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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8144316 | Instrument and method for measuring total luminous flux of luminous elements The present invention provides an instrument and method for measuring total luminous flux of luminous elements, which forms an approximately uniform spatial intensity distribution by simultaneously lighting a plurality of luminous elements for measurement in an inte... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7663744 | Integrating photometer for measuring total flux of light generated from light source to be measured, and method for measuring total flux of light through use of the same A mirror is provided with a light source window and an illumination window each establishing communicative connection between an inner face side and an outer side of a hemispherical unit. The light source window is an opening to which a light source OBJ to be measur... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7535559 | Object digitizing device using integrating sphere wave source An object image digitizing device using an integrating sphere wave source is provided which makes the degree of spatial uniformity and temporal stability of the spatial uniformity of the wave irradiation distribution over the output port surface of the integrating s... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7508503 | Integrating sphere having means for temperature control The present invention relates to an integrating sphere for measuring a light-emitting property of a light source, and more particularly, to an integrating sphere having a means for controlling temperature inside the integrating sphere. An integrating sphere for meas... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7365925 | Method of aligning optical elements A method of aligning an optomechanical assembly and an optomechanical assembly are described. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7352459 | Scanning Spectrophotometer for high throughput fluorescence detection and fluorescence polarization A fluorescence spectrophotometer system may be implemented in scanning fluorescence polarization detection applications. A wavelength and area scanning fluorescence spectrophotometer system may include a light source, an excitation double monochromator, an excitatio... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7319524 | Air purged optical densitometer An advanced gas purged optical densitometer that significantly decreases the likelihood of optical component contamination and unstable optical path reduction includes an optical emitter, an optical receiver, and an optical path purge device. The optical emitter emi... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7304310 | Methods and systems for inspecting a specimen using light scattered in different wavelength ranges Methods and systems for inspecting a specimen are provided. One method includes directing ultraviolet light to a specimen. The method also includes detecting light scattered from the specimen having a selected wavelength range. In addition, the method includes detec... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304726 | Auto distinction system An auto distinction system images an assembled fiber band which continuously moves on the front side of a background plate applies sync-separating to a video signal by a sync-separating circuit 5a, and clamps the video signal by a clamping circuit 5... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7283222 | Optical measuring device An optical measuring device according to the present invention includes: a plane mirror (3), which has a central opening that functions as either a light entering window or a light source fitting hole (5) and an observation window 6′ that enab... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7280196 | Spectrophotometer and subassemblies thereof A spectrophotometric system includes a zoom lens assembly that is mounted for axial translation relative to an integrating sphere. The zoom lens assembly includes first and second focusing lens mounted to an axially movable lens carrier. The lens carrier is position... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7274445 | Confocal scatterometer and method for single-sided detection of particles and defects on a transparent wafer or disk A problem in the inspection of transparent wafers and disks is the detection of top surface particles. More precisely, it is being able to assign a scattering site as being due to a particle at the top or bottom surface of a transparent wafer. A method of the presen... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7256895 | Spherical scattering-light device for simultaneous phase and intensity measurements A far-field measurement instrument has multiple imaging lenses cut into a pentagon shape and arranged in geodesic spherical configuration with a common field of view focused on the source of the scattered light to be measured. Aspheric lenses are used to facilitate ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7182480 | System and method for manipulating illumination created by an array of light emitting devices The present invention provides an illumination optical system that enables the direction and mixing of light from light emitting devices. The optical system comprises a plurality of light emitting devices that are spatially arranged in an array, wherein this array c... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173697 | Low truncation loss, non-reciprocal nephelometer with integrating sphere A non-reciprocal nephelometer is disclosed herein that uses an integrating sphere with attached truncation-reduction tubes to contain the sample volume and to integrate the scattered light. The disclosed nephelometer improves on the imperfect angular response by usi... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7122800 | Optical density sensor An optical density sensor disposed over a target surface in an image formation apparatus comprises an integrating cavity having a diffuse, reflective interior surface and a view port formed therein. An optical source directs light through the view port onto the targ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7075636 | Apparatus and methods for evaluating performance of endoscopy devices and systems A test and measurement system to assess performance characteristics of an endoscope or other optically based diagnostic or treatment devices. The performance characteristics can include the photometric characteristics, the imaging characteristics and the physical ch... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7007788 | Banknote validator A banknote validator for determining the value and authenticity of a banknote is provided. The banknote validator includes a magnetic sensor, an optical sensor, and a non-return gate. The magnetic sensor includes a magnetic circuit and an electronic circuit. The opt... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6969843 | Light standard for microscopy The disclosed light standard system provides flat field illumination through the use of an integrating light chamber which is in communication with a microprocessor. The light chamber has at least one high performance light source, such as LED's, recessed within the... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6914670 | Defect detection with enhanced dynamic range Apparatus for optical inspection includes a source of optical radiation, which is adapted to scan a spot of the radiation over a sample, whereby the radiation is scattered from the spot. A detection system includes at least first and second detectors optically coupl... