Radially-oriented planar surfaces for flare reduction in panoramic cameras
US6594448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B37/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A panoramic imaging system includes a convex reflector, a camera, a transparent cylinder for mounting the convex reflector to the camera, and a first radially-oriented planar member positioned in the transparent cylinder between the convex reflector and the camera. A second radially-oriented planar member can be positioned in the transparent cylinder between the convex reflector and the camera. The first and second radially-oriented planar members would preferably lie in perpendicular planes, however, they may lie in non-perpendicular planes. A mirror mount for a panoramic imaging system includes a convex reflector, a transparent cylinder for supporting the convex reflector, means for connecting a camera to the transparent cylinder, and a first radially-oriented planar member positioned in the transparent cylinder between the convex reflector and the camera. A method of reducing unwanted reflections in the panoramic imaging system is also included.
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