Analyzing smoke or other emissions with pattern recognition

Details Analyzing smoke or other emissions with pattern recognition Analyzing smoke or other emissions with pattern recognition

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Bugg, George A (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S605000, C340S578000, C382S100000, C356S438000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07872584

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for analyzing smoke or other emissions are provided. An image is analyzed and processed to identify characteristics associated with the emission, such as color, densities, dispersion rates, fuel mixture characteristics, and other suitable analysis factors. If the analysis indicates that abnormal conditions exist or that any user-defined alerts are warranted, a message is sent to an operator terminal. The system and method may continue to capture subsequent images and thus provide real-time data. The data may be stored in memory and collected over time. The data may be associated with a digital signature and used to create reports for company quality control boards, regulatory control agencies, and the public. The system and method thus provide a cost effective, reliable, and repeatable mechanism for real-time analysis of smoke stacks and other environmental changes.

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