Integrated illumination-aimer imaging apparatuses
US11467478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10831
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments described herein provide multi-projector (i.e., two or more) imaging apparatuses utilizing integrated illumination-aimer optics. Embodiments of the present disclosure minimize irreparable component offset to improve overall accuracy associated with the functioning of the apparatuses. Additionally, the integrated illumination-aimer optics enables embodiments disclosed herein to be provided in a significantly smaller form factor than conventional multi-projector imaging apparatuses. An example apparatus includes a near-field imaging lens and a far-field imaging lens, an integrated illumination-aimer optics positioned between the near-field imaging lens and the far-field imaging lens, a near-field illuminator source and a far-field illuminator source positioned for projecting via the integrated illumination-aimer optics, a near-field imaging sensor associated with the near-field imaging lens, a far-field imaging sensor associated with the far-field imaging lens, and an apparatus chassis to align the various components for operation.
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