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Infrared illumination system for digital camera

  • US 5,701,015 A
  • Filed: 08/19/1996
  • Issued: 12/23/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An infrared illumination system for a digital camera having a taking lens, comprising:

  • a) a plurality of infrared emitting diodes arranged around the taking lens, each diode being contained in a package having an infrared transparent window;

    b) first diffuser means located over the windows of the packages for diffusing the light from the infrared light emitting diodes; and

    c) second diffuser means spaced apart from the first diffuser means for further diffusing the light from the light emitting diodes.

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