An active hyperspectral imaging system based on a multi-LED light source.

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a popular method of substance identification and mapping in many fields. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can be introduced as an active light source, which have been widely used with the distinct advantages of small size, low energy consumption, long lifetime, and fast switching. In this paper, we propose an active HSI system that is based on a multi-wavelength LED-array light source. This LED-based HSI system has a simple and stable configuration, without the complex dispersive spectrometer and mechanical scanning device. The proposed HSI system has been validated using the standard color checker, showing a reliable spectral performance. Moreover, the spatial-spectral information of Chinese paper-cuttings has been successfully extracted, which indicates the great potential in practical applications.

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