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- PCT Application PCT/IL2015/051040 filed on Oct. 22, 2015, entitled “Accessories for Handheld Spectrometer” [attorney docket no. 45151-705.601], PCT Application PCT/IL2016/050130, filed on Feb. 4, 2016, entitled “Spectrometry System with Visible Aiming Beam” [attorney docket no. 45151-706.601], and PCT Application PCT/IL2016/050362, entitled “Detector for Spectrometry System” [attorney docket no. 45151-711.601], each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- Spectrometers are used for many purposes. For example, spectrometers are used in the detection of defects in industrial processes, satellite imaging, and laboratory research. However, these instruments have typically been too large and too costly for the consumer market.
- Spectrometers detect radiation from a sample and process the resulting signal to obtain and present information about the sample that includes spectral, physical and chemical information about the sample.
- These instruments generally include some type of spectrally selective element to separate wavelengths of radiation received from the sample, and a first-stage optic, such as a lens, to focus or concentrate the radiation onto an imaging array.
- Prior spectrometers and filters such as linear variable filters, can be used as wavelength separating elements for compact spectrometers.
- a linear variable filter can be generally configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles, that vary across a length of the filter. Collimated light incident on the linearly variable filter may be spectrally separated by the filter, based on the location at which the incident light hits the filter.
- a detector optically coupled to the filter can detect the intensity of incident light at different wavelengths.
- the prior spectrometers and spatially variable filters can be subjected to incident light having a non-uniform intensity distribution across the area of the filter. Such spatial variation of the incident light intensity can produce distortions in the spectral representation of the measured sample.
- prior spatially variable filters for separation of incident light can be less than ideally suited for use with compact spectrometers.
- prior linear variable filters can introduce distortions into the output spectrum of the incident light. Such distortions may be attributable to, for example, changes in the position and/or orientation of the spectrometer's input window with respect to the sample plane. Therefore, prior spatially variable filters may be less than ideally suited for use with compact spectrometers, which ideally can measure samples at various positions and orientations with respect to the spectrometer's input window.
- improved spatially variable filters and compact spectrometers would be beneficial. Ideally, such improved spatially variable filters and compact spectrometers would reduce distortions of the output spectrum due to variations in incident light intensity across the area of the filter.
- the spectrometer comprises a spatially variable filter in order to adjust output spectral data in response to spatial variations of light energy incident on the filter.
- the spatially variable filter may comprise a plurality of spaced apart filter regions having similar transmission profiles in order to measure spatial variation of the input light energy incident on the spatially variable filter.
- the measured spatial variation of the input light energy can be used to adjust output spectral data in order to reduce distortion of the output spectral data related to the spatial variation in intensity of the light energy incident on the spatially variable filter.
- the spatially variable filter may be configured with a plurality of different transmission profiles at different locations of the filter, to spectrally separate light incident on the filter.
- the spatially variable filter may comprise one or more linear variable filters, discrete filters, or combinations thereof.
- the spatially variable filter may comprise a plurality of different filters having different transmission profiles.
- Each of the different filters may comprise a plurality of similar filters at a plurality of locations of the spatially variable filter, the similar filters having similar transmission profiles.
- the spatially variable filter may be optically coupled to a detector comprising a plurality of detector elements such as pixels, each pixel configured to measure an intensity of incident light that has been spectrally separated by the spatially variable filter.
- the spatially variable filter and the detector can be configured to generate measurement data indicative of the spatial distribution of the incident light.
- the spatial distribution of the incident light can then be used to adjust the measurement data of the spectrally separated incident light.
- a processor may be operatively coupled to the detector, wherein the processor comprises instructions to adjust the measurement data based on intensity variations in the incident light.
- the spatially variable filter system can generate adjusted spectra with reduced distortions resulting from non-uniform light distribution on the filter.
- a spectrometer comprises a spatially variable filter, a detector, and a processor, wherein the spatially variable filter comprises a first plurality of similar spaced apart regions having similar transmission profiles and a second plurality of different spaced apart regions having different transmission profiles.
- the detector comprises a plurality of detector elements coupled to the spatially variable filter.
- the processor is configured with instructions to receive data from the detector and output spectral data to determine a spectrum in response to transmitted light intensity at the plurality of similar spaced apart regions and the plurality of different spaced apart regions.
- a spatially variable filter comprises a plurality of different filter regions comprising different transmission profiles at a plurality of locations of the spatially variable filter to spectrally separate light incident on the filter. At least one of the different transmission profiles is repeated at a plurality of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter.
- a spectrometer system comprises a spatially variable filter having a plurality of different transmission profiles, wherein at least one of the plurality of different transmission profiles is repeated at two or more spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter.
- the spectrometer system further comprises a detector optically coupled to the spatially variable filter, and a processor coupled to the detector.
- the processor is configured to measure transmitted light intensity at the plurality of non-adjacent locations of the spatially variable filter in order to adjust output spectra in response to intensity variations among the plurality of similar filters at the plurality of non-adjacent locations.
- a method of measuring spectra comprises measuring an intensity of light incident on each of a plurality of detector elements of a detector, wherein the plurality of detector elements are coupled to a plurality of different spaced apart regions and a plurality of similar spaced apart regions of a spatially variable filter.
- the method further comprises determining a spatial variation in incident light intensity across the area of the spatially variable filter, based on measurement data generated by the detector.
- the method further comprises adjusting the measurement data generated by the detector to reduce the spatial variation in incident light intensity.
- the method further comprises generating an adjusted spectra of the incident light based on the adjusted measurement data.
- FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of an exemplary compact spectrometer
- FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an exemplary optical layout for a compact spectrometer
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary light intensity distribution on a linear variable filter
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a linear variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer
- FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate another exemplary configuration of a linear variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer
- FIG. 6A illustrates an exemplary configuration of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer
- FIG. 6B illustrates exemplary transmission profiles of the plurality of different filters of FIG. 6A .
- FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate exemplary configurations of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer
- FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linear variable filter as shown in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a method of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linear variable filter as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B ;
- FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating a method of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linear variable filter as shown in FIG. 6A .
- arcuate encompasses one or more of curved, elliptical, annular or conical shapes, and portions of these shapes and linear approximations thereof.
- a and/or B refers to any of A alone, B alone, or a combination of both A and B.
- the term “light” encompasses electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths in one or more of the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- the term “dispersive” is used, with respect to optical components, to describe a component that is designed to separate spatially, the different wavelength components of a polychromatic beam of light.
- Non-limiting examples of “dispersive” optical elements by this definition include diffraction gratings and prisms.
- FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a compact spectrometer 102 , in accordance with configurations.
- the spectrometer 102 can be used as a general purpose material analyzer for many applications. In particular, the spectrometer 102 can be used to identify materials or objects, provide information regarding certain properties of the identified materials, and accordingly provide users with actionable insights regarding the identified materials.
- the spectrometer 102 comprises a spectrometer head 120 configured to be directed towards a sample material S.
- the spectrometer head 120 comprises a spectrometer module 160 , configured to obtain spectral information associated with the sample material S.
- the spectrometer module may comprise one or more optical components, such as a linear variable filter, as described in further detail herein.
- the spectrometer module may further comprise a spectrometer window 162 , through which incident light from the sample material S can enter the spectrometer, to be subsequently measured by the optical components of the spectrometer module.
- the spectrometer head 120 may comprise an illumination module 140 , comprising a light source configured to direct an optical beam to the sample material S within the field of view of the detector.
- the spectrometer head 120 may further comprise a sensor module 130 , which may, for example, comprise a temperature sensor.
- the spectrometer may comprise simple means for users to control the operation of the spectrometer, such as operating button 1006 .
- the compact size of the spectrometer 102 can provide a hand held device that can be directed (e.g., pointed) at a material to rapidly obtain information about the material.
- the spectrometer 102 may be sized to fit inside the hand H of a user.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the principle of operation of an exemplary embodiment of a spatially variable filter, such as the linear variable filter 200 .
- a spatially variable filter is a linear variable filter, configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles that vary linearly across a length of the filter.
- Incident light 205 reflected from a surface of a sample material measured by the spectrometer, enters the spectrometer through a spectrometer input window, and hits the linear variable filter 200 .
- the linear variable filter 200 can be configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles that vary linearly across a length 210 of the filter, each transmission profile comprising a passband centered around a center wavelength (CWL) and having a bandwidth.
- CWL center wavelength
- the filter can have a CWL of about 1100 nm at a first location 215 , a CWL of about 1400 nm at a second location 220 , and a CWL of about 1700 nm at a third location 225 along the length 210 of the filter.
- the bandwidth of each passband can be, for example, about 1-10% of the corresponding CWL, such as about 1 nm to about 200 nm, depending on the passband CWL. Accordingly, light 205 incident on the filter 200 can be spectrally separated by the filter, based on the location at which the incident light hits the filter. For example, as shown in FIG.
- only portions of the incident light having wavelengths of about 1100 nm ⁇ the half bandwidth of the passband may be transmitted through the filter at location 215 .
- only portions of incident light having wavelengths of about 1400 nm ⁇ the half bandwidth of the passband may be transmitted through the filter at location 220
- only portions of incident light having wavelengths of about 1700 nm ⁇ the half bandwidth of the passband may be transmitted through the filter at location 225 .
- the spectrally separated light transmitted through the filter 200 can be detected by a detector placed in series with the filter, such that the detector can then measure the amount, or intensity, of incident light at different wavelengths.
