18291429. CORRECTION APPARATUS, CORRECTION SYSTEM, CORRECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
CORRECTION APPARATUS, CORRECTION SYSTEM, CORRECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
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Inventor(s)
Shihono Mochizuki of Tokyo (JP)
CORRECTION APPARATUS, CORRECTION SYSTEM, CORRECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18291429 titled 'CORRECTION APPARATUS, CORRECTION SYSTEM, CORRECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a correction apparatus that uses a thermal camera to measure body surface temperatures of individuals outdoors and corrects the readings based on a calculated correction value.
- Calculation unit acquires body surface temperature of a person from a thermal camera image and calculates a correction value.
- Correction unit corrects the body surface temperature of another person based on the calculated correction value.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes thermal camera technology to measure body surface temperatures accurately.
- Calculates correction values to adjust temperature readings for accuracy.
- Can be used to monitor and correct body surface temperatures of individuals outdoors.
Potential Applications:
- Medical monitoring of body temperatures in outdoor environments.
- Sports and fitness applications for monitoring athletes' body temperatures.
- Environmental monitoring for heat stress prevention in outdoor workers.
Problems Solved:
- Inaccurate body temperature readings from thermal cameras.
- Lack of correction mechanisms for adjusting body temperature measurements.
- Difficulty in monitoring body temperatures of individuals outdoors.
Benefits:
- Accurate monitoring of body surface temperatures in outdoor settings.
- Prevention of heat-related illnesses through accurate temperature readings.
- Enhanced safety for individuals exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures.
Commercial Applications: Thermal camera manufacturers could integrate this correction technology into their devices, catering to medical, sports, and industrial markets for accurate temperature monitoring.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on thermal camera calibration methods and temperature correction algorithms.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in thermal imaging technology, temperature correction algorithms, and applications of body temperature monitoring in various industries.
Questions about body surface temperature correction: 1. How does this correction apparatus improve the accuracy of body temperature measurements taken outdoors? 2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in medical settings for monitoring patients' body temperatures accurately?
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided a correction apparatus comprising: a calculation unit configured to acquire a body surface temperature of a first person who has stayed outdoors for a predetermined time or longer from a video image captured by a thermal camera and calculating, on the basis of a result of measurement of a body temperature of the first person, a correction value to be used for correcting the body surface temperature of the first person; and a correction unit configured to acquire a body surface temperature of a second person different from the first person from a video image captured by the thermal camera and correct a body surface temperature of the second person on the basis of the correction value.
