Optics: measuring and testing – Document pattern analysis or verification
Patent
1999-07-26
2000-03-14
Font, Frank G.
Optics: measuring and testing
Document pattern analysis or verification
G06K 974
Patent
active
060380160
ABSTRACT:
Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of an object are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light 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 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 prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a data base. Such methods and implements are desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5903340 (1999-05-01), Lawandy et al.
Jung Russell W.
Jung Wayne D.
Loudermilk Alan R.
Font Frank G.
LJ Laboratories L.L.C.
Loudermilk Alan R.
Merlino Amanda
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