公开(公告)号：US06465785B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09567568

申请日：2000-05-05

Applicant: Timothy J. McManus

Inventor： Timothy J. McManus

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: H04N5/2176 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/22 ,  G01J5/522 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a microbolometer focal plane array is provided with at least one thermally-shorted microbolometer detector that is thermally shorted to the microbolometer focal plane array substrate. A characteristic relationship is empirically derived for determining a corrected resistance value for each detector of the microbolometer focal plane array in response to radiation from a target scene as a function of the corresponding detector resistance value, the thermally-shorted microbolometer detector resistance value, and the empirically derived characteristic relationship.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，微电热计焦平面阵列设置有至少一个热短路微测热计检测器，其热短路到微测热计焦平面阵列基板。 经验性地导出特征关系，用于响应于来自目标场景的辐射，根据相应的检测器电阻值，热短路微测辐射热计检测器电阻值和 经验导出的特征关系。

公开(公告)号：US06425688B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09553750

申请日：2000-04-21

Applicant: Yi-Shou Hsu

Inventor： Yi-Shou Hsu

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/0205 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/049 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0818 ,  G01J2005/068

Abstract: An infrared temperature wave guide device that is adapted for use in all kinds of precision detecting and temperature sensing apparatus directed to apply in a contact or non-contact manner measuring, control, recording, monitoring, and inspecting on a temperature source to be measured, the structure including a wave guide tube, a housing accommodating a thermopile, a thermistor, and a circuit board, and a rear cap for securing purposes. A front end of the wave guide tube is provided with a cover to prevent entry of dusts. The housing and rear cap are formed from plastic material. The connection of the housing and the rear cap is suitably adjustable to allow mounting of different thermopiles. The structure as a whole is durable, light and compact, and has longer service life, preferred anti-oxidization capability. Besides, it ensures stable quality during mass production and is easy to process.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于各种精密检测和温度感测装置的红外线温度波导装置，其以在待测温度源上的接触或非接触方式测量，控制，记录，监测和检查应用， 该结构包括波导管，容纳热电堆的壳体，热敏电阻和电路板，以及用于固定目的的后盖。 波导管的前端设有盖以防止灰尘进入。 外壳和后盖由塑料材料形成。 外壳和后盖的连接可适当调节，以安装不同的热电堆。 结构整体耐用，轻巧紧凑，使用寿命更长，抗氧化能力优良。 此外，确保质量稳定，质量稳定，易于加工。

公开(公告)号：US06414310B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09431975

申请日：1999-10-29

Applicant: Patrick George Smith

Inventor： Patrick George Smith

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N2021/3166

Abstract: A circuit for measuring the relative absorption signals from an infrared detector to measure gas concentrations in the detector, wherein an absorption gas wavelength signal is compared to a reference gas wavelength signal, through circuits and a computer processor, together having automatic compensation for absorption variables and which permit the measurement of gas absorption by use of Beer's Law equations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量来自红外检测器的相对吸收信号以测量检测器中的气体浓度的电路，其中通过电路和计算机处理器将吸收气体波长信号与参考气体波长信号进行比较，一起具有对吸收变量的自动补偿， 这允许通过使用Beer定律方程来测量气体吸收。

公开(公告)号：US06398406B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09587375

申请日：2000-06-01

Applicant: William G. Breiland ,  Alexander I. Gurary ,  Vadim Boguslavskiy

Inventor： William G. Breiland ,  Alexander I. Gurary ,  Vadim Boguslavskiy

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G01J5/524

Abstract: A method for determining the temperature of a surface upon which a coating is grown using optical pyrometry by correcting Kirchhoff's law for errors in the emissivity or reflectance measurements associated with the growth of the coating and subsequent changes in the surface thermal emission and heat transfer characteristics. By a calibration process that can be carried out in situ in the chamber where the coating process occurs, an error calibration parameter can be determined that allows more precise determination of the temperature of the surface using optical pyrometry systems. The calibration process needs only to be carried out when the physical characteristics of the coating chamber change.

