Catadioptric imaging system

Details Catadioptric imaging system Catadioptric imaging system

2007-10-03

2011-12-13

Collins, Darryl J (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With reflecting element

C359S649000, C359S676000, C353S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08077401

ABSTRACT:
A catadioptric imaging system combines a rectifying mirror, a lens system and subsequent image processing. This approach can produce a small form factor desktop document imaging system capable of producing high-quality, high-resolution images of paper documents.

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