- the linear variable filter 200 may comprise one or more filter coatings 230 , such as bandpass filter coatings, coated onto a substrate 235 .
- the linear variable filter comprises two filter coatings 230 spaced apart with a spacer 240 , such that the total thickness of the filter coating varies over the length 210 of the filter.
- the thickness 245 of the filter coating at a first end 250 of the filter may be smaller than the thickness 255 of the filter coating on a second end 260 of the filter.
- a bandpass filter coating may be configured such that the passband CWL varies as a function of coating thickness.
- a linear variable filter having a thickness that varies linearly along its length can be configured to have a plurality of passband CWL that vary linearly along the length of the filter.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary light intensity distribution on a spatially variable filter, such as the linear variable filter 200 .
- a spatially variable filter such as the linear variable filter 200 .
- light 205 from the sample material incident on the spectrometer window may change in absolute intensity and in relative intensity across the area of filter. Variations in relative intensity across the area of the filter may be indistinguishable from true spectral variations of the incident light, thus introducing “false” spectral variations or distortions into the measured spectra.
- a first end 250 of a linear variable filter 200 positioned behind the spectrometer window, may be closer to the sample surface than a second end 260 of the filter.
- the incident light may impinge upon the first end 250 of the filter at a higher intensity than at the second end 260 of the filter.
- a detector or sensor 300 optically coupled to the linear variable filter to receive light transmitted through the filter, may then detect a higher intensity of light having a wavelength corresponding to the transmission profile of the first end of the filter, while detecting a relatively weaker intensity of light having a wavelength corresponding to the transmission profile of the second end of the filter.
- the differences in the detected intensity of light at different wavelengths would be at least partially attributable to the tilt of the spectrometer, rather than to the true spectral composition of the light reflected from the sample material.
- Such an outcome can distort the measured spectra of the sample depending on the tilt, position, or orientation of the spectrometer, or on other sampling conditions that can introduce similar distortions in the measured spectra.
- a compact spectrometer such as the handheld spectrometer 102 shown in FIG. 1 , may often be used to measure a sample at various positions and/or orientations with respect to the sample plane. Therefore, a spatially variable filter for incorporation with a compact spectrometer would benefit from having reduced variations in measured input light intensity across the area of the filter, so as to improve the accuracy and reliability of spectral measurements of the same sample taken under different sampling conditions. Described herein are various exemplary embodiments of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer, the spatially variable filter comprising a plurality of spaced apart filter regions having similar transmission profiles in order to measure spatial variation of the input light energy incident on the spatially variable filter.
- Each exemplary embodiment may comprise one or more linear variable filters, discrete filters, or combinations thereof.
- a linear variable filter configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles that vary linearly across a length of the filter, is a special type of a spatially variable filter.
- Other types of spatially variable filters having various configurations and principles of operation are also described herein, wherein each type of spatially variable filter may have a different dependency between spatial locations and transmission profiles.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a linear variable filter 400 suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer.
- the linear variable filter 400 can be optically coupled to a detector 300 , such that light reflected from a sample surface first passes through the filter, and the spectrally separated light then hits the detector.
- the detector 300 can comprise a plurality of detector elements 305 , such as pixels.
- the detector may comprise, for example, an image sensor such as a CCD or a 2-D CMOS array.
- the filter 400 may be spaced apart from or in contact with the detector.
- the filter may comprise a linear variable filter coating that is at least partially deposited on separate detector elements of the detector.
- the filter may comprise a support placed in proximity and configured to support and separate the detector elements in order to filter light spatially among the separate detector elements.
- the filter 400 may be aligned with the detector 300 such that the light spectrally separated by the filter impinges upon at least a portion of the detector elements.
- the filter and detector are aligned such that the spectrally separated light transmitted through the filter impinges upon the entire area of the detector.
- the linear variable filter 400 can comprise a plurality of different spaced apart regions 405 having different transmission profiles, the transmission profiles varying linearly along the length 410 of the filter as described herein.
- Each filter region 405 can comprise an area of the filter 400 configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region.
- the different transmission profiles may comprise full width half maximum (FWHM) ranges that are at least about 5 nm different from each other and/or center wavelengths at least about 5 nm different from each other, for example.
- the detector 300 may comprise a plurality of detector elements such as pixels 305 , each detector element optically coupled to each of the different filter regions 405 of the filter 400 .
- the filter 400 and detector 300 can be aligned such that each pixel 305 corresponds to a different location along the length 410 of the filter. Each pixel 305 can be configured to record an amount of the light detected by the pixel. The detected intensity of light at each pixel can correspond to the intensity of the incident light at a range of wavelengths determined by the transmission profile of the corresponding filter region 405 .
- the detector 300 can be operatively coupled to a processor configured to receive data from the detector, and output spectral data in response to transmitted light intensity at the plurality of different filter regions 405 .
- the linear variable filter 400 and the detector 300 may be configured such that at least a portion of the detector elements 305 of the detector receive incident light from the sample that has not been spectrally separated by the filter 400 .
- the detector 300 can comprise “exposed” pixels 310 and “covered” pixels 315 , wherein the exposed pixels 310 receive unseparated incident light and the covered pixels 315 receive spectrally separated light transmitted through the filter 400 .
- the filter 400 can have an area that is smaller than the area of the detector so as to leave some of the detector pixels exposed, or the filter unit and the detector may be aligned so as to have a non-overlapping area.
- the filter 400 comprises a filter coating deposited directly onto the detector 300
- the filter coating may be deposited over only a portion of the detector elements, so that a remaining portion of the detector elements remains uncoated.
- the exposed pixels 310 extend over the entire length 410 of the linear variable filter 400 , such that the exposed pixels can determine the distribution of light intensity across the entire length, and therefore over the entire spectrum, of the linear variable filter.
- the exposed pixels 310 can record the intensity variation of the incident light across the area of the detector 300 , providing a way of measuring spatial variations of incident light intensity across the area of the filter 400 .
- the light distribution recorded by the exposed pixels can subsequently be used to reduce the contribution of spatial variations in light intensity in the output spectra.
- a processor coupled to the detector may be configured with instructions to adjust the output spectral data in response to the detected spatial intensity variations of light.
- the adjusted spectral data can comprise a more accurate representation of the spectral information of the measured sample.
- the intensity of the signal recorded by the exposed pixels can be much greater than the intensity of the signal recorded by the covered pixels 315 .
- the difference between the intensity of the signal recorded by the exposed pixels and the covered pixels may be greater than the dynamic range of the detector 300 . Accordingly, the exposure time of the detector may be set such that overexposure of the exposed pixels is avoided, though such an exposure time may yield a relatively low detected signal for the covered pixels.
- One approach to compensate for the difference in detected signal strength between the exposed and covered detector pixels is to reduce the detected signal strength for the exposed pixels.
- the linear variable filter 400 may comprise a plurality of similar spaced apart regions 407 having similar transmission profiles, such that the incident light is transmitted through the similar regions 407 in a substantially uniform manner.
- Similar transmission profiles may comprise, for example, center wavelengths that are within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another, and FWHM within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another.
- the similar regions 407 may comprise a neutral density filter, or any type of uniform intensity filter configured to have a substantially fixed transmission profile along its length.
- the similar filter regions 407 may comprise a plurality of separate aperture elements or partially occluding structures placed over each detector element 305 , to reduce the amount of light received by each exposed pixel 310 .
- the similar filter regions 407 may extend along a distance comprising at least half of a maximum distance across the sensor, such as the length 410 of the filter.
- Another approach to compensate for the detected signal strength difference between the covered and exposed pixels is to configure different portions of the detector to have different exposure times.
- the covered pixels, configured to receive light transmitted through the different filter regions 405 can be configured to have an exposure time that is longer than the exposure time of the exposed pixels, configured to receive light transmitted through the similar filter regions 410 .
- FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate another exemplary configuration of a spatially variable filter 500 suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer.
- the spatially variable filter 500 can be optically coupled to a detector 300 comprising a plurality of detector elements such as pixels 305 , as described in further detail in reference to the embodiment of FIG. 4 .
- the spatially variable filter 500 can comprise a plurality of different spaced apart regions 505 having different transmission profiles, the transmission profiles varying linearly along the length 510 of the filter as described herein.
- Each filter region 505 can comprise an area of the filter 500 configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region.
- the different transmission profiles may comprise full width half maximum (FWHM) ranges that are at least about 5 nm different from each other and/or center wavelengths at least about 5 nm different from each other, for example.
- the detector 300 may comprise a plurality of detector elements such as pixels 305 , each detector element optically coupled to each of the different filter regions 505 of the filter 500 .
- the filter 500 and detector 300 can be aligned such that each pixel 305 corresponds to a different location along the length 510 of the filter.
- Each pixel 305 can be configured to record an amount of the light detected by the pixel.
- the detected intensity of light at each pixel can correspond to the intensity of the incident light at a range of wavelengths determined by the transmission profile of the corresponding filter region.
- the detector 300 can be operatively coupled to a processor configured to receive data from the detector, and output spectral data in response to transmitted light intensity at the plurality of different filter regions 505 .
- the spatially variable filter 500 can comprise a plurality of similar spatially variable filter elements, such that the filter comprises a plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions 507 distributed over the area of the filter. Similar filter regions 507 may have similar transmission profiles, for example comprising center wavelengths that are within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another, and/or FWHM within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another.
- Spectral data generated with detector elements 305 coupled to the similar filter regions 507 can be used to determine a spatial variation in the intensity of the incident light, since the detector elements can detect light having similar transmission profiles impinging upon the filter 500 at different locations. The output spectra may then be adjusted to reduce the spatial variation in the intensity of incident light.
