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7602415 Compensation for overflight velocity when stabilizing an airborne camera  
A method and system for maintaining the line of sight of an airborne camera fixed on a target by compensating for overflight velocity of the aircraft. The compensation system automatically commands...
7597489 Apparatus and method for providing pointing capability for a fixed camera  
Reflective movable mirrors are used to reflect an image from a desired direction into the lens of a camera. This apparatus is preferably used with infrared (IR) cameras. To capture images from...
7595817 Linear system based, qualitative independent motion detection from compressed MPEG surveillance video  
The present invention features a qualitative method to detect independent motion revealed in successive frames of a compressed surveillance MPEG video stream using linear system consistency...
7586514 Compact remote tactical imagery relay system  
An imagery system that transfers digital images of a target from a military aircraft to a ground station or other aircraft and returns an updated image to the aircraft for pursuit and destruction...
7564478 Apparatus for capturing on object scene  
An apparatus for capturing an object scene, in particular a seeking head for target-tracking missiles, such that, with a detector 86 in fixed relationship with a structure, it is possible to...
7508972 Topographic measurement using stereoscopic picture frames  
Disclosed is a topographic measurement system wherein at least one satellite is used to scan the earth surface and send picture frames of a target area captured at different positions to an earth...
7468740 Method and apparatus for scanning the camera LOS in a continuous zoom camera system  
A FOV(field of view) dependent LOS(line of sight) scan method and apparatus for a turret aided camera system with continuous zoom optics is disclosed. According to this invention, the scan width...
7437062 Remote sensing system capable of coregistering data from sensors potentially having unique perspectives  
An aerial imaging system includes a platform capable of moving through the air, a spatial sensor, a plurality of image sensors mounted to the platform and a computer. The spatial sensor collects...
7424133 Method and apparatus for capturing, geolocating and measuring oblique images  
A computerized system for displaying, geolocating, and taking measurements from captured oblique images includes a data file accessible by the computer system. The data file includes a plurality of...
7379088 System and method for real-time image control and processing for use in wide area space based surveillance  
A system and method for providing real-time imaging for use in wide area space based surveillance utilizing an Optical Tera-bps Satellite (OPTSAT) network, including a plurality of OPTSATs, wherein...
7373242 Navigation apparatus and navigation method with image recognition  
A navigation apparatus with image recognition, includes: an imaging section for obtaining a stereo image of a target spot; an inertial information detecting section for measuring an attitude angle...
7365641 Vehicle proximity alerting system and method  
A vehicle proximity alerting system and method is provided. The system includes: a sensor unit having a plurality of sensors for measuring distances from other vehicles; a system controlling unit...
7339614 Large format camera system with multiple coplanar focusing systems  
Large format, digital camera systems ( 10, 100, 150, 250, 310 ) expose single detector arrays 20 with multiple lens systems ( 12, 14, 16, 18 ) or multiple detector arrays ( 104, 106, 108, 110,...
7317911 Method for operating a telecommunications system  
The invention relates to a method for operating a telecommunications system and to a corresponding telecommunications system comprising at least one centralized device and at least one...
7283156 Airborne imaging system and method  
The airborne imaging system of the present invention includes a blister housing attached to a host vehicle. At the appropriate time in flight, a sensor suite is deployed from the blister housing....
7280134 Landscape camera system with electronic field of view switching  
The improved landscape camera system for use in aircraft utilizes digital video technology to obtain multiple fields of view that are selectable for viewing by passengers on the aircraft, from...
7271826 Communications installation for aircraft  
An arrangement for audio, video and/or data communication between a ground station and an aircraft, having at least one communications channel and a monitoring device provided on board the aircraft...
7248794 Remote platform multiple capture image formation method and apparatus  
A method of controlling a remote imaging platform for image acquisition of an imaging target, the method comprises: controlling said platform to aim a camera at said target, and controlling said...
7194111 Hyperspectral remote sensing systems and methods using covariance equalization  
A method and apparatus for detecting a target or targets in a surrounding background locale based on target signatures obtained by a hyperspectral imaging sensor used the hyperspectral imaging...
7184072 Airborne inventory and inspection system and apparatus  
A system and apparatus for acquiring images of electric transmission line tower structures, equipment attached to said tower structures, and transmission lines suspended from said towers. The...
7173649 Video airship  
The video airship is a lighter-than-air airship, preferably spherical, including a video display disposed with substantially all of the craft's outer surface, a nearly invisible computerized...
7149366 High-definition hyperspectral imaging system  
A compact high-definition hyperspectral imaging system (HDHIS) for light aircraft remote sensing to perform concurrent pushbroom hyperspectral imaging and high-resolution photographic imaging. The...
7131136 Comprehensive multi-media surveillance and response system for aircraft, operations centers, airports and other commercial transports, centers and terminals  
A data collection and distribution system for monitoring aircraft in flight, on the ground and at the gate or terminal for monitoring critical and catastrophic events, managing the emergency during...
7127348 Vehicle based data collection and processing system  
A vehicle based data collection and processing system which may be used to collect various types of data from an aircraft in flight or from other moving vehicles, such as an automobile, a...
