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Detector with a projector for illuminating at least one object

US12031808B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2020
Grant dateJul 9, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N13/254
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein is a projector for illuminating at least one object with at least two illumination patterns. The projector includes at least one tunable laser source and at least one diffractive optical element. The projector is configured to generate the at least two illumination patterns each including a plurality of illumination features by controlling at least one property of the tunable laser source. The projector includes at least one control unit. The control unit is configured for controlling the at least one property of the tunable laser source.

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