SEQUENTIAL BEAM SPLITTING IN A RADIATION SENSING APPARATUS

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces.

Apparatus and Method of Location Determination in a Thermal Imaging System

A camera assembly, including: an enclosure having at least two mounting surfaces that are orthogonal to each other for alignment with at least two orthogonal surfaces against which the camera assembly is to be mounted; at least one imaging apparatus disposed within the enclosure and having a predetermined orientation with respect to the enclosure; and a communication device disposed within the enclosure; and a server disposed at a location remote from where the camera is mounted. The camera assembly and the server communicate over a computer communication network to identify at least one mounting measurement of the camera assembly to establish a mapping from an image coordinate system for images generated by the imaging apparatus and a real world coordinate system aligned with an orientation defined by the at least two orthogonal surfaces. 1. A method of installing and calibrating an imaging system , the method comprising:attaching a camera assembly to an edge where two or three orthogonal surfaces meet, where the orthogonal surfaces include at least two of: a first wall surface, a second wall surface that is orthogonal to the first wall surface, and a ceiling surface;activating the camera assembly to establish a communication connection with a remote server; andproviding a height of a user standing on a floor and captured in full in an image generated by the camera assembly, wherein the imaging system computes a mounting height of the camera assembly from the height of the user and a measurement of a height of the user in the image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:moving an object detectable by the camera assembly to a point of interest in an area monitored by the camera assembly to allow the imaging system to bookmark the point of interest in images generated by the camera assembly using a location of an image of the object positioned at, or in the vicinity of, the point of interest in the area.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the camera assembly ...

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities are disclosed. Certain exemplary aspects relate to imaging apparatuses for monitoring, recording or imaging a space such as a room having overhead lighting provided via ceiling structures that may include enclosures and/or downlight fixtures within ceiling cavities, and various imaging apparatuses herein may include an infrared or thermal camera, for example, for imaging within such spaces.

Micro mirror arrays for measuring electromagnetic radiation

A radiation imaging apparatus includes an imaging surface; a light source; and an array of micro mirrors that rotate via radiation absorbed in the micro mirrors and reflect light from the light source to generate a distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. The array first micro mirrors and second micro mirrors. The first micro mirrors have a first structure and the second micro mirrors have a second structure different than the first structure. The second structure is configured to correct for one or more environmental influences on the radiation imaging apparatus. A photodetector captures an image of the distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. A processor is coupled to the photodetector. A communication interface is coupled with the processor; and a computing device is located separately from the radiation imaging apparatus and in communication with the communication interface.

IMAGING APPARATUSES AND ENCLOSURES

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.

SECURITY CAMERAS WITH THERMAL IMAGING SENSORS

The disclosed techniques include systems and methods for implementing security cameras with thermal imaging sensors. The disclosed techniques can utilize a thermal imaging sensor (TIS) and a less robust passive infrared (PIR) sensor of a security camera system to monitor a field of view.

Apparatus and Method of Location Determination in a Thermal Imaging System

A camera assembly, including: an enclosure having mounting surfaces for alignment with surfaces against which the camera assembly is to be mounted; at least one imaging apparatus disposed within the enclosure and having a predetermined orientation with respect to the enclosure; and a communication device disposed within the enclosure; and a server disposed at a location remote from where the camera is mounted. The camera assembly and the server communicate over a computer communication network to identify at least one mounting measurement of the camera assembly to establish a mapping from an image coordinate system for images generated by the imaging apparatus and a real world coordinate system aligned with an orientation defined by the at least two orthogonal surfaces.

USER INTERFACES TO CONFIGURE A THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM

A thermal imaging system including at least one thermal imaging device, a server, and at least one mobile device. The thermal imaging device captures thermal images of an environment. The server applies computer vision techniques to the thermal images, detects events of a predetermined type, and generates notifications of the events of predetermined types detected from the thermal images. The mobile device runs a mobile application that is configured to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, and transmit the annotations to the server. According to the annotations, the server adjusts parameters used in the application of the computer vision techniques and in the generation of the notifications. 1. A system comprising: receive at least one thermal image of an environment,', 'classify one or more objects in the thermal image using an image processor,', 'transmit a notification based on the classifying, and', 'adjust a setting of the image processor in response to user feedback associated with the notification;, 'a server configured toa thermal imaging device mounted in the environment configured to capture the thermal image; and receive the notification,', 'receive the user feedback regarding the notification via a user interface, and', 'transmit the user feedback to the server., 'a mobile device configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is configured to present a notification of a detected event in the environment and to receive user feedback on the notification.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is configured provide services based on the thermal image.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the thermal imaging device is configured to transmit the thermal image to the server.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is configured to transmit the thermal image to the server.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device is configured to pre ...

