Color sequential flash for digital image acquisition

US8942471B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8942471-B2
Application numberUS-51890107-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 13, 2007
Priority dateDec 12, 2006
Publication dateJan 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 27, 2015

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A method and a System to obtain a more realistic image of an object by acquiring a plurality of e.g. monochromatic images without increasing the structure of a, for example, charged coupled device array by a sequential acquisition of the images by using a color sequential flash.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A system for providing an improved imaging of an object, the system comprising: a plurality of light sources adapted for illuminating the object during a plurality of illumination periods, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is adapted to emit light having at least two different wavelengths during the illumination period in which the light source is illuminated; a controlling unit adapted for controlling the plurality of light sources so that…

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What does patent US8942471B2 cover?
A method and a System to obtain a more realistic image of an object by acquiring a plurality of e.g. monochromatic images without increasing the structure of a, for example, charged coupled device array by a sequential acquisition of the images by using a color sequential flash.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Schulz Volkmar, Koninkl Philips Nv
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C12M35/02. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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