A viewer for an optical data insertion device and a combined system comprising a viewer and an optical data insertion device. The optical data insertion device comprising a projector operable to project a visible image and a light guiding device operable to direct light from the projector into the viewer. The viewer comprising an objective lens, an eyepiece lens and a diffuser screen provided between the objective lens and the eyepiece lens.
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Binoculars; Infrared cameras; Night vision goggles; Devices providing night vision being night vision goggles; Apparatus providing night vision being night vision goggles; Thermal imaging apparatus for night vision being night vision goggles; Thermal imaging cameras; Image intensifiers; Head mounted augmented reality displays being head-mounted video displays; Head-mounted video displays
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Head mounted augmented reality displays being head-mounted optical or video displays; Downloadable augmented reality software for providing user orientation, location, routing and operational data, and for augmenting optical equipment with data overlays that are updated to maintain the position of geospatial markers relative to the position and orientation of the user; Augmented reality computer hardware; Head-mounted optical or video displays; Head-mounted optical or video display apparatus; none of the aforementioned goods having financial applications, none of the aforementioned goods being adapted for the making or processing of payments, and none of the foregoing to be used in connection with medical imaging
An augmented reality (AR) system that includes a viewing device and a power pack linked to the viewing device, with the power pack including a primary orientation sensor, an orientation engine, and an AR engine. In some embodiments, the primary orientation sensor is operable to measure orientation of the power pack, the orientation engine is operable to calculate an orientation of the viewing device based on a relationship between the power pack and the viewing device, and the AR engine is operable to generate AR data that varies in response to the calculated viewing device orientation and to determine or update the relationship between orientations of the power pack and the viewing device, for example, by polling a secondary orientation sensor in the viewing device. Other embodiments, related power packs, and methods are also disclosed.
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G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
A flexure assembly operable to control variation of the displacement between a detector and a lensing arrangement along the optical axis of a camera so as to vary camera focus, and a camera incorporating such a flexure assembly. In some embodiments, the flexure assembly provides for precise control of linear displacement along the optical axis and minimal displacement along other axes or modes. A flexure assembly can additionally be relatively lightweight in construction. In some embodiments, the flexure assembly comprises one or more flexure elements adapted to permit movement along a movement axis and resist movement along axes other than the movement axis. In some embodiments, the movement axis of the or each flexure element is aligned with the optical axis of a corresponding lensing assembly.
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Electronic apparatus in the nature of an augmented reality headset with embedded computer software for providing user orientation, location, routing and operational data, displaying the data on mobile devices, sharing the data with networked devices, and augmenting night vision and other optical equipment with data overlays that are updated to maintain the position of geospatial markers relative to the position and orientation of the user Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for providing user orientation, location, routing and operational data, displaying the data on mobile devices, sharing the data with networked devices, and augmenting night vision and other optical equipment with data overlays that are updated to maintain the position of geospatial markers relative to the position and orientation of the user
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Electronic apparatus and computer software for providing user orientation, location, routing and operational data, displaying the data on mobile devices, sharing the data with networked devices, and augmenting night vision and other optical equipment with data overlays that are updated to maintain the position of geospatial markers relative to the position and orientation of the user. Computer software supplied as a service for providing user orientation, location, routing and operational data, displaying the data on mobile devices, sharing the data with networked devices, and augmenting night vision and other optical equipment with data overlays that are updated to maintain the position of geospatial markers relative to the position and orientation of the user.
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Imaging systems including real-time target-acquisition and triangulation features and human-machine interfaces therefor
Imaging systems that automatically calculate, in real time, relative locations of acquired targets relative to datum targets. In some embodiments, an imaging system of this disclosure can be instantiated as a handheld imaging device having a live-view imaging system or a thermal imaging system, or both. Some embodiments include a ranging system that fires upon the release of a hard button to minimize movement of the imaging system during target acquisition. Some embodiments include speed estimating and/or time of arrival estimating features. Some embodiments can communicate with an external device, such as a central controller device. A central controller device of this disclosure may include triangulation, speed estimating, and/or time of arrival estimating features. Some embodiments of a central control device may allow users to set up and make mission assignments. Some embodiments allow sharing of data among devices, in some cases only on a mission-by-mission basis.
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Infrared cameras; Downloadable computer software for visualization and reporting of surface temperatures; Thermal imaging cameras; Sensors for measuring human skin temperature not for medical use being infrared cameras and thermal imaging cameras; Temperature screening systems comprised of infrared cameras, thermal imaging cameras and downloadable computer software for visualization and reporting of human skin temperatures
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Infrared cameras; computer software; Thermometers; Thermal imaging cameras; Software. Thermometers for medical purposes; Temperature scanners for medical use; Infrared thermometers for medical purposes; Thermographic instruments for medical purposes; Temperature measuring instruments for medical use; Electronic thermometers for medical use; Temperature sensing apparatus for medical use; Electronic temperature recorders for medical use; Electronic temperature monitors for medical use.
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Infrared cameras; Infrared devices for aiming weapons; Image intensifiers; Image intensifier tubes; Night vision goggles; Apparatus providing night vision; Thermal imaging apparatus for night vision.
