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Apparatus and methods for camera applications
US8934048B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8934048-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213692404-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Publication date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
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Apparatus and methods for using infra-red light provide for enhanced operation in camera applications. In an embodiment, a safety camera includes an optical filter that provides an input to an imager from received light having wavelengths in the infra-red spectrum. Output from the imager can be analyzed to determine safety hazard events in an area viewed by the safety camera.
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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: an optical filter physically partitioned into a plurality of regions on a common structure such that each region is arranged to concurrently receive radiation from one or more objects, the concurrently received radiation being from the same one or more objects, each region configured to sense a different wavelength range of radiation; and an imager to receive an input from each of the regions of the optical filter, the imager subdi…
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- What does patent US8934048B2 cover?
- Apparatus and methods for using infra-red light provide for enhanced operation in camera applications. In an embodiment, a safety camera includes an optical filter that provides an input to an imager from received light having wavelengths in the infra-red spectrum. Output from the imager can be analyzed to determine safety hazard events in an area viewed by the safety camera.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Rockwell Automation Tech Inc, Rockwell Automation Tech Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04N23/60. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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