Apparatuses, systems, and methods are described for providing increased detection accuracy. A system for may include a management system, a network, and a sensor device. The sensor device may include a first sensor which captures baseline data and current data associated with the space, a second sensor which detects motion within the space, and a processor which causes the first sensor to capture the baseline data based at least in part upon a predetermined time period having elapsed since detected motion by the second sensor, and further configured to cause the second sensor to capture the current data and perform a comparison operation on the current data and the baseline data.

Techniques for facilitating wide field of view (FOV) imaging systems and methods are provided. In one example, an imaging device includes a lens barrel. The lens barrel includes a first body portion including a first lens element at least partially disposed therein, a second body portion including a second lens element and a third lens element at least partially disposed therein, and a snap-fit mechanism. The first, second, and third lens elements include a lens system configured to pass electromagnetic radiation from a scene to an image capture component. The snap-fit mechanism includes a plurality of finger members extended from the first body portion and a plurality of complementary notches in the second body portion. The finger members are configured to engage with the notches to releasably secure the first body portion to the second body portion. Related methods and systems are also provided.

Techniques for facilitating wide field of view (FOV) imaging systems and methods are provided. In one example, an imaging device includes a lens barrel. The lens barrel includes a first body portion including a first lens element at least partially disposed therein, a second body portion including a second lens element and a third lens element at least partially disposed therein, and a snap-fit mechanism. The first, second, and third lens elements include a lens system configured to pass electromagnetic radiation from a scene to an image capture component. The snap-fit mechanism includes a plurality of finger members extended from the first body portion and a plurality of complementary notches in the second body portion. The finger members are configured to engage with the notches to releasably secure the first body portion to the second body portion. Related methods and systems are also provided.

Proposed are a method of synchronizing a rotary LiDAR and a camera, and a device thereof. The synchronization device may include a LiDAR, a camera, and a synchronization control unit. The method of synchronizing a LiDAR and a camera may comprise the steps of: outputting a sample at every predetermined output cycle while rotating, by the LiDAR; deriving a trigger timing that is a time estimated for the LiDAR to rotate from a current position to a trigger target on the basis of the sample, by the synchronization control unit; and outputting a trigger signal to the camera after a time indicated by the trigger timing elapses, by the synchronization control unit. The sample may include a rotation angle indicating the current position of the LiDAR, and the trigger target may indicate a virtual direction in which the center of the angle of view of the LiDAR matches that of the camera.

A flash thermography device is configured to apply a flash of light to a target area on a surface of the battery cell. An imaging device is configured to capture an image of the target area subsequent to the flash of light being applied to the surface of the battery cell. A defect detection control module is configured to receive the image captured by the imaging device, analyze the image to determine whether a defect is present in the battery cell, and selectively generate and output an indication of whether the defect is present based on the analysis of the image.

An apparatus for assembling battery cells or battery modules together each having electrical terminals that must be subjected to a welding operation. The apparatus includes a tool for engaging and holding the battery cells or the battery modules to be welded, which can be moved along at least two axes to carry and maintain one or more battery cells or battery modules in a configuration r position suitable for welding the electrical terminals to at least one of respective electrical connecting elements or welding said electrical terminals to each other. The apparatus also includes a welding head carried by said tool and arranged to perform welding operations on the electrical terminals to be welded.

An apparatus for assembling battery cells or battery modules together each having electrical terminals that must be subjected to a welding operation. The apparatus includes a tool for engaging and holding the battery cells or the battery modules to be welded, which can be moved along at least two axes to carry and maintain one or more battery cells or battery modules in a configuration r position suitable for welding the electrical terminals to at least one of respective electrical connecting elements or welding said electrical terminals to each other. The apparatus also includes a welding head carried by said tool and arranged to perform welding operations on the electrical terminals to be welded.

Methods and apparatus for biometric authentication in which a current eye pose is determined and evaluated to determine if the current pose is satisfactory, and in which the eye pose may be improved by the user manually adjusting the device or their pose/gaze direction in response to a signal from the controller, and/or in which the imaging system is mechanically adjusted at the direction of the controller to improve the current view of the eye.

Methods and apparatus for biometric authentication in which a current eye pose is determined and evaluated to determine if the current pose is satisfactory, and in which the eye pose may be improved by the user manually adjusting the device or their pose/gaze direction in response to a signal from the controller, and/or in which the imaging system is mechanically adjusted at the direction of the controller to improve the current view of the eye.

An infrared thermographic system configured to detect the temperature of an object including an infrared thermal imaging sensor arranged to collect infrared radiation and construct at least one image from the radiation and a drive support unit arranged to rotate the sensor around an axis of rotation is provided. The imaging sensor is attached to the drive support unit such that upon rotation of the drive support unit, the imaging sensor captures separate areas surrounding the thermographic system. The imaging sensor is arranged to acquire a plurality of separate images such that the combination of the different images forms a continuous panorama of at least 180 degrees about the axis of rotation of the drive support unit. A processing module arranged and/or programmed to determine temperature data of the object from the images acquired by the imaging sensor is also provided.