Multiple field of view optical system
US7471451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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