- the filter 500 may comprise two similar linear variable filter elements 520 and 530 , oriented in opposite directions with respect to the two ends 550 and 560 of the filter 500 .
- the filter element 520 is oriented to transmit light of about 1100 nm at end 550 and about 1700 nm at end 560
- the filter element 530 may be oriented to transmit light of about 1700 nm at end 550 , and 1100 nm at end 560 .
- the filter elements 520 and 530 can have similar linearly varying transmission profiles, such that the filter comprises a plurality of similar filter regions 507 having similar transmission profiles positioned at different locations of the filter 500 .
- Detector elements 305 of the detector 300 may be configured to measure the intensity of the light transmitted through the plurality of similar filter regions 507 . If the incident light does not contain any intensity variations across the area of the filter 500 , the data collected by the detector elements coupled to the similar filter regions 507 will be similar or substantially identical. However, if the incident light contains intensity variations across the area of the filter 500 , the data collected by the detector elements coupled to the similar filter regions 507 will be different.
- the incident light may comprise a linear gradient along the length 510 of the filter 500 , such that the intensity of the incident light is stronger at end 550 than at end 560 . In this case, the detector elements coupled to filter region 507 of the filter element 530 will detect a higher intensity of light compared to the detector elements coupled to filter region 507 of the filter element 520 .
- a data analysis algorithm may be applied to reduce the spatial variation in the output spectra.
- a processor coupled to the detector may be configured with instructions to adjust the output spectral data in response to the detected spatial intensity variations of light. For example, in the case of incident light having a linear gradient in intensity across the length 510 of the filter 500 , the measurement data generated by detector elements coupled to a plurality of similar filter regions may be averaged.
- normalized or adjusted spectral data can comprise a more accurate representation of the spectral information of the measured sample.
- filter 500 may comprise a plurality of spatially variable filter elements of any number and any suitable orientation to allow algorithmic compensation for relative intensity variations of the incident light.
- the detector 300 can comprise detector elements configured to measure the intensity of light transmitted through the plurality of different and similar filter regions of any number and/or spatial distribution across the filter 500 . Accordingly, while the compensation algorithm has been described as an averaging of measurement data with respect to the configuration shown in FIG. 5A , any appropriate algorithm may be used to adjust the measured spectral data to reduce spatial variation of light intensity across the area of the filter 500 .
- spatially variable filter 500 may comprise a plurality of adjacent filter elements 540 , 541 , 542 , 543 , and 544 concatenated one after another.
- Each filter element can be a linear variable filter configured to spectrally separate light over the full measured spectrum.
- Each filter element may comprise a plurality of different filter regions 505 having different transmission profiles.
- the filter 500 may also comprise a plurality of similar filter regions 507 having similar transmission profiles, at a plurality of non-adjacent locations of the filter 500 .
- the detector 300 may comprise a plurality of detector elements coupled to each filter region of the filter 500 , in which each detector element is configured to measure the intensity of light transmitted through the filter region.
- the plurality of detector elements coupled to each filter element can produce a complete spectral representation of the incident light.
- the plurality of spectral representations obtained from a plurality of detector elements coupled to similar filter regions having similar transmission profiles can be compared with one another, in order to determine the intensity variation of the incident light, if any, across the area of the filter 500 .
- the determined intensity variation can be factored into a data analysis algorithm to compensate for the measured intensity variations across the filter area.
- FIG. 6A illustrates an exemplary configuration of a spatially variable filter 600 suitable for incorporation with a spectrometer.
- the spatially variable filter 600 may comprise a two-dimensional array 610 composed of a plurality of filter regions. Each filter region can comprise an area of the filter 600 configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region.
- the filter 600 may comprise a plurality of different spaced apart filter regions having different transmission profiles at different locations.
- the plurality of different filter regions may comprise a plurality of discrete filter elements.
- the plurality of different filter regions may comprise a plurality of spaced apart regions of a single, continuous filter element, wherein each of the plurality of regions comprises a unique transmission profile (e.g., as in a linear variable filter).
- Each different filter region can be configured to transmit a range of wavelengths distributed about a central wavelength.
- the array 610 may comprise, for example, a plurality of bandpass filters having passband widths in a range from about 1 nm to about 200 nm, for example. In the example shown in FIG.
- the spatially variable filter 600 comprises different filter regions 615 , 620 , 625 , 630 , 635 , 640 , 645 , 650 , and 655 configured to have different transmission profiles as described herein.
- FIG. 6B illustrates exemplary different transmission profiles of the plurality of different filter regions of FIG. 6A .
- the different transmission profiles may comprise full width half maximum (FWHM) ranges that are at least about 5 nm different from each other and/or center wavelengths at least about 5 nm different from each other, for example.
- Each of the different filter regions may have a transmission profile that partially overlaps and/or does not overlap with the transmission profile of another different filter of the array.
- the plurality of different filters of the spatially variable filter can spectrally separate the light incident on the filter.
- the spatially variable filter 600 may further comprise a plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions having similar transmission profiles that are different from other transmission profiles of the array.
- the plurality of similar filter regions may comprise a plurality of discrete filter elements.
- the plurality of similar filter regions may comprise a plurality of spaced apart regions of a single, continuous filter element, wherein the same continuous filter element may also comprise a plurality of different filter regions as described herein.
- the plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions can be positioned at a plurality of locations of the spatially variable filter in order to detect spatial variations of the incident light profile.
- at least one of the different transmission profiles of the spatially variable filter can be repeated at a plurality of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter.
- the spatially variable filter 600 may comprise four similar filter regions 615 a , 615 b , 615 c , and 615 d having a similar transmission profile.
- Similar transmission profiles may comprise, for example, center wavelengths that are within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another, and FWHM within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another.
- the filter 600 preferably comprises at least two similar spaced apart regions having similar transmission profiles, wherein the two spaced apart regions may be at non-adjacent locations of the filter.
- the two similar filter regions can be spatially separated by a distance comprising at least half of the maximum distance across the spatially variable filter.
- similar filter regions 615 a , 615 b , 615 c , and 615 d can be located, respectively, in the upper left hand corner, upper right hand corner, lower right hand corner, and lower left hand corner of the filter 600 to detect spatial variations of light incident on the array.
- a detector 300 such as an image sensor as described herein, may be operatively coupled to the spatially variable filter 600 , such that the incident light spectrally separated by the filter is subsequently detected by the detector.
- the detector may comprise a plurality of detector elements 340 . Each detector element is optically coupled to each of the plurality of similar filter regions and each of the plurality of different filter regions.
- the plurality of detector elements may be configured in a two-dimensional array positioned in alignment with the filter array 610 .
- Each detector element may comprise of plurality of pixels configured to detect the incident light.
- the filter 600 may be spaced apart from or in contact with the detector 300 .
- the filter may comprise a plurality of bandpass filter coatings at least partially deposited on the detector elements, or the filter may comprise a separate filter unit placed in series and aligned with the detector elements.
- Each of the plurality of filter regions of the filter 600 may be deposited on each of plurality of detector elements.
- Each of the similar filter regions of the filter array can be optically coupled to a detector element 340 .
- detector element 340 a can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted through filter region 615 a
- detector element 340 b can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted through filter region 615 b
- detector element 340 c can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted through filter region 615 c
- detector element 340 d can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted through filter region 615 d .
- the detector elements coupled to the plurality of similar filter regions may detect similar signal intensities. For example, each of detector elements 340 a , 340 b , 340 c , and 340 d may detect similar signal intensities for the spectral component of the incident light corresponding to the transmission profile of filter region 615 . If the incident light varies in intensity across the area of the filter 600 , the detector elements coupled to the plurality of similar filter regions may detect varying signal intensities. For example, each of detector elements 340 a , 340 b , 340 c , and 340 d may detect a different signal intensity for the spectral component of the incident light corresponding to the transmission profile of filter region 615 .
- a filter array having two or more similar filter regions with the same transmission profile, distributed in different spatial locations of the filter array can help detect the presence of incident light intensity variations across the area of the filter, as well as the pattern of the intensity variation.
- a processor 100 operatively coupled to the detector 300 , can receive measurement data from the detector, and output spectral data in response to the transmitted light intensity at the plurality of similar and different filter regions.
- the processor may comprise a tangible medium configured with instructions to receive input spectral data, the input spectral data comprising similar spectral data generated by the plurality of similar filter regions at a plurality of locations of the detector array.
- the processor may be further configured to determine a spatial variation of the intensity of incident light across the area of the filter 600 .
- the processor may comprise instructions to compare the spectral data generated by the plurality of detector elements coupled to the plurality of similar filter regions, thereby identifying any discrepancies in the spectral data generated by the similar filter regions at different locations of the spatially variable filter.
- the processor may further comprise instructions to generate output spectral data in response to the similar spectral data.
- the processor may be configured to adjust the output spectra in response to any detected intensity variations among the plurality of similar filters at a plurality of locations.
- the processor may comprise instructions to apply an appropriate algorithm to adjust the measurement data generated by the detector, so as to reduce the effect of any spatial non-uniformity in the intensity of the sample light on the output spectra.
- the recorded signal intensity for a particular spectral component of the incident light may, for example, be averaged across all similar filter regions of the filter array configured to have similar transmission profiles.
- a spatially variable filter may have any number of different filter regions having different transmission profiles, and each different transmission profile may be repeated at any number of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter so as to provide a plurality of similar filter regions.
