Multiple camera systems and methods
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1. A camera system comprising:
- a first infrared camera having a first field of view and adapted to provide thermal image data;
a second infrared camera having a second field of view and adapted to provide thermal image data, wherein the first and second field of view provide a wide field of view; and
an interface circuit adapted to receive and transfer the thermal image data from the first and second infrared camera.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved cameras and camera systems. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a networkable camera system is disclosed that is able to provide up to a 360° field of view and is operable during day and night conditions by utilizing thermal imagers.
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1. A camera system comprising:
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a first infrared camera having a first field of view and adapted to provide thermal image data;
a second infrared camera having a second field of view and adapted to provide thermal image data, wherein the first and second field of view provide a wide field of view; and
an interface circuit adapted to receive and transfer the thermal image data from the first and second infrared camera. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of viewing an area of interest, the method comprising:
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providing a first thermal image data covering a first wide field of view;
providing a second thermal image data covering a second wide field of view, wherein the second wide field of view overlaps a portion of the first wide field of view; and
displaying the first thermal image data and the second thermal image data. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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