Device and method for producing images

Details Device and method for producing images Device and method for producing images

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Infrared-to-visible imaging

Reexamination Certificate

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07935928

ABSTRACT:
A method and a device for generating images in a motor vehicle are provided. An infrared-sensitive camera generates images of the surroundings of the motor vehicle. An emission source emitting in the near infrared spectral region is used for the pulsed illumination of sub-ranges of the image recording region of the camera. The camera generates the images by recording partial image regions. To record the partial image regions, a synchronization in time is carried out with the pulsed illumination of the sub-range including at least the partial image region. In the preferred exemplary embodiment, the recording of partial image regions of an infrared-sensitive CMOS camera is synchronized in time with a laser diode array emitting in the near infrared spectral region.

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Hosticka et al.,CMOS Imaging for Automotive Applications, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, IEEE Inc., NY, vol. 50, No. 1, Jan. 2003, pp. 173-83.

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