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Method of using polarization differencing to improve vision

US5975702A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1996
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/28
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a system, which uses polarized light difference to improve vision. The system obtains an image at a first polarization direction. The system then obtains an image at a second orthogonal polarization direction. The second orthogonal polarization value is subtracted from the first value. The difference value is then amplified in order to provide an enhanced image.

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