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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES

  • US 20100128165A1
  • Filed: 11/23/2009
  • Published: 05/27/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An imaging system, comprising:

  • a light dome having a window and a perimeter;

    an annular light curtain positioned within and radially inwardly from the perimeter of the light dome such that an annular gap is formed between the light dome and the light curtain; and

    a light ring positioned to illuminate the gap between the light dome and the light curtain;

    wherein the light curtain and window are sized and positioned such that no direct light from the light ring reaches the window; and

    a camera having a lens facing the window to acquire images of an object on a side of the window opposite the camera.

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