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Method and device for recording spectra
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-30
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-10-30
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for controlling the scan of a spectrometer employs a computer and associated equipment for initiating one complete scan of the spectrometer. During this scan where partial ranges of signal values are detected, said ranges being of particular interest, repeated scans of these ranges occurs until a sufficient number to provide useful information is obtained and, thereupon, the continuous scan of the spectrometer is continued. The equipment employed includes address registers and comparison circuitry for indicating and storing the addresses of those signal values which the computer has selected after a determination has been made that a partial range exists. Where signal values far exceed the threshold value which defines a partial range, no repeated scanning is employed or is necessary.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunther R Laukien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J49/00; H01J49/02; H01J49/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of recording spectra in which ranges of interest are covered several times in succession and in which the values measured therein are reduced to a means comprising the steps of: initiating the scanning of a spectrum of values; repeatedly scanning at least one partial range of values within said spectrum a number of times in succession; and continuing the scanning of said spectrum subsequent to said repeated scanning of said at least one partial range of values.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of recording spectra in which ranges of interest are covered several times in succession and in which the values measured therein are reduced to a means comprising the steps of: initiating the scanning of a spectrum of values; repeatedly scanning at least one partial range of values within said spectrum a number of times in succession; and continuing the scanning of said spectrum subsequent to said repeated scanning of said at least one partial range of values.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
82 words
A method of recording spectra comprising: initiating the scanning of a spectrum of the values which may contain at least one partial range of values for which repeated scanning is required; continuing said scanning of said spectrum until a partial range of values has been encountered; repeatedly scanning an encountered partial range of values a number of times in succession; and continuing the scanning of said spectrum until another partial range of values is encountered or until said spectrum is completely scanned.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
82 words
A method of recording spectra comprising: initiating the scanning of a spectrum of the values which may contain at least one partial range of values for which repeated scanning is required; continuing said scanning of said spectrum until a partial range of values has been encountered; repeatedly scanning an encountered partial range of values a number of times in succession; and continuing the scanning of said spectrum until another partial range of values is encountered or until said spectrum is completely scanned.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method in accordance with claim 2, further including the step of preselecting a partial range of values to be repeatedly scanned within said spectrum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method in accordance with claim 2, further including the step of detecting the extent of each partial range of values as it is encountered during scanning.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method in accordance with claim 4, wherein said step of detecting comprises the step of detecting the amplitudes of the signal within said spectrum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method in accordance with claim 5, wherein said step of amplitude detecting includes detecting those points within the spectrum at which the signal amplitude rises above and falls below a given threshold value, whereby the extent of a partial range will be defined.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method in accordance with claim 6, wherein said step of repeatedly scanning comprises the step of repeatedly scanning a partial range of values only when the signal amplitudes, withing a certain frequency interval after exceeding said given threshold value, remain below a predetermined threshold value.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a method of recording spectra in which ranges of interest are scanned several times in succession and in which the values measured therein are reduced to a mean value, the improvement comprising the step of: scanning the extent of the spectrum only a single time, and wherein said scanning of said spectrum comprises the step of scanning each encountered range of interest forming partial ranges of the overall spectrum several times in succession before the scanning of said spectrum is continued.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a method of recording spectra in which ranges of interest are scanned several times in succession and in which the values measured therein are reduced to a mean value, the improvement comprising the step of: scanning the extent of the spectrum only a single time, and wherein said scanning of said spectrum comprises the step of scanning each encountered range of interest forming partial ranges of the overall spectrum several times in succession before the scanning of said spectrum is continued.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
138 words
Device for the recording of spectra comprising a computer for the control of step-by-step scanning of the spectrum and for storing and reducing to a mean the signal amplitudes associated with the scanning places marked by addresses, characterized in that a first comparator, a first address memory and a second address memory are coupled with the computer, the first address memory of which, induced by the comparator, stores the address, as supplied by computer of the place where the signal amplitude reaches a first threshold value fed into the comparator, whereas the second address memory stores the address of the scanning place at which the signal amplitude again drops below the first threshold value, and that a control means is connected to the two address memories which causes multiple scanning of the spectrum between the two stored addresses.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