- a spatially variable filter as described herein may comprise at least N different filter regions having N different transmission profiles, wherein N is an integer within a range from about 3 to about 1,000,000.
- N may be at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9 or at least 10, for example.
- At least one of the N different transmission profiles may be repeated at M spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter, wherein M is an integer within a range from about 2 to about 100.
- M may be at least two.
- N may be greater than M, or M may be greater than N. N may be at least five times M, or N may be at least one hundred times M.
- Each different transmission profile may be repeated at a different number of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter. For example, a first transmission profile may be repeated at two spaced apart regions so as to provide two similar filter regions having the first transmission profile, while a second transmission profile different from the first transmission profile may be repeated at five spaced apart regions so as to provide five similar filter regions having the second transmission profile.
- the different filter regions and similar filter regions of the spatially variable filter may be distributed in any spatial pattern.
- Each filter region may comprise any transmission profile suitable for collecting spectral representations of a sample material, such that collectively, the filter array can spectrally separate the incident light to generate a spectral representation of the incident light.
- FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate exemplary configurations of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a spectrometer.
- the spatially variable filter comprises a plurality of different filter regions and a plurality of similar filter regions, wherein the plurality of filter regions may comprise a plurality of discrete filter elements, a plurality of spaced apart regions of a single, continuous filter element, or a combination thereof.
- Each filter region can comprise an area of the filter configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region.
- Each of the 8 different filter regions 701 , 702 , 703 , 704 , 705 , 706 , 707 , and 708 can be configured to have a unique transmission profile.
- Each different transmission profile is repeated at two spaced apart regions of the filter 700 a , such that the filter 700 a comprises two similar filter regions for each different transmission profile.
- filter region 701 having a unique transmission profile is repeated at two spaced apart regions of the filter 700 a to provide two similar filter regions 701 a and 701 b having similar transmission profiles.
- Filter region 701 a is located at the upper left hand corner of the filter 700 a
- 701 b is located at the lower right hand corner of the filter 700 a
- Each of the 9 different filter regions 701 , 702 , 703 , 704 , 705 , 706 , 707 , 708 , and 709 can be configured to have a unique transmission profile.
- the transmission profile of filter region 709 is repeated at 8 different locations of the filter 700 b to provide 8 similar filter regions 709 a , 709 b , 709 c , 709 d , 709 e , 709 f , 709 g , and 709 h having similar transmission profiles.
- Each similar filter region is disposed at a different location of the spatially variable filter 700 b , for example at different locations along the length 710 b of the filter 700 b .
- Each of the 8 different transmission profiles of filter regions 701 , 702 , 703 , 704 , 705 , 706 , 707 , and 708 is repeated at 5 different locations along the width 715 c of filter 700 c , such that the filter 700 c comprises 5 similar filter regions for each of the transmission profiles. For example, as shown in FIG.
- the transmission profile of filter region 701 is repeated at 5 different locations, yielding similar filter regions 701 a , 701 b , 701 c , 701 d , and 701 e having a similar transmission profile.
- the transmission profile of filter region 709 is repeated at 9 different locations along the length 710 c of the filter 700 c , such that filter 700 c comprises 9 similar filter regions having similar transmission profiles.
- the transmission profile of filter region 709 is repeated at 8 different locations, yielding 8 similar filter regions 709 a , 709 b , 709 c , 709 d , 709 e , 709 f , 709 g , and 709 h.
- FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method 800 of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linear variable filter 400 as shown in FIG. 4 .
- the intensity of light incident on the filter 400 is measured by the covered pixels, or the pixels of a detector receiving light spectrally separated by a plurality of different filter regions of the filter 400 .
- the intensity of light incident on the filter 400 is measured by the exposed pixels, or the pixels of the detector receiving unseparated light, wherein the unseparated light may be transmitted through a plurality of similar filter regions of the filter 400 .
- the exposed pixels can measure the variation, if any, of the incident light across the area of the filter 400 , by recording the intensity distribution of the spectrally unseparated light over the length of the linear variable filter.
- the spatial variation of light intensity on the filter is determined, by analyzing the signals measured by the exposed pixels.
- Step 815 can comprise, for example, determining the pattern and/or gradient of the variation of light intensity across the length of the linear variable filter 400 .
- the measurements made by the covered pixels of the detector are adjusted to reduce the spatial variation of light intensity determined in step 815 .
- signals recorded by covered pixels corresponding to locations of relatively high light intensity can be adjusted downwards by an appropriate amount, while signals recorded by covered pixels corresponding to locations of relatively low light intensity can be adjusted upwards by an appropriate amount.
- adjusted sample spectra are generated based on the adjusted measurement data.
- FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a method 900 of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a spatially variable filter 500 as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B .
- step 905 the intensity of light incident on a first spatially variable filter element is measured by a detector receiving light transmitted through the first filter element.
- step 910 the intensity of light incident on a second spatially variable filter element is measured by the detector receiving light transmitted through the second filter element.
- step 910 may be repeated as many times as necessary to collect data from all filter elements.
- the spatial variation of light intensity on the filter is determined, by comparing the spectra of light transmitted through the two or more spatially variable filter elements.
- Step 915 can comprise, for example, determining the pattern and/or gradient of the variation of light intensity across the length of the spatially variable filter 500 .
- the detector measurements are adjusted to reduce the spatial variation of light intensity determined in step 915 . For example, if the incident light is determined to have a linear gradient in step 915 , the measurements made by the two or more filter elements for a particular spectral component of light can be averaged.
- adjusted sample spectra are generated based on the adjusted measurement data.
- FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating a method 1000 of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a spatially variable filter 600 as shown in FIG. 6A .
- step 1005 the intensity of light incident on a plurality of different filter regions and a plurality of similar filter regions of the filter 600 is measured, wherein the similar filter regions are configured to have similar transmission profiles and are positioned in a plurality of locations of the filter array of filter 600 , as described herein.
- the measurements across the similar filter regions are compared.
- the spatial variation of light intensity on the filter is determined, based on the comparison of measurements across the similar filter regions performed in step 1010 .
- Step 1015 can comprise, for example, determining the pattern and/or gradient of the variation of light intensity across the area of the spatially variable filter 600 .
- the detector measurements are adjusted to reduce the spatial variation of light intensity determined in step 1015 . For example, if the incident light is determined to vary across the area of the filter, the measurements made by the plurality of similar filters can be averaged.
- adjusted sample spectra are generated based on the adjusted measurement data.
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Abstract
An improved compact spectrometer system comprising an improved spatially variable filter is disclosed herein. A spatially variable filter may be configured to have a plurality of different transmission profiles at different locations of the filter, to spectrally separate light incident on the filter. The spatially variable filter may comprise a plurality of different filter regions having different transmission profiles, and a plurality of similar filter regions comprising similar transmission profiles. The spatially variable filter may be optically coupled to a detector comprising a plurality of detector elements configured to measure the intensity of light. The measurement data generated by the plurality of detector elements coupled to the plurality of similar filter regions can be used to determine a spatial variation on incident light intensity.
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- This present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/191,031 entitled “Spatially Variable Filter Systems and Methods”, filed on Jun. 23, 2016 [attorney docket no. 45151-712.201], which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/190,544, entitled “Spatially Variable Filter Systems and Methods” [attorney docket no. 45151-712.101], filed on Jul. 9, 2015, which applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties for all purposes.
- The subject matter of the present application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/356,144, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,377,396, filed May 2, 2014, entitled “Low-Cost Spectrometry System for End-User Food Analysis” [attorney docket no. 45151-703.831], U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/702,342, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,291,504, filed on May 1, 2015, entitled “Spectrometry System with Decreased Light Path” [attorney docket no. 45151-702.304], PCT Application PCT/IL2015/050002, filed on Jan. 1, 2015, entitled “Spectroscopic Devices and Systems” [attorney docket no. 45151-702.602], PCT Application PCT/IL2015/051040, filed on Oct. 22, 2015, entitled “Accessories for Handheld Spectrometer” [attorney docket no. 45151-705.601], PCT Application PCT/IL2016/050130, filed on Feb. 4, 2016, entitled “Spectrometry System with Visible Aiming Beam” [attorney docket no. 45151-706.601], and PCT Application PCT/IL2016/050362, entitled “Detector for Spectrometry System” [attorney docket no. 45151-711.601], each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
- Spectrometers are used for many purposes. For example, spectrometers are used in the detection of defects in industrial processes, satellite imaging, and laboratory research. However, these instruments have typically been too large and too costly for the consumer market.
- Spectrometers detect radiation from a sample and process the resulting signal to obtain and present information about the sample that includes spectral, physical and chemical information about the sample. These instruments generally include some type of spectrally selective element to separate wavelengths of radiation received from the sample, and a first-stage optic, such as a lens, to focus or concentrate the radiation onto an imaging array.
- Prior spectrometers and filters, such as linear variable filters, can be used as wavelength separating elements for compact spectrometers. A linear variable filter can be generally configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles, that vary across a length of the filter. Collimated light incident on the linearly variable filter may be spectrally separated by the filter, based on the location at which the incident light hits the filter. A detector optically coupled to the filter can detect the intensity of incident light at different wavelengths. The prior spectrometers and spatially variable filters can be subjected to incident light having a non-uniform intensity distribution across the area of the filter. Such spatial variation of the incident light intensity can produce distortions in the spectral representation of the measured sample.
