公开(公告)号：US09386220B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14099119

申请日：2013-12-06

Applicant: Raytheon Company

Inventor： Steven E. Botts ,  Micky R. Harris ,  John L. Vampola ,  Michael McLaughlin

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06K9/46 ,  H04N5/369 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/341 ,  H04N5/3745

CPC classification number: H04N5/23229 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K2009/4666 ,  H04N5/332 ,  H04N5/341 ,  H04N5/369 ,  H04N5/37452

Abstract: A focal plane array having: a plurality of detectors; a plurality of unit cell sections, each section being fed by charge produced by corresponding detector for producing a sequence of frames; and a plurality of sets of storage sections, each section being coupled to a corresponding one of the unit cells. Each set of storage sections includes a plurality of storage units for sequentially storing the frames. A region of interest selector section examines the frames of the plurality of unit cells, to detect at least one of the frames having a predetermined characteristic. A processor: (i) identifies a sub-set of the plurality of unit cells proximate the detected unit cells having the predetermined characteristic to establish a region of interest; and (ii) sequentially reads the plurality of storage units in the storage sections coupled to the sub-set of unit cells in the established region of interest.

Abstract translation: 一种焦平面阵列，具有：多个检测器; 多个单元单元部分，每个部分由相应的检测器产生的电荷馈送以产生一系列帧; 以及多个存储部分组，每个部分耦合到相应的一个单位单元。 每组存储部分包括用于顺序存储帧的多个存储单元。 感兴趣区域选择器部分检查多个单位单元的帧，以检测具有预定特性的帧中的至少一个。 一种处理器：（i）识别靠近具有预定特征的检测单位单元的多个单位单元的子集，以建立感兴趣的区域; 以及（ii）顺序地读取在所建立的感兴趣区域中耦合到单位单元子集的存储部分中的多个存储单元。

公开(公告)号：US20150288907A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14244032

申请日：2014-04-03

Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY

Inventor： John L. Vampola ,  Micky R. Harris ,  Bryan W. Kean ,  Steven E. Botts

IPC: H04N5/3745 ,  H04N5/376 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H04N5/3745 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/3765 ,  H04N5/378 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: A focal plane array having: an imaging array section, comprising: an array of electromagnetic radiation detectors; and an address section providing outputs from selectively enabled detectors. The imaging array section comprises a plurality of circuit blocks, each one of the circuit blocks having a primary circuit and a redundant circuit. Test circuitry is for provided for supplying test signals to test each one of the primary circuits and determining whether a response from the test signals is proper or improper and for storing in the test circuitry in response to such determining select signals associated with each one of the tested circuit blocks. An array controller is provided for, during a subsequent normal operating mode, providing timing pulses to the address section wherein the address section selectively enables the detectors using either the primary or redundant circuits in the plurality of circuit blocks selectively in accordance with the stored select signals.

Abstract translation: 1.一种焦平面阵列，具有：成像阵列部，包括：电磁辐射检测器阵列; 以及提供来自选择性启用的检测器的输出的地址部分。 成像阵列部分包括多个电路块，每个电路块具有主电路和冗余电路。 测试电路用于提供测试信号以测试主电路中的每一个，并且确定来自测试信号的响应是否适当或不正确，并且响应于这样的确定选择信号而存储在测试电路中 测试电路块。 提供阵列控制器，用于在随后的正常操作模式期间向地址部分提供定时脉冲，其中地址部分根据存储的选择信号有选择地使能多个电路块中的主电路或冗余电路的检测器 。

公开(公告)号：US20150163401A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14099119

申请日：2013-12-06

Applicant: Raytheon Company

Inventor： Steven E. Botts ,  Micky R. Harris ,  John L. Vampola ,  Michael McLaughlin

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/369 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: H04N5/23229 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K2009/4666 ,  H04N5/332 ,  H04N5/341 ,  H04N5/369 ,  H04N5/37452

Abstract: A focal plane array having: a plurality of detectors; a plurality of unit cell sections, each section being fed by charge produced by corresponding detector for producing a sequence of frames; and a plurality of sets of storage sections, each section being coupled to a corresponding one of the unit cells. Each set of storage sections includes a plurality of storage units for sequentially storing the frames. A region of interest selector section examines the frames of the plurality of unit calls, to detect at least one of the frames having a predetermined characteristic. A processor: (i) identifies a sub-set of the plurality of unit cells proximate the detected unit cells having the predetermined characteristic to establish a region of interest; and (ii) sequentially reads the plurality of storage units in the storage sections coupled to the sub-set of unit cells in the established region of interest.

Abstract translation: 一种焦平面阵列，具有：多个检测器; 多个单元单元部分，每个部分由相应的检测器产生的电荷馈送以产生一系列帧; 以及多个存储部分组，每个部分耦合到相应的一个单位单元。 每组存储部分包括用于顺序存储帧的多个存储单元。 感兴趣区域选择器部分检查多个单元呼叫的帧，以检测具有预定特性的帧中的至少一个。 一种处理器：（i）识别靠近具有预定特征的检测单位单元的多个单位单元的子集，以建立感兴趣的区域; 以及（ii）顺序地读取在所建立的感兴趣区域中耦合到单位单元子集的存储部分中的多个存储单元。