Introducing multiple-dynamic-windows in thermal imaging

Maurice J. Bales; Herbert Boulton

doi:10.1117/12.46464

1 March 1991 Introducing multiple-dynamic-windows in thermal imaging

Maurice J. Bales, Herbert Boulton

Proceedings Volume 1467, Thermosense XIII; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46464
Event: Orlando '91, 1991, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the rational for introducing multiple, dynamic, display windows into today's thermal imaging systems to provide greatly improved image analysis capabilities in all thermographic applications. Combining dynamic windows with high resolution images allow the User to view a full optical field-of-view and specific areas of interest simultaneously. These specific areas are defined by the User and then may be optically magnified, resized and placed anywhere on the display screen. Up to 16 dynamic windows may be viewed in color, grey scale, reverse grey, Delta (real time image subtraction), or in any combination. Individual windows may be placed in a hold mode, or stored and recalled, while observing other windows constantly being updated. The User has the ability to view the entire field-of-view and specific areas of interest within the FOV at the same time. The addition of shape analysis allows the User to outline, or select from a library of shapes, and monitor these selected areas within individual windows. The system would then calculate and display the high, low, and average temperature of defined areas, a histogram, or an analog gradient for each area within a window. All such graphs or tables may also be place anywhere on the screen.

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Maurice J. Bales and Herbert Boulton "Introducing multiple-dynamic-windows in thermal imaging", Proc. SPIE 1467, Thermosense XIII, (1 March 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46464

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