17864696. MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM
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MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17864696 titled 'MULTIPLE CAMERA SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and techniques for controlling the field of view in digital imaging. It introduces a device with two image sensors that capture images based on light redirected by a light redirection element. The device can modify and combine these images to create a larger field of view. The light redirection element consists of two prisms with cut and polished corners, which can be coupled together and colored. The adhesive used has a refractive index that minimizes light noise, and a light-absorbent colorant is applied to the prism edges to further reduce light noise in the combined image.
- Device with two image sensors captures images based on redirected light
- Images can be modified and combined to create a larger field of view
- Light redirection element consists of two prisms with cut and polished corners
- Prisms can be coupled together and colored
- Adhesive with specific refractive index minimizes light noise in the combined image
- Light-absorbent colorant applied to prism edges reduces light noise in the combined image
Potential Applications
- Photography and videography
- Surveillance systems
- Virtual reality and augmented reality devices
- Medical imaging
- Panoramic imaging
Problems Solved
- Limited field of view in digital imaging
- Perspective distortion in combined images
- Light noise in combined images
Benefits
- Increased field of view in digital imaging
- Improved image quality with perspective distortion correction
- Minimized light noise in combined images
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and techniques are described for controlling digital imaging field of view. A device's first image sensor captures a first image based on first light redirected by a light redirection element, and the device's second image sensor captures a second image based on second light redirected by the light redirection element. The device can modify the first image and second image using perspective distortion correction, and can generate a combined image with a large field of view by combining the first image and the second image. The light redirection element can include two prisms that have corners cut and polished to form edges, which can be coupled together and/or colored. A refractive index of the adhesive can be selected to minimize light noise in the combined image. A light-absorbent colorant can coat the interface between the edges of the prisms to minimize light noise in the combined image.
