Detection and Correction of Window Moisture Condensation
AssigneeTeledyne Instruments, Inc.
InventorsJason Armstrong, Shannon Cushman, Phillip B. Liescheski, Paul Spieker
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Abstract
Condensation mitigation devices and condensation prediction/detection techniques configured to prevent window condensation with reduced power consumption are disclosed. A condensation mitigation device is configured to predict and/or detect a window condensation event. The condensation mitigation device is powered on only during such an event, and the condensation mitigation device is powered off afterwards to conserve power.
Claims26
A condensation detection and mitigation apparatus for a window, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one condensation detection sensor configured for detecting a condensation condition;
- and
- a controller configured for conditionally activating a condensation mitigation device for the window based on said detection of the condensation condition.
A condensation detection and mitigation method, comprising:
- detecting a condensation condition on a window;
- activating a condensation mitigation device for the window based on said detection of the condensation condition;
- and
- deactivation the condensation mitigation device for the window based on at least one of:
- a detection of a deactivation condition;
- and
- a lapse of a predetermined period of time since said activation of said condensation mitigation device.
A system, comprising:
- a protective housing, the protective housing including a window;
- an optical device positioned inside the protective housing, the optical device configured for obtaining optical data through the window;
- at least one condensation detection sensor, the at least one condensation detection sensor configured for detecting a condensation condition;
- and
- a controller, the controller configured for conditionally activating a condensation mitigation device for the window based on said detection of the condensation condition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.