IMAGING APPARATUSES AND ENCLOSURES CONFIGURED FOR DEPLOYMENT IN CONNECTION WITH CEILINGS AND DOWNLIGHT CAVITIES

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities are disclosed. Certain exemplary aspects relate to imaging apparatuses for monitoring, recording or imaging a space such as a room having overhead lighting provided via ceiling structures that may include enclosures and/or downlight fixtures within ceiling cavities, and various imaging apparatuses herein may include an infrared or thermal camera, for example, for imaging within such spaces.

Apparatus and Method to Adjust Sensitivity in Measuring Electromagnetic Radiation Using Micro Mirrors

Systems, methods, and apparatuses having an array of micro mirrors that rotate according to absorbed radiation and reflect light to generate light spots. In a first setting, a processor obtains an image of the light spots, determines positions of the light spots using a computationally efficient but less accurate method to calculate the intensities of radiation directed at the micro mirrors, and provides the calculated radiation. In a second setting, the processor does not determines the position; and the image is transmitted to a separate computing device to determine positions of the light spots using a computationally intensive but more accurate method to calculate the intensities of radiation directed at the micro mirrors. The system can dynamically switch between the first setting and second setting without a need to adjust hardware. 1. A system , comprising: an imaging surface;', 'a light source;', 'an array of micro mirrors, wherein the micro mirrors rotate according to radiation absorbed in the micro mirrors and reflect light from the light source to generate a distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface;', 'a photodetector, wherein the photodetector captures an image of the distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface;', 'a processor coupled to the photodetector; and', 'a communication interface coupled with the processor; and, 'a radiation imaging apparatus, havinga computing device located separately from the radiation imaging apparatus and in communication with the communication interface;wherein in a first application of the system, the processor determines from the image first positions of light reflected by the micro mirrors on the imaging surface and computes first intensities of the radiation absorbed at the micro mirrors, and the communication interface transmits the first intensities to the computing device; andwherein in a second application of the system, the communication interface transmits the image of the distribution of ...

HYBRID CAMERAS

The disclosed technologies include systems and methods for implementing a combination of an optical camera and an infrared camera in a single device having a single output. The combination of the optical camera and infrared camera in a single device having a single output can provide low cost production and a hybrid output having optical and infrared elements. A blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by a processor embedded in the single device. The output of the single device can have a relatively low size image overlay. In some embodiments, the single device can output a full video stream having optical and infrared elements. Also, the blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by the processor and the processor can output and transmit a hybrid image that includes an overlay of the optical and infrared elements. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a circuit board;an optical camera attached to the circuit board;an infrared camera attached to the circuit board;an optical image input interface, configured to receive an optical image signal from the optical camera;an infrared image input interface, configured to receive an infrared image signal from the infrared camera;an onboard processor attached to the circuit board, configured to process information from the optical image signal received by the optical image input interface and from the infrared image signal received by the infrared image input interface; anda single output interface, configured to transmit the information processed by the onboard processor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the onboard processor is communicatively coupled claim 1 , by the single output interface claim 1 , to a host processor of a host device comprising the apparatus claim 1 , and wherein the single output interface is configured to transmit the information processed by the onboard processor to the host processor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the onboard ...

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.

HYBRID CAMERAS

The disclosed technologies include systems and methods for implementing a combination of an optical camera and an infrared camera in a single device having a single output. The combination of the optical camera and infrared camera in a single device having a single output can provide low cost production and a hybrid output having optical and infrared elements. A blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by a processor embedded in the single device. The output of the single device can have a relatively low size image overlay. In some embodiments, the single device can output a full video stream having optical and infrared elements. Also, the blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by the processor and the processor can output and transmit a hybrid image that includes an overlay of the optical and infrared elements.

Apparatus and method of location determination in a thermal imaging system

A camera assembly, including: an enclosure having at least two mounting surfaces that are orthogonal to each other for alignment with at least two orthogonal surfaces against which the camera assembly is to be mounted; at least one imaging apparatus disposed within the enclosure and having a predetermined orientation with respect to the enclosure; and a communication device disposed within the enclosure; and a server disposed at a location remote from where the camera is mounted. The camera assembly and the server communicate over a computer communication network to identify at least one mounting measurement of the camera assembly to establish a mapping from an image coordinate system for images generated by the imaging apparatus and a real world coordinate system aligned with an orientation defined by the at least two orthogonal surfaces.

