Apparatus and method for capturing still images and video using coded lens imaging techniques
US7671321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/61
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for capturing images. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises: a coded lens array including a plurality of lenses arranged in a coded pattern and with opaque material blocking array elements that do not contain lenses; and a light-sensitive semiconductor sensor coupled to the coded lens array and positioned at a specified distance behind the coded lens array, the light-sensitive sensor configured to sense light transmitted through the lenses in the coded lens array.
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