ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ КОМБИНАЦИИ ЗАКИСИ ЖЕЛЕЗА И ОКСИДОВ ТИПА ШПИНЕЛИ В КАЧЕСТВЕ ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА ДЛЯ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ИНФРАКРАСНОГО ИЗЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к применению материала, имеющего структуру феррошпинели/закиси железа, в качестве чувствительного материала в виде тонкой пленки для болометрического обнаружения инфракрасного излучения. Химический состав указанной структуры, за исключением возможно присутствующих легирующих добавок, имеет эмпирическую формулу (I): (Fe1-zMz)xO, где x строго меньше 1 и строго больше 0,75. Изобретение также относится к болометрическому устройству для обнаружения инфракрасного излучения или формирования инфракрасного изображения, которое содержит по меньшей мере один сенсор, оборудованный чувствительным элементом в форме тонкой пленки, как определено выше. Технический результат - повышение эффективности обнаружения излучения. 3 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил., 5 пр.

УСТРОЙСТВО, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ СЛОЕНУЮ КОНСТРУКЦИЮ, ДЛЯ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ТЕПЛОВОГО ИЗЛУЧЕНИЯ, СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ И ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ

Устройство (1) для обнаружения теплового излучения в виде стопы (10) из: по меньшей мере одной подложки (11) датчика, содержащей датчик (111) для преобразования теплового излучения в электрический сигнал; по меньшей мере одной подложки (12) контура с по меньшей мере одним считывающим контуром (121, 122) для считывания электрического сигнала; по меньшей мере одной крышки (13), покрывающей датчик; в котором для каждого из указанных элементов: крышка (13), подложка (12) и подложка (11) датчика используется соответствующая пластина; причем подложка датчика помещена между подложкой контура и крышкой; причем указанная стопа (10) представляет собой слоистую структуру; причем подложка датчика и крышка расположены друг относительно друга так, что между датчиком на подложке и крышкой имеется по меньшей мере одна первая полость (14), ограниченная подложкой датчика и крышкой; подложка контура и подложка датчика расположены друг относительно друга так, что между ними имеется по меньшей мере одна вторая ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ БЕСКОНТАКТНОГО ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ Т МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКОГО РАСПЛАВА

Изобретение относится к способу и устройству для точного бесконтактного определения температуры Т металлического расплава (2) в печи (1), которая содержит по меньшей мере один блок (3) горелки-копья, который направляется над металлическим расплавом (2) через стенку (1b) печи в печное пространство (1а). Измерение температуры осуществляется с помощью расположенного после блока (3) горелки-копья блока (10) измерения температуры. Способ измерения температуры включает: направление газового потока в виде кислорода или содержащего кислород газа в печное пространство (1а) со сверхзвуковой скоростью; сдувание с помощью газового потока с поверхности металлического расплава (2) шлака (2а); переключение с первого газа на второй газ; выполнение непрерывного измерения температуры, при этом измеренная температура определяется в качестве температуры Т металлического расплава (2) лишь тогда, когда газовый поток находится в ламинарном состоянии, и после того, как в течение промежутка времени, равного по ...

ОПТИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ФОКУСИРУЮЩУЮ КОНСТРУКЦИЮ, ДЛЯ ИНФРАКРАСНОГО ТЕРМОМЕТРА

... 1. Оптическая система, содержащая фокусирующую конструкцию, для инфракрасного термометра, содержащая: окулярную трубку (100), компонент (200) объективной трубки, фокусировочное кольцо (300) объектива, компонент (400) спектроскопа и компонент (500) оптической внешней трубки;при этом оптическая система, содержащая фокусирующую конструкцию, для инфракрасного термометра имеет следующие конструктивные характеристики: во внутренней полости внешней оптической трубки (500) выполнены компонент (400) спектроскопа и компонент (200) объективной трубки, при этом во внешней части выполнен порт (503) для подключения для устройства приема инфракрасной световой точки фокусировки, на заднем конце выполнены фокусировочное кольцо (300) объектива и окулярная трубка (100), которые коаксиально совмещены, а также дополнительно выполнена защитная колпачковая гайка (507);оптическая система, содержащая фокусирующую конструкцию, для инфракрасного термометра имеет следующие операционные фокусирующие характеристики, ...

ИММЕРСИОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВОЛОКОННОГО СВЕТОВОДА ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ РАСПЛАВА

СИСТЕМА, СНАБЖЕННАЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ МАШИНОЙ, А ТАКЖЕ СПОСОБ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ МАШИНЫ

... 1. Система регистрации температуры вращающихся частей электрической машины, снабженная электрической машиной, которая включает в себя статор (4) и ротор (1), а также инфракрасным температурным сенсором, при этом поле детекции инфракрасного температурного сенсора ориентировано по поверхности корпуса ротора (1), отличающаяся тем, чтоинфракрасный температурный сенсор представляет собой термоэлектрический столбик (6), служащий для регистрации температуры ротора (1), расположенный в пазу статора (4).2. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что термоэлектрический столбик (6) расположен в пазовом клине (5) паза статора (4).3. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что устройство для измерения собственной температуры термоэлектрического столбика (6) конфигурировано для регистрации температуры статора (4).4. Система по любому из пп.1-3, отличающаяся тем, что система включает в себя несколько термоэлектрических столбиков (6), расположенных по продольной оси электрической машины.5. Система по п.4, отличающаяся ...

Ohrthermometer mit Glasfaserübertragung

Coupling of sensor to wall e.g. rainwater sensor to windscreen

A radiation transmitter and/or receiver is coupled to a body through which the radiation passes by means of silicone gel.

VERWENDUNG VON VANADIUM OXYD IN MIKROBOLOMETER SENSOREN

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Infrarot-Thermometrie.

Strahlungsdetektor, geeignet für Trommelfell-Temperaturmessung

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR FESTSTELLUNG THERMISCHER AENDERUNGEN AN EINER OBERFLAECHE

TEMPERATURBERECHNUNGSVERFAHREN FÜR STRAHLUNGSTHERMOMETER

STRAHLUNGSSENSOR

Infrarotthermometer

Heat image camera used to determine temperature of chamber oven in region of walls, top and bottom of chamber, and also on outer side of coke oven doors and riser pipe

A heat image camera (1) is used to determine the temperature of a chamber oven in the region of the walls, top and bottom of the chamber (5). The temperature is also determined on the outer side of the coke oven doors and riser pipe. The process is used to determine oven temperatures in the range of ca. 200-1300[deg]C. The heat image camera is equipped with exchangeable holding devices for the areas to be measured in each case. An independent claim is included for a device for control of heat image camera to determine the inside and/or outside temperature of the chamber walls of a chamber oven.

Verfahren und Anordnung zur Anzeige der Waermestrahlungsverteilung eines Gegenstandes

OPTISCHE ABTASTEINRICHTUNG

Improvements in or relating to pyrometers

... 739,339. Pyrometers. SIEMENS & HALSKE AKT.-GES. Jan. 20, 1954 [Jan. 27, 1953], No. 1678/54. Class 97 (3). [Also in Group XL (b)] A pyrometer includes a concave mirror 2 which concentrates the radiation, e.g. on to a thermocouple 3, and a dust-proof closure member of plastic material pervious to infra-red radiation, such as a thin disc 4 of polyethylene, provided at the location whereat the radiation enters the pyrometer.

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT

An infra red detector has a body (3) mounted on a base (1) to be rotatable about two axis (6, 5). Three wedging components (7, 10, 11) are distributed along axis (6). A locking member (12) is used to frictionally lock the three components together. The three components are provided with co-operating inclined surfaces giving a wedging action such that, when they are drawn together they tend to lock to the base to inhibit rotation about one axis (5) and lock the body (3) to the locking member to inhibit rotation about the other axis (6). ...

Combined pyrometer-multimeter

A combined pyrometer-multimeter instrument 1 comprises a multimeter with apparatus for determining the temperature of a surface by non-contact measurement of radiation received at a distance. The instrument may have an apparatus for determining temperature of that surface by direct contact eg a thermocouple 6. The non-contact apparatus may have optical viewing sighting means and projected laser beam sighting means, and means for determining emissivity of the surface. Provision may be made for recording data, eg a data logger. Audio output may be provided eg by speech synthesis in accordance with temperature determinations. Conveniently, the instrument is adapted for holding in the hand eg by a pistol-grip handle, and/or for mounting on a tripod. Temperatures derived respectively from infrared radiation and from direct contact may have separate displays. The instrument may have means for control by vocal command. Separate multimeter, pyrometer and thermocouple devices may communicate by ...

Housing for sensors

A housing intended to be flush mounted in a suspended ceiling panel has a cylindrical mount 1 with a rim 1a which seats against a mount ring 4. The housing is positioned through a suitable aperture in the ceiling panel with the rim 1a and ring 4 flush against the lower surface of the panel. The mount 1 has a rectangular aperture 1e in which a carrier 3 is pivotally mounted so as to swing out through the aperture 1e. The carrier lower surface 3b in a closed position lies within the aperture 1e and flush with the lower surface 1c of mount 1. The carrier may be swung out by up to 80 degrees to provide adjustable coverage for sensors such as movement detectors or ambient light sensors.

Noncontact temperature measuring device

A portable, battery operated noncontact temperature measuring device including a lens for collecting infrared radiation and a thermopile for producing a signal indicative of the intensity thereof. The thermopile signal is amplified, linearized and summed with an ambient temperature signal derived from a temperature responsive element, e.g. a diode chip mounted immediately adjacent a cold junction of the thermopile. The resulting composite temperature signal is then processed and displayed. The ambient temperature signal is also utilized to control the impedance of a dual field effect transistor, which in turn controls the gain of the amplifier. Thus, temperature induced variations in the responsivity of the thermopile are compensated by corresponding changes in the gain of the amplifier. An adjustable high impedance bias circuit provides bias current to the input of the amplifier, insuring that the signal at the output of the amplifier will not be affected by temperature induced changes ...

RADIOMETER

High temperature seal assembly for optical sensor

PROCEDURE AROUND A BY A METALLURGICAL CONTAINER DEPRESSING NOZZLE FREE FROM SKULL TO STOPS

PYROMETER

MOVEMENT SENSOR WITH ADJUSTABLE DETECTION RANGE

THIN FILM GETTER PROTECTION

DEVICE FOR DETECTION BY INFRARED RADIATION, STEERING SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH THIS DEVICE AND SELFSTEERED PROJECTILE EQUIPPED WITH THIS STEERING SYSTEM.

DEVICE WITH A SHIELDED SAND YIELDING STRUCTURE FOR THE DETECTION OF RADIANT HEAT AND USE OF THE DEVICE

MORE INFRAROTTHERMOMETHER

POINT FOR THERMAL DRUM SKIN THERMOMETER

MEDICAL INFRARED THERMOMETER.

NICHTINVASIVE DEVICE FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF THE BLOOD TEMPERATURE IN A CYCLE FOR THE EXTRAKORPORALEN BLUTKREISLAUF AND WITH THIS DEVICE SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT

PROBE TIP FOR STRAHLUNGSTHERMOMETER

INFRARED THERMOMETER

INFRA-RED ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE

INFRA-RED ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE

Tympanic thermometer with modular sensing probe

Thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum and method of using the same

The present invention relates to a thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help determine the probe's position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed.

Thermal tympanic thermometer tip

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING INTERNAL BODY TEMPERATURE UTILIZING INFRARED EMISSIONS

PROBE COVER CASSETTE WITH IMPROVED PROBE COVER SUPPORT

... ²A cassette of tympanic thermometer probe covers includes a frame and probe ²covers releasably attached to the frame. The probe covers can be individually ²attached ²over a probe of a tympanic thermometer to protect the probe from ²contamination. The ²probe covers are constructed to releasably secure themselves to the probe. The ²force ²required to secure the probe covers to the frame is less that the force which ²is required to ²detach the probe covers from the frame so that the probe cover is held by the ²frame while ²being attached to the thermometer probe. The probe cover is connected to the ²frame by ²frangible connections that are arranged to inhibit pivoting of the probe cover ²when being ²attached to the thermometer probe. A method of securing a probe cover to a ²probe of a ²tympanic thermometer is also disclosed.² ...

MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT OF PARAMETERS IN MOLTEN MASSES

The invention relates to a measuring device for measurement of parameters in molten masses, in particular for measuring the temperature, in particular in molten metal or molten cryolite masses having a melting point above 500 °C, having an optical fibre for taking up radiation from the molten mass and having a cable reel that comprises an external circumference for taking up the optical fibre and an internal space that is surrounded by said external circumference, characterised in that a distributor and a mode filter for the optical fibre are arranged in the internal space.

A NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

A non-contact temperature sensor (1) suitable for use in measuring the temperature of a material blank (3). The temperature sensor (1) comprises a housing (5), an opening (7) at the forward end of the housing (5), a reflector (13) that is located within the housing (5), at least one aperture (15) that is located between the forward surface and the rearward surface of the reflector (13) and a light detector arrangement (17) located rearward of the reflector (13). The light detector arrangement (17) is orientated such that it can receive light passing through the at least one aperture (15) and it is capable of detecting at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light. The light detector arrangement (17) outputs data for each of the at least two ranges of wavelengths of infrared light.

PROBE ASSEMBLY FOR INFRARED THERMOMETER

TWO-IN-ONE THERMOMETER

A cap for a thermometer having a probe configured to be placed in contact with a patient's body or to be inserted into a body cavity of the patient and a temperature sensor includes a cap housing, a proximity sensor and a proximity sensor electrical conductor. The cap housing is configured to selectively connect with and to be selectively detached from the thermometer and at least partially surround the probe of the thermometer when connected with the thermometer. The proximity sensor is connected with the cap. The proximity sensor electrical conductor is connected with the cap and electrically connected with the proximity sensor. A thermometer including the cap is also provided.

RADIATION THERMOMETER COMPRISING A HEATED MEASURING TIP

... ²The invention relates to an infrared thermometer, especially an ear ²thermometer ²for measuring temperature, comprising an infrared sensor, a measuring tip ²which ²can be heated by a heating element, an actuating device which can be operated ²by a user, a control device and a display device. The invention also relates ²to a ²method for measuring temperature, especially by means of a radiation ²thermometer having a heatable measuring tip. Said control device switches off ²the heating element after the user has actuated an actuating device. After a ²certain amount of time, a plurality of temperature measurements are ²successively ²carried out, and the temperature to be displayed is determined from said ²measured temperatures or an error message is generated. At the latest, after a ²²maximum measuring time has elapsed or after a maximum number of ²temperatures have been measured, the temperature to be displayed or an error ²message is displayed on the display device.² ...

SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSING IN AN ELEVATED-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT, WITH PROTECTION AGAINST EXTERNAL HEATING

Sensing in an elevated-temperature environment is provided using a sensor system having a sensor housing with an exterior wall with a window-support region having an outwardly facing external face, and a window through the window-support region of the exterior wall and affixed to the exterior wall. A sensor unit contained within the sensor housing receives an input signal through the window. A thermal-insulation layer is on the external face of the window-support region of the exterior wall at a location immediately adjacent to the window. The sensor system is operated in an environment wherein the window-support region of the exterior wall is heated to a temperature of greater than about 100 ~C in the event that no thermal-insulation layer is present. In a typical application, the sensor system is attached to an aircraft such that the external face is in a forward-facing orientation, and the aircraft is operated such that the external face is heated by aerodynamic heating.

SOLAR PROTECTION DEVICE FOR SPACE INSTRUMENT

The present invention relates to a solar protection device for space instrument. This invention is particularly suited to electromagnetic measuring instruments pointing in a direction close to that of the sun. To ensure the continuous availability, the performance and the non-degradation of collecting instruments directed towards the sun, the invention proposes the use of solar baffling (11,12,13) thermally and mechanically decoupled from the platform (21) supporting the collecting instruments (M0, M1, M2, M3, M r) of the equipment.

Widerstandsbolometer

Vorrichtung zur Sichtbarmachung der Temperaturunterschiede eines Objektes

Infrarot-Thermograph

Procédé et dispositif pour mesurer de très hautes températures

FLAME ALARM UNIT.

RADIATION DETECTOR FOR A FLAME ALARM UNIT.

RADIATION DETECTOR FOR A FLAME ALARM UNIT.

Equipment in order to measure the temperature of a smelting furnace of the glass.

È divulgata un’apparecchiatura per misurare la temperatura di un forno di fusione del vetro. L’apparecchiatura comprende: una parte con finestra di vetro a forma di botte avente una finestra di vetro trasparente, montata su un foro di misurazione della temperatura del forno di fusione del vetro, ed estesa all’esterno del forno di fusione del vetro, così da formare un foro passante che comunica con il foro di misurazione della temperatura; ed una parte con fotocamera avente una fotocamera termografica per catturare l’immagine dell’interno del forno di fusione del vetro attraverso la parte con finestra di vetro, in cui la finestra di vetro è posizionata nel foro passante distante dal forno di fusione del vetro. Questa apparecchiatura prevede un gas di raffreddamento dentro il foro passante in direzioni superiori ed inferiori, impedendo così alla superficie della finestra di vetro di essere coperta con fumi, e rinchiude i gas ed i fumi riscaldati nel forno di fusione del vetro.

Tympanic thermometer.

Method in order to find the temperature of the human body through a thermometer to infrared and putting into effect thermometer such method.

Infrared humidity measuring device with heating and drying process.

Thermometer detector or to contact at a distance supplied of guard.

