Summary of Everest Interscience Awarded U.S. Patent for Infrared Visible Targeting System
This article announces U.S. Patent No. 7,355,178 for Everest Interscience's Infrared Thermometer featuring a Through-The-Lens Visible Targeting System. This innovation solves the issue of invisible measurement beams by projecting a pulsating LED light through the same optics as the infrared sensor, ensuring precise alignment and visibility of the Field of View (FOV). The system supports diverse applications like plant pathology, agronomy, and electronics testing. Additionally, the Vario-Zooom variable focus feature allows users to adjust settings for various targets without needing multiple devices.
Parts used in the Infrared Thermometer With Through-The-Lens Visible Targeting System:
- Infrared thermometer
- Everest Interscience manufacturing unit
- Pulsating Light Emitting Diode (LED) light
- Infrared optics
- Visible targeting system
- Variable focus feature (Vario-Zooom)
- Intra-Optical Light Sighting System
Tucson, AZ (Vocus) April 5, 2008
Infrared thermometers, such as those manufactured by Everest Interscience, have been used to measure surface temperatures of a variety of targets. A major problem with infrared thermometers of knowing where the temperature measurement is being taken, that frustrates end users and prevents more widespread acceptance of infrared thermometry, has been solved by Everest. This major problem is that the measurement beam from the thermometer is infrared and, therefore, invisible. It cannot be pinpointed on the target. Everest has developed a new targeting system to solve this problem.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has sent an Issue Notification for U. S. Patent No. 7,355,178 covering Everest’s “…Infrared Thermometer With Through-The-Lens Visible Targeting System.” The formal Letters Patent will be dated April 8, 2008. With this system, a pulsating Light Emitting Diode (LED) light is projected through the infrared optics, presenting a true, visible picture of the infrared FOV at any distance. And, since both the infrared signal and the light share the same optics, the sighting light can never be accidentally knocked out of alignment. They both have the same FOV at all distances. Now, for the first time, you can see exactly where the IRT is pointed and where a measurement is being made.
Because of aiming technique improvements, infrared thermometers have become dependable temperature-measurement instruments. Instrument accuracy makes infrared thermometers useful in many precision research applications such as in research in natural environment science. For instance, in plant pathology research, the infrared thermometers with the Intra-Optical Light Sighting can focus on an individual leaf or stem. In agronomy applications, the infrared thermometers can be used to measure crop canopies to aid in irrigation scheduling. With this visible means of sighting, microscopic targets can now be measured such as individual electronic components on a printed circuit board. The Intra-Optical Light Sighting System takes the guesswork out of infrared thermometry by providing a viable aiming technique.
Another plus for Everest Infrared Thermometers is that they are available with a variable focus feature, the Vario-Zooom. This enables an infrared thermometer to be used for a variety of applications as the focus can be changed and set for individual applications. This makes it unnecessary to have different infrared thermometers or sensors for different applications.
For more information, please contact Everest Interscience. We would be happy to assist you in chosing the exact instrument for your application. If you have a need for a special infrared sensor on an OEM basis, we would be more than pleased to assist you in developing the exact instrument for your needs, as we offer design assistance.
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- How does the new targeting system solve the problem of invisible measurement beams?
A pulsating LED light is projected through the infrared optics, presenting a true visible picture of the infrared FOV. - Can the sighting light be accidentally knocked out of alignment?
No, because both the infrared signal and the light share the same optics, they always have the same FOV at all distances. - What precision research applications can benefit from this technology?
Applications include plant pathology research on individual leaves or stems and measuring crop canopies for irrigation scheduling. - Does the system allow for measuring microscopic targets?
Yes, microscopic targets such as individual electronic components on a printed circuit board can now be measured. - What is the purpose of the Vario-Zooom feature?
The variable focus feature enables the thermometer to be used for a variety of applications by changing and setting the focus. - Is it necessary to use different thermometers for different applications?
No, the variable focus makes it unnecessary to have different infrared thermometers or sensors for different applications. - Does Everest Interscience offer design assistance for special needs?
Yes, they assist in developing exact instruments for OEM basis needs upon request.
