件在所述至少一个样品阱和所述波长选择器之间延伸; 并且激发光路延伸到反射室中并延伸到至少一个样品阱上方的点。

公开(公告)号：US20090109518A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US12296659

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Micah James Atkin

Inventor： Micah James Atkin

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/04 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G03B9/08 ,  G03B21/14

Abstract: An apparatus for imaging an object comprises a plurality of shutter elements (601, 606, 614) and a sensor (603, 608, 612), each shutter element (601, 606, 614) being operable to control (602, 609, 613) passage of light from a separate spatial location on the object to be imaged, wherein the incident light from the shutters (601, 606, 614) simultaneously illuminates a common area on a sensor (603, 608, 612) surface and wherein the incident light from the different shutters (601, 606, 614) is still individually discernible due to shutter control (602, 609, 613).

Abstract translation: 用于对物体成像的装置包括多个快门元件（601,606,614）和传感器（603,608,612），每个快门元件（601,606,614）可操作以控制（602,659,613 ）来自待成像对象上的单独的空间位置的光的通过，其中来自所述快门（601,606,614）的入射光同时照亮传感器（603,608,612）表面上的公共区域，并且其中所述事件 由于快门控制（602,609,613），来自不同百叶窗（601,606,614）的光仍然是独立可辨别的。

公开(公告)号：US07502105B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US10941565

申请日：2004-09-15

Applicant: Yuan-Hsiang Lee ,  William Scott Sutherland

Inventor： Yuan-Hsiang Lee ,  William Scott Sutherland

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/274 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/658 ,  G01N2021/656

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a Raman signal of a test sample is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first optical path, a second optical path, a first station, and a second station. The first optical path is adapted for coupling with a radiation source that produces a test beam at the first optical path. The first station is responsive to the test beam and is adapted to house a test standard. The second station is responsive to the test beam and is adapted to house the test sample. In response to the test beam, Raman radiation from the test standard and the test sample are combined and directed to the second optical path, which is adapted for coupling with a spectrometer and a detector for producing a Raman spectrum of the test sample.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生测试样品的拉曼信号的装置。 该装置包括第一光路，第二光路，第一台和第二台。 第一光路适于与在第一光路处产生测试光束的辐射源耦合。 第一个工作站响应测试梁并适应测试标准。 第二站响应于测试梁并适于容纳测试样品。 响应于测试光束，来自测试标准的拉曼辐射和测试样品被组合并引导到第二光路，其适于与用于产生测试样品的拉曼光谱的光谱仪和检测器耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20090006004A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12159005

申请日：2006-12-27

Applicant: Rudiger Sens ,  Christos Vamvakaris ,  Wolfgang Ahlers ,  Erwin Thiel

Inventor： Rudiger Sens ,  Christos Vamvakaris ,  Wolfgang Ahlers ,  Erwin Thiel

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/457 ,  G01J2001/4242 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/643 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: A method is proposed for detecting at least one chemical compound V contained in a medium (312). The method comprises a verification step (420) which is used to determine whether V is contained in the medium (312). The method furthermore comprises an analysis step (424) in which a concentration c of the at least one chemical compound V is determined.The verification step comprises the following substeps: (a1) the medium (312) is exposed to a first analysis radiation (316) of a variable wavelength λ, the wavelength λ assuming at least two different values; (a2) at least one spectral response function A(λ) is generated with the aid of the radiation (324) absorbed and/or emitted and/or reflected and/or scattered by the medium (312) in response to the first analysis radiation (316); (a3) at least one spectral correlation function K(δλ) is formed by spectral comparison of the at least one spectral response function A(λ) with at least one pattern function R(λ+δλ), the at least one pattern function R(λ) representing a spectral measurement function of a medium (312) containing the chemical compound V and δλ being a coordinate shift; (a4) the at least one spectral correlation function K(δλ) is examined in a pattern recognition step (418), and a conclusion is made as to whether the at least one chemical compound V is contained in the medium (312); The analysis step (424) comprises the following substeps: (b1) the medium (312) is exposed to at least one second analysis radiation (318) having at least one excitation wavelength λEX; (b2) at least one spectral analysis function B(λEX,λRES) is generated with the aid of the radiation (326) of the response wavelength λRES absorbed and/or emitted and/or reflected and/or scattered by the medium (312) in response to the second analysis radiation (318) of the wavelength λEX and the concentration c is deduced therefrom.