- The prior spatially variable filters for separation of incident light can be less than ideally suited for use with compact spectrometers. For example, prior linear variable filters can introduce distortions into the output spectrum of the incident light. Such distortions may be attributable to, for example, changes in the position and/or orientation of the spectrometer's input window with respect to the sample plane. Therefore, prior spatially variable filters may be less than ideally suited for use with compact spectrometers, which ideally can measure samples at various positions and orientations with respect to the spectrometer's input window.
- In light of the above, improved spatially variable filters and compact spectrometers would be beneficial. Ideally, such improved spatially variable filters and compact spectrometers would reduce distortions of the output spectrum due to variations in incident light intensity across the area of the filter.
- An improved compact spectrometer system comprising an improved spatially variable filter is disclosed herein. The spectrometer comprises a spatially variable filter in order to adjust output spectral data in response to spatial variations of light energy incident on the filter. The spatially variable filter may comprise a plurality of spaced apart filter regions having similar transmission profiles in order to measure spatial variation of the input light energy incident on the spatially variable filter. The measured spatial variation of the input light energy can be used to adjust output spectral data in order to reduce distortion of the output spectral data related to the spatial variation in intensity of the light energy incident on the spatially variable filter.
- The spatially variable filter may be configured with a plurality of different transmission profiles at different locations of the filter, to spectrally separate light incident on the filter. The spatially variable filter may comprise one or more linear variable filters, discrete filters, or combinations thereof. The spatially variable filter may comprise a plurality of different filters having different transmission profiles. Each of the different filters may comprise a plurality of similar filters at a plurality of locations of the spatially variable filter, the similar filters having similar transmission profiles.
- The spatially variable filter may be optically coupled to a detector comprising a plurality of detector elements such as pixels, each pixel configured to measure an intensity of incident light that has been spectrally separated by the spatially variable filter. The spatially variable filter and the detector can be configured to generate measurement data indicative of the spatial distribution of the incident light. The spatial distribution of the incident light can then be used to adjust the measurement data of the spectrally separated incident light. A processor may be operatively coupled to the detector, wherein the processor comprises instructions to adjust the measurement data based on intensity variations in the incident light. The spatially variable filter system can generate adjusted spectra with reduced distortions resulting from non-uniform light distribution on the filter.
- In one aspect, a spectrometer comprises a spatially variable filter, a detector, and a processor, wherein the spatially variable filter comprises a first plurality of similar spaced apart regions having similar transmission profiles and a second plurality of different spaced apart regions having different transmission profiles. The detector comprises a plurality of detector elements coupled to the spatially variable filter. The processor is configured with instructions to receive data from the detector and output spectral data to determine a spectrum in response to transmitted light intensity at the plurality of similar spaced apart regions and the plurality of different spaced apart regions.
- In another aspect, a spatially variable filter comprises a plurality of different filter regions comprising different transmission profiles at a plurality of locations of the spatially variable filter to spectrally separate light incident on the filter. At least one of the different transmission profiles is repeated at a plurality of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter.
- In another aspect, a spectrometer system comprises a spatially variable filter having a plurality of different transmission profiles, wherein at least one of the plurality of different transmission profiles is repeated at two or more spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter. The spectrometer system further comprises a detector optically coupled to the spatially variable filter, and a processor coupled to the detector. The processor is configured to measure transmitted light intensity at the plurality of non-adjacent locations of the spatially variable filter in order to adjust output spectra in response to intensity variations among the plurality of similar filters at the plurality of non-adjacent locations.
- In another aspect, a method of measuring spectra comprises measuring an intensity of light incident on each of a plurality of detector elements of a detector, wherein the plurality of detector elements are coupled to a plurality of different spaced apart regions and a plurality of similar spaced apart regions of a spatially variable filter. The method further comprises determining a spatial variation in incident light intensity across the area of the spatially variable filter, based on measurement data generated by the detector. The method further comprises adjusting the measurement data generated by the detector to reduce the spatial variation in incident light intensity. The method further comprises generating an adjusted spectra of the incident light based on the adjusted measurement data.
- The novel features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the invention are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:
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FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of an exemplary compact spectrometer; -
FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of an exemplary optical layout for a compact spectrometer; -
FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary light intensity distribution on a linear variable filter; -
FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a linear variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer; -
FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate another exemplary configuration of a linear variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer; -
FIG. 6A illustrates an exemplary configuration of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer; -
FIG. 6B illustrates exemplary transmission profiles of the plurality of different filters ofFIG. 6A . -
FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate exemplary configurations of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer; -
FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linear variable filter as shown inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a method of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linear variable filter as shown inFIGS. 5A and 5B ; and -
FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating a method of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linear variable filter as shown inFIG. 6A . - In the following description, various aspects of the invention will be described. For the purposes of explanation, specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that there are other embodiments of the invention that differ in details without affecting the essential nature thereof. Therefore the invention is not limited by that which is illustrated in the figure and described in the specification, but only as indicated in the accompanying claims, with the proper scope determined only by the broadest interpretation of said claims.
- A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present disclosure will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of embodiments of the present disclosure are utilized, and the accompanying drawings.
- As used herein the term arcuate encompasses one or more of curved, elliptical, annular or conical shapes, and portions of these shapes and linear approximations thereof.
- As used herein, like characters refer to like elements.
- As used herein, “A and/or B” refers to any of A alone, B alone, or a combination of both A and B.
- As used herein, the term “light” encompasses electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths in one or more of the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- As used herein, the term “dispersive” is used, with respect to optical components, to describe a component that is designed to separate spatially, the different wavelength components of a polychromatic beam of light. Non-limiting examples of “dispersive” optical elements by this definition include diffraction gratings and prisms.
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FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of acompact spectrometer 102, in accordance with configurations. Thespectrometer 102 can be used as a general purpose material analyzer for many applications. In particular, thespectrometer 102 can be used to identify materials or objects, provide information regarding certain properties of the identified materials, and accordingly provide users with actionable insights regarding the identified materials. Thespectrometer 102 comprises aspectrometer head 120 configured to be directed towards a sample material S. Thespectrometer head 120 comprises aspectrometer module 160, configured to obtain spectral information associated with the sample material S. The spectrometer module may comprise one or more optical components, such as a linear variable filter, as described in further detail herein. The spectrometer module may further comprise aspectrometer window 162, through which incident light from the sample material S can enter the spectrometer, to be subsequently measured by the optical components of the spectrometer module. Thespectrometer head 120 may comprise anillumination module 140, comprising a light source configured to direct an optical beam to the sample material S within the field of view of the detector. Thespectrometer head 120 may further comprise asensor module 130, which may, for example, comprise a temperature sensor. The spectrometer may comprise simple means for users to control the operation of the spectrometer, such asoperating button 1006. The compact size of thespectrometer 102 can provide a hand held device that can be directed (e.g., pointed) at a material to rapidly obtain information about the material. For example, as shown inFIG. 1 , thespectrometer 102 may be sized to fit inside the hand H of a user. -
FIG. 2 illustrates the principle of operation of an exemplary embodiment of a spatially variable filter, such as the linearvariable filter 200. One example of a spatially variable filter is a linear variable filter, configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles that vary linearly across a length of the filter.Incident light 205, reflected from a surface of a sample material measured by the spectrometer, enters the spectrometer through a spectrometer input window, and hits the linearvariable filter 200. The linearvariable filter 200 can be configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles that vary linearly across alength 210 of the filter, each transmission profile comprising a passband centered around a center wavelength (CWL) and having a bandwidth. For example, as shown inFIG. 2 , the filter can have a CWL of about 1100 nm at afirst location 215, a CWL of about 1400 nm at asecond location 220, and a CWL of about 1700 nm at athird location 225 along thelength 210 of the filter. The bandwidth of each passband can be, for example, about 1-10% of the corresponding CWL, such as about 1 nm to about 200 nm, depending on the passband CWL. Accordingly, light 205 incident on thefilter 200 can be spectrally separated by the filter, based on the location at which the incident light hits the filter. For example, as shown inFIG. 2 , only portions of the incident light having wavelengths of about 1100 nm±the half bandwidth of the passband may be transmitted through the filter atlocation 215. Similarly, only portions of incident light having wavelengths of about 1400 nm±the half bandwidth of the passband may be transmitted through the filter atlocation 220, and only portions of incident light having wavelengths of about 1700 nm±the half bandwidth of the passband may be transmitted through the filter atlocation 225. The spectrally separated light transmitted through thefilter 200 can be detected by a detector placed in series with the filter, such that the detector can then measure the amount, or intensity, of incident light at different wavelengths. - The linear
