Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to curved arrays of individually addressable light-emitting elements for sweeping out angular ranges. One example device includes a curved optical element. The device may also include a curved array of individually addressable light-emitting elements arranged to emit light towards the curved optical element. A curvature of the curved array is substantially concentric to at least a portion of the circumference of the curved optical element. The curved optical element is arranged to focus light emitted from each individually addressable light-emitting element to produce a substantially linear illumination pattern at a different corresponding scan angle within an angular range. The device may further include a control system operable to sequentially activate the individually addressable light-emitting elements such that the substantially linear illumination pattern sweeps out the angular range.
Abstract:
This document describes curved image sensors capable of sensing light from a monocentric lens. This curved image sensor receives light focused at a curved focal surface and then provides electric signals from this curved image sensor to a planar computing chip, such as a CMOS chip. By so doing, the higher image quality, smaller size, and often smaller weight of monocentric lenses can be gained while using generally high-quality, low-cost planar chips.
Abstract:
Embodiments are provided for a support housing for an electronic device configured to removably secure a set of hardware modules. According to certain aspects, the support housing may be defined by a set of front slots, a set of rear slots, and a center plate. The support housing may include an opening that extends through the center plate from one of the front slots to one of the rear slots. When a front module is secured to the front slot and a rear module is secured to the rear slot, the opening in the center plate enables the front module to physically interface with the rear module.
Abstract:
An example dual imaging system includes a first imaging system that further includes a first image sensor; a first aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the first imaging system; and a first reflector comprising an opening. The first reflector faces the first aperture. The first imaging system further includes a second reflector that faces the first reflector. The second reflector is located between the first aperture and the first reflector. The first image sensor, the first aperture, the first reflector, and the second reflector are all arranged around a common optical axis. The system further includes a second imaging system arranged substantially within the first imaging system. The second imaging system includes a second image sensor, and a second aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the second imaging system.
Abstract:
An apparatus is described that includes an image sensor having a first output port and a second output port. The first output port is to transmit a first image stream concurrently with a second image stream transmitted from the second output port.
Abstract:
Within examples, devices and methods for providing optical element field of view functionality by providing an optical element into and out of an optical receiving path are described. In one example, a device is provided that comprises an imager die having an optical receiving path, and an actuator coupled to an optical element and configured to cause a change in a position of the optical element into and out of the optical receiving path of the imager die. The actuator is configured to cause the change in the position of the optical element to change a given field of view setting of the device. In some examples, a device may be configured to include dual-setting field of view functionality.
Abstract:
This document describes curved image sensors capable of sensing light from a monocentric lens. This curved image sensor receives light focused at a curved focal surface and then provides electric signals from this curved image sensor to a planar computing chip, such as a CMOS chip. By so doing, the higher image quality, smaller size, and often smaller weight of monocentric lenses can be gained while using generally high-quality, low-cost planar chips.
Abstract:
A color sensitive image sensor includes first, second, and third image sensor layers vertically aligned in an image sensor stack. Each of the image sensor layers includes a pixel array oriented to generate image data in response to light incident on the image sensor stack and readout circuitry coupled to the pixel array to readout the image data. A first optical filter layer is disposed between the first image sensor layer and the second image sensor layer and has a first edge pass filter characteristic with a first cutoff wavelength. A second optical filter layer is disposed between the second image sensor layer and the third image sensor layer and has a second edge pass filter characteristic with a second cutoff wavelength offset from the first cutoff wavelength.
Abstract:
Example devices and methods for providing optical element focus functionality with a movable imager die are provided. In one example, a device comprises an optical element configured in a fixed position and configured to provide focus settings, an imager die configured to receive image data through the optical element, and an actuator coupled to the imager die and configured to cause a change in a position of the imager die. The change in the position of the imager die may cause a relationship between the imager die and the optical element to be configured in a given focus setting of the plurality of focus settings.
Abstract:
An image sensor device including a waveguide bundle coupled to a photodetector array. In an embodiment, the waveguide includes a first interface to receive light and a second interface to output such light to a photodetector array. The first interface includes a first array of waveguide ends, and the second interface includes a second array of waveguide ends. In another embodiment, a pitch of the first array is different than a pitch of the second array.