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Curved sensor camera with moving optical train

US8957992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2011
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 15, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8057
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for combining a mobile communication device having a camera (150) that includes a curved sensor (160) are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, motion is deliberately imparted to a sensor and/or an optical element while multiple exposures are taken to provide an enhanced image.

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