Un termometro rilevatore a distanza o a contatto, in particolare un termometro ad infrarossi, comprende un corpo presentante una porzione di misura attraverso la quale viene effettuata la misura di una temperatura corporea di un paziente ed una porzione di visualizzazione attraverso la quale è possibile rilevare la temperatura suddetta. Il corpo è solidale ad una custodia relativamente mobile attorno ad un asse di rotazione passante per il corpo suddetto, detta custodia potendo assumere due posizioni di lavoro relativamente a tale corpo (2), in una prima di tali posizioni la porzione di misura (3) suddetta essendo esterna alla custodia (26) e nella seconda delle quali questâeuroTMultima ricopre tale porzione (3), detta custodia (40) presentando unâeuroTMapertura (30) attraverso la quale è possibile accedere visivamente alla porzione di visualizzazione (4) quando tale custodia è nella sua prima posizione di lavoro.

Arrangement for mechanical range attitude with PIR Bewegungsmeldern.

Eine Anordnung zur mechanischen Reichweiteneinstellung bei PIR-Bewegungsmeldern, die mit einer Fresnellinse sowie einer zugehörigen Empfängerelektronik ausgestattet sind, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die in einem Gehäuse (12) befindliche Empfängerelektronik auf einer Kreisbahn im Gehäuse (12) verschiebbar geführt ist, deren Mittelpunkt im Zentrum desjenigen Linsenelementes (14) liegt, das bei maximaler Reichweite annähernd lotrecht vor dem PIR-Sensor liegt.

Arrangement for mechanical range attitude with PIR Bewegungsmeldern.

Eine Anordnung zur mechanischen Reichweiteneinstellung bei PIR-Bewegungsmeldern, die mit einer Fresnelllinse sowie einer zugehörigen Empfängerelektronik ausgestattet sind, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die in einem Gehäuse (12) befindliche Empfängerelektronik auf einer Kreisbahn im Gehäuse (12) verschiebbar geführt ist, deren Mittelpunkt im Zentrum desjenigen Linsenelementes (14) liegt, das bei maximaler Reichweite annähernd lotrecht vor dem PIR-Sensor liegt.

Thermoelectric sensor and method for manufacturing the same.

Ein thermoelektrischer Sensor (10) zur Messung von Thermospannungen mit einer Bestrahlungsseite (O) und einer Montageseite (U), umfassend eine Mehrzahl von Thermoelementen mit Messübergängen (M), welche durch Übergänge einer ersten Metalllage (1) und einer zweiten Metalllage (2) jeweils zu einer weiteren Metalllage übergehend gebildet sind, wobei die beiden Metalllagen (1, 2) eine elektrisch isolierende Matrixlage (3) sandwichartig umgeben, soll einfach kostengünstig und robust gegen Laserstrahlen geschützt herstellbar sein. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass von der Montageseite (U) eine Mehrzahl von ersten und zweiten Sacklöchern (4, 4´) die zweite Metalllage (2) und die Matrixlage (3) vollständig querend angeordnet ist, wobei die Innenwände (40) der ersten Sacklöcher (4) mit einer dritten Metalllage (5) und einer vierten Metalllage (6) bedeckt sind und die Innenwände (40´) der zweiten Sacklöcher (4´) mit der vierten Metalllage (6) bedeckt sind, womit ein thermoelektrischer Sensor (10) ...

Tympanic thermometer with ejection mechanism

Surface temp. distribution measuring system at random angles - has programmed control and two dimensional scan via computer

ELECTRO-OPTICAL APPARATUS INCLUDING A PHOTODETECTOR ARRAY.

DISPOSITIF POUR LA MESURE OPTIQUE DE TEMPERATURES DANS UN MILIEU A TEMPERATURE ELEVEE

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE UN PYROMETRE OPTIQUE A RAYONNEMENT PARTIEL. SELON L'INVENTION, LE PYROMETRE COMPREND, DU COTE D'ENTREE, UN FILTRE DE POLARISATION INTERCALE DANS LA MARCHE DES RAYONS DIRIGES SUR LE MATERIAU SOUS UN ANGLE D'OBSERVATION CONVENABLE, ET QUI EST DISPOSE SUR UN DISPOSITIF DE PIVOTEMENT, LEQUEL PERMET UN REGLAGE A UN ANGLE D'OBSERVATION MOYEN ET UN PIVOTEMENT PERIODIQUE JUSQU'A 20, DANS LES DEUX DIRECTIONS, AUTOUR DE L'ANGLE D'OBSERVATION, ET QUI EST MUNI D'UN ORGANE DE COMMANDE ETOU D'UN ORGANE INDICATEUR POUR LA DETERMINATION DE LA TEMPERATURE D'UN MATERIAU CHAUFFE A PLUS DE 600C ET SE TROUVANT DANS UN FOUR CHAUFFE EN PHASE SOLIDE ET EST CARACTERISE EN CE QU'UN COMPTEUR EST PREVU POUR L'ENREGISTREMENT DE LA VALEUR MINIMALE. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE AUX PYROMETRES A RAYONNEMENT PARTIEL.

APPAREIL A MESURER LA TEMPERATURE DES FOURS A COKE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN APPAREIL A MESURER LA TEMPERATURE DES FOURS A COKE DISPOSES EN UNE BATTERIE ET DONT CHACUN COMPREND PLUSIEURS CHAMBRES DE COMBUSTION MUNIES A LEUR SOMMET D'UNE BUSE D'EVACUATION RESPECTIVE. CET APPAREIL COMPREND UN CHARIOT DE MESURE ROULANT SUR DES RAILS SITUES DANS LA DIRECTION DE LA BATTERIE DE FOURS ET UN ORGANE DE MESURE DE TEMPERATURE MONTE SUR LE CHARIOT DE MESURE. SELON L'INVENTION CET APPAREIL COMPORTE DES MOYENS PERMETTANT DE FAIRE ROULER LES CHARIOTS DE MESURE DE FACON CONTINUE SUR LES RAILS, DES MOYENS D'EMISSION DE RADIO MONTES SUR LE CHARIOT DE MESURE ET DES MOYENS DE RECEPTION DE RADIO SITUES DANS UN LOCAL DE COMMANDE ELOIGNE.

APPAREIL EN VUE DE MESURER UNE TEMPERATURE SANS CONTACT

L'invention concerne un appareil en vue de mesurer une température sans contact On effectue une mesure de température au moyen d'un pyromètre à radiation 18 disposé dans un logement principal 1 resistant à la pression et comportant des ouvertures d'entrée et de sortie de lignes résistant à la pression. La paroi 2 de ce logement qui est réservée au système optique 18a du pyromètre à radiation 18, comporte une garniture recevant une rondelle de germanium disposée devant le système optique 18a comme fenetre d'entrée de rayons. L'appareil de l'invention est utilisé notamment dans des locaux et des exploitations souterraines afin d'éviter les risques d'explosion et les coups de grisou.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR the MEASUREMENT BY INFRA-RED OF the TEMPERATURE Of UNESURFACE

FLAME INSPECTING DEVICE

WITH A PYROELECTRIC SENSOR PACKAGE

INFRA-RED DETECTOR OF RADIATION

Mechanical operating range adjustment arrangement for passive infra red motion detector, has receiver electronics movably guided on circular path in housing, whose middle point lies in center of lens elements, which lie with maximum range

Dispositif de réglage mécanique de la portée d'un détecteur de mouvement à infrarouge dont l'électronique de réception logée dans un boîtier (12) est guidée de manière coulissante sur une trajectoire circulaire à l'intérieur du boîtier. Le centre de la trajectoire circulaire est au centre de l'élément de lentille (14) qui se situe sensiblement sur la ligne horizontale devant la fenêtre du capteur PIR dans la position de la portée maximale.

DEVICE OF DETECTION AND/OR EMISSION OF RADIATION ELECTROMAGNETIC AND MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of SUCH a DEVICE

Electro-optical apparatus comprising a network of photodetectors

L'invention concerne un appareil électro-optique tel qu'un pyromètre, dans lequel une image d'un rayonnement est formée sur un dispositif détecteur sensible à ce rayonnement. Le dispositif détecteur comporte quatre photodiodes rectangulaires (21 à 23) disposées en un réseau orthogonal (20). Le rayonnement d'un corps chaud est focalisé sous la forme d'une image circulaire (25) centrée sur le réseau. Les sorties des photodiodes opposées en diagonale (21 et 23, 22 et 24) sont connectées deux à deux pour former deux canaux de sortie identiques (28, 29). En cas de déplacement de l'image par rapport à la position centrée, les variations (A1 à A4) des aires concernées des photodiodes se compensent deux à deux dans chaque canal. Application aux pyromètres et à d'autres appareils électro-optiques ayant au moins deux canaux électriques de sortie.

Electromagnetic radiation e.g. infrared radiation, detecting component for e.g. mobile telephone, has part including reception area in its top part for receiving optical system, which is transparent to infrared radiations

Infrared radiation detector, has infrared sensor with membrane disposed on semiconductor substrate, and cap with projecting unit made of material having thermal conductivity higher than that of gas present in case

Le détecteur comprend un capteur de rayonnement infrarouge (100) et un boîtier (200), le capteur comprenant un substrat, une membrane disposée sur le substrat, un dispositif de détection dont une partie est placée sur la membrane, absorbant le rayonnement infrarouge et recouvrant le dispositif, le boîtier (200) comprend une base (210) et un capuchon (220) ayant une ouverture (221) traversée par le rayonnement, le capteur (100) est logé dans le boîtier sur la base (210) et recouvert par le capuchon (220), ayant une partie saillante (222) dont un bord est situé à l'extérieur d'une droite reliant un bord de l'ouverture (221a) et un bord du capteur (100), et qui est formée d'un matériau ayant un coefficient de conduction thermique supérieur à celui d'un gaz situé dans le boîtier. Application notamment aux capteurs de gaz.

SOLAR SAFETY DEVICE FOR SPACE INSTRUMENT

INFRARED THERMOGRAPH

APPARATUS IN ORDER TO MEASURE A TEMPERATURE WITHOUT CONTACT

Method and device for registering the high temperatures

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of a DETECTOR BOLOMETRIQUE

Le procédé est destiné à la fabrication d'un détecteur bolométrique muni d'une membrane (1) suspendue au-dessus d'un substrat par l'intermédiaire de bras d'isolation thermique fixés au substrat par des points d'ancrage. La membrane (1) possède une couche mince sensible à la température à base d'au moins un oxyde de fer semi-conducteur (9). Le procédé comporte au moins une étape de réduction et/ou d'oxydation localisée(s) de la couche mince d'oxyde de fer semi-conductrice (9) pour modifier le degré d'oxydation de l'atome de fer d'une partie de la couche mince d'oxyde de fer semi-conductrice (9).

ELEMENT OF SENSOR FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS AND SPECTROSCOPIC AND MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of SUCH an ELEMENT

Elément de capteur pour des mesures optiques ou spectroscopiques qui comporte au moins : - une plaquette de capteur (2) équipée d'une installation de mesure (3) sensible au rayonnement (10), - une plaquette en forme de capuchon (6) fixée sur la plaquette de capteur (2) par au moins une liaison (5) étanche au vide, - un espace libre (7) réalisé entre la plaquette en forme de capuchon (6) et l'installation de mesure (3), cet espace étant rendu étanche par au moins une liaison (5) étanche au vide, et - une structure de zones de Fresnel (12) pour regrouper le rayonnement incident (10) sur l'installation de mesure (3). La structure de zones de Fresnel (12) est réalisée dans la plaquette en forme de capuchon (6).

DETECTOR RECEIVING SET OF RADIATION INFRA-RED, AUTODIRECTEUREQUIPE Of a TELAPPAREIL AND SELF-DIRECTIONAL PROJECTILE EQUIPS With SUCH a HOMING HEAD.

Appareil (5) de détection d'ondes électromagnétiques, qui comprend : - un boîtier (6) en titane ou alliage de titane, définissant une enceinte (7) à vide ; - un doigt froid (12) en titane ou alliage de titane, fixé de manière étanche audit boîtier (6) et comprenant un récipient Dewar (14) s'étendant dans ladite enceinte (7) et terminé par une paroi (16) sur laquelle est monté un capteur (4) d'ondes électromagnétiques ; ...

Sensor for contact-free temperature measurement

OPTICAL CONTAMINATION TEST APPARATUS

The appts. includes at least one electromagnetic energy detector having at least one surface which electromagnetic energy can strike and an indicator for indicating when the detector detects electromagnetic energy. The appts. also includes at least one test source of electromagnetic energy, each source being disposed near a detecting surface of the detector (S). The intensity of the radiation form the test source is calibrated to cause the detector to detect te test source radiation only when the detecting surface has no more than a predetermined amount of contamination disposed on it. The appts. pref. includes a transparent protective shield disposed over the detecting surface of the detector. Copyright 1997 KIPO ...

INFRARED CLINICAL THERMOMETER

PURPOSE: To provide an IR clinical thermometer which is capable of more exactly measuring the temperature of the eardrum and has excellent reliability. CONSTITUTION: This clinical thermometer is so constituted that measurement can be performed only when a probe is sufficiently inserted into the external acoustic meatus. Whether the probe is sufficiently inserted into the external acoustic meatus or not is decided in accordance with the detected temperature. Judgment is made that the probe is inserted into the external acoustic meatus when the detected temperature shifts into the prescribed range from outside the prescribed range and is thereafter kept in this range for the prescribed time. A report to permit the measurement is made to a user when the insertion state into the external acoustic meatus is good. © KIPO & JPO 2003 ...

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE COKE OVEN

módulo de sensor infravermelho

Aparelho de refrigeração com sensor de temperatura

Light shielding plate attachment structure, infrared detector, and light shielding plate

An object would be to propose a light shielding plate attachment structure, an infrared detector, and a light shielding plate which can allow more precise setting of a detection area. The light shielding plate attachment structure includes: a decorative cover; and a light shielding plate for shielding infrared light. The decorative cover is to be attached to a housing body. The housing body accommodates an infrared sensor and supports an infrared transmitting member in front of the infrared sensor. The decorative cover includes a window hole for exposing the infrared transmitting member. The light shielding plate includes first part in contact with a surface of the decorative cover opposite from the housing body and second part in contact with a surface of the decorative cover facing the housing body.

Infrared detector

An object would be to propose an infrared detector capable of reducing occurrence of false detection due to flow of gas. The infrared detector includes: an infrared sensor; a circuit board; a cover; and an infrared transmitting member. The circuit board includes a front surface and the infrared sensor is mounted on the front surface. The cover faces the front surface of the circuit board and includes an exposing hole exposing the infrared sensor. The infrared transmitting member covers the exposing hole. The circuit board, the cover, and the infrared transmitting member form an accommodation space enclosing the infrared sensor therein.

Устройство для измерения температуры расплавленных материалов

Полезная модель устройства для измерения температуры расплавленных материалов относится к измерительной технике. Устройство для осуществления измерения температуры расплава содержит погружной зонд с огнеупорным кварцевым световодом, установленным в огнеупорную втулку, запрессованную в картонную трубку. При этом конец кварцевого световода выступает из керамической втулки на определенную длину и его кончик покрыт огнеупорным оптически не прозрачным материалом с известным коэффициентом теплового излучения. Перед измерением зонд надевается на полый металлический жезл, внутри которого расположена оптоволоконная линия, соединяющая внутренний торец световода с приемником излучения. При погружении зонда в емкость с расплавом в течение короткого времени расплав разогревает кончик кварцевого световода и его тепловое излучение через световод и оптоволоконную линию передается к приемнику излучения. Технический результат - повышение точности измерения температуры расплава различных веществ вне зависимости от их коэффициента теплового излучения. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 189 043 U1 (51) МПК G01J 5/08 (2006.01) G01K 1/12 (2006.01) G01K 11/32 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01K 1/12 (2013.01); G01K 11/32 (2013.01); G01J 5/004 (2013.01); G01J 5/0818 (2013.01); G01J 5/0821 (2013.01); G01J 5/048 (2013.01) (21) (22) Заявка: 2018127168, 24.07.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Забродин Александр Николаевич (RU), Гордеев Юрий Витальевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 07.05.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 9243958 B2, 26.01.2016. US 2016216162 A1, 28.07.2016. US 9671291 B2, 06.06.2017. US 5180228 A, 19.01.1993. US 8876372 B2, 04.11.2014.. (45) Опубликовано: 07.05.2019 Бюл. № 13 1 8 9 0 4 3 R U (54) Устройство для измерения температуры расплавленных материалов (57) Реферат: Полезная модель устройства для измерения ...

Infrared sensor and manufacturing method thereof

A manufacturing method for an infrared sensor includes the following steps: providing a wafer having several chips and a substrate; forming four soldering portions, a thermistor, and an infrared sensing layer on the bottom surface of each chip, wherein the soldering portions are connected electrically to the thermistor and the infrared sensing layer; disposing a soldering material onto at least one bonding location for each soldering portion; backside-etching each chip of the wafer to form a sensing film and a surrounding wall around the sensing film; bonding the wafer and the substrate; heating the soldering materials to connect the substrate and each chip of the wafer; disposing an infrared filter on the surrounding wall of each chip; cutting the wafer and the substrate to form a plurality of individual infrared sensors. The instant disclosure further provides an associated infrared sensor.

Using thermal imaging for control of a manufacturing process

A thermal imaging camera monitors the temperature different zones in a pharmaceutical process such as ribbon compaction, coating, spray drying, fluid bed drying, high shear wet granulation, crystallization, lyophilization, precipitation, fermentation, and low dosage dispensing of a pharmaceutically active liquid. The thermal imaging camera can be used to produce a visual display of a temperature profile, or a spray pattern. In addition, feedback from the thermal imaging camera is used to control one or more processing parameters.

Physiological signal sensing device, containing device and method for wearing a protective film

A physiological signal sensing device, a containing device and a method for wearing a protective film are provided. The physiological signal sensing device includes a housing, a sensing module, a fastening, and a transporter. The housing includes an opening. The sensing module is engaged within the housing and used for sensing vital signal(s). The transporter is engaged within the housing and transports a protective film. When the sensing module is moved to a predetermined site, the fastening fixes an area of the protective film at the opening. When the sensing module keeps being moved through the opening, the area of the protective film is stretched over the sensing module so as to properly fix the area of the protective film to cover the sensing module evenly.

