Imaging system and method
US9392258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/468
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided an imaging system comprising image capture apparatus and display apparatus. The image capture apparatus is for capturing an image of an operator work site, the image including depth information. The display apparatus is in communication with the image capture apparatus, and comprises at least one display screen. The display apparatus is arranged to receive the image captured by the image capture apparatus, including the depth information, and display to the operator the image captured by the image capture apparatus, including the depth information, on the display screen. The display screen is located between the operator's eyes and the position of the work site. There is also provided a method for capturing and displaying an image of an operator work site.
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