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities are disclosed. Certain exemplary aspects relate to imaging apparatuses for monitoring, recording or imaging a space such as a room having overhead lighting provided via ceiling structures that may include enclosures and/or downlight fixtures within ceiling cavities, and various imaging apparatuses herein may include an infrared or thermal camera, for example, for imaging within such spaces.

SECURITY CAMERAS WITH THERMAL IMAGING SENSORS

The disclosed techniques include systems and methods for implementing security cameras with thermal imaging sensors. The disclosed techniques can utilize a thermal imaging sensor (TIS) and a less robust passive infrared (PIR) sensor of a security camera system to monitor a field of view.

User Interfaces to Configure a Thermal Imaging System

A thermal imaging system including at least one thermal imaging device, a server, and at least one mobile device. The thermal imaging device captures thermal images of an environment. The server applies computer vision techniques to the thermal images, detects events of a predetermined type, and generates notifications of the events of predetermined types detected from the thermal images. The mobile device runs a mobile application that is configured to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, and transmit the annotations to the server. According to the annotations, the server adjusts parameters used in the application of the computer vision techniques and in the generation of the notifications. 1. A thermal imaging system , comprising:a server located remote from an environment, the server configured to apply computer vision techniques to thermal images captured by at least one thermal imaging device installed in the environment, detect events of a predetermined type from applying the computing vision techniques to the thermal images, and generate notifications of the events detected from the thermal images; anda mobile device running a mobile application configured at least to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, transmit the annotations to the server, wherein the server adjusts, according to the annotations, parameters used in application of the computer vision techniques and in generation of the notifications.2. The thermal imaging system of claim 1 , wherein the server is configured to train an artificial neural network using a supervised machine learning technique based on the annotations to perform event classification.3. A method in a thermal imaging system claim 1 , the method comprising:applying computer vision techniques to thermal images of an environment captured by a thermal imaging device ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SENSING

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing. The apparatus includes a radiation detection sensor including a plurality of micromechanical radiation sensing pixels having a reflecting top surface and configured to deflect light incident on the reflective surface as a function of an intensity of sensed radiation. In some implementations, the apparatus has equal sensitivities for at least some of the sensing pixels. In some implementations, the apparatus can provide adjustable sensitivity and measurement range. The apparatus can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces. 1. A radiation sensing apparatus , comprising:at least one row of micro mirrors arranged along a first direction in a first plane, each respective micro mirror in the row of micro mirrors having a radiation absorbing surface and a light reflecting area positioned at an opposite side of the radiation absorbing surface, wherein the respective micro mirror is configured to rotate along a second direction in the first plane in response to radiation absorbed in the radiation absorbing surface;a light directing device configured to direct a respective light ray from a light source to the light reflecting area of the respective micro mirror; andan imaging surface facing the light reflecting area of the respective micro mirror to receive a reflected light ray of the respective light ray directed onto the light reflecting area of the respective micro mirror, the imaging surface positioned in relation with the row of micro mirrors to produce equal displacements of light rays reflected from at least two of the row of micro mirrors onto the imaging surface for equal rotations along the second direction in the row of micro mirrors.2. The radiation sensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein there is no optical ...

Fabrication method for micromechanical sensors

In one approach, a method of fabricating radiation detection devices includes: forming a structural layer overlying a frontside of a substrate; forming a metallic layer overlying the structural layer; releasing each of a plurality of devices on the substrate by etching a backside of the substrate, wherein each device comprises a plate and legs attached to the plate, the legs comprising at least a portion of the metallic layer; and sealing each of the plurality of devices, the sealing comprising: attaching a transparent cavity cap to the frontside of the substrate; and attaching a radiation-transparent substrate to the backside of the substrate.

Fabrication method for micromechanical sensors

A method of fabricating electromagnetic radiation detection devices including: forming a first mask on a substrate; forming a structural layer on the substrate using the first mask; forming a metallic layer overlying the structural layer; removing the first mask; forming a second mask on the substrate, the second mask comprising mask openings; selectively patterning the metallic layer using the mask openings; and removing the second mask.

Sequential beam splitting in a radiation sensing apparatus

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering ...

Apparatus and Method of Location Determination in a Thermal Imaging System

A camera assembly, including: an enclosure having at least two mounting surfaces that are orthogonal to each other for alignment with at least two orthogonal surfaces against which the camera assembly is to be mounted; at least one imaging apparatus disposed within the enclosure and having a predetermined orientation with respect to the enclosure; and a communication device disposed within the enclosure; and a server disposed at a location remote from where the camera is mounted. The camera assembly and the server communicate over a computer communication network to identify at least one mounting measurement of the camera assembly to establish a mapping from an image coordinate system for images generated by the imaging apparatus and a real world coordinate system aligned with an orientation defined by the at least two orthogonal surfaces.