Arrangement having an electric machine and method for operating an electric machine

The invention relates to a method and arrangement having an electric machine, comprising a stator ( 4 ) and a rotor ( 1 ) and an infrared temperature sensor, wherein the detection field of the infrared temperature sensor is directed at an outer surface of the rotor ( 1 ). The infrared temperature sensor is a thermopile ( 6 ) for radiometrically contactlessly detecting a temperature of the rotor ( 1 ), the thermopile being arranged in a slot of the stator ( 4 ) and being compatible with standard slot-sealing-wedge components of the electric machine with regard to assembly, and thus enables the operational monitoring of the thermal state of an electric machine in a novel manner, such that adapted power states can be achieved.

Measuring device for measurement of parameters in molten masses

A measuring device is provided for measurement of parameters, in particular for measuring the temperature, in molten masses, in particular in molten metal or molten cryolite masses having a melting point above 500° C. The measuring device has an optical fiber for receiving radiation from the molten mass and a cable reel having an external circumference for winding up the optical fiber and an internal space surrounded by the external circumference. A distributor and a mode filter for the optical fiber are arranged in the internal space.

Optical sensor and method of manufacturing the optical sensor

An optical sensor has a glass base having a concave portion, and a glass lid is bonded to the base and overlies the concave portion to form an hermetically sealed cavity portion. A photoelectric conversion element is accommodated in the cavity portion. Internal wirings are each connected at one end to the photoelectric conversion element and extend through notches formed in a peripheral edge of the base. The other ends of the internal wirings are connected inside the notches to external wirings that extend along an outside surface of the base and terminate in external terminals.

Probe structure, temperature measuring device having the probe structure, and method using the same

The present invention relates to a probe structure, a temperature measuring device having the probe structure, and a method of using the same. The probe structure comprises a light transmissive unit and one or more light sources. One or more light sources radiate one or more colors of light to and through the light transmissive unit. The temperature measuring device includes the above-mentioned probe structure and a temperature measuring body. The probe structure is assembled within the temperature measuring body. By the design of the light transmissive unit and the visual light provided by the light sources, the user can easily place the probe structure to the part to be measured.

HIDDEN SENSORS IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device having one or more sensors is provided. The sensors may include any suitable type of sensor that emits or receives radiation (e.g., light waves) from the environment. The electronic device may include openings through which radiation may reach the sensors while keeping the sensors hidden from view. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed underneath an opening used for an audio receiver such that radiation is piped to the sensors using a light path or a chamfered surface along the opening. In some embodiments, the sensors may be embedded in a screen such that the radiation emitted by the sensors exits the screen instead of being reflected on the screen. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed along the periphery of the display, such that access to the sensors is provided via discontinuities in a gasket used to couple the display to the electronic device. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic device comprising:an audio opening;an emitter positioned underneath the audio opening and configured to emit first radiation through the audio opening into an environment of the electronic device; anda receiver positioned adjacent to the emitter and configured to receive second radiation through the audio opening from the environment.22. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the audio opening comprises a speaker opening.23. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the emitter comprises an infrared light emitting diode (“LED”).24. The electronic device of claim 23 , wherein the receiver comprises an infrared detector.25. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the emitter is separated from the receiver by a divider.26. The electronic device of further comprising an audio mesh positioned between a portion of the audio opening and at least one of the emitter and the receiver.27. The electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the receiver is positioned adjacent to the emitter in a direction that is orthogonal to a direction of at least one of ...

SENSOR PART FOR AN INFRARED SENSOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A sensor part for an infrared sensor, including an IR-sensitive detector (), at least one reference source () emitting IR radiation, and an IR-sensitive reference detector () which, in the direction of the incident IR radiation, is at a distance from the detector (), wherein the at least one reference source () is arranged at the side of the reference detector (), and including a support (), on the first side () of which the detector (), the at least one reference source () and the reference detector () are arranged. The support () includes a blank made of a flexible material bent in some sections, in particular a blank made of a flexible printed circuit board bent in some sections. The invention achieves the aim of specifying a three-dimensional sensor part for an IR sensor that can be produced by a simple method. The invention further relates to a method for producing a sensor part and to an IR sensor. 1. A sensor part for an infrared sensor , comprising:an IR-sensitive detector,at least one reference source that emits IR radiation, andan IR-sensitive reference detector that is spaced in a direction of incidence of the IR radiation from the detector,wherein the at least one reference source is arranged to a side of the reference detector, anda support on a first side on which the detector, the at least one reference source, and the reference detector are arranged, the support includes a blank of a flexible material with bent sections.2. The sensor part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a body of the support includes a main section claim 1 , which extends in the direction of incident radiation claim 1 , and a detector section claim 1 , the detector is arranged on the detector section claim 1 , and the detector section projects away from the main section at a second bending edge at an angle.3. The sensor part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body of the support includes a main section claim 1 , which extends in the direction of incident radiation claim 1 , and a ...

Integrating sensing systems into thermostat housing in manners facilitating compact and visually pleasing physical characteristics thereof

An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body having a curved exterior front surface, a dot matrix display mounted within the body viewable by a user in front of the front surface, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and a shaped Fresnel lens having a smooth outer surface that extends across only a portion of the exterior front surface of the thermostat body. The Fresnel lens is shaped and curved so as to conform to and form a part of the curved exterior front surface of the thermostat body. A second downwardly directed passive infrared sensor can also be provided to aid in the detection of an approaching user who intends to interact with the thermostat.

Ir temperature sensor for induction heating of food items

A system and method for measuring the temperature of cookware to be induction-heated, using an infrared temperature sensor. An induction heater countertop may include a viewing window between the infrared temperature sensor and the cookware. Various algorithms may be applied to the sensed temperature, to adjust it to account for the presence of the viewing window, as well as variations in the cookware material.

Manufacturing method for electronic device and electronic device manufacturing apparatus

An electronic device manufacturing apparatus is disclosed. The electronic device manufacturing apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a support part, a moving part, and a heating part. The support part is located in the vacuum chamber and has a first placement surface on which a first member is to be placed. The moving part is located in the vacuum chamber and has a second placement surface on which a second member is to be placed. The moving part is movable between a first position where the first placement surface and the second placement surface do not face each other when seen in plan view and a second position where the first placement surface and the second placement surface face each other when seen in plan view. The heating part heats the first member and the second member.

Device for measuring a heat flux

The invention relates to a device for measuring a heat flux, comprising a thermopile formed of a plurality of thermojunctions of distributed type. The device is formed of a first and a second ceramic substrate (Ce 1, Ce 2 ), a first face of the first substrate (Ce 1 ) is composed of cavities which are separated by ceramic spacers (Ca 1, Ca 2, Ca 3, Ca 4 ), the thermopile is placed on a second planar face of the first substrate which is located opposite the first face, the spacers of the first substrate are arranged beneath one thermojunction (Tj 2, Tj 4, Tj 6, Tj 8 ) in two of the thermopile, a face of the second substrate (Ce 2 ) is composed of cavities which are separated by ceramic spacers (Ca 5, Ca 6, Ca 7, Ca 8, Ca 9 ), the spacers of the second substrate rest on a thermojunction (Tj 1, Tj 3, Tj 5, Tj 7, Tj 9 ) beneath which a spacer of the first substrate is not arranged.

Frequency selective electromagnetic detector

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a frequency selective electromagnetic detector. In particular, the frequency selective electromagnetic detector includes a nanowire array constructed from a plurality of nanowires of different compositions. At least one nanoparticle-sized diameter thermoelectric junction is formed between the nanowires of different compositions. When a nanoparticle-sized diameter thermoelectric junction senses a photon, the nanoparticle-sized diameter thermoelectric junction emits an electrical pulse voltage that is proportional to an energy level of the sensed photon. In one or more embodiments, the frequency selective electromagnetic detector is a frequency selective optical detector that is used to sense photons having optical frequencies. In at least one embodiment, at least one of the nanowires in the nanowire array is manufactured from a compound material including Bismuth (Bi) and Tellurium (Te).

MODULAR MULTI-USE THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM

A modular multi-use thermal imaging system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the modular multi-user thermal imaging system includes a modular mounting structure and a modular multi-use thermal imaging device configured to attach to one or more structures via the modular mounting structure. 1. A modular multi-user thermal imaging system , comprising:a modular mounting structure; anda modular multi-use thermal imaging device configured to attach to one or more structures via the modular mounting structure.2. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the modular multi-use thermal imaging device is configured to attach to the one or more structures via the modular mounting structure with a clip-on connection.3. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the modular multi-use thermal imaging device is configured to be operated independently as a hand-held device.4. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the one of the one or more structures is selected from the group consisting of a rifle claim 1 , an optical device claim 1 , and a helmet.5. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the modular mounting structure is compatible with a rifle mounting rail.6. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the modular mounting structure is compatible with a bottom of a helmet mount.7. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the modular mounting structure is compatible with one or more optical devices.8. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the modular mounting structure allows the modular multi-use thermal imaging device to be pivoted out of the optical line of sight.9. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the modular multi-use thermal imaging device is configured to retrofit to connect with existing optical lenses.10. The modular multi-user thermal imaging system of ...

Thermal Sensor Having a Coupling Layer, and a Thermal Imaging System Including the Same

A thermal sensor includes a first semi-transparent electrode; a second electrode; a thermally sensitive element positioned between the first and second electrodes; and a coupling layer positioned between the first electrode and the thermally sensitive element, wherein the thermally sensitive element is in electrical communication with the first electrode via the coupling layer and is in electrical communication with the second electrode. An optional second coupling layer may be positioned between the second electrode and the thermally sensitive element, wherein the thermally sensitive element is in electrical communication with the second electrode via the second coupling layer.

INFRARED RAY SENSOR PACKAGE, INFRARED RAY SENSOR MODULE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

According to the present invention, the gas adsorption capability of a getter can be maintained while the characteristics of an infrared ray sensor element are prevented from being deteriorated. An infrared ray sensor package has an infrared ray sensor element, a base substrate, a housing, an infrared ray transmission window, and a getter. The infrared ray sensor element is vacuum-sealed in a space surrounded by the base substrate, the housing, and the infrared ray transmission window. A spacer is disposed between the infrared ray sensor element and the base substrate to form a gap between the infrared ray sensor element and the base substrate. The getter is arranged in the gap formed between the infrared ray sensor element and the base substrate. A heat shielding member is disposed between the infrared ray sensor element and the getter. The heat shielding member is a heater for heating the infrared ray sensor element or an element formed of alloy containing Ni or heat-resistant glass. 1. An infrared ray sensor package comprising:an infrared ray sensor element;a base substrate portion electrically connected to the infrared ray sensor element;a housing portion surrounding the infrared ray sensor element;an infrared ray transmission window, the infrared ray sensor element being vacuum-sealed in a space surrounded by the base substrate portion, the housing portion, and the infrared ray transmission window;a spacer disposed between the infrared ray sensor element and the base substrate portion to form a gap between the infrared ray sensor element and the base substrate portion;a getter arranged in the gap; anda heat shielding member disposed between the infrared ray sensor element and the getter, the heat shielding member comprising a heater for heating the infrared ray sensor element or an element formed of alloy containing Ni or heat-resistant glass.2. The infrared ray sensor package as recited in claim 1 , wherein the heat shielding member is fixed to a surface of ...

IR THERMOMETER BAFFLES

The present invention relates to an infrared thermometer (), particularly adapted for reading the temperature of a patient on the forehead. The infrared thermometer comprises a housing, a sensor () element for sensing infrared radiation and means for converting sensed infrared radiation into an electrically usable signal. The infrared thermometer further comprises a baffle () for shielding the sensor () element from undesired infrared radiation. The baffle () is of an essentially cylindrical, tubular shape with a first opening for facing the source where the temperature is to be taken from and a second opening for facing the sensor element. The baffle () further has an inner surface adapted to prevent reflection of infrared radiation along its inner surface on to the () sensor element. 112-. (canceled)13. An infrared thermometer for measuring the temperature of a patient on the forehead , comprising:a) a housing;b) a sensor element for sensing infrared radiation;c) means for converting sensed infrared radiation into an electrically usable signal; andd) a baffle for shielding the sensor element from undesired infrared radiation, wherein,said baffle is of an essentially cylindrical, tubular shape with a first opening for facing the source and a second opening facing the sensor element and whereby the baffle has an inner surface adapted to prevent reflection of infrared radiation along said inner surface onto the sensor element by means of a coating that is adapted to absorb all or substantially all infrared radiation.14. The infrared thermometer of claim 13 , wherein the baffle does not include any lens closer to the first opening of the baffle than to the second opening of the baffle.15. The infrared thermometer of claim 13 , wherein the baffle has an inner diameter of 2 to 10 mm.16. The infrared thermometer of claim 14 , wherein the baffle has an inner diameter of 2 to 10 mm.17. The infrared thermometer of claim 15 , wherein the baffle has a length of from 4 to 30 ...

Metamaterial Devices with Environmentally Responsive Materials

Metamaterial devices with environmentally responsive materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, a metamaterial perfect absorber includes a first patterned metallic layer, a second metallic layer electrically isolated from the first patterned metallic layer by a gap, and an environmentally responsive dielectric material positioned in the gap between the first patterned metallic layer and the metallic second layer.

INFRARED DETECTION SENSOR ARRAY AND INFRARED DETECTION DEVICE

An infrared detection sensor array according to the present invention is characterized by being provided with a substrate, at least one hole that passes through the substrate, a first infrared detection element provided to one side of the substrate and a second infrared detection element provided on the other side of the substrate so as to at least partially cover the hole. 1. An infrared detection sensor array comprising:a substrate;at least one hole that passes through the substrate;a first infrared detection element provided to one side of the substrate; anda second infrared detection element provided on the other side of the substrate so as to at least partially cover a hole that passes through the substrate, wherein said hole has an opening which is not covered with said first infrared detection element on one side of said substrate.2. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said first infrared detection element provided to said one side and said second infrared detection element provided to the other side have an area where at least partially overlapping each other via said substrate.3. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said second infrared detection element on the other side that covers said hole is larger than an area of said hole.4. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said first infrared detection element and said second infrared detection element are arranged in a grid shape.5. (canceled)6. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein said infrared detection element includes a pyroelectrics ceramics film and an electrode claim 1 , andwherein said pyroelectrics ceramics film induces an electric charge according to an area of the surface.7. The infrared detection sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein an infrared filter and a diffraction optical element are provided above one side of said substrate claim 1 , andwherein said infrared filter ...

Infrared Transmissive Protective Cover, Method for Manufacturing the Same and Monitoring Method Using the Same

To provide a practical infrared transmissive protective cover capable of detecting a heating abnormality of an internal heating element and the like by visual observation and by using infrared rays. The infrared transmissive protective cover includes a light transmission section, the light transmission section is made of a resin sheet containing a resin composition, and a total light transmittance of the light transmission section in a visible light region is 70% or more, and an average infrared transmittance in a wavelength range of 8 to 14 μm is 5% or more. 1. An infrared transmissive protective cover , comprising a light transmission section , whereinthe light transmission section is made of a resin sheet containing a resin composition, anda total light transmittance of the light transmission section in a visible light region is 70% or more, and an average infrared transmittance of the light transmission section in a wavelength range of 8 to 14 μm is 5% or more.2. The infrared transmissive protective cover according to claim 1 , whereinthe average infrared transmittance of the light transmission section in the wavelength range of 8 to 14 μm is 20% or more.3. The infrared transmissive protective cover according to claim 1 , whereina haze value of the light transmission section is 40% or less.4. The infrared transmissive protective cover according to claim 1 , whereina thickness of the light transmission section is from 0.2 to 3 mm.5. The infrared transmissive protective cover according to claim 1 , whereina falling weight impact strength of the light transmission section is 1 J or more.6. The infrared transmissive protective cover according to claim 1 , whereinthe resin composition comprises a thermoplastic resin.7. The infrared transmissive protective cover according to claim 6 , whereinthe thermoplastic resin is a polyolefin resin.8. The infrared transmissive protective cover according to claim 7 , wherein{'sup': '3', 'a density of the polyolefin resin is from ...

Illumination system

An illumination system includes a light source device configured by an excitation light source, a light guiding member and a wavelength converter that are connected in order, and an operation check device. The system further includes: a connector configured to directly and physically connect the operation check device to a light signal emitting end which includes the wavelength converter; a detector configured to detect a light signal emitted from the light signal emitting end when the light signal emitting end and the operation check device are connected by the connector; and an operation determiner configured to determine the operations of the excitation light source, the light guiding member, and the wavelength converter by a detection result in the detector.

Adjusting proximity thresholds for activating a device user interface

A smart-home device includes a user interface including an electronic display having a first display mode and a second display mode, the first display mode generally requiring more power than said second display mode. The device also includes a processing system in operative communication with one or more environmental sensors for determining at least one environmental condition. The device additionally includes at least one sensor configured to detect a physical closeness of a user to the at least one sensor. The processing system may be configured to cause the electronic display to be in the first display mode when a closeness threshold has been exceeded, where the processing system is further configured to automatically adjust the closeness threshold based at least in part on a historical plurality of physical closeness events as detected by the at least one sensor.

Pyroelectric detector and method for manufacturing same, pyroelectric detection device, and electronic instrument

A pyroelectric detector includes a pyroelectric detection element, a support member, a fixing part and a first reducing gas barrier layer. A first side of the support member faces a cavity and the pyroelectric detection element is mounted and supported on a second side opposite from the first side. An opening part communicated with the cavity is formed on a periphery of the support member in plan view from the second side of the support member. The fixing part supports the support member. The first reducing gas barrier layer covers a first surface of the support member on the first side, a side surface of the support member facing the opening part, and a part of a second surface of the support member on the second side and the pyroelectric detection element exposed as viewed from the second side of the support member.

