Phase diversity ranging sensor

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2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Tarcza, Thomas H. (Department: 3662)

Optics: measuring and testing

Range or remote distance finding

With photodetection

C356S004050, C356S004060

Reexamination Certificate

active

07397540

ABSTRACT:
A system to determine the distance to an object includes one or more aberrating elements to introduce aberration into light from the object. Image data is obtained at two different focus conditions, and used to determine the object distance.

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