Abstract: An apparatus has a lens assembly which has: a front region with an entrance window of the lens assembly; a window structure at the entrance window; a back region; a lens between the window structure and the back region; and a heater coupled to heat the window structure. The lens assembly includes a reflective surface. The front region is on a first side of the reflective surface. The back region is on a second side of the reflective surface. The reflective surface reflects thermal radiation generated by the heater. The reflected radiation is reflected towards the first side. Other features are also provided.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided to enclose at least a portion of a thermal imaging system in a thermoplastic material to create a waterproof thermal imaging system and encapsulate associated electrical components. In one example, a method includes placing at least a portion of a thermal imaging system comprising a plurality of exposed electronic components into a mold. The method also includes injecting a thermoplastic material into the mold to deposit the thermoplastic material onto the electronic components and encapsulate the electronic components in an overmolded solid enclosure formed by the thermoplastic material. Additional methods and systems are also provided.

Abstract: Mounting systems and kits for video recording devices, including a housing partially disposed within a suspension element, the suspension element having a mounting bracket connected thereto, and one or more shock-absorbing elements positioned at an interface or disposed at least partially between at least a portion of the housing and the suspension element. The housing can also include one or more thermal management or temperature control elements, including one or more heating elements, cooling elements, thermal conducting elements, heat dissipating elements, and/or ventilation elements. A kit can include a plurality of thermal management elements, including a variety of interchangeable thermal management modules for selectively heating and/or cooling the video recording device.

Abstract: Mounting systems and kits for video recording devices, including a housing partially disposed within a suspension element, the suspension element having a mounting bracket connected thereto, and one or more shock-absorbing elements positioned at an interface or disposed at least partially between at least a portion of the housing and the suspension element. The housing can also include one or more thermal management or temperature control elements, including one or more heating elements, cooling elements, thermal conducting elements, heat dissipating elements, and/or ventilation elements. A kit can include a plurality of thermal management elements, including a variety of interchangeable thermal management modules for selectively heating and/or cooling the video recording device.