7123749 Height measurement apparatus  
Apparatus and methods for enhancing the accuracy of height above ground measurements in which the registration error between successive images taken of the terrain over which an aircraft is flying...
7103267 Camera which records positional data of GPS unit  
A camera which records positional data, which is obtained by a GPS unit during photographing, and image data on a memory card. The camera receives the positional data representing the photographing...
7102664 Camera system  
The camera system consists of a folded optical system that focuses object in the visible waveband on a plurality of CCD detector arrays ( 6 ). The camera system is a push-broom imager with a...
7068816 Method for using remotely sensed data to provide agricultural information  
The present invention is directed to a method for producing agricultural information on an area of interest, with the information based on raw, remote imaging data that is typically produced by a...
7061401 Method and apparatus for detecting a flight obstacle  
An apparatus for and a method of detecting a flight obstacle ( 28, 30, 32, 34 ) in the surroundings ( 50 ) of an aircraft ( 4 ), in particular for collision warning purposes, wherein images of the...
7046824 System and method of presenting altitude visibility information provision system utilizing satellite image, and system and method of recognizing flight obstacle  
A satellite image analysis and processing apparatus includes a DEM extraction unit for extracting digital elevation model information having topography data and steeple-shaped building data; a...
7027719 Catastrophic event-survivable video recorder system  
A catastrophic-event survivable video data recording system that may be employed to monitor vehicles or facilities. The recording system may include a video data compression unit operable to...
7023468 Photo survey service system  
The photo survey service system of the invention comprises an image information receiving means 12 for receiving image information from customer's terminal equipment 8 via a telecommunication...
7019773 Video mosaic  
The present invention is directed to a system and method for building a video mosaic from a sequence of video images. Advantageously, the present invention can quickly and easily align each image...
7015967 Image formation system  
Disclosed is an image formation system which supports a survey and a photographing free from errors in the field. A control point data storing section 50 stores control point data required for...
7009638 Self-calibrating, digital, large format camera with single or multiple detector arrays and single or multiple optical systems  
Large format, digital camera systems ( 10, 100, 150, 250, 310 ) expose single detector arrays 20 with multiple lens systems ( 12, 14, 16, 18 ) or multiple detector arrays ( 104, 106, 108, 110,...
6992723 Integrated enclosure for video surveillance camera  
A video surveillance camera enclosure that includes a camera housing for receiving a video surveillance camera chassis through a lower end. In one embodiment, the housing is adapted to be inserted...
6990406 Multi-agent autonomous system  
A multi-agent autonomous system for exploration of hazardous or inaccessible locations. The multi-agent autonomous system includes simple surface-based agents or craft controlled by an airborne...
6983198 Onboard satellite processing to mitigate data recorder limits  
A spacecraft ( 102 ) can include a communications receiver ( 210 ) for receiving a selected list of targets ( 114, 116 ) for which desired information is to be acquired by the spacecraft ( 102 )....
6933965 Panoramic aerial imaging device  
An imaging device that gives a ground based user immediate access to a detailed aerial photograph of the entire area for a given radius about his present position. The device can be launched into...
6909381 Aircraft collision avoidance system  
An aircraft collision avoidance system utilizing video signals of the air space surrounding the aircraft for determining whether an object, such as another aircraft, is too close. Use is made of...
6873355 Three-dimensional moving camera assembly with an informational cover housing  
A three-dimensionally moveable camera system, including at least three elongated flexible members, at least three motor driven reels for expanding and retracting the flexible members, at least...
6867798 Monitor camera system and method of displaying picture from monitor camera thereof  
In a monitor camera system capable of understanding a direction, a monitor camera follows, through a picture taken by the monitor camera, the monitor camera makes 360-degree pan rotation and...
6834163 Camera system having at least two first cameras and two second cameras  
The invention relates to a camera system, especially for photogrammetric applications. The camera system contains at least two first cameras ( 1, 2 ), which are inclined towards each other so that...
6798984 Image pick-up device on board a space craft, space craft and image sensing method comprising same  
The present invention provides a camera device for mounting on board a spacecraft, the camera device having at least one observation sensor and displacement means ( 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ) for...
6791673 Ground surveillance system  
The invention is a method and apparatus for exercising surveillance over a surface from an observation point above the surface utilizing three-dimensional map data pertaining to the surface. The...
6791603 Event driven video tracking system  
A system that tracks and electronically identifies assets from surveillance zone to surveillance zone within a controlled area is provided. A triggering event, which can be the output of an RFID...
6784922 Image scanning method  
An area, such as an area of the earth's surface, is scanned by a scanner, such as an infrared line scanner, which is moved over the area at different heights and at different speeds. An overscan...
6782118 System for measuring, substantially instantaneously, the distance and trajectory traveled by a body in flight during sports competitions  
A system for measuring the distance traveled by bodies in flight during sports events, the bodies executing trajectories having a common predetermined take-off area, and a variable landing point...
6772086 Process to determine impact location  
A process to determine the impact location of a transmitter-bearing object which is released for tracking purposes or to hit a target within a geographical area, wherein data obtained from the...
6766226 Method of monitoring utility lines with aircraft  
A method of monitoring utility lines with an aircraft. A first step involves equipping the aircraft with at least one dual sensor camera capable of concurrently capturing both thermal images and...
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