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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188430 | Omnidirectional monitoring using near-infrared electromagnetic radiation A monitoring device includes an imaging device sensitive to visible and near-infrared electromagnetic radiation. The monitoring device is configured to concurrently direct omnidirectional visible and near-infrared electromagnetic radiation onto the imaging device wi... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8168952 | Target marker having quantum cascade laser for thermally marking a target A portable target marker includes a quantum cascade laser configured to generate a thermal infrared beam. The target marker also includes a driver operably connected to the quantum cascade laser and configured to pulse the beam at a desired repetition rate. The puls... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8153971 | Camera with two visual imaging subsystems for determining parallax and for focusing an IR imaging subsystem A camera has an infrared (“IR”) imaging subsystem that includes an IR detector. The camera also has a first and second visual imaging subsystem for generating a first visual image and a second visual image of an object in a scene. The first visual image and the ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153972 | Infrared camera for locating a target using at least one shaped light source An infrared camera including optics and a detector sensitive to infrared radiation is used in conjunction with at least one light source, such as a laser, to locate a reference point on a target. Two intersecting line segments are produced by the one light source or... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8148686 | Sensing arrangement The invention relates to an arrangement for sensing ambient conditions in electric equipment. These conditions may include verification of the user, the location of the equipment and various properties of the environment. The invention is preferably applied in mobil... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148687 | System and method for creating equipment inspection routes A graphical user interface for creating and organizing equipment inspection routes is provided. The interface can be used to retrieve thermographic images from a portable infrared imager. Viewed as thumbnails, these images can be annotated and placed in a user-speci... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8143574 | Method and apparatus for compensating infrared sensor for temperature To improve the precision of temperature compensation in an infrared sensor and obtain a sharp image, a correction is applied to a variation in output voltage (referred to as “background infrared radiation absorption intensity distribution” below) due to intensit... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8134126 | Far-infrared radiation image processing apparatus, far-infrared radiation imaging apparatus, far-infrared radiation image processing method, and far-infrared radiation image processing program Disclosed herein is a far-infrared radiation image processing apparatus configured to process an image taken by detecting far-infrared rays radiated from an object, the far-infrared radiation image processing apparatus including: an image signal reception section co... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8119986 | Infrared imaging for evaluating performance characteristics A system and method for enhancing inspections using infrared cameras through in-field displays and operator-assisted performance calculations. A handheld infrared imaging system typically includes an infrared camera having a programmed computer and an interactive us... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8093559 | Methods and apparatus for three-color infrared sensors The present invention provides a two-terminal infrared detector capable of detecting a plurality of bands, such as three bands, over the visible and short-wave infrared bands. Detection of three colors enables one to construct composite imagery that provide signific... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8089045 | Method and apparatus for raised material detection A method is provided of detecting a region of raised material on a document surface. A surface of the document is illuminated with at least one angled radiation beam such that any raised material on the document surface reflects the radiation. The surface containing... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8080792 | Active adaptive thermal stealth system The present invention relates to a thermal vision countermeasure system to enable concealment of objects from identification by thermal imaging night vision systems, including a screen made of thermoelectric modules, disposed between the target object and an IR dete... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8067734 | Target marker having quantum cascade laser for thermally marking a target A method of marking a target includes intersecting a thermal infrared beam from a handheld housing at room temperature with the target, a portion of a beam path extending from the housing to the target being substantially optically direct. The method also includes v... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8063366 | Scanning method and apparatus In a terahertz imaging system, a scanning component for scanning a field of view is tracked by an optical beam to obtain positional information. The optical tracking beam can be steered by the scanning component for example by reflection, refraction or diffraction. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8063367 | Lens position sensor for infrared cameras A lens position sensor for infrared or other types of cameras, which is particularly useful in lens assemblies that have relatively limited axial travel between near field and far field lens focus positions. The camera includes a magnet or other stimulator coupled t... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8003942 | Infrared imaging for monitoring component performance A system and method for enhancing inspections using infrared cameras through in-field displays and operator-assisted performance calculations. A handheld infrared imaging system typically includes an infrared camera having a programmed computer and an interactive us... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8003941 | System and method for providing a remote user interface for a thermal imager A thermal imaging system having a remote user interface comprises a portable thermal imager (such as a handheld thermal imager) having a communication interface for transfer of data. The imager further has an on-board memory in which image data is stored as well as ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7989769 | In-cabinet thermal monitoring method and system Thermographic imaging equipment is incorporated directly into cabinets housing electrical switchgear to provide for dedicated, nearly continuous monitoring of the contained equipment. A mechanical scanning technique may allow low-cost sensors to provide essentially ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7977634 | Thermal imaging camera A thermal imaging camera (1) is provided in which the utilization of the energy reserve carried along is improved in a thermal imaging camera. A sensor element (9) is provided at the carrying device of the thermal imaging camera. The sensor element ( | 07/12/2011 |
