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Method for high resolution incremental imaging

  • US 7,233,351 B1
  • Filed: 02/23/2001
  • Issued: 06/19/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • acquiring depth data about a target;

    determining from the depth data a number of images at an available depth of field required to achieve acceptable focus of the target;

    capturing images of the target at successive depths until the number of images has been captured; and

    combining data from the images to form a composite image which has a greater percentage of total area at an acceptable focus than any single image.

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