Multi-aperture ranging devices and methods
US11490067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2013/0088
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of systems and methods for multi-aperture ranging are disclosed. An embodiment of a device includes a main lens, configured to receive an image from the field of view of the main lens, a multi-aperture optical component having optical elements optically coupled to the main lens and configured to create a multi-aperture image set that includes a plurality of subaperture images, wherein at least one point in the field of view is captured by at least two of the subaperture images, an array of sensing elements, a ROIC configured to receive the signals, to convert the signals to digital data, and to output the digital data, and an image processing system, responsive to the digital data that is output from the ROIC, which is configured to generate disparity values that correspond to at least one point in common between the at least two subaperture images.
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