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Firefighter mask offers hands-free thermal imaging
When firefighters tackle a dangerous blaze, thermal imaging can be their greatest ally. It's usually integrated in a small handheld camera, helping team members to quickly locate civilians, peak through walls and identify safe passageways. Tyco's Scott Safety has now developed a face mask which includes an integrated thermal camera and display, called "Scott Sight." A small image is shown inside the mask -- similar to how Google Glass' would appear in your peripheral vision -- at nine frames per second, for up to four hours. The user can also switch between four different interfaces, as well as ambient and max temperature settings.
Modder builds $150 open-source thermal imaging camera to help insulate his house (video)
Modder Andy Rawson thinks he's found the secret to turning smartphones into super-cheap thermal imaging hardware. Inspired by his quest to find leaks in his old home and the high cost of professional gear, he set about building his own. A 64-zone temperature sensor connects to his iPhone via the dock, overlaying the data onto his camera display. He's planning to open-source the $150 hardware, and an Android variant of the hardware is currently in the works -- although details for both are currently thin on the ground, you can see his announcement video after the break.
