Abstract: A treatment unit for the surface treatment of articles having at least one treatment chamber and a conveying system which conveys articles to be treated into the treatment chamber, along a conveying path through the treatment chamber and back out of the treatment chamber. Each article in each position on the conveying path prescribes a conveying direction tangential to the conveying path. An application system includes at least one multiaxis application robot, which takes along with it an application device and moves along a robot path of movement. The conveying system and the application system are set up such that the at least one application robot moves in relation to the conveying direction of an article optionally with a movement component parallel to the conveying direction of the article and/or a movement component perpendicular to the conveying direction of the article. Also, an installation and a method for the surface treatment of articles.

Abstract: A thermal imaging camera may be used to capture a visible-light (VL) image and an infrared (IR) image. In some examples, the camera includes a range imaging camera module that captures the VL and an infrared camera module that captures the IR image. In such examples, the VL image may include a plurality of different portions that each correspond to a different portion of the scene and distance-to-target data associated with each of the different portions of the scene. The camera may align each of the plurality of different portions of the VL image based on the distance-to-target data associated with corresponding portions of the scene so as to correct a parallax error between the VL image and the IR image. The camera may then concurrently display the VL image in alignment with the IR image.

Abstract: A treatment unit for the surface treatment of articles having at least one treatment chamber and a conveying system which conveys articles to be treated into the treatment chamber, along a conveying path through the treatment chamber and back out of the treatment chamber. Each article in each position on the conveying path prescribes a conveying direction tangential to the conveying path. An application system includes at least one multiaxis application robot, which takes along with it an application device and moves along a robot path of movement. The conveying system and the application system are set up such that the at least one application robot moves in relation to the conveying direction of an article optionally with a movement component parallel to the conveying direction of the article and/or a movement component perpendicular to the conveying direction of the article. Also, an installation and a method for the surface treatment of articles.

Abstract: Methods for comparing infrared image data and/or for generating infrared image comparison data are provided. In one method two image data sets are selected including visual-light and infrared image data from one or more points of view of a scene. Visual-light image data from each data set can be compared to determine an alignment correlation between different points of view for the visual-light data. The alignment correlation can then be used to correlate infrared image data from each data set. The correlated infrared image data can be compared to generate infrared comparison image data. Thermal imaging cameras capable of performing such methods are also provided.

Abstract: A visible light (VL) and infrared (IR) combined image camera with a laser pointer. The laser pointer may be used for marking a hot spot on an object or for focusing an IR lens of a camera on an object. The laser pointer may be adjacent to the VL optics and offset from the IR optics. The VL sensor array may be much larger than the IR sensor array and the camera may also display the pixels of IR data with a much larger instantaneous field of view than the VL pixels. The camera may also provide audible alarms where the alarm is emitted with a tone of variable output to indicate the relative level of the alarm.

Abstract: Optical microneedles are adapted for near-infrared or mid-infrared in vivo spectroscopic sensing; and provide a MEMS-based spectrometer for continuous lactate and glucose monitoring by means of a near-infrared or mid-infrared optical microneedle array in a transdermal patch.

Abstract: A thermal imaging camera may be used to capture a visible-light (VL) image and an infrared (IR) image. In some examples, the camera includes a range imaging camera module that captures the VL and an infrared camera module that captures the IR image. In such examples, the VL image may include a plurality of different portions that each correspond to a different portion of the scene and distance-to-target data associated with each of the different portions of the scene. The camera may align each of the plurality of different portions of the VL image based on the distance-to-target data associated with corresponding portions of the scene so as to correct a parallax error between the VL image and the IR image. The camera may then concurrently display the VL image in alignment with the IR image.

Abstract: An articulating infrared window to be installed into a panel of a cabinet is disclosed. The window includes a window housing and an infrared transparent pane. The infrared transparent pane is installed within the window housing. Embodiments of the window housing can include various articulation mechanisms including individually or in combination a double gimbal assembly, a single gimbal and rotary stage, a ball and socket joint, and an extension joint (such as a bellows) for articulating the infrared transparent pane.

Abstract: Methods for comparing infrared image data and/or for generating infrared image comparison data are provided. In one method two image data sets are selected including visual-light and infrared image data from one or more points of view of a scene. Visual-light image data from each data set can be compared to determine an alignment correlation between different points of view for the visual-light data. The alignment correlation can then be used to correlate infrared image data from each data set. The correlated infrared image data can be compared to generate infrared comparison image data. Thermal imaging cameras capable of performing such methods are also provided.