Serpentine ir sensor

In one embodiment, a MEMS sensor includes a mirror and an absorber spaced apart from the mirror, the absorber including a plurality of spaced apart conductive legs defining a tortuous path across an area directly above the mirror.

INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE

An inspection system, in particular, a sewer inspection system is provided, comprising a temperature measurement device, whereby the temperature measurement device is a pyrometer for contact-free measurement of a surface temperature of an object, in particular, a pipe wall. Advantageously, the pyrometer is configured as an infra-red temperature sensor. 1. An inspection system for inspecting a sewer comprising a temperature measurement device , wherein the temperature measurement device contains a pyrometer for contact-free measurement of a surface temperature of an object.2. The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the pyrometer comprises an infra-red temperature sensor.3. The inspection system of claim 1 , further comprising an inspection carriage claim 1 , wherein the temperature measurement device is arranged at the inspection carriage.4. The inspection system of claim 3 , wherein the temperature measurement device is arranged pivotably around a longitudinal axis of the inspection carriage at the inspection carriage.5. The inspection system of claim 2 , wherein the temperature measurement device comprises a housing claim 2 , whereby the infra-red temperature sensor is arranged in the interior of the housing claim 2 , and whereby at least a portion of the housing is configured to be at least partially translucent to infra-red light.6. The inspection system of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the housing configured to be at least partially translucent comprises at least one of glass claim 5 , quartz glass claim 5 , germanium claim 5 , calcium fluoride claim 5 , zinc sulfide claim 5 , zinc selenide claim 5 , thallium bromide iodide claim 5 , polyethylene claim 5 , and polypropylene.7. The inspection system of claim 5 , wherein the housing is configured to be pressure tight.8. The inspection system of claim 7 , wherein the housing is filled with a non-inflammable gas claim 7 , in particular claim 7 , nitrogen claim 7 , whereby the pressure in the interior of the ...

Hidden sensors in an electronic device

An electronic device having one or more sensors is provided. The sensors may include any suitable type of sensor that emits or receives radiation (e.g., light waves) from the environment. The electronic device may include openings through which radiation may reach the sensors while keeping the sensors hidden from view. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed underneath an opening used for an audio receiver such that radiation is piped to the sensors using a light path or a chamfered surface along the opening. In some embodiments, the sensors may be embedded in a screen such that the radiation emitted by the sensors exits the screen instead of being reflected on the screen. In some embodiments, the sensors may be placed along the periphery of the display, such that access to the sensors is provided via discontinuities in a gasket used to couple the display to the electronic device.

SELECTABLE LENS BUTTON FOR A HAZARD DETECTOR AND METHOD THEREFOR

According to one embodiment, a hazard detector includes a front casing coupled with a back plate to define a housing having an interior region. The hazard detector also includes a passive infrared sensor device that is disposed within the interior region and that is positioned to face a room within which the hazard detector is positioned so as to detect objects within the room. The hazard detector additionally includes a Fresnel lensing component that is disposed on an exterior of the front casing and that is positioned in front of the passive infrared sensor device to direct infrared radiation onto the passive infrared sensor device. The Fresnel lensing component is configured to be inwardly pushable by a user to cause contact with a switch positioned therebehind so that input is provided to the hazard detector by the user. 1. A hazard detector comprising:a front casing that is coupleable with a back plate to define a housing having an interior region within which one or more components of the hazard detector are contained;a passive infrared sensor device disposed within the interior region and positioned to face a room within which the hazard detector is positioned, the passive infrared sensor device having a field of view into the room such that objects or individuals present in the room and within the field of view are detectable by the passive infrared sensor device, the passive infrared sensor device being communicatively coupled with a circuit board of the hazard detector so as to provide information thereto and/or receive information therefrom;a button cap component coupled with a button portion of the front casing such that the button cap component is pressable by a user to effect axial movement of the button portion of the front casing to cause the button portion to contact a switch positioned therebehind so that input is provided to the hazard detector by the user, the button cap component having a first side facing the room and a second side opposite the ...

LAYER-BASED DEFECT DETECTION USING NORMALIZED SENSOR DATA

The disclosed embodiments relate to the monitoring and control of additive manufacturing. In particular, a method is shown for removing errors inherent in thermal measurement equipment so that the presence of errors in a product build operation can be identified and acted upon with greater precision. Instead of monitoring a grid of discrete locations on the build plane with a temperature sensor, the intensity, duration and in some cases position of each scan is recorded in order to characterize one or more build operations. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:generating an energy beam;directing the energy beam across a work piece along a plurality of scan lines to fuse a layer of powder to the work piece, wherein each scan line of the plurality of scan lines includes a respective scan length;acquiring data from an optical sensor arranged to receive optical emissions from the layer while the energy beam is directed across the work piece; andgenerating, using the acquired data, a baseline characteristic curve of a variation of optical emission intensity for the plurality of scan lines.3. The method of wherein a unique baseline characteristic curve is generated for each respective layer that is fused to the work piece.4. The method of further comprising comparing the baseline characteristic curve to a characteristic curve of a same layer of a different work piece to detect a defect in the different work piece.5. The method of wherein the baseline characteristic curve is corrected for a variation in the scan length of each of the plurality of scan lines.6. The method of wherein the baseline characteristic curve is corrected for a variation in a distance between the optical sensor and each respective scan line.7. The method of wherein the data comprises an intensity of the optical emissions from the layer for each scan line of the plurality of scan lines.8. The method of wherein the data from the optical sensor indicates a temperature at the layer.9. The method of ...

Luminaire and Method for Temperature Determination

A luminaire comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) as a light source. Such LED comprises a limited light emitting angle for the emitted light radiation. Outside of the light emitting angle, an infrared sensor is assigned to the light source for detecting its temperature.

THERMOWELL WITH INFRARED SENSOR

A thermowell assembly for measuring a process temperature includes an elongate thermowell having a proximal end and a distal end. A bore extends between the two ends with the thermowell assembly configured to extend into a process fluid. An infrared sensor detects infrared radiation from the distal end through the bore of the thermowell and responsively provides a sensor output. A configuration is provided in which infrared radiation received by the infrared sensor from a wall of the bore is reduced and or radiation received from the distal end of the bore is increased. 1. A thermowell assembly for measuring a process temperature , comprising:an elongate thermowell having an open proximal end and a closed distal end and a sealed bore extending there between and configured to extend into a process fluid, the elongate thermowell configured to mount to a process vessel which carries with process fluid and wherein the elongate thermowell has a side profile which tapers from the proximal end to the distal end;an infrared sensor at the proximal end of the elongate thermowell configured to detect infrared radiation from the distal end through the bore of the thermowell and responsively provide a sensor output related to an indirect measurement of the process temperature, whereby the infrared sensor is sealed from the process fluid by the elongate thermowell; andwherein infrared radiation received by the infrared sensor from an interior side wall of the bore is reduced relative to infrared radiation received by the infrared sensor from the closed distal end of the elongate thermowell.2. The thermowell assembly of including a radiation shield in the bore of the thermowell to reduce infrared radiation received by the sensor from the sidewall of the bore.3. The thermowell assembly of wherein the radiation shield comprises a low emissivity coating applied to at least a portion of the sidewall of the bore of the thermowell.4. The thermowell assembly of wherein the sidewall of ...

INFRARED THERMOMETER

The present invention relates to an infrared thermometer () able to project the detected temperature directly on the surface () of the body () to be measured. The determination of the ideal distance of the thermometer from the body, necessary for the correct detection of the temperature thereof, being visually identifiable by means of the relative position of luminous shapes () projected on the body to be measured (). 1. An infrared thermometer comprising:a casing having a control portion, a grip portion and a pointing and detection portion;at least one pointing device operatively arranged in the pointing and detection portion of the casing to emit at least two or more light beams whose projections define, on a respective destination surface of a body whose temperature is to be determined, respective luminous shapes, the pointing device being provided with an optical mechanism that causes the displacement of a luminous shape with respect to the other as a result of the approach or of the removal of the thermometer to/from the destination surface of the body to be measured between a series of search positions, each relating to an unsuitable distance for the correct detection of the temperature of the body to be measured by the infrared thermometer and at least one detection position indicative of an ideal distance for the detection of the temperature of the body to be measured by the infrared thermometer;at least one infrared temperature detector operatively arranged at the pointing and detection portion of the casing, the infrared temperature detector detecting the temperature of the destination surface of the body at least when the luminous shapes defined by the projection of the light beams on said destination surface are in the detection position;at least one programmable electronic unit arranged inside the casing and connected to at least the infrared temperature detector, the programmable electronic unit being programmed to calculate the real temperature of the ...

INFRARED TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

An infrared temperature sensor that detects temperature of a detection object in a non-contact manner includes a sensor case that includes a light guiding region and a light shielded region, a film that absorbs and converts infrared rays into heat, a sensor cover, an infrared detection element, and a temperature compensation element. The sensor case includes a case base portion and a hood that surrounds the light guiding region and the light shielded region and is erected from the case base portion. The hood includes an opening part and a shielding part that protrudes toward an inside of the hood while defining the opening part and the light guiding region, and shields the light shielded region from the infrared rays. A protrusion direction of the shielding part toward the inside of the hood is adjustable. 1. An infrared temperature sensor that detects temperature of a detection object in a non-contact manner , the infrared temperature sensor comprising:a sensor case that includes an opening part, and is provided with a light guiding region guiding infrared rays entering from the opening part, and a light shielded region closed from surroundings and shielded from the infrared rays;a film that is disposed to face the light guiding region and the light shielded region and is configured to absorb the infrared rays reaching through the light guiding region and to convert the infrared rays into heat;a sensor cover that is disposed to face the sensor case through the film;an infrared detection element that is disposed at a part of the film corresponding to the light guiding region; anda temperature compensation element that is disposed at a part of the film corresponding to the light shielded region, whereinthe sensor case includes a base portion and a hood that surrounds the light guiding region and the light shielded region and is erected from the base portion,the hood includes the opening part and a shielding part that protrudes toward an inside of the hood while ...

EXPLOSION-PROOF THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM

An explosion-proof thermal imaging system is provided. The system include an explosion-proof housing having a window that is configured to allow thermal radiation therethrough. An infrared camera is positioned within the explosion-proof housing and is disposed to receive and image thermal radiation that passes through the window. An emissivity target is disposed within a field of view of the infrared camera, but on an opposite side of the window from the infrared camera. A temperature sensor is operably coupled to the infrared camera and is configured to provide an indication of temperature proximate the emissivity target. 1. An explosion-proof thermal imaging system comprising:an explosion-proof housing having a window that is configured to allow thermal radiation therethrough;an infrared camera positioned within the explosion-proof housing and disposed to receive and image thermal radiation that passes through the window;an emissivity target disposed within a field of view of the infrared camera, but on an opposite side of the window from the infrared camera; anda temperature sensor operably coupled to the infrared camera and configured to provide an indication of temperature proximate the emissivity target.2. The explosion-proof thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the infrared camera includes a controller operably coupled to the temperature sensor claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine an image-based temperature of the emissivity target based on an image of the emissivity target and to compare the indication of temperature with the image-based temperature.3. The explosion-proof thermal imaging system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to generate a diagnostic indication based on the comparison.4. The explosion-proof thermal imaging system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to generate calibration information based on the comparison.5. The explosion-proof thermal imaging system of claim 4 , wherein the ...

DETECTOR

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a detector () suitable for attaching to a light fitting. The detector comprises a passive infra red sensor () and a clip () suitable for suspending the detector from a light fitting. 1. A detector comprising:a passive infra-red sensor configured to detect the presence of a person within the detection field of the sensor; anda clip configured to attach the detector to an existing light fitting with the sensor arranged such that its detection field covers at least partially the area illuminated by the light fitting, wherein the clip comprises an elongate member having a distal end and a proximal end, the clip further comprising at least one opposing member mounted at the distal end of the elongate member and arranged to clamp a portion of a light fitting between the elongate member and the opposing member(s).2. A detector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the opposing member extends from the distal end of the elongate member towards the proximal end thereof.3. A detector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the opposing member is connected to the elongate member by a transverse member which is arranged to engage an upper edge of a portion of a light fitting claim 2 , in use.4. A detector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the opposing member is resiliently biased towards the elongate member.5. A detector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor is provided within a housing and the housing is mounted to the elongate member on the opposite side thereof to the opposing member.6. A detector as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the housing is pivotally mounted to the elongate member about an axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the elongate member.7. A detector as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the housing is slidably mounted relative to the elongate member.8. A detector as claimed in further comprising a brake for resisting relative sliding movement of the housing and elongate member.9. A detector as claimed in claim 8 , wherein ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING BODY TEMPERATURE

An autonomous vehicle control system includes at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to cause a first device to monitor a body temperature of a first person, determine, responsive to the monitoring, as a first determination result, whether the monitored body temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold, perform image processing on an image of the first person, determine, based on a result of the image processing, as a second determination result, whether the first person wears a face mask, and control a second device based on at least one of the first determination result or the second determination result. 1. A method , comprising:monitoring, by at least one processor, a body temperature of a first person using a first device;determining, by the at least one processor responsive to the monitoring, as a first determination result, whether the monitored body temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold;performing, by the at least one processor, image processing on an image of the first person;determining, by the at least one processor based on a result of the image processing, as a second determination result, whether the first person wears a face mask; andcontrolling, by the at least one processor, a second device based on at least one of the first determination result or the second determination result.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first device is a thermal scanner.3. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe second device is a gate configured to open or close, and 'controlling, based on at least one of the first determination result or the second determination result, the gate to open so that the first person can pass the gate.', 'controlling the second device comprises4. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe second device is a speaker, and 'controlling, based on at least one of the first determination result or the second determination result, the speaker to emit an alarm sound or output a voice conveying a ...

MICROSYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING A MICROSYSTEM

The invention relates to a microsystem () comprising a substrate (), a bottom electrode () arranged on the substrate (), a ferroelectric layer () arranged on the bottom electrode (), a top electrode () arranged on the ferroelectric layer () and an isolation layer () that is electrically isolating, that is arranged on the top electrode (), that extends from the top electrode () to the substrate () so that the isolation layer () covers the bottom electrode (), the ferroelectric layer () and the substrate () in a region around the complete circumference of the bottom electrode (), and the isolation layer () has the shape of a ring that confines in its centre a through hole () that is arranged in the region of the top electrode (). 1. A microsystem comprising a substrate , a bottom electrode arranged on the substrate , a ferroelectric layer arranged on the bottom electrode , a top electrode arranged on the ferroelectric layer and an isolation layer that is electrically isolating , that is arranged on the top electrode , that extends from the top electrode to the substrate so that the isolation layer covers the bottom electrode , the ferroelectric layer and the substrate in a region around the complete circumference of the top electrode , and the isolation layer has the shape of a ring that confines in its centre a through hole that is arranged in the region of the top electrode.2. A microsystem comprising a substrate , a bottom electrode arranged on the substrate , a ferroelectric layer arranged on the bottom electrode , a top electrode arranged on the ferroelectric layer and an isolation layer that is electrically isolating , that is arranged on the top electrode , that extends from the top electrode to the substrate so that the isolation layer covers the bottom electrode , the ferroelectric layer and the substrate in a region around essentially the complete circumference of the top electrode , and the isolation layer has the shape of a ring that confines in its centre ...

Fabry-perot interference filter and light-detecting device

A Fabry-Perot interference filter includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface facing each other; a first layer structure disposed on the first surface; and a second layer structure disposed on the second surface, wherein the first layer structure is provided with a first mirror portion and a second mirror portion facing each other with an air gap therebetween, and a distance between the first mirror portion and the second mirror portion is varied, and the second layer structure is formed with a separation region separating at least a part of the second layer structure into one side and another side in a direction along the second surface.

Infrared thermometer which is easy to be cleaned

An infrared thermometer, having an upper shell, a lower shell, an ear temperature probe, and a forehead temperature head; the ear temperature probe is provided with an infrared sensor, an infrared sensor copper sleeve and a probe body; a piece of flat and smooth transparent glass is provided between an end of the probe body having a smaller inner diameter and the infrared sensor copper sleeve, so that the end of the ear temperature probe inserted into the ear canal is configured as a flat surface by the transparent glass.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MICROBOLOMETER CONTAINING VANADIUM OXIDE-BASED SENSITIVE MATERIAL

A process for manufacturing at least one microbolometer comprising a sensitive material based on vanadium oxide containing nitrogen as additional chemical element, includes steps of determining a non-zero effective amount of the additional chemical element starting from which the sensitive material, having undergone a step of exposure to a temperature Tfor a duration Δt, has an electrical resistivity ρat ambient temperature greater than or equal to 50% of the native value ρof said sensitive material at ambient temperature; producing the sensitive material in a thin layer having an amount of the additional chemical element greater than or equal to the effective amount determined beforehand, the sensitive material being amorphous and having an electrical resistivity of between 1 and 30 Ω·cm; and exposing the sensitive material to a temperature Tfor a duration Δt. 1. A process for manufacturing at least one microbolometer comprising a sensitive material for at least limiting noise degradation of said sensitive material , said sensitive material being formed of a first compound based on vanadium oxide and at least nitrogen as additional chemical element , the process comprising the following steps:a step of producing the sensitive material in a thin layer;{'sub': r', 'r', 'r', 'r', 'r', 'r, 'a step of exposing the sensitive material to a temperature Tgreater than the ambient temperature, for a duration Δt, this thermal exposure step being performed after the step of producing the sensitive material, the temperature Tand the duration Δtbeing such that said first compound, being amorphous and having a native electrical resistivity value at ambient temperature of between 1 Ω·cm and 30 Ω·cm, having undergone a step of exposure to the temperature Tfor the duration Δt, has an electrical resistivity at ambient temperature less than 50% of its native value;'}{'sub': r', 'r', 'a|r', 'a, 'determining a non-zero what is called effective amount of the additional chemical element ...

