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Imaging system having a rotatable image-directing device

US8072482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2007
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/58
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image acquisition system for capturing images of a scene is provided. The system includes a stationary image acquisition device that receives optical images. A light-directing device directs images toward the image acquisition device. The light-directing device pivots about a pivot axis over a scan range that is less than 360 degrees.

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