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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2021
Government of the United States, As Represented BY the Secretary of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (US);
Anthony Ligouri, Bellbrook, OH (US);
Hayk Azatyan, Springfield, OH (US);
William Erwin, Oakwood, OH (US);
Travis Rennich, Dayton, OH (US);
David Shald, Dayton, OH (US);
Adam Warren, Fairborn, OH (US);
United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (US);
Abstract
An automated camera system and method are provided that are configured to search for an object emitting or reflecting a certain wavelength of light. The camera can be infrared, electro-optical, or otherwise. Image processing software is configured to isolate pixel groups in each image, wherein those pixel groups fit a wavelength or color patterns of an object being searched. The system also includes processing methods for determining the relative location of the object (GPS or other) based upon the location of the camera and the field of view of the camera. Materials can also be used to tag the object so that the object is easier to find in adverse lighting conditions. Alternatively, the tag can be a wavelength that only one group of searchers knows about, and hence the object can remain relatively hidden from others. The system can be readily mounted in an aircraft or other vehicle so that large areas can be scanned and searched.