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Optical assembly for a wide field of view point action camera with low astigmatism

US9316820B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2014
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/0025
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical assembly for a point action camera with a wide field of view includes multiple lens elements configured to provide a field of view in excess of 150 degrees. One or more lens elements has an aspheric surface. The optical assembly exhibits a low longitudinal astigmatism of approximately 0.3 mm or less.

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