FABRICATION METHOD FOR MICROMECHANICAL SENSORS

In one approach, a method of fabricating radiation detection devices includes: forming a structural layer overlying a frontside of a substrate; forming a metallic layer overlying the structural layer; releasing each of a plurality of devices on the substrate by etching a backside of the substrate, wherein each device comprises a plate and legs attached to the plate, the legs comprising at least a portion of the metallic layer; and sealing each of the plurality of devices, the sealing comprising: attaching a transparent cavity cap to the frontside of the substrate; and attaching a radiation-transparent substrate to the backside of the substrate.

Imaging Apparatuses and Enclosures

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.

FEVER DETECTION

Systems, methods, and apparatuses to detect persons having fever. For example, A fever scanner can have a thermal camera to capture a thermal image of a person, a distance sensor to measure a distance between the person and the fever scanner, and a processor to determine a first temperature from the thermal image and calculate a second temperature of the person based on the first temperature and the distance. When the second temperature is above a threshold, the fever scanner can generate an alert.

Hybrid cameras

Systems combining an optical camera and an infrared camera in a single device having a single output, the systems provide low cost production and a hybrid output having optical and infrared elements processed by a processor embedded in the single device, the output of the single device having a relatively low size image overlay and providing a full video stream having optical and infrared elements as well as a hybrid image having an overlay of the optical and infrared elements.

Sequential beam splitting in a radiation sensing apparatus

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering ...

IMAGING APPARATUSES AND ENCLOSURES CONFIGURED FOR DEPLOYMENT IN CONNECTION WITH CEILINGS AND DOWNLIGHT CAVITIES

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities are disclosed. Certain exemplary aspects relate to imaging apparatuses for monitoring, recording or imaging a space such as a room having overhead lighting provided via ceiling structures that may include enclosures and/or downlight fixtures within ceiling cavities, and various imaging apparatuses herein may include an infrared or thermal camera, for example, for imaging within such spaces. 122-. (canceled)23. An assembly , comprising:{'claim-text': ['wherein the enclosure has dimensions consistent with a downlight fixture adapted to be installed into a ceiling of a room,', 'wherein the enclosure includes a layer covering the enclosure, the layer being opaque or translucent to visible light as viewed from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation;'], '#text': 'an enclosure,'}an infrared imaging apparatus mounted within the enclosure with a fixed orientation relative to the enclosure to have a fixed imaging direction with respect to a room when the enclosure is mounted in an opening of the ceiling of the room; anda transceiver connected to the infrared imaging apparatus to communicate infrared images captured by the infrared imaging apparatus to a device separate from the assembly.24. The assembly of claim 23 , wherein the layer is comprised of a film claim 23 , a solid plate claim 23 , an infrared lens claim 23 , other optical element claim 23 , or combinations thereof.25. The assembly of claim 23 , wherein the infrared imaging apparatus comprises a thermal imaging apparatus claim 23 , wherein the thermal imaging apparatus is configured to detect radiation in a wavelength range of 9 claim 23 ,000 nanometers to 14 claim 23 ,000 nanometers.26. The assembly of claim 23 , further comprising:a threaded connector located at an end of the enclosure, the threaded connector configured to mate with a receiving portion of a light socket in the ...

User interfaces to configure a thermal imaging system

A thermal imaging system including at least one thermal imaging device, a server, and at least one mobile device. The thermal imaging device captures thermal images of an environment. The server applies computer vision techniques to the thermal images, detects events of a predetermined type, and generates notifications of the events of predetermined types detected from the thermal images. The mobile device runs a mobile application that is configured to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, and transmit the annotations to the server. According to the annotations, the server adjusts parameters used in the application of the computer vision techniques and in the generation of the notifications.

Security cameras with thermal imaging sensors

The disclosed techniques include systems and methods for implementing security cameras with thermal imaging sensors. The disclosed techniques can utilize a thermal imaging sensor (TIS) and a less robust passive infrared (PIR) sensor of a security camera system to monitor a field of view.

