The FLIR One: that the imager is able to phone?



Infrared Camera for the phone mounted in the case - not a bad idea, which was implemented by the creators of The FLIR One. A copy of the device fell into the hands журналистов Wired , which will make a fairly detailed overview of the capabilities of the device.

Immediately it should be said that while the FLIR One released only for smartphones Apple, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. Now there are analogues that are suitable for many other smartphones, including Android-smarts. Such analogs will be published one of the following articles, and now let's look at Capability FLIR One.



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Gadget itself - monofunctional, he only task - to make the heat radiation visible on the display of your smartphone. The image can be adjusted.



Is it possible to select different viewing modes? B> h4>
 Yes, there is a choice of gray colors, familiar to many pictures of the thermal imager "rainbow" (the so-called developers this mode) and the mode of displaying the most "hot" places.



What about the camera? B> h4>
 Actually, in the case FLIR One has two cameras: regular and imager. Resolution Imager 80 * 60, a conventional camera 640 * 480. As for the thermal imager - that such a regime is the standard for many models of infrared cameras.

To make the image quality, the device software brings two "pictures" of the thermal imager and a conventional camera, together. Below are two images of the same PSA: and hybrid using an infrared camera only.



Of course, if you use the FLIR One in complete darkness, the ordinary camera would be useless, so it will work only infrared camera.

And yes, FLIR One can write the video! However, only with the fps = 8.1

Is there a better thermal imagers? B> h4>
 Sure. But it is - one one of the most mobile models, which is always with you. FLIR One can also be used for practical purposes, and for fun - for example, to show the children that is heat radiation.

In addition, the resulting image can be easily viewed on any modern device with a display.

Battery h4>
 At FLIR One - own battery, the gadget does not consume battery life of the smartphone, this is a plus. But we must understand that and charge FLIR One would have to separate from the machine, so that instead of a single rechargeable gadget get two.

The negative aspect is that to charge the Imager will have to be disconnected from the phone.

Do not make case FLIR One Apple smartphone too cumbersome? B> h4>
 In general, the thickness of the FLIR One + iPhone than the thickness of the phone (on this statement worked Captain Obvious). But in his pocket system includes still easy, and all it does not look disgusting thick, iPhone with briefcase looks normal.

Do I need an application to work with the device? B> h4>
 Yes, you must download the application FLIR One for the iPhone. The application allows you to use the camera measures the temperature and allows you to receive photos and videos. Total for FLIR One released 4 applications.



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Panorama


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What can I use the device? B> h4>

Houses - search for leaks, damage to the insulation of pipes or walls, overheated, or vice versa, supercooled elements. On the street - everything is clear, the device can be used for orientation in the dark. This can be hiking, fishing, or banal walk in the night park. Each animal was located nearby, not to mention the man will stand out on the screen.
 By the way, enterprising information security specialists have found another use device:



Specifications h4>

The temperature range of detection: from O ° C to 100 ° C Operating temperature: O ° C to 45 ° C Weight: 90,718 g li > Dimensions: Length - 139.7 mm, width - 60.96 mm, height - 21.59 mm Battery Capacity: 1400 mAh The main part of the device: a module Lepton Sensor, which permits recording infrared radiation The visible camera: VGA Charging method: micro USB and AC charger 900 mA (charges first FLIR ONE, and then iPhone) Connect to iPhone via USB interface Compatible with iPhone: iPhone 5, iPhone 5s based on iOS 7 or higher Included applications: FLIR ONE ™ MX

Where can I buy? B> h4>
 In the US, the gadget itself sells developer , in Russia FLIR One can be ordered from Medgadgets .

Source: habrahabr.ru/company/medgadgets/blog/239023/