Optical: systems and elements – Lens – Panoramic
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Schwartz, Jordan M. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
Panoramic
C359S727000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06856472
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to providing enhanced panoramic images with an improved panoramic mirror. A panoramic mirror is provided with a controlled vertical field of view. The controlled vertical field of view improves the resolution of a viewable panoramic image by eliminating portions of unwanted images from the viewable panoramic image.
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Herman Herman
Singh Sanjiv
EyeSee360, Inc.
Northrop, Esq. Lara A.
Piertragallo, Bosick & Gordon
Schwartz Jordan M.
Towner, Esq. Alan E.
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