variable filter 200 may comprise one ormore filter coatings 230, such as bandpass filter coatings, coated onto asubstrate 235. In some embodiments, the linear variable filter comprises twofilter coatings 230 spaced apart with aspacer 240, such that the total thickness of the filter coating varies over thelength 210 of the filter. For example, thethickness 245 of the filter coating at afirst end 250 of the filter may be smaller than thethickness 255 of the filter coating on asecond end 260 of the filter. A bandpass filter coating may be configured such that the passband CWL varies as a function of coating thickness. Thus, a linear variable filter having a thickness that varies linearly along its length can be configured to have a plurality of passband CWL that vary linearly along the length of the filter. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary light intensity distribution on a spatially variable filter, such as the linearvariable filter 200. As sampling conditions vary, light 205 from the sample material incident on the spectrometer window may change in absolute intensity and in relative intensity across the area of filter. Variations in relative intensity across the area of the filter may be indistinguishable from true spectral variations of the incident light, thus introducing “false” spectral variations or distortions into the measured spectra. For example, if the spectrometer input window is tilted with respect to the sample plane, afirst end 250 of a linearvariable filter 200, positioned behind the spectrometer window, may be closer to the sample surface than asecond end 260 of the filter. Accordingly, as shown ingraph 265, the incident light may impinge upon thefirst end 250 of the filter at a higher intensity than at thesecond end 260 of the filter. A detector orsensor 300, optically coupled to the linear variable filter to receive light transmitted through the filter, may then detect a higher intensity of light having a wavelength corresponding to the transmission profile of the first end of the filter, while detecting a relatively weaker intensity of light having a wavelength corresponding to the transmission profile of the second end of the filter. In such a scenario, the differences in the detected intensity of light at different wavelengths would be at least partially attributable to the tilt of the spectrometer, rather than to the true spectral composition of the light reflected from the sample material. Such an outcome can distort the measured spectra of the sample depending on the tilt, position, or orientation of the spectrometer, or on other sampling conditions that can introduce similar distortions in the measured spectra. - A compact spectrometer, such as the
handheld spectrometer 102 shown inFIG. 1 , may often be used to measure a sample at various positions and/or orientations with respect to the sample plane. Therefore, a spatially variable filter for incorporation with a compact spectrometer would benefit from having reduced variations in measured input light intensity across the area of the filter, so as to improve the accuracy and reliability of spectral measurements of the same sample taken under different sampling conditions. Described herein are various exemplary embodiments of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer, the spatially variable filter comprising a plurality of spaced apart filter regions having similar transmission profiles in order to measure spatial variation of the input light energy incident on the spatially variable filter. Each exemplary embodiment may comprise one or more linear variable filters, discrete filters, or combinations thereof. A linear variable filter, configured to have a plurality of transmission profiles that vary linearly across a length of the filter, is a special type of a spatially variable filter. Other types of spatially variable filters having various configurations and principles of operation are also described herein, wherein each type of spatially variable filter may have a different dependency between spatial locations and transmission profiles. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a linearvariable filter 400 suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer. The linearvariable filter 400 can be optically coupled to adetector 300, such that light reflected from a sample surface first passes through the filter, and the spectrally separated light then hits the detector. Thedetector 300 can comprise a plurality ofdetector elements 305, such as pixels. The detector may comprise, for example, an image sensor such as a CCD or a 2-D CMOS array. Thefilter 400 may be spaced apart from or in contact with the detector. For example, the filter may comprise a linear variable filter coating that is at least partially deposited on separate detector elements of the detector. Alternatively, the filter may comprise a support placed in proximity and configured to support and separate the detector elements in order to filter light spatially among the separate detector elements. Thefilter 400 may be aligned with thedetector 300 such that the light spectrally separated by the filter impinges upon at least a portion of the detector elements. In many configurations, the filter and detector are aligned such that the spectrally separated light transmitted through the filter impinges upon the entire area of the detector. - The linear
variable filter 400 can comprise a plurality of different spaced apartregions 405 having different transmission profiles, the transmission profiles varying linearly along thelength 410 of the filter as described herein. Eachfilter region 405 can comprise an area of thefilter 400 configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region. The different transmission profiles may comprise full width half maximum (FWHM) ranges that are at least about 5 nm different from each other and/or center wavelengths at least about 5 nm different from each other, for example. Thedetector 300 may comprise a plurality of detector elements such aspixels 305, each detector element optically coupled to each of thedifferent filter regions 405 of thefilter 400. Thefilter 400 anddetector 300 can be aligned such that eachpixel 305 corresponds to a different location along thelength 410 of the filter. Eachpixel 305 can be configured to record an amount of the light detected by the pixel. The detected intensity of light at each pixel can correspond to the intensity of the incident light at a range of wavelengths determined by the transmission profile of thecorresponding filter region 405. Thedetector 300 can be operatively coupled to a processor configured to receive data from the detector, and output spectral data in response to transmitted light intensity at the plurality ofdifferent filter regions 405. - As described herein, spectral data generated using a linear variable filter can be distorted by the effect of incident light intensity variations across the area of the filter. To address this issue, the linear
variable filter 400 and thedetector 300 may be configured such that at least a portion of thedetector elements 305 of the detector receive incident light from the sample that has not been spectrally separated by thefilter 400. For example, thedetector 300 can comprise “exposed”pixels 310 and “covered”pixels 315, wherein the exposedpixels 310 receive unseparated incident light and the coveredpixels 315 receive spectrally separated light transmitted through thefilter 400. In configurations where thefilter 400 comprises a separate filter unit placed in series with thedetector 300, the filter unit can have an area that is smaller than the area of the detector so as to leave some of the detector pixels exposed, or the filter unit and the detector may be aligned so as to have a non-overlapping area. In embodiments where thefilter 400 comprises a filter coating deposited directly onto thedetector 300, the filter coating may be deposited over only a portion of the detector elements, so that a remaining portion of the detector elements remains uncoated. Preferably, the exposedpixels 310 extend over theentire length 410 of the linearvariable filter 400, such that the exposed pixels can determine the distribution of light intensity across the entire length, and therefore over the entire spectrum, of the linear variable filter. - The exposed
pixels 310 can record the intensity variation of the incident light across the area of thedetector 300, providing a way of measuring spatial variations of incident light intensity across the area of thefilter 400. The light distribution recorded by the exposed pixels can subsequently be used to reduce the contribution of spatial variations in light intensity in the output spectra. A processor coupled to the detector may be configured with instructions to adjust the output spectral data in response to the detected spatial intensity variations of light. The adjusted spectral data can comprise a more accurate representation of the spectral information of the measured sample. - Since the exposed
pixels 310 receive unseparated light, the intensity of the signal recorded by the exposed pixels can be much greater than the intensity of the signal recorded by the coveredpixels 315. In many instances, the difference between the intensity of the signal recorded by the exposed pixels and the covered pixels may be greater than the dynamic range of thedetector 300. Accordingly, the exposure time of the detector may be set such that overexposure of the exposed pixels is avoided, though such an exposure time may yield a relatively low detected signal for the covered pixels. One approach to compensate for the difference in detected signal strength between the exposed and covered detector pixels is to reduce the detected signal strength for the exposed pixels. For example, the linearvariable filter 400 may comprise a plurality of similar spaced apartregions 407 having similar transmission profiles, such that the incident light is transmitted through thesimilar regions 407 in a substantially uniform manner. Similar transmission profiles may comprise, for example, center wavelengths that are within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another, and FWHM within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another. Thesimilar regions 407 may comprise a neutral density filter, or any type of uniform intensity filter configured to have a substantially fixed transmission profile along its length. Alternatively or in combination, thesimilar filter regions 407 may comprise a plurality of separate aperture elements or partially occluding structures placed over eachdetector element 305, to reduce the amount of light received by each exposedpixel 310. Thesimilar filter regions 407 may extend along a distance comprising at least half of a maximum distance across the sensor, such as thelength 410 of the filter. Another approach to compensate for the detected signal strength difference between the covered and exposed pixels is to configure different portions of the detector to have different exposure times. For example, the covered pixels, configured to receive light transmitted through thedifferent filter regions 405, can be configured to have an exposure time that is longer than the exposure time of the exposed pixels, configured to receive light transmitted through thesimilar filter regions 410. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate another exemplary configuration of a spatiallyvariable filter 500 suitable for incorporation with a compact spectrometer. The spatiallyvariable filter 500 can be optically coupled to adetector 300 comprising a plurality of detector elements such aspixels 305, as described in further detail in reference to the embodiment ofFIG. 4 . The spatiallyvariable filter 500 can comprise a plurality of different spaced apartregions 505 having different transmission profiles, the transmission profiles varying linearly along thelength 510 of the filter as described herein. Eachfilter region 505 can comprise an area of thefilter 500 configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region. The different transmission profiles may comprise full width half maximum (FWHM) ranges that are at least about 5 nm different from each other and/or center wavelengths at least about 5 nm different from each other, for example. Thedetector 300 may comprise a plurality of detector elements such aspixels 305, each detector element optically coupled to each of thedifferent filter regions 505 of thefilter 500. Thefilter 500 anddetector 300 can be aligned such that eachpixel 305 corresponds to a different location along thelength 510 of the filter. Eachpixel 305 can be configured to record an amount of the light detected by the pixel. The detected intensity of light at each pixel can correspond to the intensity of the incident light at a range of wavelengths determined by the transmission profile of the corresponding filter region. Thedetector 300 can be operatively coupled to a processor configured to receive data from the detector, and output spectral data in response to transmitted light intensity at the plurality ofdifferent filter regions 505. - As described herein, spectral data produced using a spatially variable filter can be distorted by the effect of incident light intensity variations across the area of the filter. To address this issue, the spatially
variable filter 500 can comprise a plurality of similar spatially variable filter elements, such that the filter comprises a plurality of similar spaced apart filterregions 507 distributed over the area of the filter.Similar filter regions 507 may have similar transmission profiles, for example comprising center wavelengths that are within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another, and/or FWHM within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each another. Spectral data generated withdetector elements 305 coupled to thesimilar filter regions 507 can be used to determine a spatial variation in the intensity of the incident light, since the detector elements can detect light having similar transmission profiles impinging upon thefilter 500 at different locations. The output spectra may then be adjusted to reduce the spatial variation in the intensity of incident light. - For example, as shown in
