360-degree panoramic scene-storage device
First Claim
1. A panoramic scene storage device comprising a convex reflector, and image capturing means, wherein the convex reflector and image capturing means are circumscribed by a generally cylindrical housing, said housing comprised of a movable housing subassembly, and a stationary housing subassembly, and further comprising extending means for extending said movable housing subassembly from a retracted position to an extended position, said movable housing subassembly composed of a photochromic material, whereby the housing darkens when exposed to ultraviolet light.
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Abstract
A panoramic scene storage device comprises a convex reflector mounted within a housing. The housing has photochromic properties, such that it darkens when exposed to ultraviolet light. A capture device, preferably a CCD camera, is used to capture the 360 degree images from the convex reflector. The photochromic housing improves the performance of the capture system, especially in situations when bright sunlight is present in the captured scene.
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- 1. A panoramic scene storage device comprising a convex reflector, and image capturing means, wherein the convex reflector and image capturing means are circumscribed by a generally cylindrical housing, said housing comprised of a movable housing subassembly, and a stationary housing subassembly, and further comprising extending means for extending said movable housing subassembly from a retracted position to an extended position, said movable housing subassembly composed of a photochromic material, whereby the housing darkens when exposed to ultraviolet light.
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