Abstract: An optical measurement device includes a light detection element for detecting detection light including fluorescence generated from an immuno-chromatography test piece irradiated with excitation light and scattered light caused by the excitation light and having a phase equivalent to that of the excitation light, and a cancel circuit for processing a detection signal corresponding to the detection light. The cancel circuit removes a signal component corresponding to the scattered light from the detection signal on the basis of a phase difference between the fluorescence and the scattered light.

Abstract: A readout circuit of infrared focal plane array (FPA) and a control method therefor. The readout circuit is connected to an infrared FPA, which comprises a plurality of pixels. The readout circuit comprises an integral and readout unit, a correction unit and a digital control unit. For each pixel, the correction unit determines an initial bias value based on a to-be-corrected parameter value for the pixel; the integral and readout unit determines, based on a first current corresponding to the initial bias value and a second current caused a pixel response temperature value, a responsive voltage value for the pixel; and the digital control unit adjusts, based on a comparison result between the responsive voltage value and a preset voltage value, the to-be-corrected parameter value for the pixel, to obtain an adjusted parameter value, and determines, based on the adjusted parameter value, an optimal corrected parameter value for the pixel.

Abstract: A micro focus X-ray tube is provided. The micro focus X-ray tube has a bonding structure in which a ceramic and a metal without an exhaust pipe are stacked by using a nano electric field emitter of an excellent feature.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for processing inspection data associated with cargo irradiated by a plurality N of pulses of inspection is provided. The method includes obtaining the inspection data, the inspection data being representative of intensity values of pixels of an inspection image of the including data associated with a higher energy mode, and data associated with a lower energy mode; generating a histogram having, as a first axis, bins corresponding to pixel intensity values HM associated with the higher energy mode and, as a second axis, bins corresponding to pixel intensity values LM associated with the lower energy mode; selecting a bin corresponding to a most frequent bin of the pixel intensity values HM; and generating a transformation table by mapping each bin of the pixel intensity values LM with the selected bin of the pixel intensity values HM.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to method, computer programs with instructions, and apparatus for determining positions of two or more spaced-apart molecules in one or more spatial directions in a sample by means of a localization microscope. The present disclosure also relates to localization microscopes using such an apparatus. Light distributions arising due to interference of coherent light are used for determining the positions of the molecules. In the method, a plurality of light distributions are generated (S1) using a first light modulator having a plurality of switchable pixels. The first light modulator is arranged in an image plane of the localization microscope. Each light distribution has a local intensity minimum and regions with an intensity increase adjacent thereto. Each of the two or more molecules is illuminated (S2) with one light distribution. For each of the light distributions, photons emitted by the molecules are detected (S4) for different positionings of the light distribution.

Abstract: A mobile radiographic imaging apparatus that performs dynamic imaging by using radiation, includes a detector, a wireless communication interface, and a hardware processor. The detector detects a first wireless access point and a second wireless access point. The wireless communication interface connects to the first wireless access point as a connection point and outputs a dynamic image including a plurality of frames acquired in the dynamic imaging to the first wireless access point. The hardware processor controls a change of the connection point from the first wireless access point to the second wireless access point. The hardware processor further performs control to inhibit the change of the connection point in a period when the frame images are still being output to the first wireless access point.

Abstract: An ultraviolet detecting silicon carbide junction field effect transistor with a transistor gate junction positioned proximate to the outer surface to receive ultraviolet: light and flow an ultraviolet light induced photo current when reverse biased.

Abstract: A medical image apparatus is provided. The medical image apparatus includes a main body that is travelable, a column vertically coupled to the main body, a straight arm moving unit sliding in a longitudinal direction of the column, a straight arm coupled to the straight arm moving unit and rotating with respect to the column, and a source arm located on a side of the straight arm, perpendicular to the straight arm, and including a source driving rail through which a source assembly slides. The straight arm is coupled to a moving unit rotating shaft formed on the straight arm moving unit, and is rotatable with respect to the column about the moving unit rotating shaft, and the source arm is fixed to the side of the straight arm.

Abstract: A gas sensing device for detecting a to-be-detected substance in a respiratory gas exhaled by a user includes a housing permitting entrance of the respiratory gas, and a sensing module disposed in the housing. The sensing module includes a light chamber permitting the respiratory gas to pass therethrough, a light source unit emitting light into the light chamber, first and second light sensing units outputting respectively first and second detected signals indicating first and second detected intensities respectively of first and second portions of the light whose wavelengths fall within first and second wavelength ranges, respectively, and a processing unit electrically connected to the first and second light sensing units and determining, based on the first and second detected signals, that the to-be-detected substance exists in the respiratory gas when a difference occurs in each of the first and second detected intensities over time.

Abstract: Systems, methods and tools for the interrogation of fiber-reinforced composite strength members to assess the structural integrity of the strength members. The systems and methods utilize the transmission of light through optical fibers that are embedded along the length of the strength members. The inability to detect light through one or more of the optical fibers may be an indication that the structural integrity of the strength member is compromised. The systems and methods may be implemented without great difficulty and may be implemented at any time in the life cycle of the strength member, from production through installation. The systems and methods have particular applicability to bare overhead electrical cables that include a fiber-reinforced strength member.

