Electronic device and method for generating image
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US8976256B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8976256-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213368498-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
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An apparatus and method are provided for creating an indirect image of an object. The apparatus includes a light source and an imaging system. Light emitted from the light source is reflected by a first non-specular surface toward the object. Light reflected by the object is further reflected by a second non-specular surface toward the imaging system. The imaging system is configured to create the indirect image from the reflected light.
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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for creating an indirect image of an object, the apparatus comprising: a light source; and an imaging system, wherein light emitted from the light source is reflected by a first non-specular surface toward the object, wherein light reflected by the object is further reflected by a second non-specular surface toward the imaging system, wherein the imaging system is configured to create the indirect image from the reflected light, and wh…
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- What does patent US8976256B2 cover?
- An apparatus and method are provided for creating an indirect image of an object. The apparatus includes a light source and an imaging system. Light emitted from the light source is reflected by a first non-specular surface toward the object. Light reflected by the object is further reflected by a second non-specular surface toward the imaging system. The imaging system is configured to create …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Hoelscher Mark G, Marciniak Michael A, Us Air Force
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04N5/2628. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 10 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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