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Devices, systems, and methods regarding images

US7877003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2008
Grant dateJan 25, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/8806
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An illumination and/or imaging system including a dome, a crown, and multiple light sources for illuminating an object. The multiple light sources can include dome lights, diffuse on-axis sources, diffuse off-axis sources, medium-angle direct light sources and low-angle direct light source. The medium- and low-angle sources can illuminate the object from one direction or from multiple directions simultaneously.

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