IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM FOR APPLICATIONS IN VEHICLES
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Abstract
In an image capture system for use in vehicles as well as an optical system for use in the automotive sector, the image capture system has at least one image sensor element having a plurality of image sensors situated in an image plane and at least one micro-lens system having a plurality of micro-lenses. Optionally, at least one aperture mask having a plurality of openings is situated between the micro-lens system and the at least one image sensor element. One image sensor, one micro-lens and one opening respectively define a pick-up direction of the image sensor. The totality of the pick-up directions defines a main viewing direction, which together with the image plane encloses an angle α of less than 80°.
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24 Claims
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13. An image detection system for use in a vehicle, comprising:
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at least one image sensor element having a plurality of image sensors arranged in an image plane and at least one micro-lens system having a plurality of micro-lenses, one image sensor and one micro-lens respectively defining a pick-up direction of the image sensor, a totality of the pick-up directions defining a main viewing direction; wherein the main viewing direction and the image plane enclose an angle of less than 80°
. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An optical system for use in an automotive sector, comprising:
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at least one of (a) a window pane and (b) a windshield of a motor vehicle; and an image capture system including at least one image sensor element having a plurality of image sensors arranged in an image plane and at least one micro-lens system having a plurality of micro-lenses, one image sensor and one micro-lens respectively defining a pick-up direction of the image sensor, a totality of the pick-up directions defining a main viewing direction, the main viewing direction and the image plane enclosing an angle of less than 80°
, the image capture system at least one of (a) mounted in the vehicle and (b) mounted on the window pane such that the image plane is situated substantially in parallel with respect to at least one of (a) the window pane and (b) a region of the window pane adjacent to the image capture system. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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