Turning the invisible into reliable information | What is the infrared camera "IR system"?
One of OM INNO-Techs 's representative products is the IR System, an IR camera for digital archiving that is ideal for infrared surveys and research. By using near-infrared light (about 800 to 1100 nm), we visualize sketches, internal structures, and traces of pigments that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It has gained a high reputation, mainly in the field of research and research on cultural properties and works of art.
In the study of cultural properties, which requires "investigation without destroying", IR systems are a valuable means of obtaining information non-destructively.
When photographed with the IR system, fading lines and patterns react to the infrared light, revealing the original image.
This has significantly advanced research into recording the current state of the painting, creating basic materials for preservation and restoration, and elucidating the painting's historical background.
"Compactness" and "Ease of Use" that Changed Research Sites
Professor Uoshima cited its compact size and ease of use as the deciding factors for introducing the IR system.
"The infrared camera we used previously was large and it took a long time to prepare for shooting.
The IR system is surprisingly small and can be used to point the camera at the ceiling.
It's also very convenient that you can switch between normal and IR shooting just by changing the filter."
The manual is concise and easy for even students to use, which has been highly praised and has made a significant contribution to improving research efficiency.
Illuminating the future of culture and society through technology
OM INNO-Techs 's IR system is not limited to the specialized field of preservation and research of cultural properties, but also expands various possibilities as a technology that "transforms the invisible into visible value."
Preserving Japanese culture and passing it on to the next generation.
In that quiet setting, OM INNO-Techs 's technology is certainly still useful today.
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