Abstract: Systems and methods to improve safety and more efficient Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems for vehicular operation through the application of multiple thermal sensors arranged in systems where the resolution, Field Of View (FOV), and aiming angle of individual sensors are varied. In particular two configurations are discussed in detail, a three-sensor arrangement for forward and forward off angle data acquisition, and a two or three sensor arrangement for blind spot and pinch point awareness for towing applications. In some forward-looking three-sensor embodiments, the center sensor may provide a high-quality narrow field of view of radiometric data for use with tracking algorithms to identify pedestrian and large animal targets for long range driver identification. The side sensors may provide radiometric data for peripheral vision on short/medium range approaching targets for situational awareness at crosswalks and turning corners.

Abstract: Systems and methods to improve safety and more efficient Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems for vehicular operation through the application of multiple thermal sensors arranged in systems where the resolution, Field Of View (FOV), and aiming angle of individual sensors are varied. In particular two configurations are discussed in detail, a three-sensor arrangement for forward and forward off angle data acquisition, and a two or three sensor arrangement for blind spot and pinch point awareness for towing applications. In some forward-looking three-sensor embodiments, the center sensor may provide a high-quality narrow field of view of radiometric data for use with tracking algorithms to identify pedestrian and large animal targets for long range driver identification. The side sensors may provide radiometric data for peripheral vision on short/medium range approaching targets for situational awareness at crosswalks and turning corners.

Abstract: Systems and methods to improve safety and more efficient Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems for vehicular operation through the application of multiple thermal sensors arranged in systems where the resolution, Field Of View (FOV), and aiming angle of individual sensors are varied. In particular two configurations are discussed in detail, a three-sensor arrangement for forward and forward off angle data acquisition, and a two or three sensor arrangement for blind spot and pinch point awareness for towing applications. In some forward-looking three-sensor embodiments, the center sensor may provide a high-quality narrow field of view of radiometric data for use with tracking algorithms to identify pedestrian and large animal targets for long range driver identification. The side sensors may provide radiometric data for peripheral vision on short/medium range approaching targets for situational awareness at crosswalks and turning corners.

Abstract: Systems and methods to improve safety and more efficient Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) systems for vehicular operation through the application of multiple thermal sensors arranged in systems where the resolution, Field Of View (FOV), and aiming angle of individual sensors are varied. In particular two configurations are discussed in detail, a three-sensor arrangement for forward and forward off angle data acquisition, and a two or three sensor arrangement for blind spot and pinch point awareness for towing applications. In some forward-looking three-sensor embodiments, the center sensor may provide a high-quality narrow field of view of radiometric data for use with tracking algorithms to identify pedestrian and large animal targets for long range driver identification. The side sensors may provide radiometric data for peripheral vision on short/medium range approaching targets for situational awareness at crosswalks and turning corners.

Abstract: A protective case design for a personal electronics device (PED) and an optional plug-in accessory, wherein the accessory mounts to the PED by plugging in to a PED interface connector, including at least one first case section covering a portion of the PED not holding the connector, and two interchangeable mating case sections covering the remaining portion of the PED including the connector portion. One of the interchangeable case sections covers the PED in operation without the accessory installed, and the other interchangeable section is configured to protect the accessory and complete the case protection while maintaining operable accessory-to-PED-connector electrical and mechanical connection when the case sections including the accessory are mated together. The accessory may be a thermal imaging camera.

Abstract: A protective case design for a personal electronics device (PED) and an optional plug-in accessory, wherein the accessory mounts to the PED by plugging in to a PED interface connector, including at least one first case section covering a portion of the PED not holding the connector, and two interchangeable mating case sections covering the remaining portion of the PED including the connector portion. One of the interchangeable case sections covers the PED in operation without the accessory installed, and the other interchangeable section is configured to protect the accessory and complete the case protection while maintaining operable accessory-to-PED-connector electrical and mechanical connection when the case sections including the accessory are mated together. The accessory may be a thermal imaging camera.

Abstract: Methods and systems for pixel by pixel thermography for a thermal imaging system with a Focal Plane Array (FPA), a shutter for subjecting the FPA to a flat field scene and a temperature sensor which reads the temperature of the system including the flat field scene temperature, including determining the flux expected from the flat field scene from the value of the temp sensor and flux versus temperature curves, black-body curves, presenting the FPA with the flat field scene at the known temperature, at predetermined times during camera use, calculating a gain factor for each pixel relating the observed signal from each pixel to the expected flux, exposing the FPA to an actual scene, and using the actual flux observed and the gain factor relate each pixel's signal to temperature using flux versus temperature blackbody curves.

Abstract: A selectively detachable measuring and recording module for use with a hand tool including a module housing configured to be assembled to the hand tool, a measuring device coupled to the module housing, and a sound recording and playback device disposed within the module housing.

Abstract: A selectively detachable measuring and recording module for use with a hand tool including a module housing configured to be assembled to the hand tool, a measuring device coupled to the module housing, and a sound recording and playback device disposed within the module housing.