Thermal imaging based monitoring system
US-2017150069-A1 · May 25, 2017 · US
Infrared presence detector system
US11525735B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11525735-B2 |
| Application number | US-201716069062-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Publication date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
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An infrared presence detector system includes a focal plane array and a processor coupled to the focal plane array. The array includes a first radiant energy sensor and a plurality of second radiant energy sensors, with the first and second radiant energy sensors configured to convert incident radiation into an electrical signal. The processor is coupled to the focal plane array, and is configured to control the focal plane array in a sleep mode, wherein the first radiant energy sensor is energized and the plurality of second radiant energy sensors are de-energized, and an active mode, wherein at least the plurality of second radiant energy sensors are energized when the first radiant energy sensor detects a presence.
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What is claimed is: 1. An infrared presence detector system comprising: a focal plane array including a first radiant energy sensor and a plurality of second radiant energy sensors, with the first and second radiant energy sensors configured to convert radiant energy into an electrical signal, wherein the first radiant energy sensor and the plurality of second radiant energy sensors are infrared sensors; and a processor coupled to the focal plane array and configured to control the first and second radiant energy sensors in a sleep mode wherein the first radiant energy sensor is energized and the plurality of second radiant energy sensors are de-energized, and an active mode wherein at least the plurality of second radiant energy sensors are energized when the first radiant energy sensor detects a presence. 2. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first radiant energy sensor is configured to view a first scene and the plurality of second radiant energy sensors are configured to view a second scene. 3. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 1 further comprising a first lens associated with the first radiant energy sensor for viewing a first scene; and a second lens associated with the plurality of second radiant energy sensors for viewing the first scene. 4. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the infrared sensors are passive infrared sensors. 5. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the infrared sensors are active infrared sensors. 6. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 1 further comprising: a lens associated with the plurality of second radiant energy sensors for depicting a first scene; and a beam splitter disposed between the focal plane array and the lens, and configured to re-direct a portion of the radiant energy associated with the first scene onto the first radiant energy sensor. 7. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 6 further comprising: a second lens disposed between the beam splitter and the first radiant energy sensor. 8. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 1 further comprising: a power source including a plurality of power acquisition components. 9. The infrared presence detector system set forth in claim 1 further comprising: a wireless communication module configured to transmit and receive signals; and a substrate platform wherein the focal plane array, the processor, and the wireless communication module are integrated onto the substrate platform.
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Focusing or collimating elements, e.g. lenses or concave mirrors · CPC title
- G01J5/0025Primary
Living bodies (ear thermometers G01J5/0011; detecting, measuring or recording for diagnostic purposes A61B5/00) · CPC title
Imaging · CPC title
Arrangements for time-dependent attenuation of radiation signals · CPC title
Control of working procedures of a pyrometer, other than calibration; Bandwidth calculation; Gain control · CPC title
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- An infrared presence detector system includes a focal plane array and a processor coupled to the focal plane array. The array includes a first radiant energy sensor and a plurality of second radiant energy sensors, with the first and second radiant energy sensors configured to convert incident radiation into an electrical signal. The processor is coupled to the focal plane array, and is configu…
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- Carrier Corp
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- Primary CPC classification G01J5/0025. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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