Sash position sensor using image analysis
US9364875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30108
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for determining the area of a sash opening in a fume hood formed by at least one movable sash panel. Fume hoods have sash panels mounted over a hood opening to an enclosure structure of the fume hood. The sash panels are moved to open or close the fume hood at the sash opening for access to a work surface. A camera is mounted in a fume hood enclosure space to capture an image of the sash opening. An area determining function is configured to receive a digital representation of the image. The image is analyzed by detecting edges in the image. The image edges corresponding to edges of the sash opening are identified. The area of the sash opening is determined by applying a scaling value to the area formed by the image edges corresponding to the area of the sash opening.
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