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Spectral polarimetric image detection and analysis methods and apparatus

US7557918B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2006
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/21
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for detecting and analyzing spectral polarimetric images are disclosed. Spectral polarimetric images are detected by selecting spectral bands of light within light received from a light source and capturing polarimetric images of the selected spectral bands of light. Spectral polarimetric images are analyzed by converting spectral polarimetric images to Stokes images and selecting two or more of the Stokes images for analysis.

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