THERMAL DETECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES

Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display. 1. A thermal detection device comprising:an outer housing;a visual camera configured to generate a first signal related to a visual image of a scene;a first thermopile array including a first plurality of pixels;an array of temperature sensors positioned around the first thermopile array;a first control unit including a processor and a first memory, the first control unit connected to the first thermopile array and configured to generate a second signal related to a thermal image of the scene, the second signal associated with a temperature sensed by at least one of the first plurality of pixels in the first thermopile array; receive the second signal from the first control unit,', 'receive one or more output signals from the array of temperature sensors related to a temperature of the first thermopile array,', 'generate a thermal map of the first plurality of pixels in the first thermopile array based on the one or more output signals from the array of temperature sensors, the thermal map related to how each pixel of the first thermopile array is affected by variations in temperature, and', 'compensate the second signal based on the thermal map, and, 'a second control unit including a processor and a second memory, the second control unit electrically connected to the visual camera and the first control unit, the second control unit ...

TERAHERTZ WAVE DETECTION DEVICE AND ARRAY SENSOR

A terahertz wave detection device includes a low-dimensional electron system material formed on a substrate; and a first electrode and a second electrode opposingly arranged on a two-dimensional plane of the low-dimensional electron system material. The first electrode and the second electrode are made of metals having different thermal conductivity. An 8-element array sensor includes eight terahertz wave detection devices aligned in an array. The terahertz wave detection device includes carbon nanotube film; a first electrode disposed on one side of the carbon nanotube film; and a second electrode disposed on the other side of the carbon nanotube film. The first electrode and the second electrode have different thermal conductivity. 1. A terahertz wave detection device comprising:a low-dimensional electron system material formed on a substrate; anda first electrode and a second electrode opposingly arranged on a two-dimensional plane of the low-dimensional electron system material,wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are made of metals having different thermal conductivity.2. The terahertz wave detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein a difference between conductivity of the first electrode and conductivity of the second electrode is a predetermined value or more.3. The terahertz wave detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein the low-dimensional electron system material is a carbon nanotube accurately oriented in a two-dimensional direction of the two-dimensional plane.4. The terahertz wave detection device according to claim 3 ,wherein the carbon nanotube has a single layer.5. The terahertz wave detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein the low-dimensional electron system material is a graphene having a single layer or plural layers.6. An array sensor comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'terahertz wave detection devices according to aligned in an array,'}wherein the array sensor radiates a THz wave onto a ...

Infrared-transmitting glass

Provided is a novel infrared-transmitting glass that can be vitrified without containing any environmentally harmful compound and has high light transmissivity from visible range to a mid-infrared range of wavelengths of about 4 to about 8 μm. An infrared-transmitting glass containing, in % by mole, 50% or more TeO2, 0 to 45% (exclusive of 0%) ZnO, and 0 to 50% (exclusive of 0% and 50%) RO (where R is at least one selected from the group consisting of Ca, Sr, and Ba).

Method for making silicon-germanium absorbers for thermal sensors

A system and method for growing polycrystalline silicon-germanium film that includes mixing a GeH 4 gas and a SiH 4 gas to coat and grow polycrystalline silicon-germanium film on a silicon wafer. The GeH 4 gas and the SiH 4 gas are also heated and the pressure around the wafer is reduced to at least 2.5*10 −3 mBar to produce the polycrystalline silicon-germanium film. The polycrystalline silicon-germanium film is then annealed to improve its resistivity.

PASSIVE REFERENCE OBJECT FOR THERMOGRAPHIC CAMERA

A system for determining the temperature of a subject includes a thermographic camera and a passive reference object fixedly positioned relative to the thermographic camera with at least a portion of the reference object in a line of sight of the camera. In operation, the system captures temperature information of a subject and the reference object using the thermographic camera. The reference object has known physical properties, such that the reference object can be used as a base line for the system to determine fluctuations in the temperature information. The fluctuations are then removed from the temperature information of the subject to increase an accuracy of the temperature reading of the subject. 1. A device , comprising: a reference object coupled to the case; and', 'a portion of the case spaced from the reference object by a fixed distance, wherein the portion of the case is configured to receive a thermographic camera with at least a portion of the reference object in a line of sight of the thermographic camera., 'a case, including2. The device of wherein the case further comprises:a base;an extension element coupled to the base, wherein the base and the extension element define a first opening; anda cover coupled to the extension element, wherein the cover and the extension element define a second opening,wherein the first opening is configured to receive the thermographic camera and the second opening is configured to receive the reference object.3. The device of wherein the base and the cover each include at least one of a plurality of connectors claim 2 , each of the plurality of connectors including a protrusion and a flange extending transverse to the protrusion.4. The device of wherein the extension element further includes a plurality of apertures configured to receive the plurality of connectors to selectively couple the base and the cover to the extension element.5. The device of wherein the fixed distance is between 5 and 15 centimeters.6. The ...

INFRA-RED SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH BUILT-IN TEST EQUIPMENT

An infra-red sensor assembly may comprise a substrate and an infra-red transmitter electrically coupled to the substrate. An infra-red receiver may be electrically coupled to the substrate. A testing infra-red transmitter may be electrically coupled to the substrate. An infra-red transmission channel may optically couple the testing infra-red transmitter and the infra-red receiver. 1. An infra-red sensor assembly , comprising:a substrate;a first infra-red transmitter electrically coupled to the substrate;an infra-red receiver electrically coupled to the substrate;a testing infra-red transmitter electrically coupled to the substrate; andan infra-red transmission channel optically coupling the testing infra-red transmitter and the infra-red receiver.2. The infra-red sensor assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller operably coupled to the first infra-red transmitter, the infra-red receiver, and the testing infra-red transmitter;a first metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor coupled between the controller and the first infra-red transmitter; anda second metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor coupled between the controller and the testing infra-red transmitter.3. The infra-red sensor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to turn on the first metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor and turn off the second metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor when the infra-red sensor assembly is in an object detection mode.4. The infra-red sensor assembly of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to turn off the first metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor and turn on the second metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor when the infra-red sensor assembly is in a self-test mode.5. The infra-red sensor assembly of claim 4 , wherein the infra-red transmission channel defines an optical pathway claim 4 , the optical pathway being configured to reflect infra-red radiation emitted from the ...

PIR SENSOR AND PHOTOGRAPHING DEVICE

The present invention discloses a PIR sensor, including an infrared probe and a lens located between the infrared probe and a detected area, wherein a baffle is provided between the lens and the detected area, a plurality of through holes evenly provided on the baffle. The through holes of the baffle are arranged in a meshy patterns. According to the PIR sensor disclosed by the present invention, the baffle can block the lens, without affecting the performances of the PIR sensor at all, thereby not only improving the aesthetic degree of the product, but also further improving the concealment property of a photographing device. 1. A PIR sensor , comprising an infrared probe and a lens provided between an infrared sensor and a detected area , wherein a baffle is provided between the lens and the detected area , a plurality of through holes evenly provided on the baffle.2. The PIR sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the through holes are arranged in a meshy patterns.3. The PIR sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the baffle is made of plastic or metal.4. A photographing device using the PIR sensor according to claim 1 , comprising a housing with an opening at one side claim 1 , a PIR sensor provided inside the housing and a camera module claim 1 , wherein the PIR sensor comprises an infrared probe and a lens provided between the infrared probe and the detected area claim 1 , and a baffle which is located at the opening of the housing is provided between the lens and the detected area claim 1 , a plurality of through holes evenly provided on the baffle.5. The photographing device according to claim 4 , wherein the through holes are arranged in a meshy patterns.6. The photographing device according to claim 4 , wherein the baffle is made of plastic or metal.7. The photographing device according to claim 4 , wherein the housing is a housing of an electronic vehicle key.8. The photographing device according to claim 7 , wherein a circuit board is mounted inside a ...

Scalable thermoelectric-based infrared detector

Device and method of forming the devices are disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate prepared with transistor and sensor regions. The substrate is processed by forming a lower sensor cavity in the substrate, filling the lower sensor cavity with a sacrificial material, forming a dielectric membrane in the sensor region, forming a transistor in the transistor region and forming a micro-electrical mechanical system (MEMS) component on the dielectric membrane in the sensor region. The method continues by forming a back-end-of-line (BEOL) dielectric having a plurality of interlayer dielectric (ILD) layers with metal and via levels disposed on the substrate for interconnecting the components of the device. The metal lines in the metal levels are configured to define an upper sensor cavity over the lower sensor cavity, and metal lines of a first metal level of the BEOL dielectric are configured to define a geometry of the MEMS component.

Sensing Device with a Glare Shield

A sensing device with a glare shield has an infrared sensor and a glare shield. The infrared sensor has a body and a lens hood. The lens hood is mounted around an outer periphery of the body. The glare shield is conical, is detachably mounted around the lens hood of the infrared sensor, and extends in a direction away from the body of the infrared sensor. The glare shield prevents the infrared sensor from being affected by glare emitted from adjacent lighting devices. Accordingly, the sensing device avoids incorrect judgment of environmental luminance caused by lighting devices nearby and therefore generates less misoperation, so that the goal of being more power-saving can be achieved. 1. A sensing device with a glare shield , comprising:a lamp having a mounting frame;an infrared sensor having:a body having a light-receiving side, with the body detachably mounted to the mounting face and protruding from the mounting face and the lamp; anda lens hood mounted on the light-receiving side of the body; anda glare shield detachably mounted around the lens hood of the infrared sensor.2. The sensing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the glare shield extends in a direction away from the body and has:a conical portion having two open ends differing from each other in diameter, and progressively increasing in outer diameter and extending outwards from one of the open ends with a smaller outer diameter to the other open end with a larger outer diameter; anda bottom opening defined at the open end of the conical portion with the larger outer diameter.3. The sensing device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the glare shield further has:an annular flange formed on and protruding inwards from the one of the two open ends of the conical portion with the smaller outer diameter, and detachably mounted around the lens hood; andat least one barb formed on a top edge of an inner wall of the annular flange, and detachably engaging an outer wall of the lens hood.4. The sensing device as ...

Passive detectors for imaging systems

Passive detector structures for imaging systems are provided, which are based on a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) framework. With such framework, a CTE-based passive detector structure includes a detector member that is configured to expand or contract in response to thermal heating resulting from photon exposure. The expanding/contracting CTE detector structure is configured to exert mechanical forces on resistor and/or capacitor circuit elements, which are part of an oscillator circuit, to vary the resistance and capacitance of such circuit elements and change a frequency or period of oscillation of an output signal of the oscillator circuit. The change in the frequency or period of oscillation of the output signal of the oscillator circuit is utilized to determine an amount of photon exposure of the CTE-based detector.

Home Monitoring and Control System

This application is directed to a home monitoring and control system including a doorbell installed at a door of a home. The doorbell has a button configured to, upon being touched, depressed or activated, wirelessly initiate a first communication to indicate presence of a person at the door. The doorbell also has a camera configured to capture video data within a field of view, and a processor configured to cause a communication component to enable the first communication and wirelessly stream via a remote server the video data captured by the camera to a monitoring device associated with an occupant of the home. A rechargeable battery is coupled to a housing wire and configured to be charged via the housing wire, and the doorbell is configured to charge and discharge the rechargeable battery based on power usage of the doorbell. 1. A security system , comprising: the button is configured to, upon being touched, depressed or activated, wirelessly initiate a first communication to indicate presence of a person proximate to the doorbell;', 'the plurality of electronic components includes a processor, a communication component, and a camera configured to capture video data within a field of view;', 'the processor is configured to cause the communication component to enable the first communication and wirelessly stream via an electronic system the video data captured by the camera to a monitoring device; and', 'the rechargeable battery is electrically coupleable to a housing wire and the plurality of electronic components, wherein the doorbell is configured to charge the rechargeable battery via the housing wire, and discharge the rechargeable battery to power and enable operations of the plurality of electronic components based on power usage of the doorbell., 'a doorbell that further includes a button, a plurality of electronic components, and a rechargeable battery, wherein2. The security system of claim 1 , further comprising:an application executable by the ...

INFRARED SENSOR

The infrared sensor according to the present invention includes an insulating film; a pair of first terminal electrodes; a pair of second terminal electrodes; a first heat sensitive element; a second heat sensitive element; a pair of first pattern wiring parts and a pair of second pattern wiring parts that are patterned on either surface of the insulating film; an infrared-receiving region that is provided on the other surface of the insulating film so as to oppose to the first heat sensitive element; and an infrared reflection film that is formed on the other surface of the insulating film so as to avoid the infrared-receiving region and to cover at least the portion immediately above the second heat sensitive element, wherein the infrared reflection film has a thermal coupling part in proximity to a portion of the first pattern wiring part. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:an insulating film;a pair of first terminal electrodes and a pair of second terminal electrodes that are patterned on either surface of the insulating film;a first heat sensitive element and a second heat sensitive element that are provided on either surface of the insulating film;a pair of first pattern wiring parts that is patterned on either surface of the insulating film with one end thereof being connected to the first heat sensitive element and the other end thereof being connected to the pair of first terminal electrodes;a pair of second pattern wiring parts that is patterned on either surface of the insulating film with one end thereof being connected to the second heat sensitive element and the other end thereof being connected to the pair of second terminal electrodes;an infrared-receiving region that is provided on the other surface of the insulating film so as to oppose to the first heat sensitive element; andan infrared reflection film that is formed on the other surface of the insulating film so as to avoid the infrared-receiving region and to cover at least the portion immediately ...

THERMOPILE MODULE

An electronic device includes an outer case, a circuit substrate, a thermopile sensor chip, a filter structure, and a waterproof structure. The outer case has an opening. The circuit substrate is disposed inside the outer case. The thermopile sensor chip is disposed on the circuit substrate. The filter structure is disposed above the thermopile sensor chip. The waterproof structure is surroundingly connected between the filter structure and the outer case for sealing up the opening of the outer case, wherein the waterproof structure has a through hole for exposing the filter structure and communicated with the opening of the outer case. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an outer case having an opening;a circuit substrate disposed inside the outer case;a thermopile sensor chip disposed on the circuit substrate;a filter structure disposed above the thermopile sensor chip; anda waterproof structure surroundingly connected between the filter structure and the outer case for sealing up the opening of the outer case.2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thermopile sensor chip is electrically connected to the circuit substrate by wire-bonding or flip-chip bonding.3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the waterproof structure has a through hole for exposing the filter structure and communicated with the opening of the outer case.4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the opening of the outer case and the through hole of the waterproof structure are filled with an infrared passing glue.5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the filter structure has a filter covering portion and a filter supporting portion claim 3 , the filter covering portion is suspended above the thermopile sensor chip and connected to the waterproof structure claim 3 , and the filter supporting portion is extended downwardly from the filter covering portion to contact the circuit substrate for supporting the filter covering ...

PYROELECTRIC INFRARED SENSOR DEVICE

A pyroelectric infrared sensor device comprising: a pyroelectric infrared sensor part (); and a cover member (). The pyroelectric infrared sensor part comprises: a pyroelectric element (); a housing () that the pyroelectric element is placed inside of and comprises an opening at a position facing a light receiving surface of the pyroelectric element; and an infrared transmission filter () that is located to cover the opening of the housing. The cover member covers at least a top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part. The infrared transmission filter transmits light equal to or greater than a wavelength of 1 μm. The cover member has a property that a transmittance of infrared light having a wavelength of from 3 μm to 5.5 μm is equal to or greater than 10% and has a uniform material quality in an area corresponding to the top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part. 1. A pyroelectric infrared sensor device comprising:a pyroelectric infrared sensor part; anda cover member, wherein a pyroelectric element;', 'a housing that the pyroelectric element is placed inside of and comprises an opening at a position facing a light receiving surface of the pyroelectric element; and', 'an infrared transmission filter that is located to cover the opening of the housing,, 'the pyroelectric infrared sensor part comprisesthe cover member covers at least a top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part in a place where the cover member faces the infrared transmission filter of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part,the infrared transmission filter has a property to transmit light equal to or greater than a wavelength of 1 μm, andthe cover member has a property that a transmittance of infrared light having a wavelength of from 3 μm to 5.5 μm is equal to or greater than 10% and has a uniform material quality in an area corresponding to the top surface of the pyroelectric infrared sensor part.2. The pyroelectric infrared sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein ...

REFLECTING SHELL AND TEMPERATURE DETECTING DEVICE

A reflecting shell includes a hollow joint unit, a hollow guide unit and a hollow receiving unit. The hollow joint unit has a stationary part at one end, and the stationary part is detachably connected to a detecting part of a measuring device. One end of the hollow guide unit is connected to the other end of the hollow joint unit, and an internal wall of the hollow guide unit has a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface, in which the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface correspond to each other. One end of the hollow receiving unit is connected to the other end of the hollow guide unit. Heat radiation from a heat source enters the hollow guide unit, and the heat radiation is transmitted to the detecting part by the reflection of the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. 1. A reflecting shell , comprising:a hollow joint unit, one end of the hollow joint unit having a stationary part, the stationary part being detachably connected with a detecting part of a measuring device;a hollow guide unit, one end of the hollow guide unit being connected with the other end of the hollow joint unit, an inner wall of the hollow guide unit having a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface which correspond to each other; anda hollow receiving unit, one end of the hollow receiving unit being connected with the other end of the hollow guide unit;wherein heat radiation from at least one heat source enters the hollow guide unit through the end of the hollow receiving unit which is connected with the hollow guide unit, and the heat radiation is transmitted to the detecting part by the reflection of the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface.2. The reflecting shell according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow joint unit claim 1 , the hollow guide unit claim 1 , and the hollow receiving unit are formed integrally as a one-piece structure.3. The reflecting shell according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Use of an Optical Waveguide for the Optical Measurement of the Temperature of a High-Temperature Melt

The invention relates to the use of an optical waveguide for optically measuring the temperature of a high-temperature melt, the optical waveguide directing electromagnetic waves from the measuring point to an optical detector and being moved to the measuring point with the aid of a fluid through a line through which the fluid flows. The optical waveguide has a core, cladding and a coating, with the coating consisting of a protective layer and an outer protective sheath. The outer protective sheath is firmly connected to the protective layer.

