Hot spot and ember detection system and method

摘要

The present invention provides a system for detecting hot spots on a product being produced on a production line. The system has an infrared or near-infrared camera positioned proximate to a production line producing a product such that the camera can image the product being produced. Connected to the infrared or near-infrared camera and in communication with the infrared or near-infrared camera is a processing system. This processing system is able to process images generated by the infrared or near-infrared camera and determine if an ember or hot spot is present on the product being produced. Connected to the processing system is a response system, which is activated by the processing system when a hot spot is detected on the product being produced.