Thermal Imaging Shutter Correction for Noise-Compensated Object Temperature

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing thermal imaging systems face challenges in accurately measuring object temperatures due to noise and temperature discrepancies between the shutter and the board, leading to precision degradation, especially in high-accuracy measurements.

Innovation Solution

A temperature correction apparatus and method that includes a temperature measurement module, a temperature sensor module, a noise temperature calculation module, and a temperature correction module to calculate and subtract noise-related temperature differences, allowing for precise object temperature measurement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a temperature sensor is mounted on the board to measure shutter temperature, then the measurement process becomes feasible, but the measurement precision deteriorates due to temperature difference between board and shutter

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeasibility of temperature measurementVSAvoidtemperature measurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a mathematical model as an intermediary to bridge the gap between board temperature measurement and shutter temperature. The model uses the relationship between board temperature and shutter temperature, incorporating temperature difference compensation, to derive the actual shutter temperature from the board temperature measurement without requiring direct contact with the shutter.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the measurement parameter from direct shutter temperature to board temperature, and then transforms this parameter through mathematical modeling and compensation calculations to obtain the accurate shutter temperature. This parameter transformation allows indirect measurement while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If noise is present in the temperature measurement system, then the measurement process continues, but the measurement precision deteriorates due to noise-induced errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous measurement capabilityVSAvoidtemperature measurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms through multiple measurements and iterative corrections. The system performs initial measurements, calculates temperature differences, applies corrections based on noise analysis, and iterates until convergence, thereby continuously improving measurement precision while maintaining operational continuity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts noise into a useful signal for calibration. By analyzing noise characteristics and using them to determine correction factors, the system transforms noise-induced errors into improved measurement accuracy through statistical processing and correction algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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

Accurately measures object temperature by correcting for noise and shutter-board temperature discrepancies, enhancing measurement precision.

Implementation Method 1

A thermal imaging camera is the most widely known device that thermally images a surface of an object and measures temperature distribution thereof

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared radiation detection: Infrared Radiation

Implementation Method 2

a shutter 115, a board 116, and a temperature correction apparatus 200 provided on the board 116

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical shielding:

Implementation Method 3

a temperature sensor module 240 provided on the board 116 and measuring a temperature of the board 116

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal energy detection: Thermal Radiation

Data Source

PatentEP4261507B1Thermal imaging apparatus and method with object temperature correction using shutter
Publication Date: 2025.09.24 U ELECTRONICS
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AI summary

An apparatus for correcting a temperature of an object using a shutter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise a temperature measurement module for measuring the temperature of the object and a temperature of the shutter, a noise temperature calculation module for calculating the temperature due to noise using the measured temperature of the shutter, and a temperature correction module for correcting the temperature of the object by subtracting the calculated temperature due to noise from the measured temperature of the object.