ES2460367B1 - Electro-optical detector device - Google Patents

Abstract

Electro-optical detector device, which provides vision in dark environments by detecting thermal energy emitted by objects and infrared radiation through a detector; comprising a body (2) that includes the parts inside, at least one cover (3) that covers the parts located inside the body, at least one imaging group (4) located in the front part of the body and that allows the environment to be visualized in adverse weather conditions for vision, such as night, fog, fog, snow, blizzard, etc., and at least one protective cover (5) that protects the front face of the device against external impacts.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Electro-optical detector device

Field of the invention 5

The present invention relates to an electro-optical detector device that provides vision to the user in dark environments by detecting thermal energy emitted by objects and infrared radiation through a detector.

Background of the invention 10

People cannot have adequate vision in weather conditions of darkness, fog, fog, snow. In these environments, providing vision with the human eye becomes difficult because light beams at the wavelength of 300-800 nm, to which the human eye is sensitive, cannot advance.

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In cases where the vision of the human eye is limited, the limitation of movement capacity poses major problems in terms of both search and rescue and military intelligence.

Current night vision systems are heavy and will limit movement capacity. And lighter systems cannot function efficiently due to the inadequacy of their cooling blocks. 20 In addition, in today's systems, it is not possible to make software improvements that can be implemented later, or to download optimized software according to the location where it is to be found. And this requires that the system must be completely renewed and that constant parameters must be used for each environment it is in when better software is produced.

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International Patent Document No. W00037970, a known application in the state of the art, discloses a mobile radiometric imaging device that can provide vision in meteorological conditions of smoke, haze, etc., and is cooled by use of the cooling block.

US Patent No. US5047638, an application known in the state of the art, discloses an optical alignment system so that systems that can perform thermal imaging can be used together can determine the distance of the target. and can mark the target.

Summary of the invention

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The objective of the present invention is to realize an electro-optical detector system, whose software can be updated,

Another objective of the present invention is to realize an electro-optical detector system that can visualize the distance and coordinate information of the objective.

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A further objective of the present invention is to realize an electro-optical detector system that has an integrated digital magnetic compass and laser distance measurement unit.

Still another objective of the present invention is to realize an electro-optical detector system that has the capacity to mark the objective. Four. Five

Detailed description of the invention

The electro-optical detector system realized to fulfill the objective of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures in which,

Figure 1 is a view of the inventive electro-optical detector system.

Figure 2 is a view of the inventive electro-optical detector system.

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Figure 3 is a view of the inventive electro-optical detector system.

Figure 4 is a view of the inventive electro-optical detector system.

The components shown in the figures are numbered individually, with the numbers referring to the following: 60

1. Electro-optical detector device

2. Body

201. Wiring set 65

202. Body housing

203. Thermal detector

204. Distance measuring unit

205. Marking unit

206. Detector support

207. Battery socket 5

208. Battery cover

209. Locking mechanism

210. Lock support

211. Side connection piece

212. Spacer connection piece 10

213. Adapter

214. Slot

215. Image processing card

216. Card support

217. Power Card 15

218. Card support

219. Adapter group

220. Battery adapter

221. Battery contact

222. Compass 20

3. Cover

301. Cover housing

302. Wiring set

303. Position detector 25

4. Image formation group

401. Imaging Unit

402. Eye adapter

403. Collimator adapter 30

5. Protective cover

The inventive electro-optical detector system (1) comprises

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- at least one body (2) in which there is a space in which the pieces are placed,

- at least one cover (3) that allows the space located inside the body (2) to be closed,

- at least one imaging group (4) that connects to the body (2) and allows the environment 40 to be visualized in adverse weather conditions such as night, fog, fog, snow, blizzard, etc. .,

- at least one protective cover (5) that protects the imaging group (4) from being affected by external impacts. Four. Five

The body (2) comprises

- at least one wiring set (201) that allows electrical communication,

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- a body housing (202) that forms the outer conformation of the body (2),

- at least one thermal detector (203) that detects the temperatures of the objects in the environment,

- at least one distance measuring unit (204) that allows the distance to the target to be measured,

- at least one marking unit (205) that allows the target to be marked,

- at least one detector support (206) on which the thermal detector (203) and the imaging group (4) are mounted,

- at least one battery socket (207), with a battery inside it providing power to the device (1),

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- at least one battery cover (208) that allows the sealing of the battery socket (207),

- at least one locking mechanism (209) that allows the battery cover (208) to be locked,

- at least one locking support (210) that supports the locking mechanism (209),

- at least one side connection piece (211) that allows the distance measuring device 5 (204) to align with the thermal detector (203) on the vertical axis,

- at least one spacer connection piece (212) that allows the distance measuring device (204) to align with the thermal detector (203) on the horizontal axis,

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- at least one adapter (213) that allows the distance measuring device (204) to align with the thermal detector (203) on the vertical axis,

- at least one slot (214) that allows the marking unit (205) to be mounted in the distance measuring unit (204), 15

- at least one image processing card (215) that allows the image to be formed by processing the data obtained from the thermal detector (203),

- at least one card holder (216) that allows the image processing card (215) to be mounted inside the body (2),

- at least one power card (217) that allows power regulation allowing the device (1) to function,

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- at least one card holder (218) that allows the power card (218) to be mounted inside the body (2),

- at least one compass (222) that allows the angle formed by the objective to be measured in the plane parallel to the ground with the magnetic north and the angle formed with the ground. 30

The wiring assembly (201) comprises an adapter group (219) that allows the power to be transferred to the device (1) from the battery.

The adapter group (219) comprises:

- at least one battery adapter (220) that allows the battery contact parts to be mounted on the body (2),

- at least one battery contact (221) that allows the device (1) to transfer the energy coming from the battery to the wiring assembly (302) by contacting the battery contacts.

