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Efficient spatial image separator

US6061135A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/46
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spatial image separator includes a separating arrangement that separates an incident image pattern into a plurality of segments. The spatial image separator additionally includes a manner of relocating and selectively recombining a set of the segments toward at least one output position. This is accomplished in a manner which preserves information content while significantly improving energy utilization.

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