Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, circuits, devices, assemblies and systems for facilitating wireless communication, both satellite and terrestrial. According to embodiments, there may be provided a integrated bidirectional phased array including multiple antenna element clusters, wherein each antenna cluster may be comprised of a set of antenna elements disposed in proximity to one another and connected to one another through an intra-cluster signal distribution line. Antenna element clusters may be connected to one another and to a main signal line through a network of inter-cluster signal distribution lines as least some of which may include electrically controllable signal phase shifters. A first set of antenna element clusters may be connected to a transmission signal line, forming a TX antenna and a second set of antenna elements clusters may be connected to a receive signal line. Antenna elements may be disposed on a common surface, or parallel surfaces, in an interlaced manner.

Abstract: A method of measuring with which it is possible to measure with a high accuracy a gas introducing hole provided in an electrode for a plasma etching device, and to provide an electrode provided with a highly-accurate gas introducing hole is described. This method is provided to penetrate through in the thickness direction of a base material of the electrode for the plasma etching device, provided with: a step of radiating light toward the gas introducing hole from one surface side of the substrate; a step of acquiring a two-dimensional image of light which has passed through the gas introducing hole to the other surface side of the substrate; and a step of measuring at least one of the diameter, the inner wall surface roughness, and the degree of verticality of the gas introducing hole, on the basis of the two dimensional image.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to assessing performances of physical activities. Assessment engines may collect performance content that includes information associated with performances of activities. The assessment engines may employ classifiers to classify the performance content to determine occurrences of features of the performance content and classify assessment content to determine scores that are associated with features included in the performances. The assessment engines may provide correlation values associated with the performances based on historical performance content, assessment content, or scores. The assessment engine may provide a report that includes a localized evaluation of the performances based on the correlation values, performance content, assessment content, and scores. In some cases, the performance content may include videos of the performances.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to assessing performances of physical activities. Assessment engines may collect performance content that includes information associated with performances of activities. The assessment engines may employ classifiers to classify the performance content to determine occurrences of features of the performance content and classify assessment content to determine scores that are associated with features included in the performances. The assessment engines may provide correlation values associated with the performances based on historical performance content, assessment content, or scores. The assessment engine may provide a report that includes a localized evaluation of the performances based on the correlation values, performance content, assessment content, and scores. In some cases, the performance content may include videos of the performances.

Abstract: A forest fire early-warning system based on infrared thermal imaging technology includes an infrared camera erected in a forest to capture infrared thermal images of an area being monitored. The camera includes a frontal temperature detection and alarm module for calculating the alarm temperature value by using a temperature monitoring mathematical model, and for transmitting an excessive temperature alarm signal when there are abnormalities in said area. A video conversion device connected to the infrared camera converts an infrared thermal image analog signal outputted by the camera into an infrared digital signal, and receives from the camera said alarm signal and converts same into a digital signal. A monitoring computer generates and transmits an infrared camera control signal, and processes the infrared digital signal to ascertain the location in the monitoring area that triggered the infrared camera alarm.

Abstract: A method of measuring with which it is possible to measure with a high accuracy a gas introducing hole provided in an electrode for a plasma etching device, and to provide an electrode provided with a highly-accurate gas introducing hole is described. This method is provided to penetrate through in the thickness direction of a base material of the electrode for the plasma etching device, provided with: a step of radiating light toward the gas introducing hole from one surface side of the substrate; a step of acquiring a two-dimensional image of light which has passed through the gas introducing hole to the other surface side of the substrate; and a step of measuring at least one of the diameter, the inner wall surface roughness, and the degree of verticality of the gas introducing hole, on the basis of the two dimensional image.

Abstract: An antenna for communicating with a remote communication system. The antenna comprises main and sub reflectors, a beam shaping element facing the sub reflector and having a plurality of feeding points, a plurality of ortho-mode transducers (OMTs), and a plurality of waveguides each having a proximal end connected to another of the plurality of OMTs and a distal end connected to one of the plurality of feeding points. The beam shaping element is sized and shaped to form an ellipsoidal beam creating a first elliptical spot on the sub reflector by combining a plurality of polarized intermediate transmission signals; each of the polarized intermediate transmission signals is originated from another of the plurality of OMTs.

