Method and apparatus of detecting fire by flame imaging
CA 2447137 A1 · Owner: Junck, Paul M. · Inventors: Junck, Paul M.; King, John D.
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An apparatus and a method for performing first and second imaging processes contemporaneously, in particular where one of the processes is detecting fires based on images of the flames. The apparatus includes an image sensor for producing a video image, a frame grabber for capturing first frames and second frames, a processor for processing the data within the frames and a output , device. The apparatus may also include an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the image settings of the image sensor between settings suitable for flame imaging and non-flame imaging, and a control mechanism for controlling the image settings of the image sensor. In the method at least to first frames are …
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