The cover (3) comprises:

- at least one cover housing (301) in which the parts that form the device (1), 45 which forms the external conformation of the device (1) when mounted on the body (2), are mounted,

- at least one wiring set (302) that allows the electrical connection,

- at least one position detector (303) that allows the coordinate information of the user on Earth to be detected.

The imaging group (4) comprises:

- at least one imaging unit (401) that allows the image formed by the image processing card (215) to be transferred to the eye, and has at least one lens,

- at least one eye adapter (402) that allows the imaging unit (401) to be mounted on the cover (3),

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- at least one collimator adapter (403) that allows the lenses included by the imaging unit (401) to align.

The user displays the object, from which he wishes to measure its distance, with the device (1). If the objective in the image transferred to the imaging unit (401) is aligned so that it is in a certain area 65

From the imaging unit (401), the distance to the target is measured with the distance measuring unit (204) and transferred to the imaging unit (401).

The user coordinate information on the Earth is determined with the position detector (303).

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The angle formed by the objective in the plane parallel to the ground with the magnetic north and the angle formed with the ground are measured with the compass (222).

The coordinate information of the target on the Earth is measured using the user coordinate information on the Earth, the distance information with the target, the angle information that is formed by the target in the plane parallel to the ground with the north magnetic and the angle formed with the ground, and said information is transferred to the user through the imaging unit (401).

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the device (1) can store the previous distance information and then display said distance information in the imaging unit (401). fifteen

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the distance measurement unit (204) that performs distance measurement, allows distance measurement by means of the use of lasers.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the diopter of the 20 imaging unit (401) can be adjusted so that a user with visual impairment (myopia, farsightedness, etc.) can also use the device (1) .

The image processing card (215) can freeze the images obtained from the thermal detector (203), can change the polarity, contrast and intensity of the images. 25

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a high-definition OLED screen is used as the imaging unit (401). Therefore, the user can easily distinguish the target on the screen.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the user looks at the objective from the observation lens with a double eyepiece. Therefore the user can detect the depth of the target and surrounding objects such as trees, buildings, etc.

If a battery that provides power cannot be used, the device (1) can be powered by an external power source. Therefore, in cases such as the battery being depleted, damaged, etc., the device (1) can be used.

The device (1) can be mounted on a platform with a connecting screw located under the device, so that the image vibrations that can occur during imaging of the lenses over long distances are eliminated. 40

The device (1) can operate without loss of performance in adverse conditions such as different medium temperatures, vibrations of the platform, contaminants such as dust and water.

It is possible to develop various embodiments of the inventive electro-optical detector device (1). The invention cannot be limited to the examples described herein and is essentially according to the claims.

Claims (13)

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Electro-optical detector device (1) comprising at least one body (2) having at least one wiring assembly (201) that allows electrical communication, a body housing (202) that forms the outer shape of the body (2), at least one battery socket (207), with a battery inside it feeding 5 the device (1), at least one battery cover (208) allowing sealing of the socket (207) of battery that powers the device (1), a locking mechanism (209) for locking the battery cover (208), at least one locking support (210) that holds the locking mechanism (209), at least one image processing card (215) that allows images obtained from the imaging group to be processed, at least one card holder (216) that allows image processing card (215) 10 to be mounted within the body (2), at least one power card (2 17) that allows the regulation of the power supply that feeds the device (1), at least one card holder (218) that allows the power card (217) to be mounted inside the body (2), so less a group of battery adapter (219) that allows the power input from the battery, at least one battery adapter (220) that allows the battery contact parts to be mounted on the body (2), so minus a battery contact (221) that allows the device (1) to transfer the energy from the battery to the wiring assembly (302), by contacting the battery contacts; at least one cover (3) having a cover housing (301), in which the parts that form the device are mounted, which forms the external shape of the device when mounted on the body (2), a wiring assembly (302) that allows the electrical connection; at least one imaging group (4) having at least one imaging unit (401) that allows the thermal image 20 formed by the device to be transferred to the eye, at least one ocular adapter (402 ) that allows the imaging unit (401) to be mounted on the cover, at least one collimator adapter (403) that allows the imaging unit (401) that allows thermal imaging to be transferred to the eye that will line up; at least one protective cover (5) that prevents the front face of the device from being affected by external impacts; and characterized in that it presents 25 a body (2) having at least one thermal detector (203) that allows the temperature to be detected. 2. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one distance measuring unit (204) that allows the distance to the target to be measured. 30 3. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one marking unit (205) that allows the target to be marked. 4. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one compass (222), which allows the angle formed by the target to be measured in the plane parallel to the ground with magnetic north and the angle formed with the ground. 5. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a cover (3) with at least one position detector (303) that allows the user coordinate information 40 on Earth to be detected. 6. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one detector support (206), which allows the thermal detector (203) and the formation group of Images (4) align when mounted. Four. Five 7. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one side connection piece (211), which allows the distance measuring unit (204) to align with the thermal detector (203) on the vertical axis.  fifty 8. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one spacer connection piece (212), which allows the laser distance measuring unit (204) to be align with the thermal detector (203) on the horizontal axis. 9. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one adapter (213), which allows the laser distance measuring unit (204) to align with the thermal detector (203) on the vertical axis. 10. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a body (2) with at least one slot (214), which allows the laser marking device (205) to be mounted in the device for measuring laser distances (204). 11. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an image formation assembly (4) with at least one imaging unit (401) that can be calibrated according to the user's eye. 12. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an image forming assembly (4) with at least one imaging unit (401) that can be calibrated according to the user's eye. 13. Electro-optical detector device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an imaging unit (401) with an observation lens with double ocular. 10