公开(公告)号：US09726543B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14719229

申请日：2015-05-21

Applicant: Providence Photonics, LLC

Inventor： Yousheng Zeng

IPC: H04N5/33 ,  G01J5/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/136

CPC classification number: G01J5/0014 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0081 ,  G01J2005/106 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/136 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: An apparatus and method for validating a leak survey result obtained from an Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) device is proposed. The validation system is coupled to a gas detection infrared thermography camera that captures the infrared image of a scene which may or may not include a gas plume. The validation system performs operations to validate the leak survey result, which includes acquiring a background temperature of each pixel of the infrared image of the scene, acquiring a temperature of the gas plume or ambient air from a temperature sensor that is coupled to the validation system, calculating a temperature difference of said each pixel between the background temperature of said each pixel and the temperature of the gas plume or ambient air, comparing the temperature difference of said each pixel to a predetermined threshold value, and determining whether the leak survey result of the infrared thermography camera is valid based on the temperature difference of said each pixel.

公开(公告)号：US20170208261A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15472809

申请日：2017-03-29

Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation

Inventor： Makoto KOBAYASHI

IPC: H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/378 ,  G01J5/10 ,  H04N5/365 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/0831 ,  G01J5/0834 ,  G01J5/084 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/48 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01J2005/068 ,  G01J2005/106 ,  G03B7/095 ,  G03B17/55 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/238 ,  H04N5/365 ,  H04N5/3653 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: An infrared imaging device includes an imaging element including a plurality of infrared detection pixels, a diaphragm, a temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the diaphragm, a main memory that stores a first signal value corresponding to infrared rays, which are radiated from the diaphragm and are incident on each of the infrared detection pixels of the imaging element, so as to be associated with the F-number and temperature of the diaphragm, and a system control unit that controls the F-number of the diaphragm, based on the first signal value, captured image data obtained by capturing an image of the object using the imaging element in a state in which the F-number of the diaphragm is set to an arbitrary value, the temperature of the diaphragm detected by the temperature detection unit and the arbitrary value.

公开(公告)号：US20170205286A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15001372

申请日：2016-01-20

Applicant: Kidde Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mark T. Kern ,  Ken Bell ,  Terry Simpson ,  Christopher Wilson ,  David Frasure ,  Charles B. McLean ,  Clinton E. Piland

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  H05B33/08 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J5/0018 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/60 ,  G01J2003/102 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G08B29/145 ,  H05B33/0845

Abstract: A method for calibrating a test light to simulate a fire includes measuring a baseline resistance induced in a sensor cell of a two-color detector in response to a controlled fire. The method includes monitoring a test resistance induced in the sensor cell in response to exposure to emissions from a test light and adjusting the emissions of the test light until the test resistance of the sensor cell equals the baseline resistance of the sensor cell to achieve a calibration setting for the test light. A test light for a detector includes a housing and a first LED within the housing having a first emission wavelength. A second LED is within the housing. The second LED has a second emission wavelength. The second emission wavelength is different than the first emission wavelength.

公开(公告)号：US20170160140A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15237549

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: MivaLife Mobile Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Hongjuan Zhao ,  Yueqiong Wang ,  Kai Li ,  Hangqiang Chen ,  Shangyu Guo ,  Shaodong Ma ,  Qin Yuan

IPC: G01J5/18 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G08B21/22 ,  A61B5/01 ,  G01K1/20 ,  G08B21/04 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/08

CPC classification number: G01J5/18 ,  A61B5/01 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/0066 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/028 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/089 ,  G01J5/0893 ,  G01J5/12 ,  G01J5/34 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0085 ,  G01J2005/068 ,  G01J2005/106 ,  G01K1/20 ,  G08B21/0469 ,  G08B21/22

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, for an infrared detector are provided. In one aspect, an infrared detector is provided that includes a pyroelectric sensor; a controller for receiving a trigger signal outputted by the pyroelectric sensor; a thermopile sensor, wherein the controller starts the thermopile sensor after receiving the trigger signal output by the pyroelectric sensor; and an alarm, wherein the controller controls the alarm to generate an alarm signal in response to a determination that a difference between a current temperature and a background temperature detected by the thermopile sensor is larger than a threshold value and a determination that the areas of the thermopile sensor activated correspond to a human being.

公开(公告)号：US09612160B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14072380

申请日：2013-11-05

Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLC

Inventor： Dennis Duncan Earl ,  Roger A. Kisner

IPC: G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/60

CPC classification number: G01J5/0862 ,  G01J5/0003 ,  G01J5/0821 ,  G01J5/0896 ,  G01J5/601 ,  G01J2005/0048

Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for determining the temperature of an object using an optical pyrometer. Certain embodiments of the disclosed technology allow for making optical temperature measurements that are independent of the surface emissivity of the object being sensed. In one of the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein, a plurality of spectral radiance measurements at a plurality of wavelengths is received from a surface of an object being measured. The plurality of the spectral radiance measurements is fit to a scaled version of a black body curve, the fitting comprising determining a temperature of the scaled version of the black body curve. The temperature is then output. The present disclosure is not to be construed as limiting and is instead directed toward all novel and nonobvious features and aspects of the various disclosed embodiments, alone or in various combinations and subcombinations with one another.