Thermal Imaging for Self-Driving Cars

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that utilize machine learning techniques to improve object classification in thermal imaging systems. In an example embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes receiving, at a computing device, one or more infrared images of an environment. The method additionally includes, applying, using the computing device, a trained machine learning system on the one or more infrared images to determine an identified object type in the environment by at least: determining one or more prior thermal maps associated with the environment; using the one or more prior thermal maps and the one or more infrared images, determining a current thermal map associated with the environment; and determining the identified object type based on the current thermal map. The method also includes providing the identified object type using the computing device. 1. A method comprising:determining an emissivity of objects in an environment using a trained machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model is trained based on at least one of: visible and near-infrared reflectivity data, 2-color infrared emission data, lidar data, or ambient environmental data;determining at least one living object based on the determined emissivity of objects in the environment; andin response to determining the at least one living object, transmitting a signal to enable control of a vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the emissivity of objects in the environment comprises determining a predicted spectral distribution of emissivity values for the objects.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:predicting a true emissivity spectrum for the objects based on the predicted spectral distribution of emissivity values, wherein determining the at least one living object is further based on the true emissivity spectrum for the objects.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving one or more current infrared images of the ...

TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM, PASSENGER CONVEYOR AND TEMPERATURE MONITORING METHOD THEREOF

A temperature monitoring system for a passenger transport apparatus includes a temperature detection apparatus; and a control apparatus. When the temperature of at least one of a plurality of components is lower than a working temperature range, the control apparatus sends out a notification message and/or enables a heating apparatus to heat the component; when the temperature of at least one of the plurality of components reaches an early warning temperature range, the control apparatus sends out a notification message and/or enables a heat dissipation apparatus to dissipate heat for the component; and when the temperature of at least one of the plurality of components continues to rise and exceeds the working temperature range, the control apparatus sends out a notification message and/or enables the passenger transport apparatus to brake. The present invention is able to monitor a component running condition and predict a component service life. 1. A temperature monitoring system for a passenger transport apparatus , comprising:a temperature detection apparatus, configured to detect the temperatures of a plurality of components of the passenger transport apparatus in a contactless manner; anda control apparatus associated with the temperature detection apparatus, the control apparatus being configured to remotely monitor temperature information about a plurality of components collected by the temperature detection apparatus.2. The temperature monitoring system according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 ,when the temperature of at least one of the plurality of components is lower than a corresponding working temperature range, the control apparatus sends out a notification message and/or enables a heating apparatus to heat the component; and/orwhen the temperature of at least one of the plurality of components reaches a corresponding early warning temperature range, the control apparatus sends out a notification message and/or enables a heat dissipation ...

Audio/Video Recording and Communication Devices

An audio/video (A/V) recording and communication doorbell comprises a camera, a front button, and a motion sensor. The camera and the motion sensor are configured to work in tandem to detect motion in a field of view of the A/V recording and communication doorbell, such that a first one of the camera and the motion sensor detects motion and the other one of the camera and the motion sensor independently verifies the motion detection before an alert is sent to a user's client device. In this manner, user alerts from false alarm motion detections are reduced. 1. An audio/video recording and communication device (A/V device) , comprising:a camera;a motion sensor, wherein the motion sensor and the camera are configured to work in tandem to detect motion within a field of view of the A/V device;a communication module;a processor operatively connected to the camera, the motion sensor, and the communication module; and detect, using the camera, possible motion within the field of view of the A/V device;', 'independently verify the possible motion by the camera using the motion sensor; and', 'send an alert, using the communication module, to a client device., 'a memory storing a program comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the A/V device to2. The A/V device of claim 1 , wherein the program comprises further instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , further cause the A/V device to detect claim 1 , using the camera claim 1 , the possible motion within the field of view of the A/V device by capturing claim 1 , using the camera claim 1 , video and comparing successive video frames of the video to detect at least one change in the successive video frames.3. The A/V device of claim 1 , wherein the program comprises further instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , further cause the A/V device to independently verify the possible motion by the camera using the motion sensor by detecting claim 1 , ...

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND USE OF SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

A sensor arrangement for temperature measurement of a material comprises a roller device with a sheathing configured such that the material can be rolled upon the sheathing. The sheathing comprises a first circumferential portion and a second portion, wherein a thickness of the sheathing in the first circumferential portion is greater than a thickness of the sheathing in the second portion. A temperature sensor arranged in a cavity inside the sheathing in proximity of the second portion. 1. Sensor arrangement for temperature measurement of a material comprising:a hollow roller device with a sheathing configured to permit the material to be rolled upon the sheathing;wherein the sheathing comprises a first circumferential portion and a second portion, wherein a thickness of the sheathing in the first circumferential portion is greater than a thickness of the sheathing in the second portion;a temperature sensor arranged in a cavity inside the sheathing in proximity of the second portion.2. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , further comprising:a detachable flange to which the sheathing is pivoted to;a hollow shaft arranged along an horizontal axis of the hollow device, with a distal end coupled to the detachable flange and a proximal end inside the sheathing to which the temperature sensor is attached to.3. The sensor arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the detachable flange comprises a pivot bearing.4. The sensor arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the hollow shaft comprises a connector at the distal end for feeding a signal connection the temperature sensor.5. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion is circumferential around a horizontal axis of the sheathing.6. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion comprises at least two rib portions arranged rotationally symmetric around a horizontal axis of the sheathing and parallel to said axis claim 1 , wherein the at least two ribs ...

Thermal detection systems, methods, and devices

Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MICROBOLOMETER CONTAINING VANADIUM OXIDE-BASED SENSITIVE MATERIAL

A microbolometer may include a sensitive material based on vanadium oxide (VO) with an additional chemical element such as boron (B), but excluding nitrogen (N), the sensitive material wherein the sensitive material (i) is amorphous, (ii) has an electrical resistivity at ambient temperature in a range of from 1 to 30 Ω·cm, (ii) has a homogeneous chemical composition, and (iv) has an amount of boron, defined as a ratio of a number of boron to vanadium atoms to that of vanadium, at least equal to 0.086. 1. A microbolometer , comprising:{'sub': 'x', '#text': 'a sensitive material comprising a first compound comprising vanadium oxide (VO) and boron as additional chemical element, but excluding nitrogent,'}wherein the sensitive materialis amorphous,wherein the sensitive material has an electrical resistivity at ambient temperature in a range of from 1 to 30 Ω·cm,wherein the sensitive material has a homogeneous chemical composition, andwherein the sensitive material has an amount of boron, defined as a ratio of a number of boron atoms to that of vanadium, at least equal to 0.086.2. The microbolometer of claim 1 , wherein the amount of oxygen claim 1 , defined as a ratio of a number of oxygen atoms to that of vanadium claim 1 , is in a range of from 1.37 to 1.99.3. The microbolometer of claim 1 , wherein the amount of oxygen claim 1 , defined as a ratio of a number of oxygen atoms to that of vanadium claim 1 , is in a range of from 1.42 to 1.94.3. The microbolometer of claim 1 , wherein the amount of oxygen claim 1 , defined as a ratio of a number of oxygen atoms to that of vanadium claim 1 , is in a range of from 1.47 to 1.89.4. The microbolometer of claim 1 , wherein the sensitive material is covered by a protective layer comprising silicon nitride.5. The microbolometer of claim 2 , wherein the sensitive material is covered by a protective layer comprising silicon nitride.6. The microbolometer of claim 3 , wherein the sensitive material is covered by a protective layer ...

MOISTURE AND HYDROGEN ADSORPTION GETTER AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

A moisture and hydrogen adsorption getter is provided. The moisture and hydrogen adsorption getter includes a silicon substrate including a concave portion and a convex portion, a silicon oxide layer conformally provided along a surface of the concave portion and a surface of the convex portion and configured to adsorb moisture, and a hydrogen adsorption pattern disposed on the silicon oxide layer. A portion of the silicon oxide layer is exposed between portions of the hydrogen adsorption pattern. 1. A method of fabricating a moisture and hydrogen adsorption getter , the method comprising:preparing a silicon substrate including a concave portion and a convex portion;forming a silicon oxide layer for adsorbing moisture by immersing the silicon substrate in an acid solution; andforming a hydrogen adsorption pattern on the silicon oxide layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a plurality of holes extending downward from surfaces of the concave portion and the convex portion before the forming of the silicon oxide layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the forming of the holes comprises:forming a metal thin layer on the concave portion and the convex portion;thermally treating the metal thin layer formed on the concave portion and the convex portion to form metal particles; andforming the holes extending downward from the surfaces corresponding to the metal particles by a method of etching the silicon substrate including the concave portion and the convex portion by using the metal particles as a catalyst.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the preparing of the silicon substrate comprises:forming a mask film that covers a first region of the silicon substrate and exposes a second region of the silicon substrate; andimmersing the silicon substrate in a basic solution to form the concave portion and the convex portion on the second region of the silicon substrate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of the hydrogen adsorption pattern ...

METHOD OF CAPTURING THERMAL PATTERN WITH OPTIMISED HEATING OF PIXELS

A method of capturing a thermal pattern by a sensor comprising a matrix of several rows and columns of pixels and a plurality of heating elements each associated with a pixel or a group of pixels, and capable of heating a heat sensitive measurement element for measurement of the pixel or each pixel in the group of pixels independently of the other heating elements during reading of the pixel or at least one of the pixels in the group of pixels, 1. A method of capturing a thermal pattern by a sensor comprising a matrix of several rows and columns of pixels and a plurality of heating elements , each heating element being associated with a pixel or a group of pixels , and each heating element being capable of heating a heat sensitive measurement element for measurement of the pixel or each pixel in the group of pixels independently of the other heating elements during reading of the pixel or of at least one of the pixels in the group of pixels ,in which, during a reading of a first pixel or of a first group of pixels, the heat sensitive measurement element of this first pixel or of each pixel of the first group of pixels is heated by the heating element associated with this first pixel or with this first group of pixels, and the heat sensitive measurement element of another pixel called second pixel, or of a second group of pixels, in the matrix is heated by at least one other heating element associated with this second pixel or with this second group of pixels, the second pixel of the second group of pixels being intended to be read before or after the reading of the first pixel or of the first group of pixels.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which the second pixel is adjacent to the first pixel or to a third pixel that will be read after the first pixel.3. The method according to claim 1 , in which the pixels in a particular row are read simultaneously claim 1 , each heating element being associated with a row of pixels and comprising an electrically ...

INFRARED THERMOMETER

An infrared thermometer (), comprising a handheld part () and a head () connected to the handheld part (). The head () comprises a bottom shell (); an infrared sensor () configured to measure the temperature of an object to be measured; a holder () configured to hold the infrared sensor () in the bottom shell (); a housing () configured to accommodate the infrared sensor () and the holder (), and combined with the bottom shell (); a first conductor () arranged on the housing (); and a second conductor () arranged between the first conductor () and the handheld part () and adjacent to the holder () wherein the first conductor () and the second conductor () are capacitive sensors. 1. An infrared thermometer , comprisinga handheld part; and a bottom shell;', 'an infrared sensor configured to measure the temperature of an object to be measured;', 'a holder configured to hold the infrared sensor to the bottom shell;', 'a housing configured to accommodate the infrared sensor and the holder and to be joined to the bottom shell;', 'a first conductor arranged on the housing;', 'a second conductor arranged between the first conductor and the handheld part and adjacent to the holder; and', 'a microcontroller configured to inactivate the infrared sensor to measure the temperature based on a second signal generated by the second conductor;', 'wherein the first conductor is configured to detect the distance between the head and the surface of the object to be measured when the surface of the object to be measured is approaching to the head; and', 'wherein the second conductor reduces interference to the first conductor when any object not to be measured is approaching to the head., 'a head connected to the handheld part, the head comprising'}2. The infrared thermometer according to claim 1 , wherein the first conductor is arranged on an inner or outer surface of the housing.3. The infrared thermometer according to claim 1 , wherein the second conductor is a shield configured to ...

Getter structure and method for forming such structure

A getter structure and method wherein a layer of seed material is deposited on a predetermined region of a surface of a structure under conditions to form a plurality of nucleation sites on a surface of the structure. The nucleation sites have an average height over the surface area of the predetermined region of less than one molecule thick. Subsequently a getter material is deposited over the surface to form a plurality of getter material members projecting outwardly from the nucleation sites.

Flame sensing

A flame sensor detects the presence of a flame in a combustion system in which the flame emits light. The flame sensor includes a body connectable with the combustion system. A photodetector is supported in the body. The photodetector responds to light emitted by the flame and generates an electrical signal proportional to an intensity of the light. A window is supported in the body and located between the combustion system and photodetector. The window is susceptible to contamination from the combustion system and the contamination may decrease sensitivity of the photodetector. A light source is supported in the body. The light source emits light so that a predetermined amount of the light emitted by the light source reflects into the photodetector when contamination is present on the window and the photodetector generates a signal indicative of contamination on the window.

Temperature detecting device for a gas turbine power plant and gas turbine power plant comprising said temperature detecting device

A temperature detecting device for a gas turbine power plant is provided with at least one optical probe configured to detect a parameter indicative of a temperature and with at least one capsule configured to define a camera inside which the optical probe is housed.

PYRANOMETER WITH FORCED AIRFLOW

Disclosed is a pyranometer with a housing, a sensor in the housing, an inner window and an outer dome-shaped window both overlying the sensor. An air inlet duct and an air outlet duct extend in the housing and end in a space confined by the outer window for passing air through the space, from the inlet duct to the outlet duct. The housing is substantially closed such that no outside air flows are allowed into the housing and includes a ventilator, the inlet duct being in fluid communication with a high pressure side of the ventilator, the outlet duct being in fluid communication with a low pressure side of the ventilator. The air blown into the space below the outer window is heated by the ventilator power and optionally by and added electrical heater. 18-. (canceled)91256767521177210211017107. Pyranometer () with a housing () , a thermo-electric sensor () in said housing , an inner window () and an outer dome-shaped window () both windows ( ,) overlying the sensor () , an air inlet duct () and an air outlet duct () extending in the housing and ending in a space that is bounded by the outer window () for passing air through said space , from the inlet duct to the outlet duct , wherein the housing is substantially closed such that no outside air flows are allowed into the housing () that comprises a ventilator () , the inlet duct () being in fluid communication with a high pressure side of the ventilator () , the outlet duct () being in fluid communication with a low pressure side of the ventilator () , wherein the air blown into the space below the outer window () is heated by the ventilator power.1016211767. Pyranometer () according to claim 9 , wherein the inner window () is dome-shaped claim 9 , wherein the air inlet duct () and the air outlet duct () are in fluid communication with the space between the inner and outer dome-shaped windows ( claim 9 ,).1116. Pyranometer () according to claim 9 , wherein the inner window () comprises a substantially flat diffusor. ...

INFRARED SENSOR AND INFRARED SENSOR DEVICE

Provided are an infrared sensor and an infrared sensor device that are less susceptible to effects from the casing and lead wires, can be surface-mounted, and can measure the temperature of the object to be measured in a more accurate manner. This invention has: an insulating film; a first and a second heat sensitive element provided on the insulating film; a first and a second wiring film that are respectively connected to the heat sensitive elements; an infrared reflecting film; a terminal support body, arranged on the one face; and a plurality of mounting terminals provided to the terminal support body, wherein the mounting terminals have support convex parts protruding upward, the support convex parts are connected to the corresponding first and second wiring films, and the insulating film is supported such that a gap is provided between the terminal support body and the insulating film. 1. An infrared sensor comprising:an insulating film;a first heat sensitive element and a second heat sensitive element provided on one face of the insulating film so as to be spaced apart from one another;a first conductive wiring film and a second conductive wiring film that are formed on one surface of the insulating film and are respectively connected to the first heat sensitive element and the second heat sensitive element;an infrared reflecting film provided on the other face of the insulating film so as to face the second heat sensitive element;a terminal support body, made of a resin, arranged on the one face; anda plurality of mounting terminals provided to the terminal support body with the lower portions of the mounting terminals disposed on the lower portion of the terminal support body,wherein the mounting terminals have support convex parts protruding upward with the support convex parts extended up to the top of the terminal support body, the support convex parts are connected to the corresponding first and second wiring films, and the insulating film is supported ...

TWO-IN-ONE THERMOMETER

A cap for a thermometer having a probe configured to be placed in contact with a patients body or to be inserted into a body cavity of the patient and a temperature sensor includes a cap housing, a proximity sensor and a proximity sensor electrical conductor. The cap housing is configured to selectively connect with and to be selectively detached from the thermometer and at least partially surround the probe of the thermometer when connected with the thermometer. The proximity sensor is connected with the cap. The proximity sensor electrical conductor is connected with the cap and electrically connected with the proximity sensor. A thermometer including the cap is also provided. 1. A thermometer comprising:a housing including a probe configured to be placed in contact with a patient's body or to be inserted into a body cavity of the patient;a temperature sensor positioned in the housing and configured to detect a first signal;a cap configured to cooperate with the housing, the cap being positionable in a first sensing operating position in which the cap is positioned with respect to the probe so as to inhibit insertion of the probe into the body cavity of the patient;a proximity sensor connected with the cap, the proximity sensor being configured to detect a second signal; and ["to measure intensity of the first signal received by the temperature sensor and convert the first signal into a temperature output that reflects a patient's body temperature,", "to measure intensity of the second signal received by the proximity sensor and convert the second signal into a distance output that reflects a distance between the proximity sensor and a target area on the patient's body, and", "to switch between a first mode in which the patient's body temperature is being measured with the probe being offset from the patient's body and a second mode in which the patient's body temperature is being measured with the probe in contact with the patient's body or inserted into the body ...

