Blanking standard for non-invasive optical measurement

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APP PUB NO 20030011764A1
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09971312

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In accordance with one embodiment there is provided a method of providing a known spectrum to a noninvasive optical detection system of the type having a window for receiving infrared energy. The method comprises affixing a standard to the window. The standard comprises a body formed from a material having known and stable spectral properties. The method further comprises placing at least a portion of the body directly against the window, and operating the optical detection system to detect an emission spectrum of the body. In accordance with another embodiment an infrared spectrometer comprises a window for receiving infrared energy. The window has an exposed surface. The infrared spectrometer further comprises a standard comprising a body formed of a material having known and stable spectral properties. At least part of the body is removably disposed directly against the exposed surface of the window.

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HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTH CAPITAL INC525 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SUITE 700 PALO ALTO CA 94301

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Braig, James R Piedmont, CA 160 10376
Cortella, Julian M Alameda, CA 14 1905
Hartstein, Philip C Cupertino, CA 35 3539
Herrera, Roger O Emeryville, CA 8 805
Munrow, Mike A Belmont, CA 2 230
Rule, Peter Los Altos Hills, CA 87 5532
Smith, Heidi M Union City, CA 6 507
Witte, Kenneth G San Jose, CA 37 1879

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