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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2023
The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (US);
Lori Perry, O'Fallon, MO (US);
Marty Mcconnell, Creve Coeur, MO (US);
Chad Keller, Calverton Park, MO (US);
Kyle Robertson, Maryland Heights, MO (US);
Jeffery Murphy, Troy, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (US);
Abstract
A system includes a sensor housing and a sensor processor external to the sensor housing. The sensor housing includes an infrared detection module and a thermoelectric module proximate to the infrared detection module. The infrared detection module is configured to detect infrared radiation of a scene and generate a measurement associated with the infrared radiation. The thermoelectric module is configured to provide thermal control to the infrared detection module based on a modulated power signal. An accuracy of the measurement is based on the thermal control provided to the infrared detection module. The sensor processor is configured to transmit a power signal to the infrared detection module and transmit a direct current power signal to the thermoelectric module. The direct current power signal is based on the modulated power signal.