Image analysis – Pattern recognition – Template matching
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Mancuso, Joseph (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Pattern recognition
Template matching
C356S512000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07127109
ABSTRACT:
A simple digital holographic apparatus and method allow reconstruction of three-dimensional objects with a very narrow depth of focus or high axial resolution. A number of holograms are optically generated using different wavelengths spaced at regular intervals. They are recorded, such as on a digital camera, and are reconstructed numerically. Multiwavelength interference of the holograms results in contour planes of very small thickness and wide separation. Objects at different distances from the hologram plane are imaged clearly and independently with complete suppression of the out-of-focus images. The technique is uniquely available only in digital holography and has applications in holographic microscopy.
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Mancuso Joseph
McGaw Michael M.
Smith & Hopen , P.A.
Tarcu Robert
University of South Florida
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