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6781697 | Portable system and method for determining one or more reflectance properties of a surface A method is provided for determining one or more reflectance properties of a surface using a portable apparatus that includes reflecting a first beam of electromagnetic energy off of a measured surface, the first beam contacting the measured surface at an angle that... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6737637 | Illuminator for illuminating multiple targets A plurality of image sensors are tested concurrently by supplying light emitted by a light source to a first integrating sphere having an input port that receives the light emitted by the light source and having an output port providing output light. The output ligh... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6734959 | Prober for testing light-emitting devices on a wafer A prober for measuring the light output of digital devices integrally formed on a single wafer. The prober includes a light-integrating sphere sequentially aligned with selected devices. Each time that a device is aligned with the sphere, the device aligned with the... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6734958 | Apparatus and methods for evaluating performance of endoscopy devices and systems A test and measurement system to assess performance characteristics of an endoscope or other optically based diagnostic or treatment devices. The performance characteristics can include the photometric characteristics, the imaging characteristics and the physical ch... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6724472 | Light monitoring device Object: provide an accurate monitor of light of even intensity light. Construction: A beam splitter (4) being fixed on a base (1) in the path of a main beam (2) of a light system, a reflecting mirror (5) being fixed on a side of the beam ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6721048 | Detector for spectrometry and integrating sphere measuring device, and spectrophotometer using the same In a detector for spectrometry attached to an integrating sphere, a plurality of detection elements having different spectral sensitivity characteristics is arranged side by side in the same plane on a base, and a side cover is provided such that the detection eleme... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6710329 | Light integrator for film scanning with enhanced suppression of artifacts due to scratches and debris A light integrator produces diffuse illumination from a beam of light wherein image artifacts due to debris within the integrator are suppressed. The light integrator includes an integrator block having an elongated cylindrical light integrating cavity enclosed by e... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6700657 | System and method for detecting surface roughness A method for characterizing a surface are disclosed. The system includes a light source optic which direct a beam of light toward the surface. Scattered light and a spectacular beam are reflected from the surface. A collector collects the scattered light ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6650397 | Media width detecting system for an imaging apparatus A media width detecting system is adapted to measure an absolute width of media without the need for human intervention or without the need for media to be referenced against a known location. The media width detecting system includes a measuring pattern ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6626052 | Method and apparatus for artificial weathering A method and apparatus for irradiating a specimen with a beam of radiation are provided. The method comprises the steps of providing an integrating sphere, a radiation source radiatively communicating with the sphere, and a specimen, the integrating spher... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6618135 | Laser beam inspection apparatus A laser beams inspection apparatus suitable for inspecting electronic components such as ICs mounted on a substrate. The inspection apparatus includes a scan mechanism. The scan mechanism works to move a laser beam emitted from a laser emitter to scan a t... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6603555 | Gas detecting apparatus using laser absorption spectroscopy A gas detecting apparatus includes a gas cell, a laser source, a light diffuser and a photodetector. The gas cell has a gas inlet hole for letting the target gas come inside and a gas discharge hole for discharging the target gas, and retains a target gas... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6597457 | Calibration of solar reflectance panel Calibration is provided for a diffuser panel (30) on board a spacecraft (10) employed in measuring the intensity of sunlight reflected from subjects on the earth. The calibration is accomplished by comparing the intensity of solar radiation reflected from... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6583879 | Benchtop spectrophotometer with improved targeting A color measurement instrument with improved sample targeting or positioning. The system includes an integrating sphere, a beam splitter, a video camera, and a spectrograph. The beam splitter is aligned with the viewing port of the spectrophotometer to de... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6570177 | System, apparatus, and method for detecting defects in particles A method and apparatus for automatically inspecting transparent or translucent materials, especially plastic materials, the apparatus including a light container, at least one camera, a digital processor, and a reject mechanism, the method comprising conv... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6444976 | System and method for reflecting and deflecting light utilizing spherical shaped devices A system and method of utilizing spherical and hemispherical shaped devices to function as an optical switch is disclosed. The optical switch can contain mirrors that turn on and off, or are fixed in place with a movable spherical device. Additionally, th... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6437861 | Compact light integration interface A light integrating interface having a housing made substantially of pressed polytetrafluoroethylene powder. The interface has a non-spherical integrating cavity with a reflective inner surface, as well as a light energy input port and a light energy outp... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6429931 | Method and apparatus for article inspection including speckle reduction A method and apparatus for reducing speckle during inspection of articles used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, including wafers, masks, photomasks, and reticles. The coherence of a light beam output by a coherent light source, such as a pulse... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6424413 | Multi-channel integrating sphere An integrating sphere, and an integrating sphere-based reflectance colorimeter/spectrophotometer for the measurement of color and appearance, having multiple receivers capable of concurrently receiving optical radiation scattered/reflected from a diffusel... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6369883 | System and method for enhanced mass splice measurement The present invention introduces system and method for an enhanced mass splice measurement system for testing a plurality of optical fiber splices and also the reliability of the mass fusion splicer itself. In one embodiment, a first light signal may be t... | 04/09/2002 |
