Patent · US Active

Image capture system for applications in vehicles

US8917323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

Ulrich Seger · Renningen, DE
Uwe Apel · Neckartailfingen, DE
Christian Hoellt · Nidderau, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 13, 2007
Grant date	Dec 23, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 24, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH10F39/8063
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an image capture system for use in vehicles as well as an optical system for use in the automotive sector, the image capture system has at least one image sensor element having a plurality of image sensors situated in an image plane and at least one micro-lens system having a plurality of micro-lenses. Optionally, at least one aperture mask having a plurality of openings is situated between the micro-lens system and the at least one image sensor element. One image sensor, one micro-lens and one opening respectively define a pick-up direction of the image sensor. The totality of the pick-up directions defines a main viewing direction, which together with the image plane encloses an angle α of less than 80°.

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