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Patent Number: |
7518097 |
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Case ID: |
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Patent Title:
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Reconfigurable imaging system
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ACTIVE |
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Status Date: |
4/14/2009 10:41:25 AM |
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Issue Date:
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4/14/2009 |
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Filed Date:
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4/4/2008 |
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Serial #:
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2/062,991 |
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Assignee Name:
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The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
(Washington,
DC)
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Inventor(s):
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Ashley, Paul R. , Pittman, William C. |
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Lab Name: |
Army Aviation & Missile Research, Development & Engineering Center |
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Location: |
AMSRD-AMR-AS-TI
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 |
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Contact: |
Contact Lab About This Patent |
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention pertains to the field of imaging. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system of imaging that utilizes a plurality of image collection hardware elements that can be selectively employed to give a desired
image configuration for a desired imaging technique.
2. Discussion of the Background
The prior art demonstrates a number of techniques used for image processing. These techniques involve configuring and then reconfiguring an image to achieve an improved image, i.e., an image reconfiguration.
For example, it is well established that contrast is reduced when a scene is viewed through a medium with suspended particles in it, but contrast can be enhanced by viewing the scene through two orthogonal polarizations, then taking the
difference between the two polarized scenes. Taking the difference between the two polarizations has the effect of reducing the . . . . More |
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An image analysis and enhancement system is provided with an image
processor, imaging metrics, an image storage depository, and a
reconfigurable sensor device that can be present at the same location. A
remote reconfigurable sensor device is connected to the image processor
via a communication link. Both the reconfigurable sensor device and the
remote reconfigurable sensor device are equipped with selectable optical
elements and imaging elements that are selected in a desired combination
and orientation to capture desired image frames from a target scene or
object. The selectable optical and imaging elements are provided with
actuating devices to move and translate the selected optical and imaging
elements into a desired orientation with one another, so that a desired
imaging technique can be employed to obtain an enhanced image. The system
is applicable to industrial, medical and military use.
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What is claimed is:
1. A reconfigurable imaging system, comprising: a support; a first motor connected to said support; a second motor connected to said support; a third motor connected to
said support; a fourth motor connected to said support; a first imaging element connected to said first motor; a second imaging element connected to said second motor; a third imaging element connected to said third motor; a fourth imaging element
connected to said fourth motor; control means for selectively controlling said first motor, said second motor, said third motor and said fourth motor such that said first imaging element, said second imaging element, said third imaging element and said
fourth imaging element can be selectively moved in and out of an optical path as desired; and wherein said first imaging element is a lens and said second imaging element is a detector.
2. A system according to claim 1, wherein: said third imaging element is a polarizer.
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