Imaging systems and methods
US7214926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Imaging systems and methods are provided. One exemplary system incorporates multiple lenses that are individually configured to receive multi-wavelength light from an object to be imaged. Each lens provides an optimal modulation transfer function (MTF) for an individual wavelength contained in the multi-wavelength light when this individual wavelength of light strikes the lens at a particular incident angle. Associated with each lens is a color filter and a sensor. The color filter receives the multi-wavelength light from the lens, and transmits the individual wavelength of light on to the sensor. The image signals obtained from each of the multiple sensors are combined to generate an image of the object.
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