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Image processing apparatus

US7896506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2007
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/022
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes a first image pick-up unit, a projecting unit that projects imaging light, an optical unit that transmits part of light entering from a first image pick-up direction and guides the part of the light to the first image pick-up unit while reflecting part of the imaging light projected from the projecting unit and outputting the reflected light in the first image pick-up direction, and reflects part of light entering from a second image pick-up direction and guides the part of the light to the first image pick-up unit while transmitting part of the imaging light projected from the projecting unit and outputting the part of the imaging light in the second image pick-up direction, and an attenuating unit that is movably placed between two positions.

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