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Multiple field of view optical system

US7471451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2005
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/06
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical systems, including apparatus and methods, for obtaining images, particularly with multiple fields of view. These systems may utilize a plurality of optical components with different optical axes, where the optical axes may be selectively rotated into alignment with an imaging axis to obtain images having various discrete fields of view.

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