Abstract translation: 使用光学高温测量法确定涂层生长的表面的温度的方法，通过校正与涂层生长相关联的发射率或反射率测量的误差的基尔霍夫定律以及随后的表面热发射和传热特性的变化。 通过可以在发生涂覆过程的室中原位进行的校准过程，可以确定误差校准参数，其允许使用光学高温测量系统更精确地确定表面的温度。 只有当涂层室的物理特性发生变化时，才需要进行校准过程。

公开(公告)号：US06379038B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09337705

申请日：1999-06-21

Applicant: Ralph A. Felice

Inventor： Ralph A. Felice

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G01J5/60 ,  G01J5/0003

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device useful for the measurement of the temperature of a radiating body. More particularly, the present invention relates to a radiation pyrometer that detects and compensates for emissivity that changes with wavelength, as in metals. Additionally the present invention relates to a device that enhances the resolution and repeatability of the measured temperature of the radiating body. Additionally, the present invention relates to the technique utilized to enhance the resolution and repeatability of the measured temperature.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种可用于测量辐射体温度的装置。 更具体地，本发明涉及一种辐射高温计，其检测和补偿随着波长发生的发射率，如在金属中。 此外，本发明涉及增强辐射体的测量温度的分辨率和可重复性的装置。 此外，本发明涉及用于提高测量温度的分辨率和重复性的技术。

公开(公告)号：US06364524B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09289407

申请日：1999-04-09

Applicant: James R. Markham

Inventor： James R. Markham

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G01J5/0022

Abstract: The high-speed radiation thermometer has an infrared measurement wavelength band that is matched to the infrared wavelength band of near-blackbody emittance of ceramic components and ceramic thermal barrier coatings used in turbine engines. It is comprised of a long wavelength infrared detector, a signal amplifier, an analog-to-digital converter, an optical system to collect radiation from the target, an optical filter, and an integral reference signal to maintain a calibrated response. A megahertz range electronic data acquisition system is connected to the radiation detector to operate on raw data obtained. Because the thermometer operates optimally at 8 to 12 &mgr;m, where emittance is near-blackbody for ceramics, interferences to measurements performed in turbine engines are minimized. The method and apparatus are optimized to enable mapping of surface temperatures on fast moving ceramic elements, and the thermometer can provide microsecond response, with inherent self-diagnostic and calibration-correction features.

Abstract translation: 高速辐射温度计具有红外测量波长带，其与陶瓷部件的近黑体辐射的红外波长带和涡轮发动机中使用的陶瓷热障涂层相匹配。 它由长波长红外检测器，信号放大器，模数转换器，用于收集来自目标的辐射的光学系统，光学滤波器和整体参考信号组成，以保持校准的响应。 一个兆赫兹范围的电子数据采集系统连接到辐射探测器以对所获得的原始数据进行操作。 由于温度计在8至12um的最佳情况下运行，其中发射体为陶瓷的近黑体，因此对涡轮发动机中执行的测量的干扰最小化。 该方法和装置被优化以使得能够在快速移动的陶瓷元件上映射表面温度，并且温度计可以提供微秒响应，具有固有的自诊断和校准校正特征。

公开(公告)号：US06239432B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09316239

申请日：1999-05-21

Applicant: James D. Parsons

Inventor： James D. Parsons

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: H01L31/0312 ,  H01L31/09

Abstract: SiC, preferably in single crystal form, is employed as an IR radiation sensor with high temperature and power capabilities. Applications include sensing the power or energy from an IR radiation source, a contactless temperature sensor for another body heated by IR radiation, and an IR controlled varistor.

Abstract translation: 优选采用单晶形式的SiC被用作具有高温和功率能力的IR辐射传感器。 应用包括感测来自IR辐射源的功率或能量，用于通过IR辐射加热的另一个体的非接触式温度传感器，以及IR控制的变阻器。

公开(公告)号：US06815680B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US10163343

申请日：2002-06-05

Applicant: Alexander L. Kormos

Inventor： Alexander L. Kormos

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G02B27/0101 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying an image includes selecting a camera unit horizontal field of view (FOV) of about eighteen degrees and selecting a system magnification of between 0.4 and 1.0. The method and apparatus also includes determining an aspect ratio for the image based on the selected camera unit horizontal FOV and the selected system magnification, receiving energy from a scene for forming the image and displaying the image on a display.

