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Apparatus and method for capturing still images and video using coded aperture techniques

US7767949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2005
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2207/129
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system is described for capturing images comprising: a display for displaying graphical images and text; a plurality of apertures formed in the display; an image detector array configured behind the display and configured to sense light transmitted through the apertures in the display, the light reflected from a subject positioned in front of the display; and image processing logic to generate image data using the light transmitted through the apertures, the image data representing an image of a subject.

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