Abstract
Obtaining a two-dimensional thermal image can utilize a dedicated, standalone camera, as some infrared sensors may be limited to single-point, non-visual temperature measurements. A system can integrate a thermal sensor module into a multifunction portable electronic device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or wearable device. The system may utilize a multi-pixel infrared sensor array, for example, an uncooled microbolometer array, to detect long-wave infrared radiation from a scene. The processing logic, which can be part of the host device, can convert the detected radiation data into a visual representation. This process can include applying non-uniformity correction and mapping temperature data to a color palette. A resulting two-dimensional thermal image, or heat map, can be rendered on the device’s display, providing thermographic imaging capabilities on the host device.
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Recommended Citation
Khan, Ayesha, "Integrated Thermographic Imaging System Using a Multi-Pixel Infrared Array in a Portable Electronic Device", Technical Disclosure Commons, (February 26, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9408