Abstract:
An optical sensor system (10) that includes a master lens (12), an optical diffuser (22), and a plurality of optoelectronic devices (24). The master lens (12) is positioned on the vehicle to observe a field of view (14) about the vehicle. An optical diffuser (22) is located proximate to a focal plane (20) of the master lens (12). The diffuser (22) is configured to display an image (16) of the field of view (14) from the master lens (12). A plurality of optoelectronic devices (24) is configured to view (14) the diffuser (22). A first optoelectronic device (24A) generates a first video signal (26A) indicative of images on a first portion (28A) of the diffuser (22). A second optoelectronic device (24B) generates a second video signal (26B) indicative of images on a second portion (28B) of the diffuser (22). Optionally, the first optoelectronic device (24A) is sensitive to a first light wavelength range, and the second optoelectronic device (24B) is sensitive to a second light wavelength range distinct from the first light wavelength range.
Abstract:
A multi-view image system (10) comprising a single camera (26) configured to capture an image, and a transreflective device (30). The transreflective device (30) is operable to a transparent-state where light passes through the transreflective device (30) to provide the camera (26) a first image (18) of an area (16) from a first perspective (20). The transreflective device (30) is also operable to a reflective-state where light is reflected by the transreflective device (30) to provide the camera (26) a second image (22) of the area (16) from a second perspective (24) distinct from the first perspective (20). The system (10) may also include a mirror arrangement (32) that cooperates with the transreflective device (30) to provide the camera (26) the first image (18) when the transreflective device (30) is in the transparent-state, and the second image (22) when the transreflective device (30) in in the reflective-state.
Abstract:
An image system (10) configured to record a scanned image (40) of an area (12). The system (10) includes a single two-dimensional (2D) imager (16) and a rotatable mirror (20). The 2D imager (16) is formed of a two-dimensional (2D) array of light detectors. The 2D imager (16) is operable in a line-scan mode effective to individually sequence an activated line of light detectors at a time. The rotatable mirror (20) is configured to rotate about an axis (24) parallel to a plane (26) defined by the rotatable mirror (20). The rotation is effective to vary an angle (28) of the rotatable mirror (20) to pan a projected image (30) of the area (12) across the 2D imager (16). The angle (28) of the rotatable mirror (20) and the activated line of the 2D imager (16) are synchronized such that the scanned image (40) recorded by the 2D imager (16) is inverted with respect to the projected image (30).
Abstract:
A three-dimensional (3D) imaging system (10) configured to display an autostereoscopic image of a scene toward a viewing area (12), and detect gestures occurring in the viewing area (12). The system (10) includes an imaging device (20) configured to project a plurality of projected images in distinct directions (22), and each projected image is characterized as a distinct perspective view of the scene. The imaging device (20) is also configured to detect a plurality of received images for the purpose of detecting gestures. The system (10) also includes a holographic diffuser (30), and a mirror arrangement (32) configured to reflect the plurality of projected images from the imaging device (20) toward the holographic diffuser (30) to display an autostereoscopic image of the scene in the holographic diffuser (30), and reflect a plurality of perspective images from the viewing area (12) toward the imaging device (20) such that each received image corresponds to a distinct perspective view of the viewing area (12).
Abstract:
A three-dimensional (3D) imaging system (10) configured to display an autostereoscopic image of a scene toward a viewing area (12), and detect gestures occurring in the viewing area (12). The system (10) includes an imaging device (20) configured to project a plurality of projected images in distinct directions (22), and each projected image is characterized as a distinct perspective view of the scene. The imaging device (20) is also configured to detect a plurality of received images for the purpose of detecting gestures. The system (10) also includes a holographic diffuser (30), and a mirror arrangement (32) configured to reflect the plurality of projected images from the imaging device (20) toward the holographic diffuser (30) to display an autostereoscopic image of the scene in the holographic diffuser (30), and reflect a plurality of perspective images from the viewing area (12) toward the imaging device (20) such that each received image corresponds to a distinct perspective view of the viewing area (12).
Abstract:
An assembly (10) that attaches a ball grid array (BGA) packaged camera device (12) to a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate (14) is provided. The assembly (10) includes a spacer (30) between the device (12) and the substrate (14). The spacer (30) is configured to prevent excessive collapse of solder balls (26) located between the device (12) and the substrate (14) during reflow of the solder balls (26). The spacer (30) includes one of solder mask, tape, and/or legend ink.