Methods for providing diffuse light

Details Methods for providing diffuse light Methods for providing diffuse light

2007-09-26

2011-10-04

Blackman, Rochelle-Ann J (Department: 2862)

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C348S131000, C348S370000, C362S016000

Reexamination Certificate

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08032017

ABSTRACT:
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method comprising: from an angled first end region of a substantially cylindrical beam splitter, reflecting incident light striking from any of a first set of predefined directions and to substantially transparently convey through said beam splitter and to a camera lens incident light traveling in any of a second set of predefined directions, the beam splitter defining a longitudinal central axis.

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