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Multiple aperture imaging system

US6943946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B17/0652
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multiple aperture imaging system, that includes: a plurality of imaging elements for capturing light; an optical relay assembly for phasing the captured light; a means for diverting the captured light within the multiple aperture imaging system to produce a plurality of images; and an imaging sensor capable of receiving the captured light from each of the plurality of imaging elements.

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