Sun position tracking method based on black sun effect of image sensor, computer program stored in medium, and solar sensor using the same
US10373321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a sun position tracking method based on a black sun effect of an image sensor, a computer program including commands for causing a computer system to perform the method, and a solar sensor using the method. The sun position tracking method includes processing a plurality of images captured using a plurality of image sensors installed to capture a plurality of images of the sun irrespective of the position of the sun to estimate the center point of the black sun and track the position of the sun.
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