Optics: measuring and testing – By polarized light examination
Patent
1996-08-09
1998-03-10
Font, Frank G.
Optics: measuring and testing
By polarized light examination
356366, 356367, 356368, 348135, 348142, G01J 400, H04W 718, H04W 947
Patent
active
057267553
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus comprising an optical filter which resolves electromagnetic radiation into a sequence of resolved polarization components. The apparatus is also comprised of an imaging device having a storage device. The imaging device is disposed adjacent to the optical filter to receive the sequence of resolved polarization components from the optical filter and store them in the storage device for subsequent processing. The present invention pertains to an apparatus for viewing. The apparatus comprises a frame. The apparatus also is comprised of a first optical filter mounted on the frame to cover one eye of a viewer when the viewer wears the frame. The first optical filter resolves electromagnetic radiation into a sequence of resolved polarization components so the viewer can view the sequence of resolved polarization components. The present invention also pertains to an apparatus for viewing. The apparatus is comprised of a housing. The apparatus also includes at least a first lens disposed in the housing through which a viewer looks to aid vision of the viewer. The apparatus is also comprised of a first optical filter attached to the housing and adjacent the lens so light passing through the lens essentially passes through the first optical filter. The first optical filter resolves electromagnetic radiation into a sequence of resolved polarization components so the viewer can view the sequence of resolved polarization components. The present invention also pertains to a method for interpreting a scene.
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Font Frank G.
Schwartz Ansel M.
Vierra-Eisenberg Jason D.
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