Polarization-Based Mapping and Perception Method and System
    42.
    发明申请
    Polarization-Based Mapping and Perception Method and System 有权
    基于偏振的映射和感知方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160307053A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-20

    申请号:US14836549

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Abstract: A method using Long Wave Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for improved mapping and perception of a roadway or path and for perceiving or detecting obstacles comprises recording raw image data using a polarimeter to obtain polarized images of the roadway or area. The images are then corrected for non-uniformity, optical distortion, and registration. IR and polarization data products are computed, and the resultant data products are converted to a multi-dimensional data set for exploitation. Contrast enhancement algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced object images. The enhanced object images may then be displayed to a user, and/or an annunciator may announce the presence of an object. Further, the vehicle may take evasive action based upon the presence of an object in the roadway.

    Abstract translation: 使用长波红外成像偏振测量法改善路面或路径的映射和感知并且用于感知或检测障碍物的方法包括使用偏振计记录原始图像数据以获得道路或区域的偏振图像。 然后校正图像的不均匀性,光学失真和配准。 计算IR和极化数据产品,并将所得数据产品转换为多维数据集进行挖掘。 对比度增强算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对象图像。 然后可以将增强的对象图像显示给用户,和/或报告器可以宣布对象的存在。 此外,车辆可以基于道路中的物体的存在而采取回避动作。

    Wide-Area Real-Time Method for Detecting Foreign Fluids on Water Surfaces
    43.
    发明申请
    Wide-Area Real-Time Method for Detecting Foreign Fluids on Water Surfaces 有权
    用于检测水面上的外来液体的广域实时方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160061665A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14843835

    申请日:2015-09-02

    Abstract: A method using Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for detecting the presence of foreign fluids on water comprises estimating an expected polarization response for a foreign fluid desired to be detected. Oil from an oil spill is one such foreign fluid. An optimal position of a polarimeter to take images of the water's surface is determined from the expected polarization response. The polarimeter is positioned at the optimal position and records raw image data of the water's surface to obtain polarized images of the area. The polarized images are corrected, and IR and polarization data products are computed. The IR and polarization data products are converted to multi-dimensional data set to form multi-dimensional imagery. Contrast algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced contrast images, from which foreign fluids can be automatically detected.

    Abstract translation: 使用红外成像偏振测定法检测外来流体在水中的存在的方法包括估计期望被检测的外来流体的预期偏振响应。 油溢油是一种这样的外来液体。 根据预期的极化响应确定旋转计获取水表面的最佳位置。 旋光仪位于最佳位置,并记录水面的原始图像数据,以获得该区域的偏振图像。 校正极化图像,并计算IR和极化数据积。 IR和极化数据产品被转换为多维数据集以形成多维图像。 对比算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对比图像,从而可以自动检测外来流体。

    PESTICIDE SYSTEM
    44.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250024837A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-23

    申请号:US18711564

    申请日:2022-11-21

    Abstract: A pesticide application method and device of the present disclosure produces a non-incendiary, organic-polymerization based pesticide smoke producing reaction. The smoke mainly comprises pesticide and reaction products of the initiator compound. A composition for the non-pyrotechnic generation of pesticide-containing smoke is provided that includes an initiator, and a pesticide agent. Some versions of the composition also include a monomer that polymerizes exothermically. A non-pyrotechnic method of generating pesticide-containing smoke is provided, which includes initiating a frontal reaction (FR) in a composition for the non-pyrotechnic generation of pesticide-containing smoke, and generating smoke comprising the pesticide agent. A method of applying a pesticide to an area is provided, involving initiating an FR to generate pesticide-containing smoke, and exposing the area to the smoke for a period of time sufficient to kill pests. A non-pyrotechnic smoke generator for generating a pesticide-containing smoke is provided, including the smoke-generating composition and an initiation source.

