Imaging system having a rotatable image-directing device
US8072482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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