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Two dimensional image panel with range measurement capability
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1981-07-13
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Granted: 1983-10-18
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Expires: 2001-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A two dimensional optical array of lenslets and detectors is provided. The outputs of the detectors are combined to produce a signal indicative of the characteristics of an object being viewed while the output of selected detectors are compared to produce a signal indicative of the range to the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman L. Stauffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:42
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06V; G06V20/00; G06V20/60; G06V20/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An image detection array comprising: lens means for transmitting radiation from a remote object; a lenslet matrix comprising a predetermined number of lenslets arranged in rows and columns and mounted to receive radiation transmitted by the lens means; and a detector array mounted adjacent the lenslet matrix and comprising a plurality of substantially equal sized detectors arranged in pairs with at least one pair behind each lenslet so as to receive an image of the exit pupil of the lens means, the outputs of the detectors producing a first resultant signal indicative of the shape of the remote object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An image detection array comprising: lens means for transmitting radiation from a remote object; a lenslet matrix comprising a predetermined number of lenslets arranged in rows and columns and mounted to receive radiation transmitted by the lens means; and a detector array mounted adjacent the lenslet matrix and comprising a plurality of substantially equal sized detectors arranged in pairs with at least one pair behind each lenslet so as to receive an image of the exit pupil of the lens means, the outputs of the detectors producing a first resultant signal indicative of the shape of the remote object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the outputs of selected ones of the pairs of detectors produce a second resultant signal indicative of the range to the remote object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein two pairs of detectors are behind each lenslet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the outputs of the detector pairs are combined and the combined outputs produce the first resultant signal and the outputs of the selected ones of the detector pairs are compared to determine relative intensity to produce the second resultant signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 further including an industrial robot and means connecting the robot to the detector array to provide the first and second resultant signals as control signals for the robot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further including viewing means and means connecting the detector array to the viewing means to provide the first resultant signal as a stereo signal for the viewing means.
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