Integrated panoramic and forward optical device, system and method for omnidirectional signal processing
US7649690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B13/06
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device, system and method integrating forward and panoramic fields is disclosed, comprising: a primary reflector, comprising a convex surface in relation to the forward field, reflective on at least part of the convex surface; a secondary reflector, forward of the primary reflector relative to the forward field, reflective on at least part a surface thereof facing rearward toward the primary reflector; a primary reflector hole in the primary reflector, substantially centered about an optical axis of the apparatus; and a secondary reflector hole in the secondary reflector, substantially centered about the optical axis.
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