PANORAMIC OPTICAL SYSTEMS
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1. A panoramic optical system comprising:
- an ellipsoidal mirror; and
an astigmatism reducing lens system comprising a series of lenses arranged to transmit images from the ellipsoidal mirror, wherein the lens system has an F/number faster than F/10 and reduces astigmatism to less than ±
500 microns.
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Abstract
Panoramic optical systems are disclosed comprising an ellipsoidal mirror and a lens system that reduces astigmatism. The lens systems are capable of operating at fast speeds. Simple and highly manufacturable lens systems are provided for capturing and/or projecting high quality 360-degree panoramic scenes.
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1. A panoramic optical system comprising:
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an ellipsoidal mirror; and an astigmatism reducing lens system comprising a series of lenses arranged to transmit images from the ellipsoidal mirror, wherein the lens system has an F/number faster than F/10 and reduces astigmatism to less than ±
500 microns. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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