Micromechanical Device for Electromagnetic Radiation Sensing

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing an improved electromagnetic radiation sensing micromechanical device to be utilized in high pixel-density pixel sensor arrays. The device includes an improved design for improved and adjustable performance through simple geometric or fabrication means. Furthermore, the design of the device lends itself to simple micromechanical manufacturing procedures. Additionally, the manufacturing procedures include a method to enable high uniformity and high yield sensor arrays. Arrays of the device can be utilized as IR imaging detectors for use in applications such as human presence detection, nonvisual environment monitoring, security and safety, surveillance, energy monitoring, fire detection and people counting. 1. A micromechanical radiation sensor , comprising: a first direction; and', 'a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction; and, 'a substrate having a plate having a layer of a radiation absorbing material and a layer of a light reflecting material; and', 'two legs arranged in symmetry with respect to an axis of symmetry and causing the plate to rotate about an axis of rotation;, 'at least one column of micromechanical pixels, wherein the micromechanical pixels in the column are arranged along the first direction, the respective micromechanical pixel having two straight outer arms, each having a bimaterial region extending along the first direction; and', 'a thermal isolation region coupled between the two straight outer arms; and, 'wherein each respective leg of the two legs having one first end joining the substrate and a second end joining the plate on a respective edge of the plate, the respective leg havingwherein a dividing line between plates of adjacent micromechanical pixels in the column goes through center portions of legs of one of the adjacent micromechanical pixels.2. The micromechanical radiation sensor of claim 1 , wherein the plate further has an additional structured absorption layer ...

Sequential Beam Splitting in a Radiation Sensing Apparatus

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces. 1. A radiation sensing apparatus , comprising:a micro-mirror chip comprising a plurality of light reflecting surfaces;an image sensor comprising an imaging surface; and the beamsplitter unit comprising a plurality of beamsplitters that are positioned side by side along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface, and', 'each beamsplitter of the plurality of beamsplitters including a partially-reflective surface that is oblique to the imaging surface and the micro-mirror chip and extends across more than half the height of the beamsplitter., 'a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor,'}2. The radiation sensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein there is only one layer of beamsplitters between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor.3. The radiation sensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each light reflecting surface of the plurality of light reflecting surfaces includes a ...

MICRO MIRROR ARRAYS FOR MEASURING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

A radiation imaging apparatus includes an imaging surface; a light source; and an array of micro mirrors that rotate via radiation absorbed in the micro mirrors and reflect light from the light source to generate a distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. The array first micro mirrors and second micro mirrors. The first micro mirrors have a first structure and the second micro mirrors have a second structure different than the first structure. The second structure is configured to correct for one or more environmental influences on the radiation imaging apparatus. A photodetector captures an image of the distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. A processor is coupled to the photodetector. A communication interface is coupled with the processor; and a computing device is located separately from the radiation imaging apparatus and in communication with the communication interface.

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.

SEQUENTIAL BEAM SPLITTING IN A RADIATION SENSING APPARATUS

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces.

Micromechanical device for electromagnetic radiation sensing

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing an improved electromagnetic radiation sensing micromechanical device to be utilized in high pixel-density pixel sensor arrays. The device includes an improved design for improved and adjustable performance through simple geometric or fabrication means. Furthermore, the design of the device lends itself to simple micromechanical manufacturing procedures. Additionally, the manufacturing procedures include a method to enable high uniformity and high yield sensor arrays. Arrays of the device can be utilized as IR imaging detectors for use in applications such as human presence detection, nonvisual environment monitoring, security and safety, surveillance, energy monitoring, fire detection and people counting.

IMAGING APPARATUSES AND ENCLOSURES CONFIGURED FOR DEPLOYMENT IN CONNECTION WITH CEILINGS AND DOWNLIGHT CAVITIES

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities are disclosed. Certain exemplary aspects relate to imaging apparatuses for monitoring, recording or imaging a space such as a room having overhead lighting provided via ceiling structures that may include enclosures and/or downlight fixtures within ceiling cavities, and various imaging apparatuses herein may include an infrared or thermal camera, for example, for imaging within such spaces. 1. An assembly , comprising: a circular base portion in a first plane, the circular base portion having a first region through which infrared radiation passes;', 'a wall region having a substantially conical or frustoconical structure, the wall region coupled to the circular base portion at a first end such that the substantially conical or frustoconical structure extends, towards a second end distal to the first end, in a first direction away from the circular base portion along an axis that is perpendicular to the first plane, wherein the substantially conical or frustoconical structure of the wall region has a diameter that decreases along a series of planes parallel to the first plane as the wall region extends away from the circular base portion to the second end;', 'a layer covering at least the first region, the layer being opaque or translucent to visible light as viewed from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation;', 'wherein the enclosure has dimensions consistent with existing light bulbs for light sockets of downlight configuration that are built into a ceiling of a room; and, 'an enclosure includingan infrared imaging apparatus mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the circular base portion to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in an existing downlight light socket of the room;wherein at least one surface of the enclosure has an orientation ...

