System and method for panoramic imaging

Details System and method for panoramic imaging System and method for panoramic imaging

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Ahmed, Samir (Department: 2625)

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Combining image portions

C382S282000, C382S294000, C348S036000, C348S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07058239

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system for processing panoramic photographic images. The system includes a mirror for reflecting an image of a scene, a mounting assembly for mounting the mirror on an axis, a first camera for capturing the image reflected by the mirror, at least one secondary camera for capturing a portion of the scene, means for mapping pixel data of the image captured by the first camera into a viewable image, and means for cooperatively displaying the viewable image and the portion of the scene captured by the at least one of the secondary cameras. The mirror may include a convex reflective surface defined by rotating around the axis: an equi-angular shape or a compensated equi-angular shape. The secondary camera may also capture a portion of the image reflected by the mirror. Alternatively, the system may include a single camera including an active-pixel image sensor for capturing at least a portion of the image reflected by the mirror. Methods for processing images in accordance with the system are also provided.

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