Abstract translation: 用于显示图像的方法和装置包括选择大约十八度的相机单元水平视野（FOV），并选择在0.4和1.0之间的系统放大率。 所述方法和装置还包括基于所选择的相机单元水平FOV和所选择的系统放大率确定图像的宽高比，从用于形成图像的场景接收能量并在显示器上显示图像。

公开(公告)号：US06786634B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US10263839

申请日：2002-10-04

Applicant: Miyuki Hashimoto ,  Kenji Yano ,  Misao Iwata ,  Kuniyuki Kitagawa ,  Norio Arai

Inventor： Miyuki Hashimoto ,  Kenji Yano ,  Misao Iwata ,  Kuniyuki Kitagawa ,  Norio Arai

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G01J5/06 ,  G01J5/0044 ,  G01J5/602 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: A method of measuring a temperature of an object body in an electric furnace, based on an intensity of a radiant energy emitted from the object body, the electric furnace being provided with an electric heater operable by application of a drive voltage thereto to heat the object body, the method comprising: a radiant-energy detecting step of detecting an intensity of a radiant energy emitted from the object body; a stray-light noise eliminating step of determining as a noise an intensity of a radiant energy of a stray light which is emitted from an inner wall surface of the electric furnace toward the object body and reflected by a surface of the object body, according to a predetermined relationship between the intensity of the radiant energy of the stray light and the drive voltage applied to the electric heater and based on an actually applied value of the drive voltage, and subtracting the intensity of the radiant energy of the stray light determined as the noise, from the detected intensity of the radiant energy emitted from the object body; and a temperature calculating step of calculating a temperature of the object body, based on the intensity of the radiant energy emitted from the object body from which the noise has been removed in the stray-light noise eliminating step. Also disclosed is an apparatus for practicing the method, which may include a shielding device disposed between the furnace walls and the object body.

Abstract translation: 一种基于从物体发射的辐射能的强度来测量电炉中的物体的温度的方法，电炉设有可通过施加驱动电压而对其进行加热的电加热器 所述方法包括：辐射能量检测步骤，其检测从所述物体发射的辐射能的强度; 根据权利要求1所述的杂散光噪声消除步骤，其中，所述杂散光噪声消除步骤将从所述电炉的内壁表面朝向所述物体并从所述物体的表面反射的杂散光的辐射能强度确定为噪声， 杂散光的辐射能的强度与施加到电加热器的驱动电压之间的预定关系，并且基于实际施加的驱动电压值，并且减去被确定为所述驱动电压的杂散光的辐射能的强度 从被检体发出的辐射能的检测强度; 以及温度计算步骤，基于从杂散光噪声消除步骤中已经从中去除噪声的物体发出的辐射能的强度来计算物体的温度。 还公开了一种用于实施该方法的装置，其可以包括设置在炉壁和物体之间的屏蔽装置。

公开(公告)号：US06770880B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US09942212

申请日：2001-08-29

Applicant: Osamu Nakamura ,  Hiroki Shimomae ,  Masaki Kamata

Inventor： Osamu Nakamura ,  Hiroki Shimomae ,  Masaki Kamata

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/2176

Abstract: An infrared imaging apparatus is used for carrying out shading correction of picture data obtained as a result of an image-taking process using a camera head including an optical system, a plurality of detector elements and a container for accommodating the detector elements. The apparatus includes a first correction unit for creating corrected-sensitivity picture data by correction of shading components caused by the optical system to produce uniform scene components included in the picture data obtained as a result of an image-taking process of a uniform scene; a storage unit for storing a housing response profile for correcting a housing-shading component caused by infrared rays radiated by the optical system and the container for each of the detector elements; and a second correction unit for creating corrected-housing-shading picture data by correction of housing-shading components based on the corrected-sensitivity picture data and the housing response profile for each of the detector elements.

Abstract translation: 红外成像装置用于执行使用包括光学系统，多个检测器元件和用于容纳检测器元件的容器的照相机头的摄像处理获得的图像数据的阴影校正。 该装置包括：第一校正单元，用于通过校正由光学系统引起的阴影分量来产生校正的灵敏度图像数据，以产生由均匀场景的图像拍摄处理获得的图像数据中包含的均匀场景成分; 存储单元，用于存储用于校正由所述光学系统辐射的红外线和每个所述检测器元件的容器引起的壳体遮蔽部件的壳体响应曲线; 以及第二校正单元，用于基于每个检测器元件的校正灵敏度图像数据和外壳响应曲线来校正外壳遮蔽部件来创建校正的外壳阴影图像数据。