Thermal Sensing Solutions Using Infrared Array Sensor

Panasonic Corporation, the worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies has developed a thermal sensation estimation method using the infrared array sensor “Grid-EYE”. It provides high-precision and contactless thermal sensing solutions so it can be used in air conditioning, nursing and monitoring.

The thermal sensation estimation method is a unique technology. It identifies the human sensations of hot and cold by calculating the heat loss based on the difference between the human surface temperature and ambient temperature. To measure the temperature distribution in detail and to detect objects, an infrared array sensor is used. By combining the obtain data and thermal sensation estimation method, it provides the suitable air conditioning for the sensed temperature.

This solution can be used for air conditioning for homes, offices and vehicles to improve both energy conservation and comfort. This can be used in the fields which requires safety, for example nursing and monitoring.

Key Features:

This method of thermal sensing achieves the suitable air conditioning for the temperature perceived by each person, thus helps to improve energy conservation and comfort.
A super-resolution algorithm, combined with Grid-EYE, measures the temperature distribution in detail without contact and detects the human body and objects.
Unique software for maximizing the performance is provided together with Grid-EYE, this reduces the customer’s development period by providing suitable solutions for the customer’s purpose.

Applications:

Air conditioning for homes and vehicles.
Air conditioning and detecting the flow lines for Home Energy Management Systems and Building Energy Management Systems.
Detecting a person in nursing and monitoring applications.
Electrical appliances like air conditioning and microwave ovens.
Detecting a person for devices in offices (combined machines).
Diagnosing abnormalities in facility devices, servers, datacenters, etc.