| 7973284 | Image sensing module An image sensing module includes a printed circuit board, an image sensor, and a color filter exchanging system. The image sensor positioned between the printed circuit board and the color filter exchanging system is assembled on the printed circuit board. The color... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7939802 | Target with thermal imaging system A target with a thermal imaging system comprising one or more sections. Each section comprises at least one heater. Each heater comprises a layer of insulating material, layer of bifurcated metallic foil, layer of plastic, wire grid comprised of horizontal elements ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935928 | Device and method for producing images A method and a device for generating images in a motor vehicle are provided. An infrared-sensitive camera generates images of the surroundings of the motor vehicle. An emission source emitting in the near infrared spectral region is used for the pulsed illumination ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7902507 | Methods for infrared inspection using programmed logic A system and method for enhancing inspections using infrared cameras through in-field displays and operator-assisted performance calculations. A handheld infrared imaging system typically includes an infrared camera having a programmed computer and an interactive us... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7897919 | Method and system for thermal imaging having a selective temperature imaging mode The present invention is a method for operating a thermal imaging camera for selective temperature imaging, and a thermal imaging system having a selective temperature imaging mode. When first entering the selective temperature imaging mode of operation, the system ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7884327 | Vein imaging apparatus, vein imaging method and vein authentication apparatus A vein imaging apparatus of the present invention includes: a lens array to which a plurality of light receiving lenses are arranged in an array shape; a plurality of near-infrared light irradiation sources which are respectively arranged at opposing ends of the len... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7868291 | Investigation of vehicle glazing panels The condition of a glazing panel (2) is investigated using a viewing device (1) to view an illuminating electromagnetic radiation profile at a target zone. Data relating to the viewed radiation profile is compared to datum data, to produce an output re... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7851758 | Portable multi-function inspection systems and methods In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention, a portable inspection system is disclosed to capture inspection data, such as for example an infrared image, sound information, and/or electrical measurement information. The inspection data may be... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7847251 | System and method for creating equipment inspection routes A graphical user interface for creating and organizing equipment inspection routes is provided. The interface can be used to retrieve thermographic images from a portable infrared imager. Viewed as thumbnails, these images can be annotated and placed in a user-speci... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7842921 | Clip-on infrared imager A clip-on infrared imager may be coupled and decoupled to an existing night vision system to add infrared imaging to provide a fused image through at least one of the night vision system eyepieces. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7834318 | Infrared vehicle marker An infrared vehicle marker that is designed for civilian and military use to identify a particular vehicle for friendly aircraft using forward-looking infrared (FLIR) vision equipment. Each marker used with the present invention is designed to be either a number, sy... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7820967 | Infrared camera for locating a target using at least one shaped light source An infrared camera including optics and a detector sensitive to infrared radiation is used in conjunction with at least one light source, such as a laser, to locate a reference point on a target. Two intersecting line segments are produced by the one light source or... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7820969 | Target with thermal imaging system A target with a thermal imaging system comprising a layer of corrugated plastic, a layer of bifurcated metallic foil, a layer of clear plastic, a wire grid, two strips of carbon tape, a front cover sheet, and a power lead. The layer of bifurcated metallic foil is si... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7820968 | Image acquisition apparatus, conversion apparatus and image acquisition method An image acquisition apparatus acquires an image indicating an intensity distribution of infrared light. The image acquisition apparatus includes a conductive thin film, a dielectric layer placed on the thin film, a base to support the thin film and the dielectric l... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7800064 | Image pickup apparatus An image pickup apparatus for outputting image data on an image for which image processing is executed to a computer, the image pickup apparatus including: a thermal image capturing camera for capturing a thermal image; a visible-light camera for capturing an image ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7781734 | Electronic sensor with integrated thermal regulation A thermal image sensor comprising at least: one pixel matrix, wherein each pixel comprises at least one bolometer and means of applying a voltage to the terminals of the bolometer, and a comparator connecting an output of the pixel matrix to an input of the means of... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7767963 | Thermal imaging camera internal damping system A thermal imaging camera is provided which includes an outer housing, a core disposed substantially entirely within the housing, and a plurality of damping members disposed between the housing and the core to substantially fully suspend the core in the housing with ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7767964 | Night vision apparatus A night visional apparatus is provided that can assist in enlarging the field of view at night or in bad weather, and can obtain image with high sensitivity over a range from a vicinity of the apparatus to a distant area. The night vision apparatus includes a headla... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7755047 | Clip-on infrared imager A clip-on infrared imager may be coupled and decoupled to an existing night vision system to add infrared imaging to provide a fused image through at least one of the night vision system eyepieces. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7732767 | Target marker having quantum cascade laser for thermally marking a target A handheld target marker is provided, wherein the target marker includes a housing retaining a quantum cascade laser, a collimating or focusing lens, a driver and a power supply. The quantum cascade laser produces a thermal infrared beam which can be selectively dir... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7687773 | Sub-millimeter wave frequency heterodyne detector system The present invention relates to sub-millimeter wave frequency heterodyne imaging systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a sub-millimeter wave frequency heterodyne detector system for imaging the magnitude and phase of transmitted power through... | 03/30/2010 |
