Optical detector having a sensing element, a lens and a...

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2005-09-13

2009-08-18

Epps, Georgia Y (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C250S221000, C250S239000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07576311

ABSTRACT:
A detector having a field of view in elevation on the order of one hundred eighty degrees in one plane and three hundred sixty degrees in a perpendicular plane includes a generally hemispherical lens in combination with an optical frustum. The combination directs incident radiant energy within the field of view onto a centrally located sensor.

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