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Image pickup device and light field image pickup lens

US9438778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2014
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B13/0035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image pickup device including an imaging lens, an image sensor, and a multiple aperture optical element is provided. The multiple aperture optical element is disposed on a light path between the imaging lens and the image sensor, and includes aperture elements arranged in an array. A ratio of an image side f-number of the imaging lens to an object side f-number of the imaging lens is within a range of 0.25 to 2. A light field image pickup lens is also provided.

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