FIG. 5A , thefilter 500 may comprise two similar linearvariable filter elements filter 500. For example, iffilter element 520 is oriented to transmit light of about 1100 nm atend 550 and about 1700 nm atend 560, thefilter element 530 may be oriented to transmit light of about 1700 nm atend end 560. Thefilter elements similar filter regions 507 having similar transmission profiles positioned at different locations of thefilter 500.Detector elements 305 of thedetector 300 may be configured to measure the intensity of the light transmitted through the plurality ofsimilar filter regions 507. If the incident light does not contain any intensity variations across the area of thefilter 500, the data collected by the detector elements coupled to thesimilar filter regions 507 will be similar or substantially identical. However, if the incident light contains intensity variations across the area of thefilter 500, the data collected by the detector elements coupled to thesimilar filter regions 507 will be different. For example, the incident light may comprise a linear gradient along thelength 510 of thefilter 500, such that the intensity of the incident light is stronger atend 550 than atend 560. In this case, the detector elements coupled to filterregion 507 of thefilter element 530 will detect a higher intensity of light compared to the detector elements coupled to filterregion 507 of thefilter element 520. - If the measurement data collected by the plurality of detector elements coupled to the plurality of
similar filter regions 507 indicate the presence of a spatial variation in the intensity of incident light, a data analysis algorithm may be applied to reduce the spatial variation in the output spectra. A processor coupled to the detector may be configured with instructions to adjust the output spectral data in response to the detected spatial intensity variations of light. For example, in the case of incident light having a linear gradient in intensity across thelength 510 of thefilter 500, the measurement data generated by detector elements coupled to a plurality of similar filter regions may be averaged. Thus, normalized or adjusted spectral data can comprise a more accurate representation of the spectral information of the measured sample. - While
FIG. 5A shows the spatiallyvariable filter 500 having two linear variable filter elements positioned in linearly opposite directions,filter 500 may comprise a plurality of spatially variable filter elements of any number and any suitable orientation to allow algorithmic compensation for relative intensity variations of the incident light. Thedetector 300 can comprise detector elements configured to measure the intensity of light transmitted through the plurality of different and similar filter regions of any number and/or spatial distribution across thefilter 500. Accordingly, while the compensation algorithm has been described as an averaging of measurement data with respect to the configuration shown inFIG. 5A , any appropriate algorithm may be used to adjust the measured spectral data to reduce spatial variation of light intensity across the area of thefilter 500. - For example, as shown in
FIG. 5B , spatiallyvariable filter 500 may comprise a plurality ofadjacent filter elements different filter regions 505 having different transmission profiles. Collectively, thefilter 500 may also comprise a plurality ofsimilar filter regions 507 having similar transmission profiles, at a plurality of non-adjacent locations of thefilter 500. Thedetector 300 may comprise a plurality of detector elements coupled to each filter region of thefilter 500, in which each detector element is configured to measure the intensity of light transmitted through the filter region. The plurality of detector elements coupled to each filter element can produce a complete spectral representation of the incident light. The plurality of spectral representations obtained from a plurality of detector elements coupled to similar filter regions having similar transmission profiles can be compared with one another, in order to determine the intensity variation of the incident light, if any, across the area of thefilter 500. The determined intensity variation can be factored into a data analysis algorithm to compensate for the measured intensity variations across the filter area. -
FIG. 6A illustrates an exemplary configuration of a spatiallyvariable filter 600 suitable for incorporation with a spectrometer. The spatiallyvariable filter 600 may comprise a two-dimensional array 610 composed of a plurality of filter regions. Each filter region can comprise an area of thefilter 600 configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region. Thefilter 600 may comprise a plurality of different spaced apart filter regions having different transmission profiles at different locations. The plurality of different filter regions may comprise a plurality of discrete filter elements. Alternatively or in combination, the plurality of different filter regions may comprise a plurality of spaced apart regions of a single, continuous filter element, wherein each of the plurality of regions comprises a unique transmission profile (e.g., as in a linear variable filter). Each different filter region can be configured to transmit a range of wavelengths distributed about a central wavelength. Thearray 610 may comprise, for example, a plurality of bandpass filters having passband widths in a range from about 1 nm to about 200 nm, for example. In the example shown inFIG. 6A , the spatiallyvariable filter 600 comprisesdifferent filter regions FIG. 6B illustrates exemplary different transmission profiles of the plurality of different filter regions ofFIG. 6A . The different transmission profiles may comprise full width half maximum (FWHM) ranges that are at least about 5 nm different from each other and/or center wavelengths at least about 5 nm different from each other, for example. Each of the different filter regions may have a transmission profile that partially overlaps and/or does not overlap with the transmission profile of another different filter of the array. Together, the plurality of different filters of the spatially variable filter can spectrally separate the light incident on the filter. - The spatially
variable filter 600 may further comprise a plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions having similar transmission profiles that are different from other transmission profiles of the array. The plurality of similar filter regions may comprise a plurality of discrete filter elements. Alternatively or in combination, the plurality of similar filter regions may comprise a plurality of spaced apart regions of a single, continuous filter element, wherein the same continuous filter element may also comprise a plurality of different filter regions as described herein. The plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions can be positioned at a plurality of locations of the spatially variable filter in order to detect spatial variations of the incident light profile. Thus, at least one of the different transmission profiles of the spatially variable filter can be repeated at a plurality of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter. For example, as shown inFIG. 6A , the spatiallyvariable filter 600 may comprise foursimilar filter regions filter 600 preferably comprises at least two similar spaced apart regions having similar transmission profiles, wherein the two spaced apart regions may be at non-adjacent locations of the filter. For example, the two similar filter regions can be spatially separated by a distance comprising at least half of the maximum distance across the spatially variable filter. In the configuration shown inFIG. 6A ,similar filter regions filter 600 to detect spatial variations of light incident on the array. - A
detector 300, such as an image sensor as described herein, may be operatively coupled to the spatiallyvariable filter 600, such that the incident light spectrally separated by the filter is subsequently detected by the detector. The detector may comprise a plurality ofdetector elements 340. Each detector element is optically coupled to each of the plurality of similar filter regions and each of the plurality of different filter regions. The plurality of detector elements may be configured in a two-dimensional array positioned in alignment with thefilter array 610. Each detector element may comprise of plurality of pixels configured to detect the incident light. Thefilter 600 may be spaced apart from or in contact with thedetector 300. For example, the filter may comprise a plurality of bandpass filter coatings at least partially deposited on the detector elements, or the filter may comprise a separate filter unit placed in series and aligned with the detector elements. Each of the plurality of filter regions of thefilter 600 may be deposited on each of plurality of detector elements. - Each of the similar filter regions of the filter array, such as
filters detector element 340. For example, as shown inFIG. 6A ,detector element 340 a can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted throughfilter region 615 a,detector element 340 b can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted throughfilter region 615 b,detector element 340 c can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted throughfilter region 615 c, anddetector element 340 d can be configured to record the intensity of light transmitted throughfilter region 615 d. If the incident light is uniform in intensity across the area of thefilter 600, the detector elements coupled to the plurality of similar filter regions may detect similar signal intensities. For example, each ofdetector elements filter region 615. If the incident light varies in intensity across the area of thefilter 600, the detector elements coupled to the plurality of similar filter regions may detect varying signal intensities. For example, each ofdetector elements filter region 615. Thus, a filter array having two or more similar filter regions with the same transmission profile, distributed in different spatial locations of the filter array, can help detect the presence of incident light intensity variations across the area of the filter, as well as the pattern of the intensity variation. - A
processor 100, operatively coupled to thedetector 300, can receive measurement data from the detector, and output spectral data in response to the transmitted light intensity at the plurality of similar and different filter regions. The processor may comprise a tangible medium configured with instructions to receive input spectral data, the input spectral data comprising similar spectral data generated by the plurality of similar filter regions at a plurality of locations of the detector array. The processor may be further configured to determine a spatial variation of the intensity of incident light across the area of thefilter 600. For example, the processor may comprise instructions to compare the spectral data generated by the plurality of detector elements coupled to the plurality of similar filter regions, thereby identifying any discrepancies in the spectral data generated by the similar filter regions at different locations of the spatially variable filter. The processor may further comprise instructions to generate output spectral data in response to the similar spectral data. The processor may be configured to adjust the output spectra in response to any detected intensity variations among the plurality of similar filters at a plurality of locations. For example, the processor may comprise instructions to apply an appropriate algorithm to adjust the measurement data generated by the detector, so as to reduce the effect of any spatial non-uniformity in the intensity of the sample light on the output spectra. The recorded signal intensity for a particular spectral component of the incident light may, for example, be averaged across all similar filter regions of the filter array configured to have similar transmission profiles. - A spatially variable filter may have any number of different filter regions having different transmission profiles, and each different transmission profile may be repeated at any number of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter so as to provide a plurality of similar filter regions. For example, a spatially variable filter as described herein may comprise at least N different filter regions having N different transmission profiles, wherein N is an integer within a range from about 3 to about 1,000,000. For example, N may be at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9 or at least 10, for example. At least one of the N different transmission profiles may be repeated at M spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter, wherein M is an integer within a range from about 2 to about 100. For example, M may be at least two. N may be greater than M, or M may be greater than N. N may be at least five times M, or N may be at least one hundred times M. Each different transmission profile may be repeated at a different number of spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter. For example, a first transmission profile may be repeated at two spaced apart regions so as to provide two similar filter regions having the first transmission profile, while a second transmission profile different from the first transmission profile may be repeated at five spaced apart regions so as to provide five similar filter regions having the second transmission profile. The different filter regions and similar filter regions of the spatially variable filter may be distributed in any spatial pattern. Each filter region may comprise any transmission profile suitable for collecting spectral representations of a sample material, such that collectively, the filter array can spectrally separate the incident light to generate a spectral representation of the incident light.
