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Image correction across multiple spectral regimes

US7515767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2005
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/11
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, including apparatus and methods, for obtaining and/or correcting images, particularly from atmospheric and/or other distortions. These corrections may involve, among others, determining corrective information in a first (e.g., visible) wavelength regime, and then applying the corrective information in a second (e.g., longer) wavelength regime, such as infrared (IR) or millimeter-wave (MMW) wavelengths, in real time or with post-processing. For example, these corrections may include scaling a phase diversity correction from one wavelength to another. These systems may be useful in any suitable imaging context, including navigation, targeting, search and rescue, law enforcement, and/or surveillance, among others.

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