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Event synchronization for detector systems

US6970190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2003
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/616
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An event synchronizing apparatus E for an image intensification camera system C for gathering image data includes an image intensifier 348 for amplifying received light 312. A relay optic assembly 316 is coupled between the image intensifier 348 and a digital image sensor 350, such as a CMOS or CCD device. Digital logic 352 is used to process or output an image or related data 334. An event detector 340 digitizes an input signal 342 from an illumination source 338 and generates an electrical output synchronization signal 346 in response to the input optical signal 342. The image intensifier camera C derives imaging and control information for the synchronization signal.

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