Single-Lens 3-D Imaging Device Using Polarization Coded Aperture Masks Combined with Polarization Sensitive Sensor
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1. A device for three-dimensional (3-D) imaging comprising:
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at least one polarization-coded aperture obstructing at least part of the lens;
a polarization-sensitive sensor operable for capturing electromagnetic radiation transmitted from an object through the lens and the at least one polarization-coded aperture; and
a processor communicatively connected with the sensor for processing the sensor information and producing a 3-D image of the object.
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Abstract
A device and method for three-dimensional (3-D) imaging using a defocusing technique is disclosed. The device comprises a lens, at least one polarization-coded aperture obstructing the lens, a polarization-sensitive sensor operable for capturing electromagnetic radiation transmitted from an object through the lens and the at least one polarization-coded aperture, and a processor communicatively connected with the sensor for processing the sensor information and producing a 3-D image of the object.
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1. A device for three-dimensional (3-D) imaging comprising:
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a lens; at least one polarization-coded aperture obstructing at least part of the lens; a polarization-sensitive sensor operable for capturing electromagnetic radiation transmitted from an object through the lens and the at least one polarization-coded aperture; and a processor communicatively connected with the sensor for processing the sensor information and producing a 3-D image of the object.
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Current AssigneeCalifornia Institute of Technology
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Original AssigneeCalifornia Institute of Technology
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InventorsGraff, Emilio, Gharib, Morteza, Pereira, Francisco
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Application NumberUS13/007,765Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current356/364CPC Class CodesG01B 11/2509 Color codingG02B 2207/129 Coded aperture imagingG02B 5/005 Diaphragms for cameras G03B...G03B 15/12 using mirrorsG03B 35/02 by sequential recordingG06T 7/50 Depth or shape recoveryH04N 13/204 using stereoscopic image ca...H04N 13/207 using a single 2D image sensorH04N 13/254 in combination with electro...