FIRE DETECTION APPARATUS

A fire detection apparatus A includes a heat detection unit A provided such that a part of the heat detection unit A is accommodated in an outer cover A and another part of the heat detection unit A is exposed to an outside of the fire detection apparatus A through an insertion hole A formed in a top surface portion A, and a guard portion A which is provided to cover a periphery of the insertion hole A and another part of the heat detection unit A in the top surface portion A and has a plurality of ribs, in which a material of a rib corresponding to a first guard side rib A among the plurality of ribs is made different from a material of some other ribs, or a shape of the first guard side rib A among the plurality of ribs is made different from a shape of some other ribs. 1. A fire detection apparatus for detecting a fire in a monitored area , the fire detection apparatus comprising:a housing; anda unit that detects the fire on an inside of the housing.2. The fire detection apparatus according to claim 1 , the fire detection apparatus being attached to an installation surface of an installation object claim 1 , the fire detection apparatus comprising:a heat detection unit that detects the fire, a part of the heat detection unit being accommodated in the inside of the housing, the heat detection unit being configured such that another part of the heat detection unit is exposed to an outside of the fire detection apparatus through an insertion hole formed in an opposite side portion corresponding to a side portion on an opposite side from a side portion on a side of the installation surface in side portions of the housing; anda guard unit provided to cover a periphery of the insertion hole and another part of the heat detection unit in the opposite side portion, the guard unit having a plurality of ribs,wherein a material of some ribs among the plurality of ribs is made different from a material of some other ribs, or a shape of some ribs among the plurality of ribs ...

COOKING ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH INFRARED SENSOR

A cooking engagement system and methods therefore are provided. The system includes a cooktop appliance and an interactive assembly positioned above the cooktop appliance. The interactive assembly includes an image monitor that presents various images and information to a user, e.g., recipes. The system includes an infrared sensor for detecting operation of the cooktop appliance. When the infrared sensor senses a temperature level that exceeds a threshold, a controller communicatively coupled thereto activates an air handler to move or motivate an airflow across or about the image monitor. In this way, the image monitor may be cooled and condensation is prevented from forming on the imaging surface of the image monitor. 1. A system defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the system comprising: a casing;', 'an image monitor supported by the casing;', 'an air handler mounted within the casing;', 'an infrared sensor mounted to or within the casing; and', receive, from the infrared sensor, one or more signals indicative of a temperature level of air proximate the infrared sensor;', 'determine whether the temperature level has exceeded a predetermined activation threshold based at least in part on the one or more signals received from the infrared sensor; and', 'activate the air handler based at least in part on whether the temperature level has exceeded the predetermined activation threshold so that air is moved across or about the image monitor., 'a controller communicatively coupled with the air handler and the infrared sensor, the controller configured to], 'an interactive assembly, comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the casing defines an air inlet and an air outlet claim 1 , and wherein the air outlet is positioned above the image monitor along the vertical direction claim 1 , and wherein when the air handler is activated claim 1 , the air handler moves air through the air outlet and along a cooling airflow path ...

Pressure Vessel with High-Pressure Window

The present invention relates to a pressure vessel (1) having a pressure vessel wall (1a) which completely surrounds a reaction chamber (2) as a pressure space for the initiation and/or promotion of chemical and/or physical pressure reactions of a sample (P) to be heated which is accommodated in the reaction chamber (2), wherein the pressure vessel wall (1a) has an infrared-permeable high-pressure window (30) which extends away outward in a direction from the reaction chamber (2) and which is supported in the pressure vessel wall (1a) with respect to a pressure in the reaction chamber (2), wherein the pressure vessel (1) furthermore has an infrared to temperature sensor (40) which is situated directly opposite the high-pressure window (30), in order to measure the temperature of a sample (P), accommodated in the reaction chamber (2), during a pressure reaction through the high-pressure window (30).

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MICROBOLOMETER CONTAINING VANADIUM OXIDE-BASED SENSITIVE MATERIAL

The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a microbolometer () comprising a sensitive material () based on vanadium oxide (VO) comprising an additional chemical element chosen from among boron (B), carbon (C), with the exception of nitrogen (N), comprising the following steps: 1. A process for manufacturing at least one microbolometer comprising a sensitive material for at least limiting noise degradation of said sensitive material ,said sensitive material comprising a first compound comprising vanadium oxide and at least one additional chemical element chosen from among boron, carbon, with the exception of nitrogen,the process comprising:producing the sensitive material in a thin layer;{'sub': 'r', 'exposing the sensitive material to a temperature Tgreater than the ambient temperature, for a duration At., this thermal exposure step being performed after the producing the sensitive material,'}{'sub': r', 'r', 'r', 'r, 'the temperature Tand the duration Δtbeing such that said first compound, being amorphous and having a native electrical resistivity value at ambient temperature of between 1 Ω.cm and 30 Ω.cm, having undergone a step of exposure to the temperature Tfor the duration Δt, has an electrical resistivity at ambient temperature less than 50% of its native value;'}the process further comprising:{'sub': r', 'r', 'a|r', 'a, 'i. determining a non-zero what is called effective amount of the additional chemical element added to said first compound, thus forming a modified compound, starting from which the modified compound, having undergone a step of exposure to the temperature Tfor the duration Δt, has an electrical resistivity ρat ambient temperature greater than or equal to 50% of its native value ρ;'}{'sub': 'a', 'ii. in said producing the sensitive material in a thin layer, the latter is formed of said modified compound having an amount of the additional chemical element greater than or equal to the effective amount determined beforehand, the ...

Monitoring Cooking Appliances

A method for monitoring the use of cooking a cooking hobs, using an infrared imaging system to detect and classify at least one region of the hob to ascribe a characteristic to said region, to determine relevant criteria relating to that region, and to provide responses appropriate to deviations from those criteria.

Friction and wear reduction in cryogenic mechanisms and other systems

An apparatus includes a first component having a first surface and a second component having a second surface. The first surface includes sputtered gold, and the second surface includes a stainless steel alloy. The first surface is configured to contact the second surface, and one of the components is configured to move against another of the components. The stainless steel alloy could consist of a UNS 21800/AISI Type S21800 metal. The sputtered gold could include ion sputtered gold, and the sputtered gold could have a thickness of about 1 micron. The first component could include a first blade of an adjustable aperture mechanism, where the adjustable aperture mechanism also includes a second blade. The second component could include a first plate of the adjustable aperture mechanism, where the adjustable aperture mechanism further includes a second plate. The blades can be configured to move within a space between the plates.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MICROBOLOMETER WITH THERMISTOR MATERIAL MADE FROM VANADIUM OXIDE HAVING IMPROVED PERFORMANCES

A process for fabricating a microbolometer includes producing a membrane containing a thermistor material, which is made of a first compound based on vanadium oxide and which is formed from a central segment. The central segment covers an intermediate insulating layer, and the thermistor material is formed from lateral segments, which make contact with biasing electrodes through apertures. The process also includes incorporating locally, by ion implantation, into the lateral segments an amount of an additional chemical element higher than or equal to the effective amount. The electrical resistivity ρL at room temperature of the compound thus modified is lower than or equal to 10% of the electrical resistivity ρc at room temperature of the first compound.

MEDICAL OR DENTAL INSTRUMENT WITH A TEMPERATURE-MEASURING DEVICE

Medical or dental instruments, preferably handpieces, can have different temperature-measuring devices for measuring the temperature in the instrument or of at least a part of the instrument. The temperature-measuring devices can be designed, for example, to measure the temperature contactlessly by detection of electromagnetic radiation or to measure the temperature of an interior of the instrument that can be heated by a heat source. The temperature-measuring devices may be designed, for example, as electrical temperature-measuring devices or may have a magnetic material whose magnetic property is a function of temperature and/or has a temperature-dependent course. The temperature-measuring device may have, for example, an electrical switching device and a signal device wherein the signal device is switched at least between a first signal condition and a second signal condition when a temperature limit value is reached or exceeded or is underrun. 1. A medical or dental handpiece , comprisinga handpiece head having an outer shell defining an inner volume,a tool holder device for releasably holding a tool that can be connected to the handpiece, wherein the tool holder device is moveably arranged in the inner volume,at least one bearing unit operatively connected to the tool holder device to moveably support the tool holder device, wherein the at least one bearing unit is arranged in the inner volume,a drive device for setting in motion a tool that can be connected to the tool holder device,an electrical temperature sensor of a temperature-measuring device for measuring a temperature of at least one part of the medical or dental handpiece, wherein the electrical temperature sensor is arranged in the inner volume of the handpiece head, andan electric line or signal line connecting the temperature sensor of the temperature-measuring device to a unit comprising at least one of an evaluation unit for evaluating the measured signals of the temperature-measuring device, a ...

PYROELECTRIC-TYPE INFRARED SENSOR

A pyroelectric-type infrared sensor is provided with: a sensor element; a shield case for covering the sensor element; an infrared transmission filter; an output circuit, which performs impedance conversion to output signals of the sensor element and outputs the signals; and at least one reflecting film. In the pyroelectric-type infrared sensor, the at least one reflecting film, which reflects infrared, is provided between the infrared transmission filter attached to the shield case and surface electrodes, and the infrared transmission filter is disposed extremely close to the surface electrodes. 1. A pyroelectric type infrared sensor comprising a sensor element , a shield case , an infrared ray transmitting filter , an output circuit and at least one reflecting film , wherein:the shield case covers the sensor element;the output circuit converts an impedance of an output signal of the sensor element to output it;the sensor element has at least one pyroelectric element;the pyroelectric element comprises a pyroelectric substrate, a front face electrode and a rear face electrode, the pyroelectric substrate having a front face as a light receiving surface and a rear face opposite to the front face, the front face electrode being provided on the front face, the rear face electrode being provided at a position corresponding to the front face electrode on the rear face;the shield case has an opening;the opening is formed to be positioned above the front face electrode;the infrared ray transmitting filter is provided on the opening;the reflecting film reflects infrared ray incoming from outside; andat least a part of the reflecting film is positioned at a region between the infrared ray transmitting filter and the front face electrode.2. The pyroelectric type infrared sensor as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the front face electrode has at least two regions and a connection portion which connects the two regions; andthe reflecting film is provided so as to face the connection ...

INFRARED SENSOR APPARATUS

To provide an infrared sensor apparatus that has a small profile and has a small heat capacity of the light guiding path member, and therefore can measure a temperature with high accuracy. The present infrared sensor apparatus includes: an infrared sensor body and a light guiding path member that is provided so as to surround at least the infrared receiving surface of the infrared sensor body and that has an opening immediately above the infrared receiving surface, wherein the light guiding path member is made of a plate material and at least one of the surfaces surrounding the infrared receiving surface is an infrared reflecting surface that is composed of an inclined plate part with the surface thereof on the infrared receiving surface side being inclined towards the opening side. 1. An infrared sensor apparatus comprising:an infrared sensor body; anda light guiding path member that is provided so as to surround at least an infrared receiving surface of the infrared sensor body and that has an opening immediately above the infrared receiving surface;wherein the light guiding path member is made of a plate material and at least one of the surfaces of the light guiding path member surrounding the infrared receiving surface is an infrared reflecting surface that is composed of an inclined plate part with the surface thereof on the infrared receiving surface side being inclined towards the opening side.2. The infrared sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising a substrate on which the infrared sensor body and the light guiding path member are installed claim 1 , whereinthe light guiding path member has a supporting plate part that is erected on the substrate and that is configured to support the inclined plate part so as to be spaced apart from the infrared sensor body and the substrate, andthe supporting plate part is installed so as to be spaced apart from the infrared sensor body.3. The infrared sensor apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the lower ...

Home Monitoring and Control System

This application is directed to a home monitoring and control system including a doorbell installed at a door of a home. The doorbell has a button configured to, upon being touched, depressed or activated, wirelessly initiate a first communication to indicate presence of a person at the door. The doorbell also has a camera configured to capture video data within a field of view, and a processor configured to cause a communication component to enable the first communication and wirelessly stream via a remote server the video data captured by the camera to a monitoring device associated with an occupant of the home. A rechargeable battery is coupled to a housing wire and configured to be charged via the housing wire, and the doorbell is configured to charge and discharge the rechargeable battery based on power usage of the doorbell. 1. A home monitoring and control system , comprising: a button configured to, upon being touched, depressed or activated, wirelessly initiate a first communication to indicate presence of a person at the door;', 'a camera configured to capture video data within a field of view;', 'a rechargeable battery electrically coupled to a housing wire, wherein the doorbell is configured to charge the rechargeable battery via the housing wire during first time intervals and discharge to power and enable operations of the doorbell during second time intervals, the first and second time intervals being determined based on power usage of the doorbell; and', 'a processor and a communication component, wherein the processor is configured to cause the communication component to enable the first communication and wirelessly stream via a remote server the video data captured by the camera to a monitoring device associated with an occupant of the home., 'a doorbell installed at a door of a home including2. The home monitoring and control system of claim 1 , further comprising:an application executable by the monitoring device, the application being configured ...

Method and System for Measuring Radiation and Temperature Exposure of Wafers Along a Fabrication Process Line

A measurement wafer device for measuring radiation intensity and temperature includes a wafer assembly including one or more cavities. The measurement wafer device further includes a detector assembly. The detector assembly includes one or more light sensors. The detector assembly is further configured to perform a direct or indirect measurement of the intensity of ultraviolet light incident on a surface of the wafer assembly. 1. A measurement wafer apparatus comprising:a wafer assembly; anda detector assembly, the detector assembly including one or more light sensors, the detector assembly configured to perform at least one of a direct measurement of the intensity of ultraviolet light from a process environment incident on at least one surface of the wafer assembly or an indirect measurement of the intensity of ultraviolet light from the process environment incident on the at least one surface of the wafer assembly.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wafer assembly comprises:a substrate; anda cover operably coupled to a portion of the substrate.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the detector assembly includes:one or more photoluminescent elements configured to convert ultraviolet light to visible light, wherein the one or more light sensors are configured to perform an indirect measurement of the intensity of ultraviolet light incident on the one or more photoluminescent elements by measuring the intensity of visible light emitted by the one or more photoluminescent elements.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the detector assembly includes:one or more light guiding elements, wherein the one or more light guiding elements are configured to transmit visible light emitted by the one or more photoluminescence elements to the one or more light sensors.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more light sensors are configured to perform a direct measurement of the intensity of ultraviolet light incident on the one or more light sensors.6. The ...

NON-CONTACT TEMPERATURE SENSING APPARATUS

Disclosed is a non-contact temperature sensing apparatus. The non-contact temperature sensing apparatus includes a substrate connected to one end portion of a lead frame; the lead frame extended to an upper portion of the substrate; an element for sensing temperature attached to the other end portion of the lead frame; and an element for compensating temperature attached to a lower surface of the substrate, wherein the element for sensing temperature is separated from the substrate, thereby increasing a thermal responsibility. 1. A non-contact temperature sensing apparatus comprising:a substrate having wiring circuits and connected to one end portion of a lead frame;the lead frame extended to an upper portion of the substrate;an element for sensing temperature attached to the other end portion of the lead frame;an element for compensating temperature attached to a lower surface of the substrate; anda case for housing the substrate, the element for sensing temperature, and the element for compensating temperature and accommodating a radiant heat flowed therein,wherein the element for sensing temperature is separated from the substrate, whereby increasing a thermal responsibility.2. The non-contact temperature sensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lead frame is extended to the upper portion of the substrate and bended in parallel with an upper surface of the substrate.3. The non-contact temperature sensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the element for sensing temperature is separated from a surface of the substrate at intervals of 0.1 mm to 5 mm.4. The non-contact temperature sensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the element for sensing temperature and the element for compensating temperature have the same thermo-sensitivity.5. The non-contact temperature sensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the element for sensing temperature is attached to an end portion of the lead frame through a soldering or a resistance ...

Micromechanical Sensor Device and Corresponding Production Method

A micromechanical sensor device and a corresponding production method include a substrate that has a front and a rear and a plurality of pillars that are formed on the front of the substrate. On each pillar, a respective sensor element is formed, which has a greater lateral extent than the associated pillar. A cavity is provided laterally to the pillars beneath the sensor elements. The sensor elements are laterally spaced apart from each other by respective separating troughs and make electrical contact with a respective associated rear contact via the respective associated pillar. 1. A micromechanical sensor device , comprising:a substrate having a front side and a rear side;a plurality of columns formed on the front side of the substrate;a respective sensor element formed on each column, said sensor element having a larger lateral extent than the associated column; anda cavity defined laterally with respect to the columns below the sensor elements,wherein the sensor elements are laterally spaced apart from one another by respective isolating trenches and are electrically contacted via the respective associated column at a respective associated rear-side contact.2. The micromechanical sensor device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor elements have a respective front-side contact and wherein the front-side contacts lie on a side of the sensor elements that faces away from the substrate.3. The micromechanical sensor device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the substrate has an edge region with a ring contact that is led via a corresponding edge wall on the side of the sensor elements and is laterally spaced apart from the sensor elements by the respective isolating trenches.4. The micromechanical sensor device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor elements are infrared-sensitive and have a pyroelectric layer embedded between a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer.5. The micromechanical sensor device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the sensor ...

