Thermal Image Contour Alignment for Automated Temperature Records
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature detection technologies rely on manual operation, leading to high costs and potential misjudgments due to the need for personnel to measure, interpret, and record temperature readings.
Innovation Solution
A temperature detection apparatus and method utilizing a camera and processor to capture images and thermal images, determine object contours, and generate temperature records based on thermal image data, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual temperature detection is used, then personnel can interpret and record temperature readings, but operating costs increase and misjudgments may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical temperature detection with an automated optical system. A camera captures images of the object, and image processing algorithms automatically detect contours and calculate temperatures, eliminating the need for personnel to physically measure and record temperatures with traditional thermometers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-detection and self-recording of temperature data. The camera and processing unit automatically capture images, identify object contours, calculate temperatures based on contour areas, and generate temperature records without requiring human intervention for each measurement cycle.
2Productivity
If manual temperature detection is used, then temperature readings can be obtained, but time consumption increases due to manual measurement and recording
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables continuous temperature monitoring by automatically capturing images at regular intervals, processing the images to detect contours and calculate temperatures, and continuously updating temperature records. This eliminates the discontinuous nature of manual measurements and enables uninterrupted monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary image capture and contour detection before temperature calculation. By pre-processing images to identify object contours and their areas, the system prepares data structures that facilitate rapid temperature computation, reducing the time required for each measurement cycle.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Automates temperature detection, reducing operational costs and improving accuracy by accurately recording object and component temperatures without human error.
Implementation Method 1
a camera and a processor. The camera is configured to capture an image and a thermal image of an object
Data Source
AI summary
A temperature detection apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus captures an image and a thermal image of an object. The apparatus determines a first contour of the object in the image based on the image. The apparatus overlaps the first contour in the image onto the thermal image to generate a second contour in the thermal image. The apparatus generates a temperature record of the object based on a plurality of temperature values among the second contour in the thermal image.