Apparatus and methods for use in flash detection

Details Apparatus and methods for use in flash detection Apparatus and methods for use in flash detection

2006-11-08

2010-06-08

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

C340S540000, C396S263000

Reexamination Certificate

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07732769

ABSTRACT:
The present embodiments provide methods, systems and apparatuses that detect, classify and locate flash events. In some implementations, some of the methods detect a flash event, trigger an imaging system in response to detecting the flash event to capture an image of an area that includes the flash event, and determines a location of the flash event.

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