System and method for panoramic imaging

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

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Couso, Yon J. (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Combining image portions

C359S725000, C382S154000, C382S276000

Reexamination Certificate

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07123777

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 camera for capturing the image reflected by the mirror, a digital converter device for producing pixel data representative of the captured image, and means for radially linearly mapping the pixel data into a viewable image. The mirror includes a convex reflective surface defined by rotating around the axis: an equi-angular shape or a compensated equi-angular shape. Methods for processing images in accordance with the system are also provided.

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