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Multi-lens array system and method

  • US 9,182,228 B2
  • Filed: 07/11/2006
  • Issued: 11/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image capture system, comprising:

  • a plurality of cameras;

    a camera mount comprising a curved portion, the curved portion having an inner concave surface, an outer convex surface, and a plurality of apertures, the plurality of cameras being disposed above the outer convex surface; and

    a plurality of collars coupled to the plurality of cameras above the camera mount, wherein;

    each of the collars includes a sidewall, an inner recessed portion having an inner shoulder extending radially inward, and an outer recessed portion having an outer shoulder extending radially outward;

    the outer shoulder of each collar is adjacent to the outer convex surface of the curved portion of the camera mount and the inner shoulder of each collar is adjacent to an objective end of a lens portion of each of the cameras; and

    the plurality of collars are secured to the outer convex surface of the curved portion of the camera mount by inserting the outer recessed portion of each collar into corresponding ones of the plurality of the apertures.

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