MULTIPLE IMAGER VEHICLE OPTICAL SENSOR SYSTEM
First Claim
1. An optical sensor system adapted for use on a vehicle, said system comprising:
- a master lens positioned on the vehicle to observe a field of view about the vehicle, said master lens characterized as defining a focal plane;
an optical diffuser located proximate to the focal plane of the master lens, said diffuser configured to display an image of the field of view from the master lens; and
a plurality of optoelectronic devices configured to view the diffuser, wherein said plurality of optoelectronic devices includes a first optoelectronic device operable to generate a first video signal indicative of images on a first portion of the diffuser, and a second optoelectronic device operable to generate a second video signal indicative of images on a second portion of the diffuser.
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Abstract
An optical sensor system that includes a master lens, an optical diffuser, and a plurality of optoelectronic devices. The master lens is positioned on the vehicle to observe a field of view about the vehicle. An optical diffuser is located proximate to a focal plane of the master lens. The diffuser is configured to display an image of the field of view from the master lens. A plurality of optoelectronic devices is configured to view the diffuser. A first optoelectronic device generates a first video signal indicative of images on a first portion of the diffuser. A second optoelectronic device generates a second video signal indicative of images on a second portion of the diffuser. Optionally, the first optoelectronic device is sensitive to a first light wavelength range, and the second optoelectronic device is sensitive to a second light wavelength range distinct from the first light wavelength range.
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14 Claims
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1. An optical sensor system adapted for use on a vehicle, said system comprising:
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a master lens positioned on the vehicle to observe a field of view about the vehicle, said master lens characterized as defining a focal plane; an optical diffuser located proximate to the focal plane of the master lens, said diffuser configured to display an image of the field of view from the master lens; and a plurality of optoelectronic devices configured to view the diffuser, wherein said plurality of optoelectronic devices includes a first optoelectronic device operable to generate a first video signal indicative of images on a first portion of the diffuser, and a second optoelectronic device operable to generate a second video signal indicative of images on a second portion of the diffuser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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