A conveyor belt temperature anomaly detection system, comprising: an infrared line scanner having one or more infrared detectors and arranged to scan the surface of a conveyor belt in a direction perpendicular to the direction of travel of the conveyor belt and to generate thermal image data in dependence on infrared radiation detected by the infrared detector; and a processing unit configured to process the thermal image data to identify temperature anomalies in the material travelling on the surface of the conveyor belt.
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An optical data insertion device for an optical system includes a projector operable to insert additional optical data into a capture aperture of the optical system so as to provide a combined image and a reflection barrier. The reflection barrier includes a secondary filter and a primary filter adapted to fit over the rest of the capture aperture of the optical system. The secondary filter is a band pass filter adapted to allow the transmission of a narrow pass band centerd on the peak emission wavelength of the projector. The primary filter is a narrow band stop filter that blocks the transmission of a narrow band of light corresponding to that allowed to pass by the band pass filter.
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Infrared cameras; Infrared thermometers; Infrared scanners; Infrared sensors; Infrared detectors; Infrared optical apparatus; Infrared detection apparatus; Infrared devices for aiming weapons; Infrared gun sighting apparatus; Cameras; Digital cameras; Night vision goggles; Image identifier night vision devices; Thermal imaging apparatus for night vision; Thermography apparatus; Objectives [lenses] [optics]; Lenses (Optical -); Camera lenses; Computer software; Instruction manuals in electronic format; Training manuals in electronic format; Industrial process control software; Process control instruments [electronic]; Training guides in electronic format; Printed circuit boards. Computer software operating manuals; User manuals; Manuals for instructional purposes. Computer software maintenance; Computer software installation; Computer software engineering; Computer software research; Renting computer software; Configuration of computer software; Computer software design and development; Computer software technical support services; Installation of computer software; Updating of computer software; Design of computer software; Research and development of computer software; Computer software installation and maintenance; Scientific consultancy; Engineering consultancy; Preparation of technical manuals.
A method for high dynamic range imaging using more than two capture intervals, where images are captured in a repeating sequence that avoids interlace bounce, and overlapping groups of combined images form composite frames for output, and an imaging system comprising an imaging array, processing means and a display, wherein the imaging array is operable to capture a succession of images by detecting incident light and the processing means is operable to process said images as required, and pass the processed images to the display for output.
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A light guiding device is operable to receive incident light emitted by a light source through a capture surface. The received light exits the light guiding device through an exit surface provided adjacent to and aligned with an aperture of light receiver. In this manner, light from the light source can be inserted into the receiver where it may be combined with additional incident light captured by the receiver. The light source might be a projector and the light projected may correspond to operational data relating to the operation of the receiver or images corresponding to data captured by a further receiver device operating with a different form of sensor or in a different region of the spectrum. In order to improve the composite image observed by a user of the light receiving device, the operation of the light source can be controlled to vary the intensity of the light emitted. In one example, this variation can be in response to the ambient light level, as sensed by a suitable sensor. An additional or alternative variation is to vary the intensity in a pulsed manner between a peak and a low level.
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User-profile systems and methods that allow the users of imaging devices to create, store and retrieve user profiles that allow users to readily set operating parameters of the imaging devices. Such user profiles are useful, for example, in situations where a user encounters differing imaging scenarios having differing preferred operating-parameter settings. The user can change the operating parameter settings to the desired settings by selecting the user profile corresponding to the imaging scenario at hand. In one embodiment, the imaging device displays a user-profile-access list to the user from which the user can select a desired one of the user profiles.
Thermoteknix Systems Limited, A corporation of the United Kingdom (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hall, Peter
Abstract
A light guiding device is operable to receive incident light emitted by a light source through a capture surface. The received light exits the light guiding device through an exit surface provided adjacent to and aligned with an aperture of light receiver. In this manner, light from the light source can be inserted into the receiver where it may be combined with additional incident light captured by the receiver. The light source might be a projector and the light projected may correspond to operational data relating to the operation of the receiver or images corresponding to data captured by a further receiver device operating with a different form of sensor or in a different region of the spectrum. In order to improve the composite image observed by a user of the light receiving device, the operation of the light source can be controlled to vary the intensity of the light emitted. In one example, this variation can be in response to the ambient light level, as sensed by a suitable sensor. An additional or alternative variation is to vary the intensity in a pulsed manner between a peak and a low level.
An optical bypass device comprises a pair of prisms. The capture apertures of the prisms are provided on either side of a projector block. The exit apertures are substantially adjacent to one another. In this manner the prisms can act to direct incident light around the projector block and into the image intensifier aperture. In the projector block is provided an OLED screen operable to display an image including text overlay information corresponding to that captured by the thermal imaging camera. The image is projected through a small opening provided where the prisms are connected.
In one embodiment, a thermographic imaging device having a visual compare mode that allows a user to compare a live image of a subject to a previously captured image of the same subject to aid the user in aligning the live image with the previously captured image. In this manner, a user can capture a series of images of the subject with the device located and oriented at a common location and orientation that is consistent throughout the series. In another embodiment, trend analysis software that includes a thermographic tool copying feature for copying one or more thermographic tools from a tooled thermographic image file to one or more non-tooled thermographic image files. In some embodiments, the software includes a trend-graphing feature that generates one or more trend plots after one or more tools have been copied to one or more non-tooled thermographic image files.
