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High resolution thin multi-aperture imaging systems

US9538152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2013
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2209/045
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-aperture imaging system comprising a first camera with a first sensor that captures a first image and a second camera with a second sensor that captures a second image, the two cameras having either identical or different FOVs. The first sensor may have a standard color filter array (CFA) covering one sensor section and a non-standard color CFA covering another. The second sensor may have either Clear or standard CFA covered sections. Either image may be chosen to be a primary or an auxiliary image, based on a zoom factor. An output image with a point of view determined by the primary image is obtained by registering the auxiliary image to the primary image.

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