Electrical cabinet infrared monitor
US9706137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/23
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various techniques are provided to monitor electrical equipment. In some implementations, a monitoring system for a cabinet may include an infrared camera configured to capture thermal images of at least a portion of electrical equipment positioned in an interior cavity of the cabinet. In some implementations, the monitoring system also includes a communication interface configured to transmit the thermal images from the infrared camera for external viewing by a user. In some implementations, the thermal images may be provided through various wired and wireless communication techniques. In some implementations, the infrared camera may receive electrical power through a physical coupling to an electrical connector within the cabinet and/or through electromagnetic energy harvesting techniques. Other implementations are also provided.
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