In one embodiment, a thermographic imaging device having a visual compare mode that allows a user to compare a live image of a subject to a previously captured image of the same subject to aid the user in aligning the live image with the previously captured image. In this manner, a user can capture a series of images of the subject with the device located and oriented at a common location and orientation that is consistent throughout the series. In another embodiment, trend analysis software that includes a thermographic tool copying feature for copying one or more thermographic tools from a tooled thermographic image file to one or more non-tooled thermographic image files. In some embodiments, the software includes a trend-graphing feature that generates one or more trend plots after one or more tools have been copied to one or more non-tooled thermographic image files.
In one embodiment, a thermographic imaging device having a visual compare mode that allows a user to compare a live image of a subject to a previously captured image of the same subject to aid the user in aligning the live image with the previously captured image. In this manner, a user can capture a series of images of the subject with the device located and oriented at a common location and orientation that is consistent throughout the series. In another embodiment, trend analysis software that includes a thermographic tool copying feature for copying one or more thermographic tools from a tooled thermographic image file to one or more non-tooled thermographic image files. In some embodiments, the software includes a trend-graphing feature that generates one or more trend plots after one or more tools have been copied to one or more non-tooled thermographic image files.
A microbolometer comprises an array of sensor elements or ‘pixels’ each individually responsive to generate an output indicative of the intensity of infrared radiation incident thereupon. In practice there are significant non-uniformities in the response of each pixel and further processing of the outputs must take place to generate an accurate image. These non-uniformities are dealt with by means of individual correction factors to be applied to the outputs of each pixel in the image. Commonly, the correction used provides a constant offset (1pt) and a linear gain correction (2pt). As the optimal values of these corrections drifts over time it is still necessary to provide further correction. In the present invention this is achieved by calculating one or more common scalar correction parameters that when applied to all of the individual correction factors before they are used to correct the output of the sensor elements will minimize the differences between the corrected outputs of adjacent sensor elements in the array when summed over a particular selection of sensor elements in the array.
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A microbolometer comprises an array of sensor elements or 'pixels' each individually responsive to generate an output indicative of the intensity of infrared radiation incident thereupon. In practice there are significant non-uniformities in the response of each pixel and further processing of the outputs must take place to generate an accurate image. These non-uniformities are dealt with by means of individual correction factors to be applied to the outputs of each pixel in the image. Commonly, the correction used provides a constant offset (Ipt) and a linear gain correction (2pt). As the optimal values of these corrections drifts over time it is still necessary to provide further correction. In the present invention this is achieved by calculating one or more common scalar correction parameters that when applied to all of the individual correction factors before they are used to correct the output of the sensor elements will minimise the differences between the corrected outputs of adjacent sensor elements in the array when summed over a particular selection of sensor elements in the array.
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A digital imaging device is provided with a touch sensitive display screen 10. The screen 10 displays an image 12 captured by the imaging device. Along one side of the screen is a toolbar 14 upon which is provided a plurality of individual icons 16. The icons 16 represent particular control functions that may be selected by a user. Examples of such control functions represented by the icons 16 include but are not limited to save, send, retrieve or discard image; rotate, reflect, crop, resize or edit image; compare images; process image (e.g. sharpen, blur, emboss, edge detect, pixelise, apply filter or similar); or vary image properties (e.g. brightness, colour balance, colour depth, contrast, convert to greyscale/black and white, effective surface temperature displayed (for infrared images) or similar). The user can select icons by touching the screen either directly or more preferably by tapping the screen with a suitable implement such as a pen, a stylus or similar. Once a user has selected an icon, further icons may be displayed on the screen to allow the user to operate the selected function as desired.
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Computer networking hardware and computer software for wirelessly transferring stored images and data captured by a camera to another camera or computer excluding use in financial applications
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Thermal imaging system for remote temperature measurement comprised of thermal imaging cameras, operating software, lenses for thermal imaging cameras, infrared detectors, display units, mounting devices, circuit boards, programmable semiconductor devices, and parts thereof
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Infrared thermal imaging camera systems comprised of cameras, display units and supporting hardware, namely, mounting devices, circuit boards, and programmable semiconductor devices, and operating software and parts thereof
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Cameras and parts therefor; and photographic and video apparatus and equipment, namely cameras and electronic sensors for performing thermal imaging and measurements in high-temperature industrial kilns
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INFRARED SCANNERS FOR PRODUCING TEMPERATURE PROFILES OF ARTICLES; SOFTWARE FOR CONTROLLING INFRARED SCANNERS; AND SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE PROFILES
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computer programs for use in measuring and monitoring the operational parameters of high-temperature ovens (kilns); and instructional manuals provided as a unit
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computers; computer programs and software for use in the field of image processing, measurement and analysis, the storage, compilation and synthesis of data obtained therefrom, and the production of analyses and reports derived from such data; detectors and sensors; solid state integrated circuits; and printed circuit boards
