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公开(公告)号：US09900526B2
公开(公告)日：2018-02-20
申请号：US14749886
申请日：2015-06-25
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Joseph Kostrzewa , Vu L. Nguyen , Theodore R. Hoelter , Nicholas Högasten , Mark Nussmeier , Eric A. Kurth , Katrin Strandemar , Pierre Boulanger , Barbara Sharp
IPC: H04N5/351 , H04N5/335 , H04N5/235 , H04N5/33 , H04N17/00 , H04N5/365 , H04N5/378 , H04N5/225 , H04N5/217 , H04N101/00
CPC classification number: H04N5/351 , H04N5/2176 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2351 , H04N5/33 , H04N5/332 , H04N5/335 , H04N5/3656 , H04N5/3658 , H04N5/378 , H04N17/002 , H04N2101/00
Abstract: Various techniques are provided to compensate for and/or update ineffective (e.g., stale) calibration terms due to calibration drifts in infrared imaging devices. For example, a virtual-shutter non-uniformity correction (NUC) procedure may be initiated to generate NUC terms to correct non-uniformities when appropriate triggering events and/or conditions are detected that may indicate presence of an object or scene to act as a shutter (e.g., a virtual shutter). Scene-based non-uniformity correction (SBNUC) may be performed during image capturing operations of the infrared imaging device, for example, when a virtual-shutter scene is not available. Further, snapshots of calibration data (e.g., NUC terms) produced during the virtual-shutter NUC procedure, the SBNUC process, and/or other NUC process may be taken. Such snapshots may be utilized to provide useful NUC data when the infrared imaging device starts up or is otherwise reactivated, so that the SBNUC or other NUC methods may produce effective results soon after the start-up. Such snapshots may also be utilized to update ineffective calibration terms.
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公开(公告)号：US09848134B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-19
申请号：US14092794
申请日：2013-11-27
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Brian Simolon , Eric A. Kurth , Steve Barskey , Mark Nussmeier , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar , Pierre Boulanger , Barbara Sharp
CPC classification number: H04N5/33 , H01L27/1469 , H04N5/359 , H04N5/365
Abstract: Various techniques are provided for implementing, operating, and manufacturing infrared imaging devices using integrated circuits. In one example, a system includes a focal plane array (FPA) integrated circuit comprising an array of infrared sensors adapted to image a scene, a plurality of active circuit components, a first metal layer disposed above and connected to the circuit components, a second metal layer disposed above the first metal layer and connected to the first metal layer, and a third metal layer disposed above the second metal layer and below the infrared sensors. The third metal layer is connected to the second metal layer and the infrared sensors. The first, second, and third metal layers are the only metal layers of the FPA between the infrared sensors and the circuit components. The first, second, and third metal layers are adapted to route signals between the circuit components and the infrared sensors.
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公开(公告)号：US09807319B2
公开(公告)日：2017-10-31
申请号：US14506430
申请日：2014-10-03
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Andrew C. Teich , Jeffrey D. Frank , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar , Pierre Boulanger , Eric A. Kurth , Barbara Sharp
CPC classification number: H04N5/33 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/23209 , H04N5/332 , H04N7/18 , H04N7/181
Abstract: Wearable systems with thermal imaging capabilities may be provided for detecting the presence and location of persons or animals in an environment surrounding the system in accordance with an embodiment. A wearable system may include a wearable structure such as a helmet with a plurality of imaging modules mounted to the wearable structure. An imaging module may include one or more imaging components such as infrared imaging modules and visible light cameras. Thermal images captured using the infrared imaging modules may be used to detect the presence of a person in the thermal images. The wearable imaging system may include one or more alert components that alert the wearer when a person is detected in the thermal images. The alert components may be used to generate a location-specific alert that alerts the wearer to the location of the detected person. A wearable imaging system may be a multidirectional threat monitoring helmet.
