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Dust protection device for an image sensor

US4991949A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 1990
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/02497
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dust protection device for an image sensor includes a housing in which the image sensor is mounted. The housing includes an aperture for allowing reflected light from the object being viewed to enter the housing and impinge upon the image sensor. A trasparent film is mounted across the aperture for prefenting dust from entering the housing. The transparent film is selectively movable for providing a continuous clean surface across the aperture.

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