18368998. Infrared Sensors (THE BOEING COMPANY)
Infrared Sensors
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Marty Mcconnell of Creve Coeur MO US
Chad Keller of Calverton Park MO US
Kyle Robertson of Maryland Heights MO US
Infrared Sensors
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18368998 titled 'Infrared Sensors
Original Abstract Submitted
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.