Capturing and processing of images using monolithic camera array with heterogeneous imagers
US8514491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/806
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for implementing array cameras configured to perform super-resolution processing to generate higher resolution super-resolved images using a plurality of captured images and lens stack arrays that can be utilized in array cameras are disclosed. Lens stack arrays in accordance with many embodiments of the invention include lens elements formed on substrates separated by spacers, where the lens elements, substrates and spacers are configured to form a plurality of optical channels, at least one aperture located within each optical channel, at least one spectral filter located within each optical channel, where each spectral filter is configured to pass a specific spectral band of light, and light blocking materials located within the lens stack array to optically isolate the optical channels.
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