Infrared-based apparatus for detecting gaps in mosquito netting
US10393674B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/8887
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting gaps in netting include constructing a depth map from electromagnetic signals associated with netting surrounding an area, the depth map including measurements of distance of each strand of the netting along an axis perpendicular to a plane formed by the netting relative to the detector. Each segment of netting is identified including each strand of the netting in a side of the netting facing the detector. Locations of gaps in the netting are identified according to the depth map. A user is alerted to the presence and locations of gaps by sending a communication to a computing device.
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