公开(公告)号：US20080252731A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11912663

申请日：2006-04-25

Applicant: Sebastien Blais-Ouellette ,  Ed Wishnow

Inventor： Sebastien Blais-Ouellette ,  Ed Wishnow

IPC: H04N5/30

CPC classification number: G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N2021/1793 ,  G01N2021/3137 ,  G01N2021/3177

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and camera for obtaining a high-contrast image of a predetermined target present in an area under observation. The method involves obtaining an in-band image of the observation area including the target using a filter whose bands are aligned with selected characteristic wavelength bands of the target and an out-of-band image of the observation area excluding the target using the filter with its bands non-aligned with the selected characteristic wavelength bands of the target. Processing of the in-band and out-of-band images results in a high-contrast image highlighting the presence of the target in the observation area and thereby allowing its detection and monitoring.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于获得存在于观察区域内的预定目标的高对比度图像的方法和照相机。 该方法包括使用滤波器获得包括目标的观测区域的带内图像，该滤波器的频带与目标的选定特征波段对准，并且使用滤波器与除了目标的观测区域的带外图像 其带与目标的所选特征波段不对准。 带内和带外图像的处理导致高对比度图像突出显示观察区域中的目标的存在，从而允许其检测和监视。

公开(公告)号：US20080239306A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11693277

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: William Scott Sutherland ,  Anis Zribi ,  Long Que ,  Glenn Scott Claydon ,  Stacey Joy Kennerly ,  Ayan Banerjee ,  Shivappa Ningappa Goravar ,  Shankar Chandrasekaran ,  David Cecil Hays ,  Victor Samper ,  Dirk Lange ,  Marko Baller ,  Min-Yi Shih ,  Sandip Maity

Inventor： William Scott Sutherland ,  Anis Zribi ,  Long Que ,  Glenn Scott Claydon ,  Stacey Joy Kennerly ,  Ayan Banerjee ,  Shivappa Ningappa Goravar ,  Shankar Chandrasekaran ,  David Cecil Hays ,  Victor Samper ,  Dirk Lange ,  Marko Baller ,  Min-Yi Shih ,  Sandip Maity

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0808 ,  G02B26/0816

Abstract: A system and method for managing optical power for controlling thermal alteration of a sample undergoing spectroscopic analysis is provided. The system includes a moveable laser beam generator for irradiating the sample and a beam shaping device for moving and shaping the laser beam to prevent thermal overload or build up in the sample. The moveable laser beam generator includes at least one beam shaping device selected from the group consisting of at least one optical lens, at least one optical diffractor, at least one optical path difference modulator, at least one moveable mirror, at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) integrated circuit (IC), and/or a liquid droplet. The system also includes an at least two degree of freedom (2 DOF) moveable substrate platform and a controller for controlling the laser beam generator and the substrate platform, and for analyzing light reflected from the sample.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于管理用于控制进行光谱分析的样品的热变化的光功率的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于照射样品的可移动激光束发生器和用于移动和成形激光束的光束整形装置，以防止样品中的热过载或积聚。 可移动激光束发生器包括至少一个光束成形装置，其选自由至少一个光学透镜，至少一个光学衍射器，至少一个光程差调制器，至少一个可动反射镜，至少一个微电极 机电系统（MEMS）集成电路（IC）和/或液滴。 该系统还包括至少两个自由度（2自由度）可移动基板平台和用于控制激光束发生器和基板平台的控制器，并用于分析从样品反射的光。

公开(公告)号：US07365328B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US10890942

申请日：2004-07-14

Applicant: Kenneth W. Busch ,  Dennis H. Rabbe

Inventor： Kenneth W. Busch ,  Dennis H. Rabbe

IPC: G01N21/35

CPC classification number: G01N21/274 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/359

Abstract: A dispersive, diffraction grating, NIR spectrometer that automatically calibrates the wavelength scale of the instrument without the need for external wavelength calibration materials is shown. The device shows: 1) a low power He—Ne laser at right angles to the source beam of the spectrometer; 2) a folding mirror to redirect the collimated laser beam so that it is parallel to the source beam; 3) the tendency of diffraction gratings to produce overlapping spectra of higher orders; 4) a “polka dot” beam splitter to redirect the majority of the laser beam toward the reference detector; 5) PbS detectors and 6) a software routine written in Lab VIEW that automatically corrects the wavelength scale of the instrument from the positions of the 632.8 nm laser line in the spectrum.

Abstract translation: 显示了一种色散衍射光栅，NIR光谱仪，可自动校准仪器的波长范围，无需外部波长校准材料。 该装置显示：1）与光谱仪的源束成直角的低功率He-Ne激光; 2）折叠镜，以使准直激光束重定向成平行于源光束; 3）衍射光栅产生高阶重叠光谱的趋势; 4）一个“波尔卡点”分束器，将大部分激光束重定向到参考探测器; 5）PbS检测器和6）Lab VIEW中编写的软件程序，可自动从波长632.8 nm激光线的位置校正仪器的波长范围。