Method and apparatus for locating electromagnetic imaging and detection systems/devices
US6665079B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B5/12
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus utilizing a series of optical components and systems which effectively detect and locate electromagnetic imaging or detection systems or devices, such as cameras and passive infrared detectors. A light source is arranged in a specially-prescribed manner, and is used in conjunction with imaging optics to illuminate an area. Any electromagnetic imaging or detection system in the illuminated area is detected with either the user's eye directly, or with detection optics to determine the existence of such electromagnetic imaging or detection system.
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