Abstract: A night driving assistant system uses a tablet to wirelessly control an infrared camera in a motor vehicle. An infrared camera system is detachably fixed to the motor vehicle and captures the infrared thermal images of the road scene while the motor vehicle is moving and outputs the video signals of the captured infrared thermal images. A magnetic base is positioned under the chassis of the infrared camera system and attaches the infrared camera system to the motor vehicle. A tablet is detachably mounted inside the motor vehicle, connecting wirelessly with the infrared camera system and displaying video signals transmitted from the infrared camera system. By manipulating the tablet, functions can be realized such as operating the infrared camera system, recognizing a human/animal, triggering Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, record/store/redisplay videos as well as processing multi-functions like split-screen display etc.

Abstract: An infrared camera with a rotatable core assembly, the infrared camera having; a main body including a body shell and a signal processor installed in the body shell; a core assembly including a core assembly housing, an infrared lens provided at the front end of the core assembly housing, and a sensing unit installed in the core assembly housing; a handle connected to the main body; and a LCD display used to display a picture and rotatably installed on one side of the main body, wherein the core assembly is rotatably connected to the front end of the body shell. The infrared camera according to the present application can switch its shooting modes among horizontal type, gun type and upright type according to the requirements of the observation by a user.

Abstract: The anodizing treatment station (3) in a vertical paint plant (2) of aluminum profiles hanging in succession by means of hooks (8) on a main overhead conveyor (4) moving along a main conveyor line (5) which passes through at least one pre-treatment station and at least one powder or liquid paint station, comprises at least one oxidation bath (9) and a secondary overhead conveyor (10) moving along secondary conveyor line (11) in synchronism with said main conveyor (4), the main conveyor line (5) having a first main loading and/or unloading segment (12), facing said oxidation bath (9), wherein specific first main loading and/or unloading means (13) are adapted to transfer groups (8c) of hooks (8) from said main conveyor (4) to said oxidation bath (9) and/or vice versa, in that the secondary conveyor line (11) has a first secondary loading and/or unloading segment (14), facing said oxidation bath (9), wherein specific first secondary loading and/or unloading means (15) are adapted to transfer groups (8c) of hook

Abstract: The present application provides a system and method for controlling an infrared camera by using a mobile phone. The system includes a client and an infrared camera used as a server and connected to the client through a communication network. The infrared camera is mounted in a location to perform infrared measuring and/or monitoring, so as to provide infrared image videos of a monitored object and temperature data of the points contained in an infrared image. The client is mounted in a position far away from the location of the infrared camera to provide a remote control for the infrared camera. The present application allows monitoring personnel or a user to remotely monitor and control an infrared camera by using a mobile phone.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for processing digital signals of an infrared image. In a frame's backward-stroke, performing a differential weight accumulation process on an original column diagram data representing an original column diagram curve distribution of a current frame image, so as to filter overbright or overdark pixels, and output grayscale value data of a last frame image after being processed in a last frame's backward-stroke. In a frame's forward stroke, receiving the grayscale value data of the last frame image and performing a grayscale shift process in way of multi-meandering lines on the received grayscale value data, so as to perform different levels of brightness grayscale shift for the grayscale value data on bright or dark side, and output the processed grayscale value data of the last frame image. The present application can provide better scene adaptability for the infrared image.

Abstract: A forest fire early-warning system based on infrared thermal imaging technology comprising: an infrared camera erected at a key height in a forest used to capture infrared thermal images of an area being monitored, said camera comprising a frontal temperature detection and alarm module for calculating the alarm temperature value by using a temperature monitoring mathematical model, and for transmitting an excessive temperature alarm signal when there are abnormalities in said area; a video conversion device connected to the infrared camera for converting an infrared thermal image analog signal outputted by the camera into an infrared digital signal, and for receiving from the camera said alarm signal and converting same into a digital signal; a monitoring computer for generating and transmitting an infrared camera control signal, and for receiving, analyzing and processing the infrared digital signal to ascertain the location in the monitoring area that triggered the infrared camera alarm, and for automatical

Abstract: A night driving assistant system uses a tablet to wirelessly control an infrared camera in a motor vehicle. An infrared camera system is detachably fixed to the motor vehicle and captures the infrared thermal images of the road scene while the motor vehicle is moving and outputs the video signals of the captured infrared thermal images. A magnetic base is positioned under the chassis of the infrared camera system and attaches the infrared camera system to the motor vehicle. A tablet is detachably mounted inside the motor vehicle, connecting wirelessly with the infrared camera system and displaying video signals transmitted from the infrared camera system. By manipulating the tablet, functions can be realized such as operating the infrared camera system, recognizing a human/animal, triggering Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, record/store/redisplay videos as well as processing multi-functions like split-screen display etc.