Abstract: A new innovative way for connecting multiple thermal imaging sensors to a base unit while only using one port of the base unit when connected to such a base unit; this by using a daisy chained connection between the sensors themselves. The thermal imaging sensor(s) connect to each other using a wired connectivity with or without being connected directly or indirectly to a base unit. The thermal imaging sensor in this invention is not a single standalone unit but consists of at least 2 physical different devices that are connected to each other using a wired connection.

Abstract: Microbolometer systems and methods are provided herein. For example, an infrared imaging device includes a substrate having contacts and a surface. The surface defines a plane. The infrared imaging device further includes a microbolometer array coupled to the substrate. Each microbolometer of the microbolometer array includes a cross-section having a first section, a second section substantially parallel to the first section, and a third section joining the first section and the second section.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus is proposed. The X-ray imaging apparatus is configured to capture first and second X-ray images having examination object's alignment positions different from each other, the X-ray imaging apparatus including an imaging part configured to include a generator and a detector facing each other with an examination object interposed therebetween, and rotate the generator and the detector about a rotation axis therebetween to capture each of the first and second X-ray images, and an examination object alignment part configured to arrange the examination object between the generator and the detector, wherein a position of at least a part of the examination object alignment part is variable, so as to move and align the examination object to a first alignment position for capturing the first X-ray image and a second alignment position for capturing the second X-ray image, respectively.

Abstract: A target position determination of a single-slot collimating plate and a collimator assembly are disclosed. A first measurement signal is acquired based upon of the first instance of air scanning, when the single-slot collimating plate moves a predetermined distance from a starting position to a first position in a first direction of the Z axis. A second measurement signal is acquired based upon the second instance of air scanning, when the single-slot collimating plate moves a predetermined distance from the starting position to a second position in the direction opposite to the first direction. A composite measurement signal and a composite air calibration signal are determined based upon the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal. The composite measurement signal is calibrated using the composite air calibration signal. The target position of the single-slot collimating plate is determined based upon the calibrated composite measurement signal.

Abstract: A motion sensing device adapts a field of view around a primary sensing axis of the motion sensing device by electrically controlling a detection sensitivity of a passive infrared sensor of the motion sensing device. Responsive to adapting the field of view, the motion sensing device monitors for motion within the field of view using the passive infrared sensor.

Abstract: A Fourier transform spectrometer comprising an interferometer comprising a fixed mirror, a movable mirror and a detector, wherein: the mirrors are positioned parallel to each other and form an optical cavity; the movable mirror is operable to move relative the fixed mirror to change the size of the optical cavity; a first mirror of the mirrors is positioned such that light received from a sample enters the optical cavity through a back of the first mirror; the detector is positioned and operable to detect light which has exited the optical cavity through a back of the second mirror of the mirrors and output an interferogram; and the mirrors are distanced from each other such that the movable mirror is at or can move to a position where at least two paths to the detector for received light reflected within the interferometer are equal length.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for optical imager devices, systems, and methods. In one example, an imaging system includes a focal plane array (FPA) and a light shield. The FPA includes a detector array configured to detect a first portion of electromagnetic radiation and generate a detector signal based on the first portion. The FPA further includes a readout circuit coupled to the detector array and configured to receive the detector signal. The light shield is coupled to the FPA and configured to block a second portion of the electromagnetic radiation. Related devices and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A radiological imaging method including: 2 radiation sources with imaging directions orthogonal to each other, performing vertical scanning of a standing patient along a vertical scanning direction, wherein the radiological method includes at least one operating mode in which: a frontal scout view is made so as to identify a specific bone(s) localization within the frontal scout view, both driving current intensity and voltage intensity modulations of the frontal radiation source, depending on patient thickness and on the identified specific bone(s) localization along the vertical scanning direction, are performed simultaneously, preferably synchronously, and automatically, so as to improve a compromise between: lowering the global radiation dose received by a patient during the vertical scanning, and increasing the local image contrasts of the identified specific bone(s) localization at different imaging positions along the vertical scanning direction, for the frontal image.

Abstract: In one example, there is provided a method for processing data associated with inspection of cargo with an inspection system, the inspection system including a radiation source configured to emit a plurality N of successive pulses irradiating the cargo at a frequency, and a matrix detector including a first column p1 of detectors and at least one second column p2 of detectors. The method includes obtaining data associated with a scanning of at least one part of the cargo with a current frequency fn, wherein the scanning includes displacing the cargo and the system with a relative scanning displacement; determining a pace ?, at a predetermined instant t; and determining whether the determined pace ? is reliable. If the pace is reliable, the current frequency is updated.

Abstract: Some aspects relate to integrated devices for obtaining timing and/or spectral information from incident light. In some embodiments, a pixel may include one or more charge storage regions configured to receive charge carriers generated responsive to incident photons from a light source, with charge carriers stored in the charge storage region(s) indicative of spectral and timing information. In some embodiments, a pixel may include regions having different depths, each configured to generate charge carriers responsive to incident photons. In some embodiments, a pixel may include multiple charge storage regions having different depths, and one or more of the charge storage regions may be configured to receive the incident photons and generate charge carriers therein. In some embodiments, a pixel may include an optical sorting element configured to direct at least some incident photons to one charge storage region and other incident photons to another charge storage region.