Focus and/or parallax adjustment in acoustic imaging using distance information
US11099075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30164
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods directed toward acoustic analysis can include an acoustic sensor array comprising a plurality of acoustic sensor elements, an electromagnetic imaging tool, a distance measuring tool, and a processor in communication with the acoustic sensor array, the electromagnetic imaging tool, and the distance measuring tool. The processor can be configured to generate acoustic image data based on acoustic signals received from the acoustic sensor array and distance information received from the distance measuring tool. The processor can combine the generated acoustic image data and received electromagnetic image data from the electromagnetic imaging tool to create a display image including acoustic image data and electromagnetic image data. The processor can be configured to correct a parallax error between the electromagnetic image data and the acoustic image data based on the received distance information.
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