Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Scott
Jeffrey S. Scott has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10244190Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, illumination modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp, Theodore R. Hoelter, Andrew C. Teich, Nicholas Högasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strademar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth
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Patent number: 10033944Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Triple fusion processing, including selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Högasten, Dwight Dumpert, Theodore R. Hoelter, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strandemar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth, Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp
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Patent number: 9635285Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Triple fusion processing, including selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Teich, Nicholas Högasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strandemar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth, Theodore R. Hoelter, Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp
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Publication number: 20170078590Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Triple fusion processing, including selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Högasten, Dwight Dumpert, Theodore R. Hoelter, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strandemar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth, Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp
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Patent number: 9451183Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Triple fusion processing, including selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Högasten, Dwight Dumpert, Theodore R. Hoelter, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strandemar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth, Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp
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Publication number: 20150358560Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, illumination modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp, Theodore R. Hoelter, Andrew C. Teich, Nicholas Högasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strademar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth
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Publication number: 20150334315Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Triple fusion processing, including selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Teich, Nicholas Högasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strandemar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth, Theodore R. Hoelter, Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp
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Patent number: 9083897Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide for infrared camera systems and methods for dual sensor applications. For example, in one embodiment, an enhanced vision system comprises an image capture component having a visible light sensor to capture visible light images and an infrared sensor to capture infrared images. The system comprises a first control component adapted to provide a plurality of selectable processing modes to a user, receive a user input corresponding to a user selected processing mode, and generate a control signal indicative of the user selected processing mode, wherein the plurality of selectable processing modes includes a visible light only mode, infrared only mode, and a combined visible-infrared mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Högasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Patrick B. Richardson, Jeffrey D. Frank, Austin A. Richards, James T. Woolaway
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Patent number: 8860800Abstract: A boresight alignment system facilitates aligning a plurality of cameras and/or images of the cameras with respect to one another. The system may have a mount configured to facilitate attachment of a bezel containing a plurality of cameras to the mount. The system may have a plurality of targets and each target may be configured to provide light of at least two different wavelengths and/or ranges of wavelengths. One or more baffles may be disposed optically between the mount and the target assembly to inhibit stray light from being incident upon the cameras.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Marco A. Scussat, Richard M. Goeden, Jeffrey S. Scott, Richard G. Lane, Gary B. Hughes
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Publication number: 20140285672Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide for infrared camera systems and methods for dual sensor applications. For example, in one embodiment, an enhanced vision system comprises an image capture component having a visible light sensor to capture visible light images and an infrared sensor to capture infrared images. The system comprises a first control component adapted to provide a plurality of selectable processing modes to a user, receive a user input corresponding to a user selected processing mode, and generate a control signal indicative of the user selected processing mode, wherein the plurality of selectable processing modes includes a visible light only mode, infrared only mode, and a combined visible-infrared mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Nicholas Högasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Patrick B. Richardson, Jeffrey D. Frank, Austin A. Richards, James T. Woolaway
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Publication number: 20140240512Abstract: Techniques using small form factor infrared imaging modules are disclosed. An imaging system may include visible spectrum imaging modules, infrared imaging modules, and other modules to interface with a user and/or a monitoring system. Visible spectrum imaging modules and infrared imaging modules may be positioned in proximity to a scene that will be monitored while visible spectrum-only images of the scene are either not available or less desirable than infrared images of the scene. Imaging modules may be configured to capture images of the scene at different times. Image analytics and processing may be used to generate combined images with infrared imaging features and increased detail and contrast. Triple fusion processing, including selectable aspects of non-uniformity correction processing, true color processing, and high contrast processing, may be performed on the captured images. Control signals based on the combined images may be presented to a user and/or a monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Högasten, Dwight Dumpert, Theodore R. Hoelter, Jeffrey S. Scott, Katrin Strandemar, Mark Nussmeier, Eric A. Kurth, Pierre Boulanger, Barbara Sharp
