Digital optical method (DOM™) and system for determining opacity
    21.
    发明授权
    Digital optical method (DOM™) and system for determining opacity 失效
    数字光学方法(DOM TM)和用于确定不透明度的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07495767B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-24

    申请号:US11407216

    申请日:2006-04-20

    Abstract: Photography is employed to objectively quantify opacity of fluids such as smoke plumes and dust via a method termed the Digital Optical Method (DOM™). The DOM™ quantifies the ratio of radiance values by means of a camera response curve obtained using objective measures. The radiance ratios are then used to calculate opacity of target fluids such as smoke plumes. The DOM™ quantifies opacity during both daytime and nighttime conditions with a much broader range of subject types, e.g., white, gray and black smoke plumes, and environmental conditions, e.g., non-blue-sky, building, and mountain backgrounds, than existing systems while not requiring human interpretation for any application. In one embodiment, the DOM™ quantifies opacity from digital photos using a pre-designed algorithm and an inexpensive digital camera. Very little training is needed to implement the DOM™ and it yields consistent objective quantitative results, while providing a permanent photographic record easily digitally archived.

    Abstract translation: 摄影用于通过称为数字光学方法(DOM)的方法客观地量化诸如烟雾和灰尘的流体的不透明度。 DOM TM通过使用客观测量获得的相机响应曲线来量化辐射值的比率。 然后使用辐射比来计算目标流体(如烟羽)的不透明度。 DOM(TM)在白天和夜间条件下量化不透明度,具有更广泛的主题类型,例如白色,灰色和黑色烟雾羽毛以及环境条件,例如非蓝天,建筑和山脉背景, 比现有系统,而不需要任何应用程序的人为解释。 在一个实施例中,DOM TM使用预先设计的算法和便宜的数码相机来量化来自数字照片的不透明度。 实施DOM(TM)需要很少的培训,并且可以产生一致的客观量化结果,同时提供易于数字归档的永久性照片记录。

    Measuring method and instrument comprising image sensor
    23.
    发明授权
    Measuring method and instrument comprising image sensor 有权
    包括图像传感器的测量方法和仪器

    公开(公告)号:US07274829B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-25

    申请号:US10415986

    申请日:2001-11-09

    Abstract: A linearizing correction unit (104) carries out a linearizing correction process on the output of an image sensor (8) based upon linearizing correction data stored in a linearizing correction data holding unit (102), and a light-irregularity correction unit (108) carries out a light-irregularity correction process on the image sensor output that has been subjected to the linearizing correction process based upon light-irregularity correction data stored in a light-irregularity correction data holding unit (106). A refection factor calculation unit (110) calculates an integral value of the in-plane reflection factor of a test piece by using the output that has been subjected to the linearizing correction and light-irregularity correction with respect to pixel outputs of the image sensor (8) obtained when the test piece having in-plane density irregularities is measured. A quantifying unit (114) applies calibration curve data of a calibration-curve-data holding unit (112) to the integrated reflection factor obtained by the reflection factor calculation unit so that a sample density of the test piece is calculated.

    Abstract translation: 线性化校正单元(104)基于线性化校正数据保存单元(102)中存储的校正数据和光不规则校正单元(108),对图像传感器(8)的输出执行线性化校正处理, 对已经经过线性化校正处理的图像传感器输出,基于存储在光不规则校正数据保持单元(106)中的光不规则校正数据执行光不规则校正处理。 反射因子计算单元(110)通过使用对图像传感器的像素输出进行线性化校正和光不规则校正的输出来计算测试片的面内反射系数的积分值( 测量具有面内密度不均匀的试验片时获得的图8所示的结果。 量化单元(114)将校准曲线数据保持单元(112)的校准曲线数据应用于由反射因子计算单元获得的积分反射系数,从而计算出测试样本的样本密度。

    Arrangement and method for the analysis of body fluids
    25.
    发明申请
    Arrangement and method for the analysis of body fluids 有权
    排出体液分析方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060014295A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-19

