公开(公告)号：US20110184678A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12874274

申请日：2010-09-02

Applicant: RAND W. LEE ,  MATTHEW G. PIATT ,  DAVID P. BAJORINS ,  KRIS YOUNG ,  CHACE H. FADLOVICH

Inventor： RAND W. LEE ,  MATTHEW G. PIATT ,  DAVID P. BAJORINS ,  KRIS YOUNG ,  CHACE H. FADLOVICH

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G01R23/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/2635 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/505

Abstract: Automated systems and methods for characterizing light-emitting devices as a function of the electrical and temperature properties of the device are disclosed. The system includes a thermal stack assembly operatively connected to a temperature control system and that operably supports and controls the temperature of the light-emitting device. A power supply provides varying amounts of electrical power to the light-emitting device. A control computer controls the power supply and the temperature control system based on a user-defined electrical and temperature profiles. A light processor optically analyzes light from the light-emitting device as its electrical and temperature properties are varied. The control computer receives and processes electrical signals from the light processor and outputs one or more optical characterizations as a function of electrical and temperature properties of the light-emitting device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于表征作为设备的电气和温度特性的函数的发光器件的自动化系统和方法。 该系统包括可操作地连接到温度控制系统并且可操作地支撑和控制发光装置的温度的热堆叠组件。 电源为发光装置提供不同数量的电力。 控制计算机根据用户定义的电气和温度曲线控制电源和温度控制系统。 光处理器光学地分析来自发光器件的光，因为其电和温度特性是变化的。 控制计算机接收并处理来自光处理器的电信号，并且输出作为发光装置的电气和温度特性的函数的一个或多个光学表征。

公开(公告)号：US07938643B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US12018480

申请日：2008-01-23

Applicant: Frederick A. Rueggeberg

Inventor： Frederick A. Rueggeberg

IPC: A61C1/00 ,  A61C15/00

CPC classification number: A61C13/082 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0692 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61C1/088 ,  F21S10/023 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V7/045 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21W2107/10 ,  F21W2131/406 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508

Abstract: An illumination device including an integrating sphere and at least one light source. The integrating sphere is hollow and houses the at least one light source in it. The light source can be manipulated between a first configuration and a second configuration. The illumination device emits a first spectrum of light when the light source is in the first configuration, and a second spectrum of light when the light source is in the second configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种包括积分球和至少一个光源的照明装置。 积分球是中空的，并且在其中容纳至少一个光源。 可以在第一配置和第二配置之间操纵光源。 当光源处于第一配置时，照明装置发射第一光谱，并且当光源处于第二配置时发射第二光谱。

公开(公告)号：US07538878B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US11827439

申请日：2007-07-11

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1034 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2869 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: A system for applying pigment to a substrate includes a spectrophotometer integral to the system. Light received from the substrate is spectrally analyzed by a spectrometer. One or more pigment discharges apply one or more pigments to the substrate. The spectrometer spectrally analyzes the one or more pigments applied to the substrate. The spectrometer includes an optical sensing circuit having thereon a plurality of optical sensors and one or more processing elements. A plurality of filter elements are fixedly positioned over at least a first group of the optical sensors, and an optical manifold having a plurality of exit windows and at least one entrance port is fixedly positioned with respect to the plurality of filter elements.

Abstract translation: 将颜料涂布到基底上的系统包括与系统成一体的分光光度计。 通过光谱仪对从衬底接收的光进行光谱分析。 一种或多种颜料排出物将一种或多种颜料施加到基材上。 光谱仪光谱分析施加到基底上的一种或多种颜料。 光谱仪包括其上具有多个光学传感器和一个或多个处理元件的光学感测电路。 多个过滤元件固定地定位在至少第一组光学传感器之上，并且具有多个出射窗口和至少一个入口的光学歧管相对于多个过滤器元件固定地定位。

公开(公告)号：US20090073423A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12218978

申请日：2008-07-18

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

公开(公告)号：US07230707B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US11016033

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Alan Ingleson ,  David Slocum ,  Michael H. Brill

Inventor： Alan Ingleson ,  David Slocum ,  Michael H. Brill

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01N21/255 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2201/0642 ,  G01N2201/065 ,  G06T7/90

Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with color measuring are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a spectrophotometer, one or more light sources for illuminating an interior of the spectrophotometer, and a digital camera configured at a port of the spectrophotometer and being configured to measure light components from a sample. In the present invention, segmentation logic is provided for the spectrophotometer that is configured to employ computational image segmentation to characterize specular reflection from a sample and to characterize a selected patch or portion from the test sample, such as a selected color in a multicolor pattern. In accordance with the present invention, the spectrophotometer and the included digital camera may be color-characterized in situ.