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公开(公告)号：US09716844B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-25
申请号：US14133095
申请日：2013-12-18
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Mark Nussmeier , Eric A. Kurth , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar , Pierre Boulanger , Barbara Sharp
CPC classification number: H04N5/33 , H04M1/725 , H04M2250/52 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/357 , H04N5/378
Abstract: Various techniques are provided for implementing an infrared imaging system, especially for low power and small form factor applications. In one example, a system includes a focal plane array (FPA). The FPA includes an array of infrared sensors adapted to image a scene. A low-dropout regulator (LDO) is integrated with the FPA and adapted to provide a regulated voltage in response to an external supply voltage. The FPA also includes a bias circuit adapted to provide a bias voltage to the infrared sensors in response to the regulated voltage. The FPA also includes a read out integrated circuit (ROIC) adapted to provide signals from the infrared sensors corresponding to captured image frames. Other implementations are also provided.
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公开(公告)号：US09716843B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-25
申请号：US14034493
申请日：2013-09-23
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Michael Fox , Mark Nussmeier , Eric A. Kurth , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar , Pierre Boulanger , Barbara Sharp
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for measurement devices and methods to obtain various physical and/or electrical parameters in an integrated manner. For example, a measurement device may include a housing, an optical emitter, a sensor, a distance measurement circuit, a length measurement circuit, an electrical meter circuit, a display, an infrared imaging module, and/or a non-thermal imaging module. The device may be conveniently carried and utilized by users to perform a series of distance measurements, wire length measurements, electrical parameter measurements, and/or fault inspections, in an integrated manner without using multiple different devices. In one example, electricians may utilize the device to perform installation of electrical wires and/or other tasks at various locations (e.g., electrical work sites). In another example, electricians may utilize the device to view a thermal image of one or more scenes at such locations for locating potential electrical faults.
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公开(公告)号：US09706137B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-11
申请号：US13839118
申请日：2013-03-15
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Thomas J. Scanlon , Michael Fox , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar
CPC classification number: H04N5/33
Abstract: Various techniques are provided to monitor electrical equipment. In some implementations, a monitoring system for a cabinet may include an infrared camera configured to capture thermal images of at least a portion of electrical equipment positioned in an interior cavity of the cabinet. In some implementations, the monitoring system also includes a communication interface configured to transmit the thermal images from the infrared camera for external viewing by a user. In some implementations, the thermal images may be provided through various wired and wireless communication techniques. In some implementations, the infrared camera may receive electrical power through a physical coupling to an electrical connector within the cabinet and/or through electromagnetic energy harvesting techniques. Other implementations are also provided.
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公开(公告)号：US09674458B2
公开(公告)日：2017-06-06
申请号：US14246006
申请日：2014-04-04
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Andrew C. Teich , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar
CPC classification number: H04N5/2354 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2351 , H04N5/33 , H04N5/332 , H04N7/18
Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for smart surveillance camera systems and methods using thermal imaging to intelligently control illumination and monitoring of a surveillance scene. For example, a smart camera system may include a thermal imager, an IR illuminator, a visible light illuminator, a visible/near IR (NIR) light camera, and a processor. The camera system may capture thermal images of the scene using the thermal imager, and analyze the thermal images to detect a presence and an attribute of an object in the scene. In response to the detection, various light sources may be selectively operated to illuminate the object only when needed or desired, with a suitable type of light source, with a suitable beam angle and width, or in otherwise desirable manner. The visible/NIR light camera may also be selectively operated based on the detection to capture or record surveillance images containing objects of interest.
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公开(公告)号：US09517679B2
公开(公告)日：2016-12-13
申请号：US14097197
申请日：2013-12-04
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Jeffrey D. Frank , Austin A. Richards , Victoria L. White , Nile E. Fairfield , Arthur Stout , David W. Lee , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar
CPC classification number: B60H1/00742 , B60R21/015 , B60R21/01532 , B60R21/0154 , G06K9/00362 , G06K9/00832 , G06K9/00838 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/32 , H04N5/33 , H04N5/3658
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods using small form factor infrared imaging modules to monitor occupants in an interior compartment of a vehicle. For example, a vehicle-mounted system may include one or more infrared imaging modules, a processor, a memory, alarm sirens, and a communication module. The vehicle-mounted system may be mounted on, installed in, or otherwise integrated into a vehicle with an interior compartment. The infrared imaging modules may be configured to capture thermal images of desired portions of the interior compartments. Various thermal image processing and analytics may be performed on the captured thermal images to determine the presence and various attributes of one or more occupants. Based on the determination of the presence and various attributes, occupant detection information or control signals may be generated. Occupant detection information may be used to perform various monitoring operations, and control signals may adjust various vehicle components.
