METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CODED APERTURE IMAGING
First Claim
1. A method of processing data from a coded aperture imaging apparatus comprising the step of taking a plurality of frames of data, each frame of data obtained using a different coded aperture array to image the same scene, taking the plurality of aperture functions corresponding to the coded aperture arrays used to acquire the data, applying a weighting to each aperture function and applying the same weighting to the respective frame of data, combining the weighted aperture functions into a combined aperture function and combining the weighted frames of data into a combined frame of data.
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Abstract
Methods for coded aperture imaging, and processing the data from coded aperture imaging are taught. Several snapshots of an image are acquired, each using a different coded aperture array. The several snapshots are combined together with appropriate weightings to form a single equivalent frame as are the aperture functions for the coded aperture arrays used. Combining several frames of data can improve the signal to noise ratio of the decode image and increase the resolution of the image. Preferably a balanced weighting system is used and image reconstruction is performed by inverting the covariance matrix formed by the covariance of the signals from a number of estimated trial points. Using a balanced weighting system reduces the covariance matrix to a diagonal or near diagonal matrix with a corresponding reduction in computational load. The techniques also reduces additive noise. Various technique for compensating for camera motion and identifying motion in the scene are also taught along with suitable apparatus for performing the invention.
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- 1. A method of processing data from a coded aperture imaging apparatus comprising the step of taking a plurality of frames of data, each frame of data obtained using a different coded aperture array to image the same scene, taking the plurality of aperture functions corresponding to the coded aperture arrays used to acquire the data, applying a weighting to each aperture function and applying the same weighting to the respective frame of data, combining the weighted aperture functions into a combined aperture function and combining the weighted frames of data into a combined frame of data.
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