Pan and tilt apparatus using achromatic prisms

Details Pan and tilt apparatus using achromatic prisms Pan and tilt apparatus using achromatic prisms

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Perkey, W. B. (Department: 2851)

Photography

Camera support

Surveillance type

C396S544000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07037005

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for providing pan and tilt capability to a stationary imaging device comprises a first achromatic prism doublet positioned on a first axis, a second achromatic prism doublet positioned on the first axis, and at least one motor for rotating the first and second achromatic prism doublets about the first axis whereby polychromatic electromagnetic radiation from a portion of an area of interest is directed toward an imaging device. A method of using the apparatus is also provided.

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