Apparatus and Method of Location Determination in a Thermal Imaging System

A camera assembly, including: an enclosure having at least two mounting surfaces that are orthogonal to each other for alignment with at least two orthogonal surfaces against which the camera assembly is to be mounted; at least one imaging apparatus disposed within the enclosure and having a predetermined orientation with respect to the enclosure; and a communication device disposed within the enclosure; and a server disposed at a location remote from where the camera is mounted. The camera assembly and the server communicate over a computer communication network to identify at least one mounting measurement of the camera assembly to establish a mapping from an image coordinate system for images generated by the imaging apparatus and a real world coordinate system aligned with an orientation defined by the at least two orthogonal surfaces. 1. (canceled)17. A thermal imaging system , comprising:at least one camera assembly disposed in an area to generate images of the area; the server is connected to the at least one camera assembly via a computer communication network;', 'the thermal imaging system stores a set of configuration parameters, wherein the set of configuration parameters identifies a ratio between a length measured in an image of an item generated by the camera assembly and a corresponding length of the item in real world; and', an image coordinate system of images generated by the camera assembly; and', 'a real world coordinate system of the area., 'the thermal imaging system is configured to map, using the set of configuration parameters, between], 'a centralized server disposed at a location remote to the area, wherein18. The thermal imaging system of claim 17 , wherein the set of configuration parameters further identifies points of interest in the area in the image coordinate system claim 17 , wherein the points of interest have locations in the images generated by the camera assembly but not visible in the images generated by the camera assembly.19 ...

SEQUENTIAL BEAM SPLITTING IN A RADIATION SENSING APPARATUS

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces. 1. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of mirrors;a sensor having a surface to receive light rays reflected from the mirrors; andat least one beamsplitter located between the mirrors and the sensor, wherein the beamsplitter comprises at least one partially-reflective surface configured to partially reflect light rays towards the mirrors.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one partially-reflective surface includes first and second partially-reflective surfaces aligned in sequence.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a first beamsplitter comprises the first partially-reflective surface claim 2 , and a second beamsplitter comprises the second partially-reflective surface.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first and second beamsplitters are positioned side by side.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each mirror comprises a light reflecting surface on one side of the mirror claim 1 , and a radiation absorption surface on an ...

Apparatus and Method for Electromagnetic Radiation Sensing

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing. The apparatus includes a radiation detection sensor including a plurality of micromechanical radiation sensing pixels having a reflecting top surface and configured to deflect light incident on the reflective surface as a function of an intensity of sensed radiation. In some implementations, the apparatus has equal sensitivities for at least some of the sensing pixels. In some implementations, the apparatus can provide adjustable sensitivity and measurement range. The apparatus can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces.

Apparatus and method to adjust sensitivity in measuring electromagnetic radiation using micro mirrors

Systems, methods, and apparatuses having an array of micro mirrors that rotate according to absorbed radiation and reflect light to generate light spots. In a first setting, a processor obtains an image of the light spots, determines positions of the light spots using a computationally efficient but less accurate method to calculate the intensities of radiation directed at the micro mirrors, and provides the calculated radiation. In a second setting, the processor does not determines the position; and the image is transmitted to a separate computing device to determine positions of the light spots using a computationally intensive but more accurate method to calculate the intensities of radiation directed at the micro mirrors. The system can dynamically switch between the first setting and second setting without a need to adjust hardware.

USER INTERFACES TO CONFIGURE A THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM

A thermal imaging system including at least one thermal imaging device, a server, and at least one mobile device. The thermal imaging device captures thermal images of an environment. The server applies computer vision techniques to the thermal images, detects events of a predetermined type, and generates notifications of the events of predetermined types detected from the thermal images. The mobile device runs a mobile application that is configured to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, and transmit the annotations to the server. According to the annotations, the server adjusts parameters used in the application of the computer vision techniques and in the generation of the notifications.

Micromechanical device for electromagnetic radiation sensing

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing an improved electromagnetic radiation sensing micromechanical device to be utilized in high pixel-density pixel sensor arrays. The device includes an improved design for improved and adjustable performance through simple geometric or fabrication means. Furthermore, the design of the device lends itself to simple micromechanical manufacturing procedures. Additionally, the manufacturing procedures include a method to enable high uniformity and high yield sensor arrays. Arrays of the device can be utilized as IR imaging detectors for use in applications such as human presence detection, nonvisual environment monitoring, security and safety, surveillance, energy monitoring, fire detection and people counting.

