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IR camera system and method

US8648308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2010
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/68
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An Infra Red (IR) camera and method of operating the same is disclosed. The camera includes a detector having an infrared focal plane array (IRFPA). The camera is operated in such a fashion, implemented in software, to maximize the detector operating temperature under varying scene temperature and atmospheric conditions in order to achieve a predetermined and adequate level of sensitivity and operability from the detector.

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