Light detection module with adjustable sensitivity

    公开(公告)号:US11635375B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-25

    申请号:US17085278

    申请日:2020-10-30

    IPC分类号: G01N21/53 G01N21/39 G01N21/85

    摘要: Light detection systems for simultaneously measuring scattered light (e.g., in a flow stream) from particles having diameters which differ by 100 nm or more are described. Light detection systems according to certain embodiments include a static optical adjustment component, a variable optical adjustment component and a photodetector. Systems and methods for measuring scattered light from a sample (e.g., in a flow stream) and kits having a static optical adjustment component, a variable optical adjustment component and a photodetector are also provided.

    Apparatus and method for monitoring particle flow in a stack

    公开(公告)号:US11609179B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-21

    申请号:US16322370

    申请日:2017-07-28

    申请人: ENVEA UK Ltd

    摘要: A method and apparatus (1) for monitoring particles flowing in a stack are disclosed. The method comprises emitting light from a light source along an optical path for scattering from the particles, rotating a rotatable monitoring assembly (15) mounted in the optical path, and detecting the scattered light using a detector. The rotatable monitoring assembly (15) contains at least two in apertures, and the method further comprises rotating the rotatable monitoring assembly (15) into a plurality of different configurations. In an operation configuration, light passes through the rotatable monitoring assembly (15) and into the stack unimpeded. In a zero-check configuration, the rotatable monitoring assembly (15) blocks the light from reaching the stack. In a span-check configuration, light of varying intensity passes from the light source through the rotatable monitoring assembly (15) into the stack. In a contamination-check configuration, the light is reflected through the rotatable monitoring assembly (15) onto the detector, without entering the stack. In the safety-shutter configuration, the rotatable monitoring assembly (15) protects optical components in the instrument from particles in the stack.

    Multi-point detection system
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11598722B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-07

    申请号:US17052949

    申请日:2019-05-08

    摘要: A multi-point detection system includes one or more light sources, one or more light sensors, and a controller. The light sources are configured to emit an array of collimated light beams, and the light sensors define an array of lines of view. Each of the lines of view intersect different ones of the collimated light beams at respective detection nodes. The light sensors are operable to emit sensor signals responsive to received scattered light from interaction of the collimated light beams with an analyte at the detection nodes. The controller is connected to receive the sensor signals and configured to determine from the scattered light whether the analyte contains a contaminant.

    Information processing device, information processing system, and information processing method

    公开(公告)号:US11561162B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-24

    申请号:US16979691

    申请日:2019-01-28

    申请人: SONY CORPORATION

    发明人: Katsutoshi Tahara

    摘要: It is aimed to provide a technology that enables highly accurate device performance evaluation and device adjustment in optical analysis of microparticles, using the same type of beads. The present technology provides an information processing device including an information processing unit that acquires a plurality of fluorescence intensities at a plurality of light irradiation powers for a fluorescence signal from a sample including particles labeled with a fluorescent dye having a single fluorescence intensity, recognizes an intensity range of each of the plurality of fluorescence intensities detected on the basis of a fluorescence intensity balance of the sample, and calculates information relating to sensitivity of a fluorescence detection unit.

    Self-propelled pathogen detection device, pathogen detection system, and control method

    公开(公告)号:US11559179B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-24

    申请号:US16810180

    申请日:2020-03-05

    摘要: The present disclosure provides a self-propelled pathogen detection device in which a place where a pathogen is highly likely to be present in a space such as an inside of a facility is allowed to be configured preferentially to be a target region of detection. The self-propelled pathogen detection device according to the present disclosure comprises a housing; a detection part for detecting a pathogen; a movement mechanism for moving the housing; a position acquirement part for acquiring position information representing a current position of the housing in a space; and a control part which determines a target region in the space on the basis of traffic line information on a person in the space, and controls the movement mechanism to move the housing in the target region on the basis of the position information. The detection part detects the pathogen in the target region.

    High resolution molecular LIDAR
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11536849B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-27

    申请号:US16623749

    申请日:2018-07-14

    申请人: NEOLund AB

    发明人: Mikkel Brydegaard

    摘要: The present disclosure provides a Scheimpflug LIDAR apparatus for detecting a property of a gas comprising: a light source configured to emit a light along at least a first axis, a light detection arrangement, and an optical configuration fulfilling the Scheimpflug condition and Hinge rule. The light source comprises an expander aperture, and wherein the expander aperture and light detection arrangement are configured such that: a spot size of the emitted light along the first axis is matched to a pixel footprint of pixels configured to receive light from corresponding distances along the first axis, and an effective range resolution of at least one column of pixels or probe volume deteriorates linearly with respect to the range.

    Method and apparatus for determining the quality of fresh concrete or the like

    公开(公告)号:US20220381687A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-01

    申请号:US17787358

    申请日:2020-12-18

    IPC分类号: G01N21/47 G01N21/53

    摘要: The invention concerns method and an apparatus for analyzing the quality and quantity of bubbles or droplets of a dispersed phase in a construction material. The method may be used on construction materials before or during curing of the material, while in a non-solid state with the dispersed phase being entrapped therein. The inventive analyzing includes the steps of: applying a first side of an at least partially transparent plate in contact with a sample of said construction material to make a surface of said sample visible through said transparent plate; illuminating said surface of said sample through said plate from an opposite second side of said plate with at least one light source; providing a photosensitive sensor on said second side of said plate for receiving light reflected from said sample through said transparent plate, receiving from said photosensitive sensor electrical signals corresponding to said received reflected light and rendering from said electrical signals a visual representation of said surface of said sample using an imaging device; analyzing said visual representation with a computer system, by identifying bubbles or droplets of said dispersed phase from the surface of the sample by a spatial illumination encoding of the sample; and by determining the size and location of identified bubbles or droplets of said dispersed phase. Finally, an indication of the quality of said construction material is computed, based on the size and distribution of the identified bubbles or droplets of said dispersed phase in said sample.

    Photoelectric smoke sensor tube
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11506586B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-22

    申请号:US17118110

    申请日:2020-12-10

    摘要: A smoke detector for an air duct includes a photoelectric detection system and an air flow pathway in fluid communication with the air duct. The air flow pathway includes an inlet, an optic tube, and an outlet. The photoelectric detection system includes a circuit board having at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver mounted thereon. The optic tube passes through the circuit board and between the at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver.