Optical: systems and elements – Compound lens system – With curved reflective imaging element
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Compound lens system
With curved reflective imaging element
C359S866000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11205242
ABSTRACT:
A solution for directing electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light, from multiple fields of view in differing directions to a single view point is provided. The radiation received from one or more fields of view is directed onto a first reflective surface, the radiation reflected off of the first reflective surface is then directed to a view point that comprises a transparent portion of the first reflective surface. In this manner, the invention enables the viewing and/or imaging of the radiation from any location in the full panorama at a single location.
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Allen Stephone B.
Fineman Lee
Hoffman Warnick & D'Alessandro LLC
International Electronic Machines Corp.
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