Title :
Visible, Night Vision and IR Sensor Fusion
Author_Institution :
Torrey Pines Logic Inc., San Diego, CA
Abstract :
Novel concept of sensor fusion algorithms implementation are proposed. While the algorithmic design is tested and implemented in generic software on a Windows PC, a first single ASIC implementation of the sensor fusion is being readied for the marketplace. A novel optical approach is suggested for a hand-held or goggle sensor fusion implementation. Together with a fusion ASIC, the proposed approach will yield new class of devices ultimately replacing existing NVG and similar platforms. New concepts in sensor fusion of visible, near and far IR sensors coupled with target tracking algorithms are also proposed and implemented in a single ASIC system
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; image fusion; image sensors; infrared detectors; night vision; target tracking; ASIC implementation; IR sensor; Windows PC; algorithmic design; application specific integrated circuit; generic software; goggle sensor fusion implementation; night vision; optical approach; target tracking; Algorithm design and analysis; Application specific integrated circuits; Eye protection; Infrared sensors; Night vision; Optical sensors; Sensor fusion; Sensor systems; Software algorithms; Software testing; FLIR; Night Vision; Sensor Fusion; Visible; target tracking;
Conference_Titel :
Information Fusion, 2006 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Florence
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0953-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0-9721844-6-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICIF.2006.301785