User interfaces to configure a thermal imaging system

A thermal imaging system including at least one thermal imaging device, a server, and at least one mobile device. The thermal imaging device captures thermal images of an environment. The server applies computer vision techniques to the thermal images, detects events of a predetermined type, and generates notifications of the events of predetermined types detected from the thermal images. The mobile device runs a mobile application that is configured to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, and transmit the annotations to the server. According to the annotations, the server adjusts parameters used in the application of the computer vision techniques and in the generation of the notifications.

Sequential beam splitting in a radiation sensing apparatus

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering ...

Imaging Apparatuses and Enclosures

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces. 1. An assembly , comprising: a base face opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and', a surface of a first wall of a room;', 'a surface of a second wall of the room, wherein the first wall and the second wall meet at a vertical edge of the room; and', 'a surface of a ceiling of the room, wherein the first wall and the ceiling meet at a first horizontal edge of the room, the second wall and the ceiling meet at a second horizontal edge of the room, and wherein the vertical edge, the first horizontal edge, the second horizontal edge meet at a corner of the room; and, 'at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of], 'an enclosure havinga thermal imaging apparatus mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces claim 1 , the base face of the enclosure ...

IMAGING APPARATUSES AND ENCLOSURES

An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.

User interfaces to configure a thermal imaging system

A thermal imaging system including at least one thermal imaging device, a server, and at least one mobile device. The thermal imaging device captures thermal images of an environment. The server applies computer vision techniques to the thermal images, detects events of a predetermined type, and generates notifications of the events of predetermined types detected from the thermal images. The mobile device runs a mobile application that is configured to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, and transmit the annotations to the server. According to the annotations, the server adjusts parameters used in the application of the computer vision techniques and in the generation of the notifications.

Apparatus and method for electromagnetic radiation sensing

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing. The apparatus includes a radiation detection sensor including a plurality of micromechanical radiation sensing pixels having a reflecting top surface and configured to deflect light incident on the reflective surface as a function of an intensity of sensed radiation. In some implementations, the apparatus has equal sensitivities for at least some of the sensing pixels. In some implementations, the apparatus can provide adjustable sensitivity and measurement range. The apparatus can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces.

Apparatus and method to adjust sensitivity in measuring electromagnetic radiation using micro mirrors

Systems, methods, and apparatuses having an array of micro mirrors that rotate according to absorbed radiation and reflect light to generate light spots. In a first setting, a processor obtains an image of the light spots, determines positions of the light spots using a computationally efficient but less accurate method to calculate the intensities of radiation directed at the micro mirrors, and provides the calculated radiation. In a second setting, the processor does not determine the position; and the image is transmitted to a separate computing device to determine positions of the light spots using a computationally intensive but more accurate method to calculate the intensities of radiation directed at the micro mirrors. The system can dynamically switch between the first setting and second setting without a need to adjust hardware.

Apparatus and method of location determination in a thermal imaging system

サーマルイメージングシステムにおける位置判断の装置および方法

【課題】モニタリングサービスのときに得られた画像を解釈して、人、明らかな大人、子供およびペットの存在、位置および／または活動を区別して識別することなどのモニタリング出力を生成することができるイメージングシステムを提供する。【解決手段】イメージングシステムは、カメラアセンブリと、サーバーと、を備えるイメージングシステムであって、カメラアセンブリとサーバーは、コンピュータ通信ネットワークを通じて通信して、該カメラアセンブリの少なくとも一つの設置測定値を識別し、少なくとも一つのイメージング装置によって生成された画像のための画像座標系と、現実の座標系とからマッピングを確立し、少なくとも一つの設置測定値は、イメージングシステムのユーザがその上に立つ床面の上のカメラアセンブリの取付け高さを含む。【選択図】図１

Hybrid cameras

Imaging apparatuses and enclosures configured for deployment in connection with ceilings and downlight cavities

サーマルイメージングシステムを構成するためのユーザーインタフェース

【課題】サーマルイメージングシステムに関し、所定のタイプのイベントを検出する。【解決手段】システムは、視野内の景色の熱画像を取り込むための操作が可能である、少なくとも１つのサーマルイメージングデバイスと、サーマルイメージングデバイスからの熱画像を受け取り、熱画像にコンピュータビジョン技術を適用して熱画像に取り込まれたイベントを検出し、検出されたイベントに基づいて通知を生成するように構成されたサーバと、を備える。サーバは、景色内にあるモバイルデバイスにインストールされたモバイルアプリケーションを通じて、モバイルデバイスのユーザーが景色についての入力を生成するように誘導するように構成され、サーバは、さらに、入力に基づき、サーマルイメージングデバイスによって取り込まれた熱画像からのイベントの検出に使用されるパラメータを調整するように構成されている。【選択図】図１

