Television – Special applications – Observation of or from a specific location
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Edwards, Jr., Timothy (Department: 2612)
Television
Special applications
Observation of or from a specific location
C348S152000, C340S870070
Reexamination Certificate
active
07369156
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for measuring temperature comprises a noncontact temperature measurement device situated at a first location. The device includes a sensor operative to collect radiant energy emanated from a target. Circuitry associated with the sensor produces a digital temperature signal containing temperature data regarding the target. A video camera produces a digital video signal containing video data of the target. A processor receives the digital temperature signal and the digital video signal and produces a combined digital signal for transmission to a second location. The combined digital signal contains both the temperature data and the video data. A computer situated at the second location receives the combined digital signal and separates the temperature data from the video data. Preferably, the computer includes a display having two windows on which the temperature data and the video data are respectively shown.
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Heinke Thomas
Schneider Frank W.
Warnke Stefan H.
Edwards, Jr. Timothy
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Raytek Corporation
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