WEARABLE ASSISTED PERCEPTION MODULE FOR NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

An assisted perception (AP) module comprises an attachment mechanism to attach the AP module to a helmet, and a housing to integrate modular components of the AP module. The housing comprises a front portion and side portion, the front portion located over an eye of the user. The modular components include sensors to collect information about an environment as sensor data, and processors located in the side portion. The processors execute one or more assisted perception engines that process the sensor data from the sensors into enhanced characterization data. Output devices electronically communicate the enhanced characterization data to a user, wherein at least one of the output devices protrudes from the front portion of the housing in front of an eye of the user. 1. An assisted perception module , comprising:an attachment mechanism to attach the assisted perception module to an outside of a helmet; one or more sensors located in either the front portion or the side portion to collect information about an environment as sensor data;', 'one or more processors located in the side portion and coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein the one or more processors execute one or more assisted perception engines that process the sensor data from the one or more sensors into enhanced characterization data; and', "one or more output devices located in the front portion to electronically communicate the enhanced characterization data to the user, wherein at least one of the one or more output devices protrudes from the front portion of the housing in front of the user's eye."], 'a housing to integrate modular components of the assisted perception module, the housing comprising a front portion and side portion, wherein the front portion is located over an eye of a user, the modular components including2. The assisted perception module of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a clip that is placed in a clamped position onto a brim of the helmet to removably ...

PYROELECTRIC DETECTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, PYROELECTRIC DETECTION DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT

A pyroelectric detector includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a pyroelectric body that is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first gas barrier layer that covers the pyroelectric body. The first electrode includes a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is disposed between the first layer and the pyroelectric body, and the first layer is a second gas barrier layer. 1. A pyroelectric detector comprising:a first electrode;a second electrode;a pyroelectric body that is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; anda first gas barrier layer that covers the pyroelectric body,the first electrode including a first layer and a second layer, the second layer being disposed between the first layer and the pyroelectric body, the first layer being a second gas barrier layer.2. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe first electrode further includes a third layer, and the first layer is disposed between the third layer and the second layer.3. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , further comprising:a support member,the first layer being disposed between the support member and the second layer.4. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , further comprising:a third gas barrier layer that covers the first gas barrier layer.5. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe second electrode includes a fourth layer and a fifth layer, the fourth layer is disposed between the pyroelectric body and the fifth layer, and the fifth layer is a fourth gas barrier layer.6. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe second electrode further includes a sixth layer, and the fifth layer is disposed between the fourth layer and the sixth layer.7. The pyroelectric layer according to claim 1 , whereinthe first gas barrier layer covers the second electrode.8. An electric device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the pyroelectric detector according to ...

Lighting system and support apparatus

A lighting system includes: a lighting apparatus including a first human detection sensor unit that detects a person in a first detection area, and a light source that turns ON when the first human detection sensor unit detects the person; and a support apparatus including (i) a second human detection sensor unit that detects a person in a second detection area, and (ii) an emission unit that emits, when the second human detection sensor unit detects the person, infrared rays to cause the first human detection sensor unit to react as if the person is present in the first detection area.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPOSABLE IMAGING SYSTEM

An imaging device includes a plurality of electronic components, a phase change material, and a heat transfer structure. The plurality of electronic components is configured to collect data and have a predetermined temperature parameter. The plurality of electronic components is disposed within the phase change material. The phase change material has a first material phase and a second material phase. The phase change material has a first material phase and a second material phase. The phase change material is configured to absorb heat through changing from the first material phase to the second material phase. The heat transfer structure is disposed within the phase change material. The heat transfer structure is configured to conduct heat within the phase change material. The phase change material and the heat transfer structure are further configured to regulate a temperature of the electronic components below the predetermined temperature parameter. 1. An imaging device comprising:a plurality of electronic components configured to collect data, said plurality of electronic components having a predetermined temperature parameter;a phase change material, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said phase change material, said phase change material having a first material phase and a second material phase, said phase change material configured to absorb heat through changing from the first material phase to the second material phase; anda heat transfer structure disposed within said phase change material, said heat transfer structure configured to conduct heat within said phase change material, wherein said phase change material and said heat transfer structure are further configured to regulate a temperature of said electronic components below the predetermined temperature parameter.2. The imaging device in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an insulation material claim 1 , said plurality of electronic components disposed within said ...

VISION ACCESSORY IN SUB-CEILING LAYER FOR AN INFRARED DETECTOR

An optical device for arrangement on a detector provided with an infrared sensor in order to modify the visual field of the detector. The device includes primary and secondary conical mirrors. The primary mirror collects the infrared radiation coming from a sub-ceiling layer around the device for returning it onto the secondary mirror which, itself, reflects it to the infrared sensor. 1. An optical device , intended to be arranged on a detector equipped with an infrared sensor in order to modify a field of view of the detector , comprising:a primary mirror of frustoconical overall shape, comprising a circular opening at its center,a secondary mirror of conical overall shape,at least one connecting means for connecting the primary mirror and the secondary mirror, so that a reflective surface of the primary mirror is arranged facing a reflective surface of the secondary mirror,the primary and secondary mirrors being designed to reflect radiation in the infrared; andthe primary and secondary mirrors being configured to define a field of view of the device, to form an afocal system and to form a continuous image of a periphery of the device, a center of the image being hidden by the secondary mirror.2. The optical device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the angle α of the field of view of the device is comprised between 5° and 10°.3. The optical device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the optical device consists of a single piece of injection-molded plastic claim 1 , at least the surfaces of the primary mirror and of the secondary mirror being metalized.4. The optical device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a maximum diameter of the primary mirror is less than 100 mm claim 1 , and a height of the device in a direction of an axis of a cone defining the reflective surface of the primary mirror is less than 40 mm.5. An infrared detector comprising an optical device as claimed in claim 1 , arranged in such a way as to form the image on the infrared sensor of the detector.6. ...

NANO- AND MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL RESONATORS

A resonator including a piezoelectric plate and an interdigital electrode is provided. A ratio between a thickness of the plate and a pitch of the interdigital electrode may be from about 0.5 to about 1.5. A radiation detector including a resonator and an absorber layer capable of absorbing at least one of infrared and terahertz radiation is provided. A resonator including a piezoelectric plate and a two-dimensional electrically conductive material is provided. 1. A resonator comprising:a piezoelectric plate, anda first interdigital electrode including a plurality of conductive strips disposed on a first surface of the piezoelectric plate, wherein the plurality conductive strips are arranged with a pitch;wherein a ratio between a thickness of the piezoelectric plate and the pitch of the first interdigital electrode is from about 0.5 to about 1.5.2. The resonator of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the piezoelectric plate is from about 25 nm to about 500 nm.3. (canceled)4. The resonator of claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric plate comprises at least one of aluminum nitride claim 1 , lithium niobate claim 1 , lithium tantalite claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , gallium nitride and quartz.57-. (canceled)8. The resonator of claim 1 , wherein the resonator further comprises a second interdigital electrode disposed on a second surface of the piezoelectric plate opposing the first surface.9. The resonator of claim 1 ,wherein a combined mode of vibration comprising a thickness-extensional mode and a lateral-extensional mode is excited in the piezoelectric plate in response to an alternating current (AC) applied through the first interdigital electrode.10. The resonator of claim 9 , wherein both dand dpiezoelectric coefficients contribute to the combined mode of vibration.1113-. (canceled)14. The resonator of claim 9 , wherein a frequency of the combined mode of vibration is at least about 10 MHz to about 100 GHz.1520-. (canceled)21. A radiation detector comprising: a ...

Thermal pattern monitoring of machine

A method for monitoring thermal patterns of a machine includes identifying at least one location for positioning a robotic arm. The robotic arm is equipped with at least one of a visual camera and a thermal imaging camera adapted to capture a visual image and a thermal image of a portion of the machine, respectively. The method includes defining a plurality of segments of the portion by allocating a plurality of grids to the portion. Further, the portion of the machine is scanned by the robotic arm, based on the plurality of grids with the at least one of the visual camera and the thermal imaging camera. A component of the machine is detected, when the thermal patterns recorded for the component deviate from a predefined thermal pattern. The portion of the machine is then rescanned for determining changes in the thermal patterns as a function of time.

BODY SURFACE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE

A body surface temperature measurement device capable of appropriately performing measurement of a body surface temperature of an animal is realized. A body surface temperature measurement device includes a temperature sensing unit including an infrared ray detection sensor and a cover that covers the infrared ray detection sensor, in which the cover closely contacts a body surface of the animal and at least a part of a contact surface of the cover, which contacts the body surface of the animal, is formed into a curved surface that bulges toward a body surface side of the animal. 1: A body surface temperature measurement device that measures a body surface temperature of an animal , the body surface temperature measurement device comprising:a temperature sensing unit that includes an infrared ray detection sensor and a cover that covers the infrared ray detection sensor; anda belt that causes the temperature sensing unit to closely contact a body surface of the animal or that fixes the temperature sensing unit to a collar to be mounted on the animal or a body belt to be mounted on the animal; whereinin a case where the body surface temperature measurement device is mounted on the animal, the cover is pressed against the body surface of the animal, andat least a part of a contact surface of the cover, which contacts the body surface of the animal, is formed into a curved surface that bulges toward a body surface side of the animal.2: The body surface temperature measurement device according to claim 1 , further comprising a measurement temperature calculation apparatus that calculates a measurement temperature from a detection value that is detected by the temperature sensing unit.3: The body surface temperature measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensing unit further includes an auxiliary pedestal that covers at least a part of the cover.4: The body surface temperature measurement device according to claim 3 , wherein the auxiliary ...

ROBUST GMOS

A gas sensing device, that may include a suspended gas sensing element, a frame that supports the suspended gas sensing element, and one or more traps for trapping at least one out of Siloxane and silicon dioxide. The suspended gas sensing element may include a gas reactive element that has a gas dependent temperature parameter, and a semiconductor temperature sensing element that is thermally coupled to the gas reactive element, and is configured to generate detection signals that are responsive to a temperature of the gas reactive element. The gas reactive element and the semiconductor temperature sensing element are of microscopic scale. 1. A gas sensing device , comprising:a suspended gas sensing element;a frame that supports the suspended gas sensing element; andone or more traps for trapping at least one out of Siloxane and silicon dioxide; a gas reactive element that has a gas dependent temperature parameter; and', 'a semiconductor temperature sensing element that is thermally coupled to the gas reactive element, and is configured to generate detection signals that are responsive to a temperature of the gas reactive element; and', 'wherein the gas reactive element and the semiconductor temperature sensing element are of microscopic scale., 'wherein the suspended gas sensing element comprises2. The gas sensing device according to wherein the one or more traps comprises hexamethyldisilazane.3. The gas sensing device according to wherein a trap of the one or more traps is deposited on the frame.4. The gas sensing device according to wherein a trap of the one or more traps is positioned on a part of the suspended gas sensing element that differs from the gas reactive element.5. The gas sensing element according to wherein a trap of the one or more traps is positioned on a bulk that supports the frame claim 1 , wherein the bulk is spaced apart from the suspended gas sensing element.6. The gas sensing element according to comprising multiple gas sensing elements.7. ...

INFRARED RADIATION EMISSION SURFACE HAVING A HIGH THERMAL EMISSIVITY AND A LONG LIFE TIME AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD

An infrared IR radiation emission surface in a predetermined wavelength range comprises a substrate made of a material based on silicon carbide SiC, and an ensemble of texturing microstructures covering the exposed emission face of the substrate. Each microstructure is formed by a single protuberance, which is arranged on and integrally with the substrate. The microstructures have the same shape and the same dimensions, and are distributed over the face of the substrate in a bidimensional periodic pattern. The shape of each microstructure is smooth and regular, with a radius of curvature which varies continuously from the apex of the microstructure to the exposed emission face of the substrate. 1. An infrared IR radiation emission surface with high thermal emissivity for an infrared radiation emitter , comprisinga substrate consisting of a thickness of a first material based on silicon carbide SiC and having a planar or curved face, anda set of texturing microstructures covering the face,the said infrared IR radiation emission surface whereineach microstructure is formed by a single protuberance made of the first material, which is arranged on and integrally with the substrate, andthe microstructures have the same shape and the same dimensions, and are distributed over the face of the substrate in a bidimensional periodic pattern, andthe shape of each microstructure is smooth and regular, while having a single apex and a radius of curvature which varies continuously from the apex of the microstructure to the face of the substrate.2. The infrared IR radiation emission surface according to claim 1 , wherein the first material based on silicon carbide ismonocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon carbide SiC, ormonocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon carbide SiC enriched with silicon Si in the form of silicon islands Si.3. The infrared IR radiation emission surface according to claim 1 , whereinthe surface of each microstructure has an apex lying in a central region ...

PHOTONIC SENSOR AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A SENSOR

A photonic sensor, comprising: a platform, a temperature sensor on the platform; and a structure formed on or as part of the platform. 1. A photonic sensor , comprising:a platform supported by at least one slender element;a temperature sensor on the platform; anda structure formed on or as part of the platform.2. A sensor as claimed in claim 1 , in which the structure is etched into the platform so as reduce the mass of the platform.3. A sensor as claimed in claim 2 , in which the structure comprises a plurality of voids.4. A sensor as claimed in claim 3 , in which the voids form a plurality of intersecting trenches.5. A sensor as claimed in claim 3 , in which the voids are not of uniform depth within the platform.6. A sensor as claimed in claim 5 , in which parts of some of the voids extend through a depth of the platform.7. A sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises a metal layer.8. A sensor as claimed in claim 7 , in which the platform further comprises a semiconductor layer in association with the metal layer.9. A sensor as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the platform further comprises a nitride layer.10. A sensor as claimed in claim 8 , having a plurality of column or hill like structures extending from a first side of the metal layer.11. A sensor as claimed in claim 10 , in which the plurality of column or hill like structures are formed in an intra-structure scale of less than lambda claim 10 , where lambda is the maximum wavelength to be detected claim 10 , and is 50×10m or less.12. A sensor as claimed in claim 7 , in which a plurality of apertures extend through the first metal layer claim 7 , and through any layer disposed adjacent a second side of the metal layer.13. A sensor as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a plurality of platforms arranged in an array within an evacuated cavity bounded on a first side by a window.14. A sensor as claimed in claim 1 , in which the platform is supported by two or more slender legs claim 1 , said slender ...

MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF A PROCESS HEATER

A temperature monitoring system includes an access port configured to mount to an inspection window of a process heater that includes heating tubulars mounted in an inner volume of the process heater, the access port including at least one visual access portion configured to provide visual access to at least a portion of the heating tubulars; a flange assembly including a bore that extends from a first side configured to mount to the access port to a second side; and a thermal imaging system configured to mount to the second side of the flange assembly, the thermal imaging system including at least one thermal image capture device including a field of view through the bore of the flange of assembly and the at least one visual access portion and into the inner volume of the process heater to capture at least one image of radiation emitted from the heating tubulars. 1. A temperature monitoring system , comprising:an access port configured to mount to an inspection window of a process heater that comprises a plurality of heating tubulars mounted in an inner volume of the process heater, the access port comprising at least one visual access portion configured to provide visual access to at least a portion of the plurality of heating tubulars;a flange assembly comprising a bore that extends from a first side configured to mount to the access port to a second side opposite the first side; anda thermal imaging system configured to mount to the second side of the flange assembly, the thermal imaging system comprising at least one thermal image capture device comprising a field of view through the bore of the flange of assembly and the at least one visual access portion and into the inner volume of the process heater to capture at least one image of radiation emitted from the portion of the plurality of heating tubulars.2. The temperature monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the first side comprises a first flange and the second side comprises a second flange.3. The ...

Mounting System and Method for Night Vision Tubes

A mounting system for night vision tubes includes a multi-part sleeve that opens in the manner of a clamshell to receive the tube. The sleeve includes a longitudinal seam or a partial longitudinal seam and opens around compliant hinge regions. The night vision tube engages a ramp section of the sleeve, urging the sleeve to open and then abuts against a front shoulder, causing the sleeve to clamp shut around the night vision tube. The tube is constrained between the front shoulder and a retaining shoulder. An indexing pin engages the night vision tube and the sleeve to maintain mutual rotational alignment. The sleeve and the tube are inserted into a housing of a night vision system. 1. A night vision system , comprising:a night vision tube; anda sleeve for surrounding the night vision tube in a housing, wherein the sleeve has a seam that divides the sleeve into two parts.2. The night vision system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the seam extends longitudinally along the sleeve.3. The night vision system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the seam extends partially longitudinally along the sleeve.4. The night vision system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the sleeve opens around compliant hinge regions that attached the two parts.5. The night vision system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve opens in the manner of a clamshell to receive the night vision tube.6. The night vision system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a front compression buffer portion claim 1 ,7. The night vision system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a ramp section claim 1 , against which the night vision tube engages claim 1 , causing the sleeve to open.8. The night vision system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a retaining shoulder and a front shoulder for constraining movement of the night vision in an axial direction.9. The night vision system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an indexing pin that engages the night vision ...

SMART WALL SWITCH CONTROLLER

This patent specification relates to various smart-home systems. Such a system may include a battery-powered smart home device that communicates using a first wireless protocol characterized by relatively low power usage and relatively low data rates. Such a system may further include a smart wall outlet device. The smart wall outlet device may include wireless communication circuitry comprising a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface. The first wireless interface may be configured to communicate with the battery-powered smart home device using the first wireless protocol. The second wireless interface may be configured to serve as a communication bridge between the battery-powered smart home device and a wireless network that uses a second communication protocol characterized by relatively higher power usage and relatively higher data rates. 1. (canceled)2. A smart-home system , comprising:a battery-powered smart home device that wirelessly communicates using a first communication protocol characterized by relatively low power usage and relatively low data rates; and electrical connections configured to be electrically connected with in-wall powered wiring;', 'a user input component configured to receive user input;', 'an electronic display configured to present at least a current setpoint temperature;', 'an occupancy sensor;', the first wireless interface is configured to communicate with the battery-powered smart home device using the first communication protocol; and', 'the second wireless interface is configured to serve as a communication bridge between the battery-powered smart home device and a wireless network that uses a second communication protocol characterized by relatively higher power usage and relatively higher data rates; and, 'wireless communication circuitry comprising a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface, wherein, 'the processor is configured to transmit occupancy information based on information received ...