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Patent number: 8749635Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide for infrared camera systems and methods for dual sensor applications. For example, in one embodiment, an enhanced vision system comprises an image capture component having a visible light sensor to capture visible light images and an infrared sensor to capture infrared images. The system comprises a first control component adapted to provide a plurality of selectable processing modes to a user, receive a user input corresponding to a user selected processing mode, and generate a control signal indicative of the user selected processing mode, wherein the plurality of selectable processing modes includes a visible light only mode, infrared only mode, and a combined visible-infrared mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Högasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Patrick B. Richardson, Jeffrey D. Frank, Austin A. Richards, James T. Woolaway
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Patent number: 8447845Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed herein to provide default settings for a network device. For example, a network device includes a memory, and a processor that is configured to: transmit an outgoing signal through a network connector; receive the outgoing signal via the network connector; and set the network device to default settings after receiving the outgoing signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Scott, Marinus C. De Jong
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Publication number: 20120249863Abstract: A boresight alignment system facilitates aligning a plurality of cameras and/or images of the cameras with respect to one another. The system may have a mount configured to facilitate attachment of a bezel containing a plurality of cameras to the mount. The system may have a plurality of targets and each target may be configured to provide light of at least two different wavelengths and/or ranges of wavelengths. One or more baffles may be disposed optically between the mount and the target assembly to inhibit stray light from being incident upon the cameras.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Marco A. Scussat, Richard M. Goeden, Jeffrey S. Scott, Richard G. Lane, Gary B. Hughes
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Publication number: 20100309315Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide for infrared camera systems and methods for dual sensor applications. For example, in one embodiment, an enhanced vision system comprises an image capture component having a visible light sensor to capture visible light images and an infrared sensor to capture infrared images. The system comprises a first control component adapted to provide a plurality of selectable processing modes to a user, receive a user input corresponding to a user selected processing mode, and generate a control signal indicative of the user selected processing mode, wherein the plurality of selectable processing modes includes a visible light only mode, infrared only mode, and a combined visible-infrared mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Hogasten, Jeffrey S. Scott, Patrick B. Richardson, Jeffrey D. Frank, Austin A. Richards, James T. Woolaway
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Patent number: 6910060Abstract: A system, apparatus and methods are disclosed for the spatial and temporal processing of time dependant array data using analog signal processors. In one embodiment, a programmable array of switched capacitors is used to provide tunable parameters for controlling the desired processing of input data streams. The switched capacitor implementation of a spatial filter provides a massively parallel device that can be programmed to perform isotropic and spatially-oriented anisotropic filtering with low power demands. The system further includes the ability to combine differently filtered output streams with independent multiplicative weights. In another embodiment, the nonlinear spatio-temporal motion energy of a two-dimensional image stream data is computed. The spatial-temporal filter is able to combine multiple analog filters, both spatial and temporal, to perform complex spatial-temporal filtering operations implemented by Gaussian kernel filtering chips.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Computational Sensor Corp.Inventors: John D. Langan, Jeffrey S. Scott, Peter Stobbe
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Publication number: 20040193670Abstract: A system, apparatus and methods are disclosed for the spatial and temporal processing of time dependant array data using analog signal processors. In one embodiment, a programmable array of switched capacitors is used to provide tunable parameters for controlling the desired processing of input data streams. The switched capacitor implementation of a spatial filter provides a massively parallel device that can be programmed to perform isotropic and spatially-oriented anisotropic filtering with low power demands. The system further includes the ability to combine differently filtered output streams with independent multiplicative weights. In another embodiment, the nonlinear spatio-temporal motion energy of a two-dimensional image stream data is computed. The spatial-temporal filter is able to combine multiple analog filters, both spatial and temporal, to perform complex spatial-temporal filtering operations implemented by Gaussian kernel filtering chips.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: John D. Langan, Jeffrey S. Scott, Peter Stobbe
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Publication number: 20030041084Abstract: A system, apparatus and methods are disclosed for the spatial and temporal processing of time dependant array data using analog signal processors. In one embodiment, a programmable array of switched capacitors is used to provide tunable parameters for controlling the desired processing of input data streams. The switched capacitor implementation of a spatial filter provides a massively parallel device that can be programmed to perform isotropic and spatially-oriented anisotropic filtering with low power demands. The system further includes the ability to combine differently filtered output streams with independent multiplicative weights. In another embodiment, the nonlinear spatio-temporal motion energy of a two-dimensional image stream data is computed. The spatial-temporal filter is able to combine multiple analog filters, both spatial and temporal, to perform complex spatial-temporal filtering operations implemented by Gaussian kernel filtering chips.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: John D. Langan, Jeffrey S. Scott, Peter Stobbe