Abstract translation: 公开了使用小尺寸红外成像模块来监测车辆内部舱室中的乘客的系统和方法的技术。 例如，车载系统可以包括一个或多个红外成像模块，处理器，存储器，报警警报器和通信模块。 车载系统可以安装在，安装在或以其他方式集成到具有内部隔间的车辆中。 红外成像模块可以被配置为捕获内部隔室的期望部分的热图像。 可以对捕获的热图像执行各种热图像处理和分析，以确定一个或多个居住者的存在和各种属性。 基于存在和各种属性的确定，可以生成乘员检测信息或控制信号。 乘员检测信息可以用于执行各种监视操作，并且控制信号可以调节各种车辆部件。
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公开(公告)号：US09509924B2
公开(公告)日：2016-11-29
申请号：US13802615
申请日：2013-03-13
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： William A. Terre , Andrew C. Teich , Giovanni Lepore , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar
CPC classification number: H04N5/33 , A62B7/00 , A62B18/02 , G02B27/017 , G02B27/0172 , G02B2027/011 , G02B2027/0118 , G02B2027/0134 , G02B2027/0138 , G02B2027/014 , H04N5/2251 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/23229 , H04N5/23254 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/3658 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for providing a wearable apparatus having an integrated infrared imaging module. In one example, a wearable apparatus implemented as a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may include a shield to protect a user from an external environment, one or more infrared imaging modules, a projector, a processor, and a communication module for projecting a user-viewable thermal image onto a surface of the shield. Such infrared imaging modules may be positioned internal to the SCBA for protection from a hazardous external environment. In another example, a wearable apparatus implemented as a welding mask may include one or more infrared imaging modules, a projector, a processor, and a communication module, so as to project a user-viewable thermal image onto a surface of a shield of the welding mask, while at the same time protecting these components and the welder's face from a harsh welding environment.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供具有集成的红外成像模块的可穿戴设备的各种技术。 在一个示例中，实现为自给式呼吸器（SCBA）的可穿戴设备可以包括用于保护用户免受外部环境的屏蔽，一个或多个红外成像模块，投影仪，处理器和用于投影的通信模块 在屏蔽表面上的用户可观看的热图像。 这种红外成像模块可以位于SCBA的内部，以防止危险的外部环境。 在另一示例中，实现为焊接掩模的可穿戴设备可以包括一个或多个红外成像模块，投影仪，处理器和通信模块，以便将用户可观看的热图像投影到屏幕的表面上 焊接面罩，同时保护这些部件和焊机的表面免受恶劣的焊接环境。
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公开(公告)号：US20150365592A1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-17
申请号：US14736133
申请日：2015-06-10
Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Joseph Kostrzewa , Shawn Jepson , Nicholas Högasten , Theodore R. Hoelter , Katrin Strandemar
CPC classification number: H04N5/23229 , G06T5/002 , G06T5/003 , G06T5/50 , G06T2207/10048 , G06T2207/30196 , H04N5/2176 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2256 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/33 , H04N5/332 , H04N5/3651 , H04N5/3658
Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for providing systems for providing alignment guide information to selectively direct a visible light source to substantially align the visible light source with a desired subject and to project a visible light beam substantially on the desired subject. For example, a system may include a small form factor infrared imaging module to capture thermal images of a scene, which may be received by a processor to generate alignment guide information such as a user-viewable image of the scene, a user-viewable cue, and a framing reticle. In another example, such a system may be implemented as a camera. In yet another example, such a system may be implemented as a spotlight.
Abstract translation: 公开了各种技术，用于提供用于提供对准引导信息的系统，用于选择性地引导可见光源以使可见光源与期望的对象基本上对准，并且基本上投射在期望的对象上的可见光束。 例如，系统可以包括用于捕获场景的热图像的小形状因子红外成像模块，其可以由处理器接收以产生对准指南信息，例如场景的用户可观看图像，用户可见的提示 ，和一个框架掩模版。 在另一示例中，这样的系统可以被实现为照相机。 在又一示例中，这样的系统可以被实现为聚光灯。
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