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FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate exemplary configurations of a spatially variable filter suitable for incorporation with a spectrometer. In these exemplary configurations and in other configurations of a spatially variable filter as described herein, the spatially variable filter comprises a plurality of different filter regions and a plurality of similar filter regions, wherein the plurality of filter regions may comprise a plurality of discrete filter elements, a plurality of spaced apart regions of a single, continuous filter element, or a combination thereof. Each filter region can comprise an area of the filter configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to the filter region.FIG. 7A illustrates a spatiallyvariable filter 700 a comprising 8 different filter regions (N=8), each of which is repeated at 2 spaced apart regions of thefilter 700 a to provide 2 similar filter regions (M=2). Each of the 8different filter regions filter 700 a, such that thefilter 700 a comprises two similar filter regions for each different transmission profile. As shown,filter region 701 having a unique transmission profile is repeated at two spaced apart regions of thefilter 700 a to provide twosimilar filter regions Filter region 701 a is located at the upper left hand corner of thefilter 700 a, while 701 b is located at the lower right hand corner of thefilter 700 a.FIG. 7B illustrates a spatiallyvariable filter 700 b comprising 9 different filter regions (N=9), only one of which is repeated at 8 spaced apart regions of thefilter 700 b to provide 8 similar filter regions (M=8). Each of the 9different filter regions filter region 709 is repeated at 8 different locations of thefilter 700 b to provide 8similar filter regions variable filter 700 b, for example at different locations along thelength 710 b of thefilter 700 b.FIG. 7C illustrates a spatiallyvariable filter 700 c comprising 9 different filter regions (N=9) each having a unique transmission profile, wherein 8 of the different transmission profiles are repeated at 5 different locations (M1=5), and wherein one of the different transmission profiles is repeated at 8 different locations (M2=8). Each of the 8 different transmission profiles offilter regions width 715 c offilter 700 c, such that thefilter 700 c comprises 5 similar filter regions for each of the transmission profiles. For example, as shown inFIG. 7C , the transmission profile offilter region 701 is repeated at 5 different locations, yieldingsimilar filter regions filter region 709 is repeated at 9 different locations along thelength 710 c of thefilter 700 c, such thatfilter 700 c comprises 9 similar filter regions having similar transmission profiles. As shown inFIG. 7C , the transmission profile offilter region 709 is repeated at 8 different locations, yielding 8similar filter regions -
FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating amethod 800 of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a linearvariable filter 400 as shown inFIG. 4 . Instep 805, the intensity of light incident on thefilter 400 is measured by the covered pixels, or the pixels of a detector receiving light spectrally separated by a plurality of different filter regions of thefilter 400. Instep 810, the intensity of light incident on thefilter 400 is measured by the exposed pixels, or the pixels of the detector receiving unseparated light, wherein the unseparated light may be transmitted through a plurality of similar filter regions of thefilter 400. The exposed pixels can measure the variation, if any, of the incident light across the area of thefilter 400, by recording the intensity distribution of the spectrally unseparated light over the length of the linear variable filter. Instep 815, the spatial variation of light intensity on the filter is determined, by analyzing the signals measured by the exposed pixels. Step 815 can comprise, for example, determining the pattern and/or gradient of the variation of light intensity across the length of the linearvariable filter 400. Instep 820, the measurements made by the covered pixels of the detector are adjusted to reduce the spatial variation of light intensity determined instep 815. For example, signals recorded by covered pixels corresponding to locations of relatively high light intensity can be adjusted downwards by an appropriate amount, while signals recorded by covered pixels corresponding to locations of relatively low light intensity can be adjusted upwards by an appropriate amount. Instep 825, adjusted sample spectra are generated based on the adjusted measurement data. -
FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating amethod 900 of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a spatiallyvariable filter 500 as shown inFIGS. 5A and 5B . Instep 905, the intensity of light incident on a first spatially variable filter element is measured by a detector receiving light transmitted through the first filter element. Instep 910, the intensity of light incident on a second spatially variable filter element is measured by the detector receiving light transmitted through the second filter element. In embodiments of thefilter 500 that comprise more than two filter elements,step 910 may be repeated as many times as necessary to collect data from all filter elements. Instep 915, the spatial variation of light intensity on the filter is determined, by comparing the spectra of light transmitted through the two or more spatially variable filter elements. Step 915 can comprise, for example, determining the pattern and/or gradient of the variation of light intensity across the length of the spatiallyvariable filter 500. Instep 920, the detector measurements are adjusted to reduce the spatial variation of light intensity determined instep 915. For example, if the incident light is determined to have a linear gradient instep 915, the measurements made by the two or more filter elements for a particular spectral component of light can be averaged. Instep 925, adjusted sample spectra are generated based on the adjusted measurement data. -
FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating amethod 1000 of reducing measured intensity variations across an area of a spatiallyvariable filter 600 as shown inFIG. 6A . Instep 1005, the intensity of light incident on a plurality of different filter regions and a plurality of similar filter regions of thefilter 600 is measured, wherein the similar filter regions are configured to have similar transmission profiles and are positioned in a plurality of locations of the filter array offilter 600, as described herein. Instep 1010, the measurements across the similar filter regions are compared. Instep 1015, the spatial variation of light intensity on the filter is determined, based on the comparison of measurements across the similar filter regions performed instep 1010.Step 1015 can comprise, for example, determining the pattern and/or gradient of the variation of light intensity across the area of the spatiallyvariable filter 600. Instep 1020, the detector measurements are adjusted to reduce the spatial variation of light intensity determined instep 1015. For example, if the incident light is determined to vary across the area of the filter, the measurements made by the plurality of similar filters can be averaged. Instep 1025, adjusted sample spectra are generated based on the adjusted measurement data. - For all methods described herein, many variations and modifications may be made based on the disclosure provided herein. For example, some steps may be added, removed, or substituted. Some of the steps may comprise sub-steps, and many of the steps can be repeated.
- Although the detailed description contains many specifics, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure but merely as illustrating different examples and aspects of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that the scope of the disclosure includes other embodiments not discussed in detail above. Various other modifications, changes and variations which will be apparent to those skilled in the art may be made in the arrangement, operation and details of the method and apparatus of the present disclosure provided herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein.
- While preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein may be employed without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention shall be defined solely by the scope of the appended claims and the equivalents thereof.
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1. A spectrometer comprising:
a spatially variable filter comprising a first plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions having similar transmission profiles and a second plurality of at least five different spaced apart filter regions having at least five different transmission profiles; and
a detector comprising a plurality of detector elements coupled to the spatially variable filter; and
a processor configured with instructions to receive data from the detector and output spectral data to determine a spectrum in response to transmitted light intensity at the plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions and the plurality of different spaced apart filter regions.
2. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured with instructions to adjust the output spectral data in response to spatial intensity variations of light incident on the spatially variable filter.
3. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured with instructions to adjust the output spectral data in response to transmitted light intensity variations among the plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions.
4. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of detector elements comprises a first plurality of detector elements coupled to the spatially variable filter at each of the first plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions and wherein the plurality of detector elements comprises a second plurality of detector elements coupled to the spatially variable filter at each of the second plurality of different spaced apart filter regions.
5. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions comprises at least two similar filter regions spaced apart by a distance comprising at least half of a maximum distance across the detector.
6. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the spatially variable filter comprises one or more of a linear variable filter having a variable spectral transmission profile, a plurality of discrete filter elements having separate discrete transmission profiles, a neutral density filter, a uniform intensity filter, a plurality of separate aperture elements, or a plurality of separate partially occluding structures.
7. The spectrometer of claim 6 , wherein one or more of the neutral density filter or the uniform intensity filter extends along a distance comprising at least half of a maximum distance across the detector, the one or more of the neutral density filter or the uniform intensity filter comprising a substantially fixed transmission profile along the distance.
8. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the spatially variable filter has been at least partially deposited on separate detector elements of the detector.
9. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the similar transmission profiles of the first plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions comprise full width half maximums within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each other and center wavelengths within a range from about 0.01 nm to about 5 nm of each other.
10. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions and the second plurality of different spaced apart filter regions may comprise one or more of a plurality of discrete filter elements or a plurality of spaced apart regions of a single, continuous filter element.
11. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein each of the first plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions and the second plurality of different spaced apart filter regions comprises an area of the spatially variable filter configured to transmit light that is received by a detector element operatively coupled to said filter region.
12. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions comprises non-adjacent spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter.
13. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of different spaced apart filter regions comprises at least N different transmission profiles and wherein the first plurality of similar spaced apart filter regions comprises M spaced apart regions of the spatially variable filter, and wherein N and M are each integers and N is within a range from about 5 to about 1,000,000 and M is within a range from about 2 to about 100.
14. The spectrometer of claim 13 , wherein N is greater than M.
15. The spectrometer of claim 13 , wherein N is at least five times M.
16. The spectrometer 13, wherein N is at least one hundred times M.
17. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein the at least five different transmission profiles comprise full width half maximum ranges at least about 5 nm different from each other or center wavelengths at least about 5 nm different from each other.
18. The spectrometer of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least five different transmission profiles overlaps with another of the at least five different transmission profiles.
19. The spectrometer system of claim 1 , wherein the spatially variable filter comprises a two-dimensional array and the detector comprises a two-dimensional array having detector elements comprising pixels.
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