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Method and system for gathering image data using multiple sensors

  • US 6,593,561 B2
  • Filed: 06/22/2001
  • Issued: 07/15/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for gathering image data, the system comprising:

  • a casing having an aperture;

    a first sensor coupled to the casing, the first sensor operable to receive light directly from the aperture and to generate a first data set in response to the received light;

    a first reflective surface coupled to the casing, the first reflective surface operable to receive light from the aperture and to reflect the received light;

    a second reflective surface coupled to the first reflective surface, the second reflective surface operable to receive light reflected from the first reflective surface and to reflect the received light; and

    a second sensor coupled to the second reflective surface, the second sensor operable to receive light reflected from the second reflective surface and to generate a second data set in response to the received light, the second sensor substantially coaxial with the first sensor.

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