Compact image capture assembly using multiple lenses and...

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With variable magnification

C359S683000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11061001

ABSTRACT:
An optical image capture assembly for use in an electronic camera includes a first image sensor for generating a first sensor output; a first lens for forming a first image of the scene on the first image sensor; a second image sensor for generating a second sensor output; and a zoom lens for forming a second image of the scene on the second image sensor. The camera is contained within an enclosure and, in one variation of the assembly, either the first lens or the zoom lens (or both) forms its image through a folded optical system in which an optical path between the lens and its respective image sensor is folded at an angle in order to conserve space within the enclosure.

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