Optical arrangements for use with an array camera
US9128228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B3/0006
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variety of optical arrangements and methods of modifying or enhancing the optical characteristics and functionality of these optical arrangements are provided. The optical arrangements being specifically designed to operate with camera arrays that incorporate an imaging device that is formed of a plurality of imagers that each include a plurality of pixels. The plurality of imagers include a first imager having a first imaging characteristics and a second imager having a second imaging characteristics. The images generated by the plurality of imagers are processed to obtain an enhanced image compared to images captured by the imagers.
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