Optics: measuring and testing – For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
Patent
1997-08-12
1999-03-16
Evans, F. L.
Optics: measuring and testing
For optical fiber or waveguide inspection
356371, 356416, 356417, 356419, 356446, G01B 1130, G01J 351, G01N 2164, G01N 2147
Patent
active
058837086
ABSTRACT:
Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object 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 being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence 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.
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Jung Russell W.
Jung Wayne D.
Loudermilk Alan R.
Evans F. L.
LJ Laboratories L.L.C.
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