Abstract: A gas detection system is disclosed that uses an infrared illumination source and an infrared imaging detector. The infrared source is selected to emit at wavelengths corresponding to an absorption band of a gas to be detected. The region to be analyzed for the gas is illuminated, and the infrared radiation reflects off of local surfaces back to the imaging detector. At locations where the gas is present, the infrared radiation is absorbed which reduces the back reflection to the detector.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed, for measuring the important thermal characteristics of a unit of electronic equipment, which obtains air flow and temperature readings at both air inlet and air outlet openings of the unit without disturbing cable or wiring connections or otherwise interrupting device operation. The tool pressure sensing element is rotatable between detented positions to permit the tool to be used at both air inlet and air outlet openings. The tool air duct portion may be formed of separate duct portions to enable a single duct portion including the sensing instrumentation to be used with multiple duct portions that conform to electronic device air inlet and outlet openings to impart added flexibility to the tool.

Abstract: A gas detection system is disclosed that uses an infrared illumination source and an infrared imaging detector. The infrared source is selected to emit at wavelengths corresponding to an absorption band of a gas to be detected. The region to be analyzed for the gas is illuminated, and the infrared radiation reflects off of local surfaces back to the imaging detector. At locations where the gas is present, the infrared radiation is absorbed which reduces the back reflection to the detector.

Abstract: Optical microneedles are adapted for near-infrared or mid-infrared in vivo spectroscopic sensing; and provide a MEMS-based spectrometer for continuous lactate and glucose monitoring by means of a near-infrared or mid-infrared optical microneedle array in a transdermal patch.

Abstract: A truck and a bodybuilder module for a truck, a method, a memory and software to configure the bodybuilder module are provided.

Abstract: An articulating infrared window to be installed into a panel of a cabinet is disclosed. The window includes a window housing and an infrared transparent pane. The infrared transparent pane is installed within the window housing. Embodiments of the window housing can include various articulation mechanisms including individually or in combination a double gimbal assembly, a single gimbal and rotary stage, a ball and socket joint, and an extension joint (such as a bellows) for articulating the infrared transparent pane.

Abstract: A radiometer for measuring temperature data can include a data reader for reading target data associated with a measurement target and generating temperature data based on the target data. A temperature compensation system can include a radiometer with a data reader and one or more data tags placed proximate corresponding measurement targets. The data tags can contain target data including a target identifier and/or compensation data, among other data. The compensation data can include, for example, a target emissivity. In some embodiments the data reader can include an optical scanning device and/or an RFID reader.

Abstract: A localized refrigerator apparatus for a thermal management device includes a chamber having an evaporation portion and a condensation portion. The evaporation portion is adapted to thermally couple to a heat generating device. A fluid housed in the chamber and is adapted to facilitate heat transfer between the evaporation portion and the condensation portion by an evaporation and condensation cycle. The thermal management device also includes a thermoelectric cooler thermally coupled to the condensation portion.

Abstract: A visible light (VL) and infrared (IR) combined image camera with a laser pointer. The laser pointer may be used for marking a hot spot on an object or for focusing an IR lens of a camera on an object. The laser pointer may be adjacent to the VL optics and offset from the IR optics. The VL sensor array may be much larger than the IR sensor array and the camera may also display the pixels of IR data with a much larger instantaneous field of view than the VL pixels. The camera may also provide audible alarms where the alarm is emitted with a tone of variable output to indicate the relative level of the alarm.

Abstract: An apparatus for conducting heat from a computer component to a heat sink. The invention may include a thermal interface material (TIM). The invention may further include a seal or gasket that at least partially encloses the TIM. The gasket may facilitate retaining the TIM within its sidewall, and thus in place on or near a computer component. Generally, the gasket may be placed between the computer component (or a silicon board or other material upon which the computer component is located) and a heat sink. An insert may be placed within the gasket and define an aperture. The chip seats in the aperture and thus is spatially located with respect to the insert. The TIM abuts both the computer component and a heat sink. A desiccant may be located within the gasket and absorb any moisture diffusing or migrating through the gasket.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for facilitating cooling of an electronics rack employing an air delivery structure coupled to the electronics rack. The air delivery structure delivers air flow at a location external to the electronics rack and in a direction to facilitate mixing thereof with re-circulating exhausted inlet-to-outlet air flow from the air outlet side of the electronics rack to the air inlet side thereof. The delivered air flow is cooler than the re-circulating exhausted inlet-to-outlet air flow and when mixed with the re-circulating air flow facilitates lowering air inlet temperature at a portion of the air inlet side of the electronics rack, thereby enhancing cooling of the electronics rack.