Image diversion to capture images on a portable electronic device
US10394038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0138
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technologies are generally described for optical image diversion to provide image capture and display from one or more directions using an image sensor. In some examples, an optical assembly may be used to receive light or other electromagnetic radiation from multiple (including opposing) directions and to provide light or other electromagnetic radiation to an image sensor or detector to capture images. The optical assembly may be centrally-aligned or offset. The optical assembly may be configured to allow collection of light or other electromagnetic radiation from two or more locations. An auto focus or stabilization element may be integrated into one or more optical paths inside an optical switching device. In other examples, a conical or spherical element may be employed to allow capture of panoramic/360 degree images or video. Elements may also be stacked. Furthermore, the optical assembly may be configured to split an optical beam to allow tiling or superimposition of images from different directions at the image sensor.
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