This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Civil Aviation University of China. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Liyi Chen and Runway Water Monitoring Innovation.
Introduction
Liyi Chen is an inventor associated with the Civil Aviation University of China in Tianjin, China. His work includes a patented device designed to monitor water accumulation and water-film thickness on airport runways in real time.
Latest Patents
Chen is associated with 1 patent: “Real-Time Monitoring Device for Accumulated Water Distribution and Water Film Thickness on Airport Runway.” The device combines an infrared thermal imager, a camera, a far-infrared heater, a protective cover, and a data-processing module. The module connects to the heater and imaging components, which are housed together in the protective cover. The design is intended to provide a long detection distance and operate without being limited by lighting conditions, enabling real-time monitoring of runway water distribution and film thickness.
Career Highlights
Chen’s patent addresses runway-safety monitoring by applying thermal imaging and camera-based observation to detect water conditions. The invention is associated with the Civil Aviation University of China.
Collaborations
The provided information identifies Jing Cai and Kai Wang as Chen’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in developing the patented device.
Conclusion
Liyi Chen’s runway-monitoring invention combines thermal and visual sensing to support real-time assessment of accumulated water and water-film thickness, with the aim of improving the monitoring of airport runway conditions.
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