Hybrid cameras

The disclosed technologies include systems and methods for implementing a combination of an optical camera and an infrared camera in a single device having a single output. The combination of the optical camera and infrared camera in a single device having a single output can provide low cost production and a hybrid output having optical and infrared elements. A blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by a processor embedded in the single device. The output of the single device can have a relatively low size image overlay. In some embodiments, the single device can output a full video stream having optical and infrared elements. Also, the blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by the processor and the processor can output and transmit a hybrid image that includes an overlay of the optical and infrared elements.

Hybrid cameras

The disclosed technologies include systems and methods for implementing a combination of an optical camera and an infrared camera in a single device having a single output. The combination of the optical camera and infrared camera in a single device having a single output can provide low cost production and a hybrid output having optical and infrared elements. A blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by a processor embedded in the single device. The output of the single device can have a relatively low size image overlay. In some embodiments, the single device can output a full video stream having optical and infrared elements. Also, the blending or combining of the optical and infrared elements can be executed by the processor and the processor can output and transmit a hybrid image that includes an overlay of the optical and infrared elements.

User interfaces to configure a thermal imaging system

A thermal imaging system including at least one thermal imaging device, a server, and at least one mobile device. The thermal imaging device captures thermal images of an environment. The server applies computer vision techniques to the thermal images, detects events of a predetermined type, and generates notifications of the events of predetermined types detected from the thermal images. The mobile device runs a mobile application that is configured to receive the notifications, present user interfaces, receive user annotations of the notifications in the user interfaces, and transmit the annotations to the server. According to the annotations, the server adjusts parameters used in the application of the computer vision techniques and in the generation of the notifications.

Apparatus and method for electromagnetic radiation sensing

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing. The apparatus includes a radiation detection sensor including a plurality of micromechanical radiation sensing pixels having a reflecting top surface and configured to deflect light incident on the reflective surface as a function of an intensity of sensed radiation. In some implementations, the apparatus has equal sensitivities for at least some of the sensing pixels. In some implementations, the apparatus can provide adjustable sensitivity and measurement range. The apparatus can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces.

Micro Mirror Arrays for Measuring Electromagnetic Radiation

A radiation imaging apparatus includes an imaging surface; a light source; and an array of micro mirrors that rotate via radiation absorbed in the micro mirrors and reflect light from the light source to generate a distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. The array first micro mirrors and second micro mirrors. The first micro mirrors have a first structure and the second micro mirrors have a second structure different than the first structure. The second structure is configured to correct for one or more environmental influences on the radiation imaging apparatus. A photodetector captures an image of the distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. A processor is coupled to the photodetector. A communication interface is coupled with the processor; and a computing device is located separately from the radiation imaging apparatus and in communication with the communication interface.

Sequential beam splitting in a radiation sensing apparatus

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing electromagnetic radiation sensing using sequential beam splitting. The apparatuses can include a micro-mirror chip having a plurality of light reflecting surfaces, an image sensor having an imaging surface, and a beamsplitter unit located between the micro-mirror chip and the image sensor. The beamsplitter unit includes a plurality of beamsplitters aligned along a horizontal axis that is parallel to the micro-mirror chip and the imaging surface. The beamsplitters implement the sequential beam splitting. Because of the structure of the beamsplitter unit, the height of the arrangement of the micro-mirror chip, the beamsplitter unit, and the image sensor is reduced such that the arrangement can fit within a mobile device. Within a mobile device, the apparatuses can be utilized for human detection, fire detection, gas detection, temperature measurements, environmental monitoring, energy saving, behavior analysis, surveillance, information gathering and for human-machine interfaces.

Apparatus and method of location determination in a thermal imaging system

A camera assembly, including: an enclosure having at least two mounting surfaces that are orthogonal to each other for alignment with at least two orthogonal surfaces against which the camera assembly is to be mounted; at least one imaging apparatus disposed within the enclosure and having a predetermined orientation with respect to the enclosure; and a communication device disposed within the enclosure; and a server disposed at a location remote from where the camera is mounted. The camera assembly and the server communicate over a computer communication network to identify at least one mounting measurement of the camera assembly to establish a mapping from an image coordinate system for images generated by the imaging apparatus and a real world coordinate system aligned with an orientation defined by the at least two orthogonal surfaces.