公开(公告)号：US09546909B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14766595

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: Jyoti Goda

Inventor： Jyoti Goda

IPC: G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01J5/34

CPC classification number: G01J5/0821 ,  G01J5/004 ,  G01J5/0044 ,  G01J5/029 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/061 ,  G01J5/0893 ,  G01J5/34 ,  G01J2005/0048

Abstract: Optical probes and methods for continuously measuring the temperature of molten metals in vessels are described. The optical probe may include a fiber surrounded by a protective structure that is mounted in a wall of a vessel. The protective structure may include a porous body for flowing gas through the optical probe assembly. A portion of the optical probe may be sacrificial and erode or break away during temperature measurements. Calibrations may be used to correct temperature measurements based on an amount of erosion or removal of the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于连续测量容器中熔融金属温度的光学探针和方法。 光学探针可以包括由安装在容器的壁中的保护结构包围的纤维。 保护结构可以包括用于使气体流过光学探针组件的多孔体。 在温度测量期间，光学探针的一部分可能是牺牲性的并被腐蚀或脱落。 可以使用校准来校正基于光纤的侵蚀或去除量的温度测量。

公开(公告)号：US20160349115A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14892090

申请日：2015-02-05

Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： Ruifen WU ,  Taiji TORIGOE ,  Ichiro NAGANO ,  Yoshifumi OKAJIMA ,  Yasuhiko TSURU

IPC: G01J5/10

CPC classification number: G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/0088 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/103 ,  G01K11/00 ,  G01N23/20 ,  G01N2223/056 ,  G01N2223/63

Abstract: A temperature estimation method includes the steps of measuring a content of a tetragonal-prime phase included in a coating layer formed on a surface of a high temperature member by X-ray diffraction or Rietveld analysis, Raman spectroscopy, or the like; and estimating a surface temperature of the high temperature member based on the estimated content of the tetragonal-prime phase.

Abstract translation: 温度估计方法包括以下步骤：通过X射线衍射或Rietveld分析，拉曼光谱学等测量在高温部件的表面上形成的涂层中包含的四方晶相的含量; 并且基于估计的四方晶相的含量来估计高温部件的表面温度。

公开(公告)号：US09488527B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14224858

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

Inventor： Jason Harold Rud

IPC: G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/12 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/12 ,  G01J5/0014 ,  G01J5/0037 ,  G01J5/0044 ,  G01J5/025 ,  G01J5/0295 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J2005/0048

Abstract: A process variable transmitter for measuring a temperature in an industrial process includes an infrared detector arranged to receive infrared radiation from a component in the industrial process. A memory contains temperature characterization information which relates the infrared radiation received from the component with an internal temperature of the component. Measurement circuitry is configured to determine the internal temperature of the component based upon the received infrared radiation from the component and the temperature characterization information.

Abstract translation: 用于测量工业过程中的温度的过程变量发射器包括布置成在工业过程中从部件接收红外辐射的红外检测器。 存储器包含温度表征信息，其将从部件接收的红外辐射与部件的内部温度相关联。 测量电路被配置为基于来自组件的接收到的红外辐射和温度表征信息来确定组件的内部温度。

公开(公告)号：US09459142B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14850672

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: General Monitors, Inc.

Inventor： Javid J. Huseynov ,  Shankar B. Baliga

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G08B17/103

CPC classification number: G01J5/025 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J5/0018 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/602 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G08B17/12 ,  G08B29/145

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a flame detector and operating method. Optical energy is received at one or more optical sensors, and the detector processes the energy to determine whether the received energy is from a known remote test source. If so, the flame detector is operated in a test mode. If the processing indicates that the received optical energy is not a test signal, the flame detector is operated in a flame detection operating mode. The detector processing uses an artificial neural network in an exemplary embodiment in the flame detection operation mode.

Abstract translation: 火焰探测器和操作方法的示例性实施例。 在一个或多个光学传感器处接收光能，并且检测器处理能量以确定接收到的能量是否来自已知的远程测试源。 如果是这样，则火焰探测器在测试模式下运行。 如果处理指示接收到的光能不是测试信号，则火焰检测器在火焰检测操作模式下操作。 检测器处理在火焰检测操作模式的示例性实施例中使用人造神经网络。

公开(公告)号：US09417133B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14073636

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Walter B. Meinel ,  Kalin V. Lazarov

IPC: H01L31/18 ,  G01J5/12 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/12 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  H01L27/14649 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/18

Abstract: A radiation sensor (27) includes a radiation sensor chip (1) including first (7) and second (8) thermopile junctions connected to form a thermopile (7,8). The first thermopile junction is disposed in a floating portion of a dielectric membrane (3) thermally insulated from a silicon substrate (2) of the chip, and the second thermopile junction is disposed in the dielectric membrane directly adjacent to the substrate. Bump conductors (28) are bonded to corresponding bonding pads (28A) coupled to the thermopile (7,8) to physically and electrically connect the chip to conductors on a printed circuit board (23). The silicon substrate transmits infrared radiation to the thermopile while blocking visible light.