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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2020
Teledyne Flir Commercial Systems, Inc., Goleta, CA (US);
Royce Duane Clay, Jr., Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Devin T. Walsh, Goleta, CA (US);
Darren M. Haley, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
William E. Williamson, Orcutt, CA (US);
Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., Goleta, CA (US);
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for optical imager devices, systems, and methods. In one example, an imaging system includes a focal plane array (FPA) and a light shield. The FPA includes a detector array configured to detect a first portion of electromagnetic radiation and generate a detector signal based on the first portion. The FPA further includes a readout circuit coupled to the detector array and configured to receive the detector signal. The light shield is coupled to the FPA and configured to block a second portion of the electromagnetic radiation. Related devices and methods are also provided.