Radiant energy – Calibration or standardization methods
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Porta, David (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Calibration or standardization methods
Reexamination Certificate
active
10883590
ABSTRACT:
A thermal imaging apparatus comprises a thermal image camera having a lens and a display. The camera further includes a focal plane array located behind the lens for converting imaging radiation to produce an image signal for further processing. A shutter mechanism is operative to selectively inhibit exposure of the focal plane array to the imaging radiation such that the focal plane array produces a reference signal. Processing circuitry is operative to receive the image signal and produce a corresponding thermal image on the display. The processing circuitry is further operative to utilize the image signal and the reference signal to derive temperature information.
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Manual entitles “ThermoView Ti30 High Performance Thermal Imager for Predictive Maintenance,” bearing a copyright date of 2003.
Carlson Paul S.
Heinke Thomas
King Stephen R.
Warnke Stefan H.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Porta David
Raytek Corporation
Webb Christopher G.
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