    Polarization imaging for facial recognition enhancement system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10311285B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-04

    申请号:US14602823

    申请日:2015-01-22

    Abstract: A method for enhancing an image for facial recognition comprises capturing an image of the face with a polarizer and correcting the polarized image for non-uniformity. Stokes Parameters S0, S1, S2 are obtained by weighted subtraction of the polarized image to form Stokes images. DoLP is computed from the Stokes images, and facial recognition algorithms are applied to the DoLP image. A system for enhancing images for facial recognition comprises a polarimeter configured to record polarized image data of a subject's face, a signal processing unit and logic configured to receive and store in memory the image data from the polarimeter, calculate Stokes parameters from the image data, and compute a DoLP image from the Stokes parameters.

    Wide-area real-time method for detecting foreign fluids on water surfaces
    49.
    发明授权
    Wide-area real-time method for detecting foreign fluids on water surfaces 有权
    用于检测水面外来流体的广域实时方法

    公开(公告)号:US09528929B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-27

    申请号:US14843835

    申请日:2015-09-02

    Abstract: A method using Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for detecting the presence of foreign fluids on water comprises estimating an expected polarization response for a foreign fluid desired to be detected. Oil from an oil spill is one such foreign fluid. An optimal position of a polarimeter to take images of the water's surface is determined from the expected polarization response. The polarimeter is positioned at the optimal position and records raw image data of the water's surface to obtain polarized images of the area. The polarized images are corrected, and IR and polarization data products are computed. The IR and polarization data products are converted to multi-dimensional data set to form multi-dimensional imagery. Contrast algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced contrast images, from which foreign fluids can be automatically detected.

    Abstract translation: 使用红外成像偏振测定法检测外来流体在水中的存在的方法包括估计期望被检测的外来流体的预期偏振响应。 油溢油是一种这样的外来液体。 根据预期的极化响应确定旋转计获取水表面的最佳位置。 旋光仪位于最佳位置,并记录水面的原始图像数据,以获得该区域的偏振图像。 校正极化图像,并计算IR和极化数据积。 IR和极化数据产品被转换为多维数据集以形成多维图像。 对比算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对比图像,从而可以自动检测外来流体。

    Sky Polarization and Sun Sensor System and Method
    50.
    发明申请
    Sky Polarization and Sun Sensor System and Method 有权
    天空极化和太阳传感器系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150226827A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-13

    申请号:US14521401

    申请日:2014-10-22

    Abstract: A system for determining a new orientation and/or position of an object comprises a sky polarimeter configured to record image data of the sky, a signal processing unit, and logic configured to receive and store in memory the image data received from the sky polarimeter. The logic calculates the Stokes parameters (S0, S1, S2,), DoLP, and AoP from the image data, detects obscurants and filters the obscurants (such as clouds and trees) from the image data to produce a filtered image. The logic is further configured to find the Sun and zenith in the filtered image, and to determine the roll, pitch, yaw, latitude and longitude of the object using the filtered image. A method for determining a new position/orientation of an object comprises recording raw image data using a sky polarimeter, calculating S0, S1, S2, DoLP, and AoP from the image data, detecting obscurants and filtering the obscurants from the image data to produce a filtered image, obtaining last known position/orientation data of the object, finding the Sun and zenith in the filtered image, and determining the roll, pitch, yaw, latitude and longitude of the object using the filtered image.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于确定物体的新取向和/或位置的系统包括被配置为记录天空的图像数据的天体偏振计,信号处理单元和被配置为在存储器中存储从天线偏振计接收的图像数据的逻辑。 该逻辑从图像数据计算斯托克斯参数(S0,S1,S2,),DoLP和AoP,从图像数据中检测晦暗并过滤掉晦暗者(如云和树)以产生滤波图像。 该逻辑被进一步配置成在经滤波的图像中找到太阳和天顶,并且使用滤波图像来确定对象的滚动,俯仰,偏航,纬度和经度。 一种用于确定对象的新位置/取向的方法包括使用天空偏振计记录原始图像数据,从图像数据计算S0,S1,S2,DoLP和AoP,从图像数据中检测晦暗并对晦暗进行滤波以产生 滤波图像,获得对象的最后已知位置/取向数据,在滤波图像中找到太阳和天顶,以及使用滤波图像确定对象的滚动,俯仰,偏航,纬度和经度。

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