Light field image capture device having 2D image capture mode
US9077901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N13/296
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dual-mode light field camera or plenoptic camera is enabled to perform both 3D light field imaging and conventional high-resolution 2D imaging, depending on the selected mode. In particular, an active system is provided that enables the microlenses to be optically or effectively turned on or turned off, allowing the camera to selectively operate as a 2D imaging camera or a 3D light field camera.
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