Abstract translation: 描述了与颜色测量相关联的系统，方法，介质和其它实施例。 一个示例性系统实施例包括分光光度计，用于照亮分光光度计内部的一个或多个光源，以及配置在分光光度计的端口处并被配置为测量来自样品的光分量的数字照相机。 在本发明中，为分光光度计提供分割逻辑，其被配置为采用计算图像分割来表征来自样本的镜面反射并且从所述测试样品（例如多色图案中的所选颜色）表征所选择的贴片或部分。 根据本发明，分光光度计和所附的数码相机可以原位进行颜色表征。

公开(公告)号：US20060215162A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11387376

申请日：2006-03-23

Applicant: Colman Shannon ,  David Slocum ,  Michael Vrhel

Inventor： Colman Shannon ,  David Slocum ,  Michael Vrhel

IPC: G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/467

Abstract: A tristimulus colorimeter for measuring reflective or transmissive materials is provided. The colorimeter measures a sample under a calibrated light source, receives inputs to detectors, and determines CIE tristimulus values of the same sample as they would occur under a reference light source. The colorimeter includes a calibrated light source and a single silicon chip that includes three or more detectors. Each detector is permanently coated by a different mix of dyes or other colorants that form a wavelength-selective filter. A single silicon chip embodies all the detectors and electronics, with each detector coated over by deposited filter layers.

公开(公告)号：US20050168742A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11085934

申请日：2005-03-21

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G07D7/12 ,  G07D7/16 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/齿的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下，可以以预定的高度和角度进行光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20040223149A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：US10811094

申请日：2004-03-26

Inventor： Thomas J. Skierski ,  Thomas L. Cope

IPC: G01J003/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N33/46 ,  G01N2021/8416 ,  G01N2201/0634 ,  G01N2201/065

Abstract: A method of verifying the color and tinting strength of a manufactured batch of a semi-transparent wood stain. In accordance with the method, a standard batch of the wood stain is formed and then mixed with a specified amount of a white colorant to form a standard measurement batch. A test sample of the manufactured batch is obtained and is also mixed with a specified amount of the white colorant to form a test measurement sample. Layers of the standard measurement batch and the test measurement sample are formed on the substrates and complete hide obtained. Reflectance measurements of the layers are made using a spectrophotometer. The reflectance measurements are used to determine if the color and the tinting strength of the manufactured batch is within an acceptable deviation range of the color and tinting strength of the standard batch. This allows for objective color difference and tint strength difference calculations, and adjustments can be made therefrom, therefore eliminating the past visual trial and error methods.

Abstract translation: 一种验证制造的半透明木纹的批次的颜色和着色强度的方法。 根据该方法，形成标准批次的木纹，然后与指定量的白色着色剂混合以形成标准测量批料。 获得制造的批次的测试样品，并将其与指定量的白色着色剂混合以形成测试测量样品。 在基板上形成标准测量批次和测试测量样品的层，并获得完整的隐藏。 层的反射率测量使用分光光度计进行。 使用反射率测量来确定制造的批次的颜色和着色强度是否在标准批次的颜色和着色强度的可接受的偏差范围内。 这允许目标色差和色调强度差计算，并且可以进行调整，从而消除过去的视觉试验和误差方法。

公开(公告)号：US20040131756A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-08

申请号：US10713675

申请日：2003-11-14

Inventor： Thomas J. Skierski ,  Mohammed A. Aziz ,  Thomas L. Cope

IPC: B05D005/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/251

Abstract: A method of producing a finish for a selected wood substrate, wherein the finish provides the selected wood substrate with a color that matches the color of a target object. In accordance with the method, calculations are performed to determine the quantities of at least one group of colorants required to produce a semitransparent wood stain from a vehicle, wherein when the semitransparent wood stain is applied to the selected wood substrate, the selected wood substrate will have a color that matches the target object. The calculations are performed using reflectance measurements of the target object obtained using a spectrophotometer and previously obtained spectral data of the colorants as applied to at least one type of wood. The colorants used to form the semitransparent wood stain do not include a white colorant.

Abstract translation: 一种生产所选木质基材的精加工的方法，其中所述精加工为所选择的木质基材提供与目标物体的颜色匹配的颜色。 根据该方法，进行计算以确定从车辆产生半透明木材污渍所需的至少一组着色剂的量，其中当将半透明木材染色剂施加到所选择的木质基材上时，所选择的木质基材将 具有与目标对象匹配的颜色。 使用分光光度计获得的目标对象的反射率测量和先前获得的至少一种类型的木材的着色剂的光谱数据进行计算。 用于形成半透明木材染色剂的着色剂不包括白色着色剂。

公开(公告)号：US06744513B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10059162

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: Nobuaki Kubo ,  Mitsuaki Ito ,  Masayuki Fukuda ,  Masayuki Osumi ,  Makoto Ishikawa

Inventor： Nobuaki Kubo ,  Mitsuaki Ito ,  Masayuki Fukuda ,  Masayuki Osumi ,  Makoto Ishikawa

IPC: G01J346

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/504

Abstract: A computer color matching method of paint for measuring a proper formulation of colorants for obtaining a target color or color and luster, or a proper formulation of colorants and luster color materials, directly in a liquid state of paint, without preparing painted panels from adjusted paint, and calculating the adjusted blending ratio easily and accurately, and a paint manufacturing method by using this method.

Abstract translation: 用于测量用于获得目标颜色或颜色和光泽的适当配方的着色剂的计算机颜色匹配方法，或直接以液体状态涂漆的着色剂和光泽色材料的适当配方，而不需要从调整的涂料制备涂漆板 ，并且容易且精确地计算调整的混合比例，以及使用该方法的涂料制造方法。