Techniques for facilitating non-uniformity correction calibrations are provided. In one example, an infrared imaging system includes an infrared imager and a logic device. The infrared imager is configured to capture a first set of infrared images of a reference object using a first integration time. The infrared imager is further configured to capture a second set of infrared images of the reference object using a second integration time different from the first integration time. The logic device is configured to determine a dark current correction map based on the second set of infrared images. The logic device is further configured to generate a non-uniformity correction map based on the dark current correction map. Related devices and methods are also provided.

A system for securing an infrared camera lens in optical alignment with an infrared camera sensor, including: a computer-controlled robotic arm configured to adjust a relative position of the infrared camera sensor and the infrared camera lens so as to bring the infrared camera lens into an ideal lens position with respect to the infrared camera sensor; and at least one computer-controlled welder, the at least one computer-controlled welder being configured to perform welding together of at least two parts of the infrared camera after the infrared camera lens is positioned by the robotic arm in the ideal lens position with respect to the infrared sensor camera such that the infrared camera lens is permanently maintained in the ideal lens position.

A system for securing an infrared camera lens in optical alignment with an infrared camera sensor, including: a computer-controlled robotic arm configured to adjust a relative position of the infrared camera sensor and the infrared camera lens so as to bring the infrared camera lens into an ideal lens position with respect to the infrared camera sensor; and at least one computer-controlled welder, the at least one computer-controlled welder being configured to perform welding together of at least two parts of the infrared camera after the infrared camera lens is positioned by the robotic arm in the ideal lens position with respect to the infrared sensor camera such that the infrared camera lens is permanently maintained in the ideal lens position.

A measurement system is provided for predicting a future status of a refractory lining that is lined over an inner surface of an outer wall of a manufacturing vessel and exposed to an operational cycle during which the refractory lining is exposed to a high-temperature environment for producing a non-metal and the produced non-metal. The system includes one or more laser scanners and a processor. The laser scanners are configured to conduct one or more pre-operational laser scans of the refractory lining prior to the operational cycle to collect data related to pre-operational cycle structural conditions, and one or more post-operational laser scans of the refractory lining after the operational cycle to collect data related to post-operational cycle structural conditions of the refractory lining. The processor is configured to predict future status of the refractory lining after subsequent operational cycles based on the determined exposure impact of the operational cycle.

A measurement system is provided for predicting a future status of a refractory lining that is lined over an inner surface of an outer wall of a manufacturing vessel and exposed to an operational cycle during which the refractory lining is exposed to a high-temperature environment for producing a non-metal and the produced non-metal. The system includes one or more laser scanners and a processor. The laser scanners are configured to conduct one or more pre-operational laser scans of the refractory lining prior to the operational cycle to collect data related to pre-operational cycle structural conditions, and one or more post-operational laser scans of the refractory lining after the operational cycle to collect data related to post-operational cycle structural conditions of the refractory lining. The processor is configured to predict future status of the refractory lining after subsequent operational cycles based on the determined exposure impact of the operational cycle.

Techniques for facilitating readout addressing verification systems and methods are provided. In one example, an imaging device includes a focal plane array (FPA). The FPA includes a detector array. The detector array includes detectors. Each detector is configured to detect electromagnetic radiation. The FPA further includes a readout circuit configured to perform a readout to obtain image data from each of the detectors. The imaging device further includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to apply, to the FPA, a plurality of control signals associated with a readout of a subset of the detectors. The processing circuit is further configured to generate a verification value based on the plurality of control signals. The processing circuit is further configured to perform a verification of the plurality of control signals based at least on the verification value. Related methods and systems are also provided.

A computer-implemented method comprises: generating first output using a first sensor of a vehicle comprising an infrared camera or an event-based sensor, the first output indicating a portion of surroundings of the vehicle; providing the first output to a LiDAR of the vehicle having a field of view (FOV); configuring a resolution of the LiDAR based at least in part on the first output; generating a representation of at least part of the surroundings of the vehicle using the LiDAR; providing, to a perception component of the vehicle, second output of a second sensor of the vehicle and third output of the LiDAR, the perception component configured to perform object detection, sensor fusion, and object tracking regarding the second and third outputs, wherein the first output bypasses at least part of the perception component; and performing motion control of the vehicle using a fourth output of the perception component.

A solid-state imaging element including a well improves area efficiency while reducing malfunction of a circuit on the well. The solid-state imaging element includes a first well, a second well, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The first well contains an impurity having a polarity identical to a polarity of an impurity in a substrate. The second well contains an impurity having a polarity identical to the polarity of the impurity in the substrate and is disposed adjacent to the first well. The first circuit is disposed on the first well and generates noise in a predetermined period. The second circuit is disposed on the second well and generates noise in a period different from the predetermined period.

A method comprises capturing outputs of a VLC and an infrared array sensor (IAS). A memory includes a calibration based on a position of a laser pointer relative to the IAS. The method includes the laser pointer outputting a light beam to produce a laser dot on a target. The output of the VLC includes a representation of the laser dot. The output of the IAS includes values indicative of infrared radiation from the target. The method includes determining a temperature based on a portion of the values indicative of infrared radiation from the target. The portion of the values includes values associated with a portion of the target at which the laser dot is produced. The method includes displaying, on the display, the output of the VLC and the temperature. Displaying the output of the VLC includes displaying a visible light image showing the laser dot and at least a portion of the target.

A method comprises capturing outputs of a VLC and an infrared array sensor (IAS). A memory includes a calibration based on a position of a laser pointer relative to the IAS. The method includes the laser pointer outputting a light beam to produce a laser dot on a target. The output of the VLC includes a representation of the laser dot. The output of the IAS includes values indicative of infrared radiation from the target. The method includes determining a temperature based on a portion of the values indicative of infrared radiation from the target. The portion of the values includes values associated with a portion of the target at which the laser dot is produced. The method includes displaying, on the display, the output of the VLC and the temperature. Displaying the output of the VLC includes displaying a visible light image showing the laser dot and at least a portion of the target.