RECONFIGURABLE DETECTOR ARRAY

摘要

An array of detectors can be configured to be read as separate detectors, or to be connected into larger groups, e.g. groups of four a 2x2 array. This allows the formation of a relatively high definition image, and a much faster formation of a lower resolution image. This may be used within an automobile to control deployment of safety airbags in accordance with a drivers position relative to the airbags. Preferably the array is a 64x64 array of thermal detectors.