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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2018
Filed:
May. 24, 2013
Flir Systems, Inc., Wilsonville, OR (US);
Jeffrey D. Frank, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Pierre Boulanger, Goleta, CA (US);
Shawn Jepson, Goleta, CA (US);
Patrick B. Richardson, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Nile E. Fairfield, Goleta, CA (US);
Nicholas Högasten, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Theodore R. Hoelter, Goleta, CA (US);
Katrin Strandemar, Rimbo, SE;
FLIR Systems, Inc., Wilsonville, OR (US);
Abstract
Various systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring and controlling using small infrared imaging modules to enhance occupant safety and energy efficiency of buildings and structures. In one example, thermal images captured by infrared imaging modules may be analyzed to detect presence of persons, identify and classify power-consuming objects, and monitor environmental conditions. Based on the processed thermal images, various power-consuming objects (e.g., an HVAC system, lighting, a water heater, and other appliances) may be controlled to increase energy efficiency. In another example, thermal images captured by infrared imaging modules may be analyzed to detect various hazardous conditions, such as a combustible gas leak, a CO gas leak, a water leak, fire, smoke, and, an electrical hotspot. If such hazardous conditions are detected, an appropriate warning may be generated and/or various objects may be controlled to remedy the conditions.