Device for the recording of spectra comprising a computer for the control of step-by-step scanning of the spectrum and for storing and reducing to a mean the signal amplitudes associated with the scanning places marked by addresses, characterized in that a first comparator, a first address memory and a second address memory are coupled with the computer, the first address memory of which, induced by the comparator, stores the address, as supplied by computer of the place where the signal amplitude reaches a first threshold value fed into the comparator, whereas the second address memory stores the address of the scanning place at which the signal amplitude again drops below the first threshold value, and that a control means is connected to the two address memories which causes multiple scanning of the spectrum between the two stored addresses.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
Device in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that the control means comprises a second comparator in which the address contained in the second address memory is compared with the addresses supplied by the computer and which in case of agreement feeds control signals to a scanning counter which is connected with a control system which causes repetition of the scanning of the spectrum, until a predetermined setting is reached in the scanning counter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
Device in accordance with claim 10, characterized in that a third comparator is provided in which the signal amplitude is compared with a second, higher threshold value and which, when the threshold value is exceeded, causes the address in the first address memory to be erased and the device to be restored to its rest condition.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for the recording of spectra comprising: a spectrometer; first means coupled to said spectrometer, for controlling the scanning of the spectrum; second means coupled to said first means, for detecting the existence of a partial range of signal values within said spectrum; third means, coupled to said first means and to said second means, for enabling said first means to repeatedly scan a partial range of values within said spectrum encountered during the scanning thereof; and fourth means, coupled to said first means and to said third means, and responsive to the completion of said repeated scanning of said partial range of values for causing said first means to continue its scan of spectrum, subsequent to said repeated scan of a partial range of values.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for the recording of spectra comprising: a spectrometer; first means coupled to said spectrometer, for controlling the scanning of the spectrum; second means coupled to said first means, for detecting the existence of a partial range of signal values within said spectrum; third means, coupled to said first means and to said second means, for enabling said first means to repeatedly scan a partial range of values within said spectrum encountered during the scanning thereof; and fourth means, coupled to said first means and to said third means, and responsive to the completion of said repeated scanning of said partial range of values for causing said first means to continue its scan of spectrum, subsequent to said repeated scan of a partial range of values.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device in accordance with claim 12, wherein said first means comprises a computer for controlling step-by-step scanning of said spectrometer and for storing and reducing to a mean value specific signal amplitudes in said spectrum.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device in accordance with claim 13, further including fifth means coupled to said computer for storing the addresses of specific signals identifying the beginning and end of a partial value range.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
82 words
A device in accordance with claim 14, wherein said second means comprises a first threshold value generator and a first comparator, one input of which is coupled to said first threshold value generator and a second input of which is coupled to said computer to receive signal amplitudes scanned thereby and further includes a first control system for causing said fifth means to store the addresses of that signal, the amplitude of which exceeds the outpuT of said first threshold voltage generator.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
85 words
A device in accordance with claim 15, wherein said second means further includes a second threshold value generator and a second comparator, one input of which is coupled to said second threshold value generator and a second input of which is coupled to said computer to receive signal amplitudes scanned thereby, the output of said second comparator being coupled to said third means and said first control system, for disabling said third means when said signal amplitudes exceed the outputs of said second threshold generator.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
61 words
A device in accordance with claim 16, wherein said third means comprises a third comparator coupled to said computer and said fifth means and a second control system coupled to the output of said third comparator for rescanning a partial range defined by said fifth means and for resetting said fifth means upon completion of the last rescanning of said range.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device in accordance with claim 17, wherein said fourth means comprises a scanning counter coupled to said third comparator and said control system for causing said control system to reset said fifth means upon the completion of a predetermined number of scans of a partial range within said spectrum.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 18, wherein said fifth means comprises first and second address storage elements coupled to said computer for storing the addresses defining the extent of a partial range.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |