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Multiple row lens array alignable with multiple row image bar

US5568320A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1994
Grant dateOct 22, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B3/0087
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an optical system, a lens array comprises a plurality of gradient index lenses arranged in a plurality of rows. The lens array is aligned with an image bar having a plurality of pixel rows in such a manner that each pixel row in the image bar is symmetrically arranged with respect to lens rows having fields of view encompassing the pixel row.

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