Abstract: A method for monitoring a surface of an object via at least one optical camera including the steps: (i) image capture of a predetermined surface segment of the object by a camera at a first point in time, (ii) inspection of the predetermined surface segment of the object such that the surface of the object is acted on, and (iii) image capture of the predetermined surface segment of the object by a camera at a second point in time, which takes place after the first point in time, wherein the image data of the predetermined surface segment of the images of step (i) and step (iii) is sent to an evaluation means and then evaluated by this evaluation means and compared to each other, wherein, if a surface flaw detected in the image capture of step (iii), both in terms of its shape or its position on the surface of the object, coincides with a surface flaw detected in the image capture of step (i), then this surface flaw is classified as an actual surface flaw of the object.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a surface of an object via at least one optical camera including the steps: (i) image capture of a predetermined surface segment of the object by a camera at a first point in time, (ii) inspection of the predetermined surface segment of the object such that the surface of the object is acted on, and (iii) image capture of the predetermined surface segment of the object by a camera at a second point in time, which takes place after the first point in time, wherein the image data of the predetermined surface segment of the images of step (i) and step (iii) is sent to an evaluation means and then evaluated by this evaluation means and compared to each other, wherein, if a surface flaw detected in the image capture of step (iii), both in terms of its shape or its position on the surface of the object, coincides with a surface flaw detected in the image capture of step (i), then this surface flaw is classified as an actual surface flaw of the object.

Abstract: A system and a method for goal recognition, in which a plurality of cameras monitor a goal line plane that is generated by a framework for a goal, wherein at least one camera module is provided which can be used to monitor a sector outside the goal laterally adjacent to the framework or in front of the framework in the direction of a playing field in order to determine a trajectory for a playing body in the region of the playing field in the direction of the goal, wherein the operation of the cameras for monitoring the goal line plane and/or the evaluation of the image data therefrom can be controlled on the basis of the image data from the camera module.

Abstract: A system and a method for goal recognition, in which a plurality of cameras monitor a goal line plane that is generated by a framework for a goal, wherein at least one camera module is provided which can be used to monitor a sector outside the goal laterally adjacent to the framework or in front of the framework in the direction of a playing field in order to determine a trajectory for a playing body in the region of the playing field in the direction of the goal, wherein the operation of the cameras for monitoring the goal line plane and/or the evaluation of the image data therefrom can be controlled on the basis of the image data from the camera module.

Abstract: An operating device for a door in an air conditioning system is provided that includes a latching system to close and open the door and a spring to assist the latching system. By an operating device for a door in an air conditioning system which allows a simple activation of the door with minimal electrical interface the latching system is powered in one direction wherein the latching system can engage two different positions which corresponds with two positions of the door.

Abstract: A system and method for detection of a temperature on a surface of a body is provided. The system includes a first IR camera system via which the temperature of a certain area of the surface is detectable in the form of a thermal image; a second camera system via which three-dimensional information is detectable regarding a position of a specific area of the body surface related to the first IR camera system; at least a first database in which at least for one body a corresponding model is stored by which at least one contour of the body is defined; and an analyzing unit connectable with the first database receiving the thermal image detected by the first IR camera system and the 3D information detected by the second camera system.

Abstract: A system for measuring an object and for monitoring the surface of the object. The system comprises at least a first subsystem for determining one or more dimensions of the object and a position of the object within the first subsystem, and at least a second subsystem for determining a surface structure of the object. Further, the system comprises a control unit generating control signals (iii) for operation of the second subsystem as a function of data (i) of the first subsystem with respect to a position of the object in the first subsystem and/or the dimension of the object, and of data (ii) of the second subsystem with respect to a position of the camera device in the second subsystem.

Abstract: A device for measuring one or more dimensions of an object. One or more light emitters direct light towards the object. At least one light blocking element, arranged between the light emitters and the object, blocks all but a bundle of light to form a light edge on the object. At least one sensor captures an image of the light edge, wherein the dimensions may be determined from image data of the sensor. The object and/or device may move relative to one another, along an axis, to change measurement location of the object.

Abstract: Closure for closing one or more openings (O) of an air-conditioning system, in particular ducts or air-guiding elements that form part of an air-conditioning system. The closure (1) has a plurality of closing elements (3a to 3z) that are arranged (when viewed in a common displacement direction (V)) essentially in one plane (P), so as to be displaceable in parallel with one another, either together in the same direction and/or in opposite directions with respect to one another, in the displacement direction (V).

Abstract: A system for measuring an object and for monitoring the surface of the object. The system comprises at least a first subsystem for determining one or more dimensions of the object and a position of the object within the first subsystem, and at least a second subsystem for determining a surface structure of the object. Further, the system comprises a control unit generating control signals (iii) for operation of the second subsystem as a function of data (i) of the first subsystem with respect to a position of the object in the first subsystem and/or the dimension of the object, and of data (ii) of the second subsystem with respect to a position of the camera device in the second subsystem.

Abstract: A system and method for sensing and controlling the temperature of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system utilizes an infrared sensor. The infrared sensor is used to detect temperature over several different areas on an evaporator surface on which a cold spot may occur. More preferably, the infrared sensor continuously scans the whole surface on the air outlet side of the evaporator. The sensed temperature is used to detect any cold spots that may dynamically form on the evaporator surface. The system is controlled in response to the detected temperature.

Abstract: A system and method for sensing and controlling the temperature of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system utilizes an infrared sensor. The infrared sensor is used to detect temperature over several different areas on an evaporator surface on which a cold spot may occur. More preferably, the infrared sensor continuously scans the whole surface on the air outlet side of the evaporator. The sensed temperature is used to detect any cold spots that may dynamically form on the evaporator surface. The system is controlled in response to the detected temperature.