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System and method for panoramic imaging

  • US 7,058,239 B2
  • Filed: 10/28/2002
  • Issued: 06/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for processing images, the system comprising:

  • a mirror for reflecting an image of a scene;

    a mounting assembly for mounting the mirror on an axis, wherein the mirror includes a convex reflective surface defined by rotating around the axis;

    an equi-angular shape or a compensated equi-angular shape;

    a first camera for capturing the image reflected by the mirror;

    at least one secondary camera for capturing a portion of the scene;

    means for mapping pixel data of the image captured by the first camera into a viewable image; and

    means for cooperatively displaying the viewable image and the portion of the scene captured by the at least one secondary camera.

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