    申请号:US10502130

    申请日:2003-01-11

    Inventor: Michael Ziegler

    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for the analysis of body fluids (21), whereby an image recording device (30) is arranged in a low-reflection, preferably zero-reflection chamber (16), provided with an illumination device (45) and connected to an electronic image analyzer. The image recording device (30) is focused on a container (20), containing the body fluid (21) in an analysis position (22), in order to take at least one image of the body fluid (21), analyzed by means of an image analysis software which determines the quality of the body fluid (21).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于分析体液(21)的装置和方法,由此将图像记录装置(30)布置在具有照明装置的低反射,优选零反射室(16)中 45)并连接到电子图像分析仪。 图像记录装置(30)聚焦在容纳有分析位置(22)中的体液(21)的容器(20)上,以便取得体液(21)的至少一个图像,通过装置 确定体液(21)的质量的图像分析软件。

    On-line micro formation sensor
    26.
    发明授权
    On-line micro formation sensor 失效
    在线微型传感器

    公开(公告)号:US5331408A

    公开(公告)日:1994-07-19

    申请号:US940902

    申请日:1992-10-28

    Abstract: An optical scanner includes a light source (39) which directs a beam of light at a web of moving paper whereby the beam of light is transmitted through the web of moving paper. The transmitted beam (43) is split by a beam splitter (19) to provide a first split beam (44) travelling in a machine direction and a second split beam (45) travelling in a cross-machine direction. The split beams are received by charge-coupled device linear arrays (15, 19) which provide analog signals having magnitudes proportional to the magnitude of light intensity of the split beams. The analog signals are fed to analog-to-digital converters which provide digital data at the output. The digital data is then used to compute paper formation descriptors including paper mass variation, floc size statistics and histogram, Fourier power spectra and paper anisotropy.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / CA90 / 00172 Sec。 371日期:1992年10月28日 102(e)日期1992年10月28日PCT提交1990年5月28日PCT公布。 WO91 / 19186 PCT出版物 日期1999年12月12日。光学扫描器包括光源(39),光源(39)将光束引导到移动纸幅上,由此光束通过移动纸幅传送。 透射光束(43)由分束器(19)分开,以提供在机器方向上行进的第一分割光束(44)和沿机器方向行进的第二分割光束(45)。 分离光束由电荷耦合器件线性阵列(15,19)接收,其提供具有与分束的光强度的大小成比例的大小的模拟信号。 模拟信号被馈送到在输出端提供数字数据的模拟 - 数字转换器。 然后将数字数据用于计算纸张形态描述符,包括纸张质量变化,絮凝尺寸统计和直方图,傅里叶功率谱和纸各向异性。

    Apparatus for measuring aggregation patterns on a microplate
    27.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for measuring aggregation patterns on a microplate 失效
    用于测量麦克风上的聚集图案的装置

    公开(公告)号:US5234665A

    公开(公告)日:1993-08-10

    申请号:US700567

    申请日:1991-05-15

    CPC classification number: G01N21/253 G01N21/82 G01N2021/5957 G01N2201/0446

    Abstract: An aggregation pattern detecting apparatus includes a microplate having a plurality of reactive vessels in which aggregation patterns are formed, a light source arranged above the microplate, and a light sensor arrangement positioned below the microplate. The microplate is removably fastened to a main body, and a movable frame is movably supported on the main body. The light source and light sensor arrangement are carried on the movable frame for movement therewith. A driving mechanism effects movement of the movable frame and is controlled by a main control section. A reference plate is provided separately from the microplate, and has a plurality of through holes therein which correspond to the reactive vessels of the microplate. The reference plate is removably fastenable to the main body at the normal operative position of the microplate. With the reference plate in this position, the distance from a starting point of the driving mechanism to the through holes of the reference plate is measured and stored in the main control section. Based on these stored distances, the main control section determines appropriate operational positions for the light sensor.

    Abstract translation: 聚集图案检测装置包括具有形成聚集图案的多个反应性血管的微孔板,布置在微孔板上方的光源和位于微板下方的光传感器装置。 微板可拆卸地固定在主体上,可移动的框架可移动地支撑在主体上。 光源和光传感器装置承载在可移动框架上以与其一起运动。 驱动机构实现可动框架的移动,由主控制部控制。 参考板与微孔板分开设置,并且在其中具有多个对应于微孔板的反应性容器的通孔。 参考板可移除地在微板的正常操作位置处紧固到主体。 在该位置的参考板上,测量从驱动机构的起点到参考板的通孔的距离并将其存储在主控制部分中。 基于这些存储的距离,主控制部分确定光传感器的适当操作位置。

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