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Modular binocular electronic imaging system

  • US 5,861,994 A
  • Filed: 03/25/1997
  • Issued: 01/19/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A reconfigurable, portable electronic imaging system comprising:

  • a base imaging subsystem comprising an electronic system control means and a viewfinder mounted within a main housing;

    a plurality of module connector ports positioned on said main housing and coupled to said electronic system control means;

    a display module connected to one of said plurality of ports which is detachable from the exterior of said main housing; and

    a plurality of optional image processing system modules which are each individually detachable from the exterior of said main housing, and when attached to the main housing, are connected to said plurality of ports, wherein each of said optional system modules produce an image from a different image source which said base imaging subsystem reimages for viewing by a system user with said viewfinder, and wherein said display module comprises a display means for generating an image within said main housing, and said viewfinder comprises a means for producing an intermediate image of the generated image, and a means for reimaging the intermediate image to produce an apparent field of view of at least 40°

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